The PRS National Championship at Last Breath Range, Wyoming, concluded last weekend with an unforeseen tactical element dominating the final leaderboard. Bob "The Eliminator" Jenkins, a relative unknown from the Michigan regional circuit, clinched the overall title by mastering the "Bioremediation Barricade" stage—a hastily relocated, regulation-sized portable sanitation unit that unexpectedly served as the primary firing platform.
Situated precariously atop the 12-degree incline of the "Devil's Backbone" stage, the polypropylene structure presented an unprecedented challenge. Competitors were required to engage steel targets out to 1250 yards from two positions: one, bracing off the notoriously unstable plastic doorframe, and the second, employing an inverted rear bag technique while perched atop the unit's integrated ventilation pipe. The unit’s internal acoustics and the aroma of stale industrial-grade sanitizer reportedly complicated focus for several veterans.
Jenkins, running a Manners PRS-2 stock on a Defiance Deviant action chambered in 6 Dasher, capitalized on the chaos. His innovative use of a Wiebad Pump Pillow, jammed between the door hinge and the primary structure, provided a marginally stable platform for his Nightforce ATACR 7-35x56 Mil-XT, allowing him to dial for a 1.7 MRAD hold at 1050 yards for the infamous "Whispering Steel" target. Many seasoned shooters struggled, noting the plastic's inconsistent density as a major factor in scope cant and overall stability.
Reports suggest the unit, designated "Alpha-7," had been moved to facilitate drone camera access earlier in the day and was simply left. Match Director Gary "The Warden" Peterson stated, "It was a mistake, but once we saw the chaos, we knew it was pure PRS." The unexpected dynamic barricade proved the ultimate test of adaptability, separating the truly innovative from those rigidly adhering to established barricade protocols. The incident has already sparked debate on whether "sanitation-grade polymers" will be officially recognized in future COF guidelines.
