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MD:Clayton Smith

DATE: Mar 28 – 30, 2025

Range Location: 2511 US Highway 380, Brownfield, TX 79316

The Cactus Classic is back! This event will be held on the 685-acre natural terrain facility of Caprock Rifle Club, conveniently located 30 minutes southwest of Lubbock, TX. West Texas Ordnance is co-located with the range, so shooters will have access to a full pro shop and gunsmith for any hardware needs. Stages will be based around likely hunting scenarios encountered in the High Plains and Panhandle region. Expect cool mornings warming up as the day wears on, but come prepared with rain/cold weather gear as spring storms are a possibility. 

DIVISIONS

FACTORY – any factory configuration with no modifications from SKU, weighing 12 lbs. or less (with scope, bipod, and all dedicated support equipment), chambered in 6mm/.243 or greater, with a cartridge overall length of 2.700″ or greater (per SAAMI-ANSI Max cartridge length standards), with a maximum muzzle velocity of 3275, and be from the pre-approved Factory manufacturers list

OPEN LIGHT – any configuration weighing 12 lbs. or less (with scope, bipod, and all dedicated support equipment), velocity max of 3275 fps, with minimum PF of 380,000

OPEN HEAVY – any configuration weighing 16 lbs. or less (with scope, bipod, and all dedicated support equipment), velocity max of 3275 fps, with minimum PF of 380,000

SKILLS – is for anyone that wishes to compete at a NRL HUNTER match purely for the experience. There will be a discounted match entrance fee. Skills Division hunters may use any rifle weight or caliber that they choose that does not exceed .30 caliber or 3275fps. Skills Division hunters do not need to meet the minimum Power Factor (PF) requirements. Skills Division hunters may be coached on the clock after they have had the opportunity to try the stage on their own. Skills Division hunters will not be competing for points nor the opportunity for awards, nor prizes.