Mesa, AZ – The 2026 International Precision Rifle Federation (IPRF) World Championship is underway at Gravestone Precision Shooting in Lipan, Texas, with competition taking place September 24-28.
The International Precision Rifle Federation (IPRF) brings together the world's top precision rifle competitors through a standardized international competition format. In the United States, the U.S. Precision Rifle Association (USPRA) is responsible for selecting and organizing the athletes who represent Team USA on the world stage.
Among those representing Team USA are Team Berger members Austin Buschman and Morgun King, both of whom have qualified for all three IPRF World Championship cycles.
Austin Buschman
Buschman enters the World Championship as the No. 1-ranked shooter in the 2026 PRS Pro Series standings. He captured the 2025 PRS Finale title and earned a first-place finish at the previous IPRF World Championship.
Throughout the 2026 season, Buschman has recorded victories at:
- Hornady PRC
- Hodgdon Punisher Positional
- Desert Chaos
- Central Regional Finale
- Twin Peaks Rifle Club May Match
Morgun King
King continues to be one of the most accomplished competitors in precision rifle shooting. He finished second at the PRS Finale while also claiming the coveted Golden Bullet Championship. He is the 2026 Central Regional Champion and has remained among the sport's elite competitors for years.
At the previous IPRF World Championship, King earned a third-place finish. His 2026 victories include:
- Gravestone April Match
- STX Precision Qualifier
- Gravestone February Match
- Okie Showdown
As the world's best precision rifle athletes gather in Texas, Buschman and King will look to continue Team USA's tradition of excellence on the international stage.
Berger wishes Austin and Morgun the best of luck as they compete against the world's top shooters at the 2026 IPRF World Championship.
About Berger: Berger manufactures precision projectiles and match-grade ammunition for Target, Hunting and Tactical applications in Mesa, AZ. Berger is part of the Capstone Precision Group, the exclusive U.S. distributor for Berger, Lapua, Vihtavuori and SK-Rimfire products. For more information, visit Bergerbullets.com.