Rene Mertes
Marksman
| Scope | Apex Optics Rival 4-32x56 |
|---|---|
| Cartridge | 6mm GT |
| Action | Lone Peak Arms |
| Barrel | Bartlein Barrels Inc |
| Stock | MDT ACC Chassis |
| Trigger | TriggerTech |
| Brass | Hornady |
| Powder | Hodgdon Powder Company |
| Brake | Area 419 |
| Bipod | Accu-Tac |
| Tripod | Leofoto |
| Bag | Armageddon Gear |
| Rangefinder | Sig Sauer |
| Rimfire Ammunition | SK Standard Plus |
| Gunsmith | 5x5 Precision |
| Mount | Masterpiece Arms |
| Rimfire | |
| Ammunition | SK Standard Plus |
| Reloading |
SHOOTER BIO
Now shooting for team Apex Optics .
Rene has shot 53 total PRS matches, of which 13 are Pro Series matches. Rene hails from Frederic, Michigan and has 5 years of experience shooting in the PRS. This shooter's best Pro Series finish was at the MDT GREAT LAKES STEEL CHALLENGE match in 2021 where they finished 59 out of 70 shooters. This shooter's best Regional Series finish was at the Michigan PRC - Match #5 match in 2023 where they finished 9 out of 66 shooters.
US PRO SERIES MATCHES (13)
| RESULT | MATCH | SCORE | PRS RESULTS | ||
| #102 | Feb. 22, 2025 | 2025 MDT Frostbite | Butlerville, Indiana | 114.000 | 59.686 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #197 | May 25, 2024 | 2024 K&M Kahles Precision Rifle Competition | Finger, Tennessee | 95.000 | 52.198 |
| #127 | May 4, 2024 | 2024 Vortex Vengeance | Kennerdell, Pennsylvania | 84.000 | 48.000 |
| #89 | March 16, 2024 | 2024 Southern Iowa Showdown Presented by SCHEELS | Diagonal, Iowa | 72.000 | 41.618 |
| #114 | Feb. 17, 2024 | 2024 MDT Frostbite | Butlerville, Indiana | 98.000 | 54.749 |
| #75 | July 29, 2023 | 2023 Hoosier Hellfire - Presented by Area 419 | Butlerville, Indiana | 134.000 | 76.136 |
| #197 | May 27, 2023 | K&M KAHLES PRECISION RIFLE COMPETITION - Ag Qualifier | Finger, Tennessee | 98.000 | 63.226 |
| #143 | May 6, 2023 | Vortex Vengeance | Kennerdell, Pennsylvania | 91.000 | 67.910 |
| #101 | Feb. 18, 2023 | 2023 MDT Frostbite | Butlerville, Indiana | 97.000 | 79.508 |
| #145 | July 30, 2022 | WISCONSIN BARREL MAKER CLASSIC | Cascade, Wisconsin | 105.000 | 77.778 |
| #105 | Feb. 19, 2022 | MDT Bomber Run | Madison, Indiana | 98.000 | 66.216 |
| #59 | Sept. 18, 2021 | MDT GREAT LAKES STEEL CHALLENGE | Lake City, Michigan | 34.000 | 50.000 |
| #103 | July 31, 2021 | WISCONSIN BARREL MAKER CLASSIC - AG | Cascade, Wisconsin | 86.000 | 100.000 |
REGIONAL SERIES / ONE DAY MATCHES (29)
| RESULT | MATCH | SCORE | PRS RESULTS | ||
| #36 | June 28, 2025 | Michigan PRC Match #3 | 51.000 | 70.833 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17 | April 12, 2025 | Michigan PRC Match #1 | 66.000 | 72.527 | |
| #43 | Sept. 21, 2024 | Michigan PRC - Match #6 (Season Finale) | 45.000 | 56.962 | |
| #14 | Aug. 3, 2024 | Michigan PRC - Match #5 | 69.000 | 81.176 | |
| #50 | July 13, 2024 | Michigan PRC - Match #4 | 25.000 | 34.722 | |
| #23 | June 22, 2024 | Michigan PRC - Match #3 | 55.000 | 62.500 | |
| #46 | May 18, 2024 | Michigan PRC - Match #2 | 40.000 | 46.512 | |
| #39 | April 20, 2024 | Michigan PRC - Match #1 | 40.000 | 48.193 | |
