Oran Lewis got hooked on Precision Rifle Shooting competitions after friends talked him into signing up for one in 2018. Since then the Texas native has shot in 37 regional matches and 12 bolt gun events.
CONFIDENCE & CAMARADERIE For Oran Lewis, competing in Precision Rifle Series matches not only helps improve his long-range shooting skills, but is a chance to give back to fellow marksmen.
PHOTOS BY ORAN LEWIS
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rom growing up on a farm in Texas to becoming a passionate hunter to later serving as an infantryman in the Army, Oran Lewis has had a lifelong affinity for long-range shooting. It’s only fitting that he would take it to the next level with Precision Rifle Shooting competitions. In early 2018, Lewis, who now resides in Clarksville, Tennessee, was talked into trying out one of the local PRS matches by some friends. “After that, I was hooked on the PRS,” he says. “Not only does it make you a better, more confident long-range shooter in general, but the camaraderie americanshootingjournal.com 29
