Nearly 200 shooters from across the country competed in the 2026 Hornady® Precision Rifle Challenge, June 26-27, 2026, near Evanston, Wyoming.

Sponsored shooter Lauryl Akenhead claimed the Top Lady title, while teammate Clay Blackketter finished fourth overall.

Hornady Congratulates the following division and class winners:

Open Division and Overall winner: Austin Buschman
Top Lady: Lauryl Akenhead
Top Senior: Joe McFarlane
Top Junior: Travis Cohan Top Mil/LE: Kahl Harmon
Top Suppressor: Austin Buschman
Top International: Johan Nel
Top Production: Ryan Kerr
Top Tactical: Joel Martin
Top Sportsman: Robert Mahaffey
Top Gas Gun: Jeff Schulz
Top Semi Pro: Isaak Wise
Top Marksman: Travis Cohan
Top Amateur: Patrick Meehl

For complete results, visit: https://www.impactscoring.net/match/results?id=8361

George Gardner and Bryan Sikes were co-match directors.

"The 2026 Hornady PRC was simply one of the best yet. We refined the course of fire and mother nature threw in a ton of wind to really challenge the competitors this year," said Gardner. "Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all the competitors who attended. To the range officers, volunteers, and sponsors – we can't thank you all enough for your hard work and generosity" Sikes added.

Founded in 1949, Hornady® Manufacturing Company is a family-owned business headquartered in Grand Island, Nebraska. Proudly manufacturing products that are made in the USA, Hornady® Manufacturing is a world leader in bullet, ammunition, reloading tool, accessory and security product design and manufacturing.

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