| #69 | Oct. 7, 2023 | 2023 PRS Great Lakes Regional Finale presented by GA Precision hosted by Wisconsin PRC | Columbus, Wisconsin | 37.000 | 132.143 |
| #11 | Sept. 16, 2023 | Michigan PRC - Match #7 (Finale) | Lake City, Michigan | 80.000 | 100.000 |
| #9 | Aug. 19, 2023 | Michigan PRC - Match #5 | Lake City, Michigan | 70.000 | 100.000 |
| #28 | June 24, 2023 | Indiana PRC Series - 2023 Match #7 | Butlerville, Indiana | 74.000 | 98.667 |
| #29 | June 17, 2023 | Michigan PRC - Match #3 | Lake City, Michigan | 60.000 | 93.750 |
| #25 | May 13, 2023 | Michigan PRC - Match #2 | Lake City, Michigan | 58.000 | 100.000 |
| #23 | April 8, 2023 | Michigan PRC - Match #1 | Lake City, Michigan | 63.000 | 100.000 |
| #22 | Oct. 15, 2022 | Michigan PRC Season Finale | 64.000 | 100.000 | |
| #55 | Sept. 17, 2022 | GREAT LAKES STEEL CHALLENGE | Lake City, Michigan | 38.000 | 110.145 |
| #26 | Aug. 21, 2022 | Michigan PRC - Match #5 | 50.000 | 96.154 | |
| #25 | July 16, 2022 | Michigan PRC - Match #4 | 64.000 | 100.000 | |
| #20 | June 18, 2022 | Michigan PRC - Match #3 | 54.000 | 100.000 | |
| #20 | May 22, 2022 | Michigan PRC - Match #2 | 64.000 | 100.000 | |
| #29 | May 1, 2022 | Michigan PRC - Match #1 | 59.000 | 92.188 | |
| #41 | April 2, 2022 | Bomber Run Regional | Madison, Indiana | 44.000 | 88.000 |
| #80 | Oct. 23, 2021 | PRS Great Lakes Regional Finale | Pleasureville, Kentucky | 38.000 | 92.683 |
| #19 | Aug. 21, 2021 | Michigan Precision Rifle Steel Challenge (Qualifier) | Lake City, Michigan | 34.000 | 100.000 |
| #35 | July 17, 2021 | Michigan Precision Rifle Steel Challenge | Lake City, Michigan | 28.000 | 100.000 |
| #46 | June 26, 2021 | Michigan Precision Rifle Steel Challenge | Lake City, Michigan | 30.000 | 66.667 |
| #30 | May 15, 2021 | Michigan Precision Rifle Steel Challenge | Lake City, Michigan | 33.000 | 76.744 |
| #43 | April 11, 2021 | Michigan Precision Rifle Steel Challenge (Qualifier) | Lake City, Michigan | 36.000 | 63.158 |
RIMFIRE MATCHES (8)
| RESULT | MATCH | SCORE | PRS RESULTS | ||
| #21 | Sept. 3, 2022 | MTC fall classic | Lake City, Michigan | 50.000 | 79.365 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 | July 17, 2022 | MTC Summer Classic | Lake City, Michigan | 48.000 | 100.000 |
| #19 | April 23, 2022 | MTC Spring classic | Lake City, Michigan | 56.000 | 94.915 |
| #32 | March 5, 2022 | Michigan Precision 22LR Match - March | 68.000 | 85.000 | |
| #110 | Dec. 4, 2021 | PRS Rimfire 2021 National Finale Presented By Ruger & Hosted By TX Precision Matches | Navasota, Texas | 64.000 | 93.431 |
| #21 | Oct. 16, 2021 | Great Lakes Regional Rimfire Finale | Cedar Springs, Michigan | 60.000 | 200.000 |
| #16 | May 1, 2021 | Michigan Precision Rimfire Series | Cedar Springs, Michigan | 72.000 | 100.000 |
| #26 | April 3, 2021 | Michigan Precision Rimfire Presented by Swanny's Comp Gear - April 3rd Match | Howell, Michigan | 64.000 | 100.000 |
2024 BEST FINISHES (3)
| RESULT | MATCH | SCORE | PRS RESULTS | ||
| #14 | Aug. 3, 2024 | Michigan PRC - Match #5 | 69.000 | 81.176 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #23 | June 22, 2024 | Michigan PRC - Match #3 | 55.000 | 62.500 | |
| #39 | April 20, 2024 | Michigan PRC - Match #1 | 40.000 | 48.193 |
