Mesa, Arizona– November 2024 – Congratulations to Chad Heckler for winning the International Precision Rifle Federation (IPRF) World Championship using Lapua 308 Winchester factory-loaded ammunition. Heckler represented the United States Precision Rifle Association Centerfire Team for the victory in the Limited Division.
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IPRF Limited Division requires all shooters to compete with 308 Winchester commercial ammunition. Heckler selected Lapua 308 Winchester 175 Grain Scenar-L ammo, which is factory-assembled with both Lapua bullets and cases, and Vihtavuori smokeless powder.
Leading up to the IPRF World Championship, Heckler trusted Lapua 308 ammo and won the Michigan Precision Rifle Challenge, besting all Open Division shooters who hand-load their preferred cartridges through custom guns. An unprecedented result with the sophistication of handloads and firearm platforms utilized by today’s serious PRS competitor.
Heckler shared, “I entered the World Championship with the highest level of confidence using Lapua 308 Winchester ammunition. Lapua is recognized for producing the highest quality cases for long-range competitive shooting and reloading, so it made sense to run Lapua factory ammunition for this prestigious world match. Its unprecedented precision helped carry me to victory.”
The IPRF World Championship was held at the prestigious Cameo Shooting and Education Complex in Grand Junction, CO, September 11 – 17th. Top competitors from 23 participating countries competed in Open, Limited, and Factory divisions for Ladies, Junior, Senior, and Mil/LE classes.
To learn more about the International Precision Rifle Federation (IPRF) World Championships visit precisionrifle.org.
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