The Quantified Performance MRQ: An Evaluation of the 2025 Scores
- Sun and Shadow
- Jul 22
- 5 min read
At every Quantified Performance match, one stage stands as the universal benchmark: the MRQ, or Mid Range Quantifier. Whether you're shooting in big country out west or the flatlands of Florida, this single stage is common at every QP match and tests a shooter's consistency, wind reading, and fundamentals. We dug into the numbers so far in 2025, combining 417 individual scores from 11 matches across the country, to uncover exactly how shooters performed so far this year, what scores separate the best from the rest, and give you some clues to success on the MRQ.
What is the MRQ?
The Mid Range Quantifier (MRQ) is the standard stage at every Quantified Performance match. Also referred to as the Mid-Range Rifle Evaluation in the Rulebook, this stage is a consistent test across events that challenges a shooter’s positional discipline, target transitions, and mid-range precision.
The stage includes 6 targets and requires 8 total hits, shot from a mix of standing unsupported, ladder-supported, and prone positions.
The first two targets (T1 and T2) are close range, around 100 yards, shot standing unsupported.
The next five hits move progressively through a ladder-supported array of targets between 250–350 yards. Any position supported by the ladder is acceptable.
The final target (T6) is way out there, between 550 to 650 yards, and is engaged from the prone.
Shooters start with magazine inserted, bolt locked to the rear, rifle at port arms, and all gear in hand. If a bipod is attached to the rifle, it must begin this stage folded and stowed, with deployment happening on the clock, adding another layer of time-pressure and decision-making.
With 90 seconds, unlimited rounds, and hit-to-move-on rules, the MRQ rewards efficient movement, smart gear use, and strong fundamentals. Here's a example video of the MRQ in action:
Why Should We Focus on the MRQ?
The MRQ is unique among Quantified Performance stages because it’s the only stage with a standardized layout, target arrangement, and prop usage at every match. That consistency gives shooters and analysts a great opportunity: we can directly compare performance across time, regions, and skill levels. More importantly, because the stage design doesn’t change, competitors can develop specific training plans and gear setups to practice the MRQ with intent. Whether you're looking to shave seconds or just trying to clean the stage for the first time, the MRQ offers a repeatable benchmark for progress, and a rich source of data for understanding which strategies work for you.
The Numbers
We had a look through Practiscore results of the most recent 2025 matches from January through July, and compiled a data set of the listed MRQ scores from 11 events. There are 417 individual scores that we've combined into the data set to help you understand the score distribution.
From the above bell curve, we can evaluate the data to help us with training and goal setting. Firstly, note that the worst possible score that's "technically" possible on the MRQ is 330 seconds, assuming a par time of 90 seconds and all 8 targets missed (30-second penalty per target). However, per the data, the likelihood of a time with penalties greater than 252 seconds is outside 99.7% probability. Here are some more realistic numbers from the data set:
The average (mean) score is 88.05 seconds
The middle (median) score is 68.69 seconds
Standard Deviation of the data set is 54.80 seconds
So how does all this help YOU?
Well, for starters, this data helps us understand the top scores so that we can develop personal metrics for goal setting and training. If you want to improve your time, you need to understand where you stack up against the competition. Let's break the numbers down a bit further:
The top 50% shot the MRQ in less than 69 seconds
The top 25% shot the MRQ in less than 50 seconds
The top 10% shot the MRQ in less than 39 seconds
The top 5% shot the MRQ in less than 35 seconds
The top 1% shot the MRQ in less than 29 seconds
Chasing the 1% Score
We want to be very clear about the results for scores in the top 1%: results like this are HIGHLY dependent on the match set up and range conditions. Of the five results in this series that were less than 29 seconds, THREE of the scores were all shot at the same event. Conditions that can affect this include the mid-range target arrangement, available target sizes, prop ladder height and stability, wind, mirage, and lighting conditions. For example, ranges with berm limitations may force two of the mid-range targets to be on the same berm, reducing transition time. A shaky ladder may take more time to shoot than one on even ground. A few miles per hour of wind speed will be the difference between holding center or holding a MIL of windage.
In general though, a time below 35 seconds (top 5% of scores) will almost certainly get you a top-5 stage finish at a regular event.
Data Comparisons with Previous Quantified Performance Championships
The Quantified Performance Championships, held at the end of each season, bring the top shooters from the series together for a final match to crown the season champs of each division. Here's a look at performance on the MRQ between the sport's best shooters for the past several years:
2024 Championship
Top Score of 30.95s set by Jordan Hamernik (Practical Precision)
Top 10 scores were sub-36 seconds
Average score of 76.31s
2023 Championship
Top Score of 25.14s set by Ben Gossett (Open Division)
Top 10 scores were sub-36 seconds
Average score of 69.10s
2022 Championship
Top Score of 24.53s set by Tyler Payne (Open Division)
Top 10 scores were sub 42-seconds
Average score of 80.08s
Which Division Does it Best?
Be honest. You want to know how your division stacks up in the MRQ, and whether one set-up is better than another. The truth is that there's no clear winner in the given data set. For 2025, the General Purpose division currently carries the fastest scores, but also has the highest average. Open division has the lowest mean and the lowest standard deviation, but also has the lowest sample size.
2025 Results:
Open Division
Top time of 26.27s
Average time of 71.07s
SD of 45.53s
Sample size: 72
Practical Precision
Top time of 30.52s
Average time of 87.67s
SD of 51.45s
Sample size: 197
General Purpose
Top time of 25.09s
Average time of 96.81s
SD of 60.75s
Sample size: 148
The Burning Question - What's the best strategy for dominating the MRQ?
There are several methods to approach the MRQ. All of them are based on skill of the individual shooter. Attempting a strategy above your skill level can lead to a horrible outcome. Luckily, the MRQ is pretty simple to practice for each position, efficiency of movement, and gear manipulation, even during dry fire or at ranges with limited distance.
To dominate the MRQ, shooters need to balance speed with precision; cleaning the stage matters, but doing it fast matters more. The most successful competitors consistently clear all 8 hits without rushing early shots, manage transitions smoothly, deploy gear efficiently, and make confident wind calls on the final long-range target. Efficiency and aggression separates top-tier MRQ runs from the rest.
We've built a few strategies over the years, testing and retesting each one. We think we've found a clear winner; but we're not telling just yet. Follow along for our upcoming deep dive on MRQ strategies in a new article and video.