Larry Costa Wins 2016 Group Nationals...again!

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1 January, 2017 The Voice of the NBRSA Larry Costa Wins 2016 Group Nationals...again!

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3 January, 2017 Precision Rifleman 3 Made in USA Matters! Superb images, overnight delivery, and world class quality. Proudly made in Rochester, New York, the Imaging and Optics Capitol of the World. PRECISION BORESCOPES Designed, made and sold by precision shooters! Gradient Lens Corporation In This Issue Group Nationals at Ben Avery Range in Phoenix, by Arizona Benchrest Club...5 Desert Sportsman September Score Match, by Howard Bloom...10 Sahuaro 1,000-Yard September match, by Dale Arenson...10 Sahuaro 1,000-Yard October match, by Dale Arenson...11 Mark Walker Wins Ed Frombach Memorial & Ties Shooter of the Year, by Dan Kjelland...14 Sloughhouse 600 & 1,000-Yard Benchrest Results, by Craig St Claire NBRSA Registered Match Schedule...20 Shelby County Deer Hunters Assn: Fall Finale, by John Petteruti...23 Bench Rest Rifle Club of St Louis Score Match, by Wayne Corley...26 WBC-14 US Team Standings, by Wayne Campbell...29 RVSSA s Northwest Regional Long Range Championship (600-Yard), by Phil Grammatica...29 RVSSA s Northwest Regional Long Range Championship (1000-Yard), by Phil Grammatica...30 Barry Moss Takes Top Honors at Ojai Valley Gun Club, by Bill Bonser...30 Jim Nicolas Wins Two Gun at Visalia Invitational, by Marty Childers...31 Nevada State Long-Range Varmint Championship at Palomino Valley Gun Club...34 Hunter & VFS Two Gun: Past to Present, by Jason Stanley...35 Election Information, Something New for Benchrest Shooters & Advertising Index...38 Ranges, Clubs & Contacts...36 Officer, Regional Director & Business Contact Info...39 On the cover: Shooters at the firing list at Ben Avery Range in Phoenix during the 2016 Group Nationals. Photo credit to Berger Bullets & Arizona Benchrest Shooters. Thank you.

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5 January, 2017 Precision Rifleman 5 Larry Costa Wins 2016 Phoenix Group Nationals The Arizona Bench Rest Shooters were proud to host the 2016 NBRSA Group Nationals on October 10th through October 15th, A big thanks goes out to all of the shooters that came out here to Ben Avery Shooting Facility to join us for this match. Ben Avery s Bench Rest Range is known for having tricky wind, and while there was enough wind to keep shooters on their toes this week, we also had some great conditions. During practice, the wind kicked up quite a bit, and even prevented us from practicing on some days. Luckily, when it came to the match, we did not encounter any weather that slowed us down. The week started off with Unlimited 100-yard 10 shot, where Larry Boers set the pace for the rest of the match with a match agg and the small group of the yardage with a group in match 5. This shot agg was submitted as a possible world record! In the agg, he was closely followed by Dave Coots with a and Rodney Brown with a On Tuesday morning the wind calmed down significantly and we saw some amazing shooting. Larry Costa took a commanding lead in the Sporter 100-yard category with a possible world record agg of ! He was followed by Gary Bristow s and Bob Scarbrough Jr s The wind kicked back up a little bit in the afternoon and groups opened back up. Lester Bruno finished on top of the Light Varmint 100-yard classification with a agg, followed by Bud Mundy s and Mark Buettgen s Wednesday morning s shooting conditions were amazing. In Match 1 of the Heavy Varmint 100-yard competition, we had 44 shooters that had teen groups! That s right; a group would have scored you in 45th place! Shelby Snow took a big lead in the first 3 matches, but the wind began to kick up a bit in the 4th match and in the end Bob Scarbrough took the top position with a agg, followed by Gene Bukys and Bud Mundy s After shooting was done for the day, we headed over to our 100 yard awards ceremony, where we had a raffle table with thousands of dollars worth of prizes; including scopes, barrels, and plenty of Berger Bullets. In fact, we had enough prizes that everyone was able to take something home! Thursday was the start of our 200 yard matches beginning with the Unlimited class. The wind kicked up a bit more this day and groups widened up a bit, but there were still some very good aggs in the end. Dave Coots took the lead with a agg, followed by Larry Costa s and Wayne Campbell s When combining with Monday s aggs, this put Dave Coots in 1st for the Unlimited 10 Shot Grand Agg with a , followed by Larry Boers and Larry Costa s By Friday temperatures began to come up a bit and there was a significant breeze. This didn t stop Larry Costa from shooting yet another great sporter agg though. His 200 yard agg was another good lead at , followed by Wayne Campbell s and Hugh Williamson s When you combine these with the 100 yard aggs, Larry Costa comes out on top again with another possible world record! Larry s Grand Agg for Sporter was ! Great shooting Larry! He was followed by Gary Bristow with a and Wayne Cambell with a We finished up the match on a good note on Saturday. We had a mild hiccup with a motor malfunction on our moving backers, but Matt Schwartzkopf, our range master, caught it almost immediately. The target crew had the motor

6 6 Precision Rifleman replaced in just a few minutes and everything was back on track with no other issues. Wind was a little bit tricky, but we still saw quite a few good looking groups. Larry Costa took first with a agg, followed by Gene Buckys and Rex Reneau s When you combine these with the 100 yard results, Gene Buky s took the lead with a Grand Agg, followed closely by Larry Costa s and Rex Reneau s For the team Heavy Varmint Grand Agg, BYOG took the top place with a Grand Agg. This team consisted of Mike Conry, Bob Scarbrough Jr, Charles Huckeba, and Gene Bukys. In 2nd place was the Honey Badgers with a Grand Agg. This team consisted of Tony Alexander, Larry Costa, Wayne Campbell, and Billy Stevens. In 3rd, we had Nader Schmidts with a Grand Agg. Bob Hamister, Joel Nader, Jackie Schmidt, and Andy Laidlaw formed this team. Saturday afternoon we had our final awards ceremony and lunch. We had plenty more prizes to give away as shooters joined us, and some great food as well. In the end, the 2-Gun went to Larry Costa with a Grand Agg, followed by Gary Bristow s and Wayne Campbell s Larry Costa also took home the 3-Gun Trophy with a Grand Agg, followed by Wayne Campbell s and Gene Buky s In the end, the 2016 NBRSA Group Nationals 4-Gun winner was Larry Costa, with a convincing lead. Larry ended with a Grand Agg, followed by Wayne Campbell s and Dave Coots On behalf of the Arizona Bench Rest Shooters, I would like to thank you again for joining us. It was a great honor to host these matches this past week and we sincerely hope to see you at more of our matches over the next few months. The Cactus Classic will be on March 11-12, For more information about the Arizona Bench Rest Shooters and upcoming matches, visit our website at Arizona Bench Rest Shooters Photo on page 5 shows Larry Costa with all his new trophies & plaques. Photo from Dee Costa. Unlimited 100-Yards Larry Boers Dave Coots Rodney Brown Ron Miller Duke Rovarino Pat Reagin Larry Costa Larry White Bob Brackney Wayne Campbell Dave Holmes Tom Debacco Gary Ocock Mark Buettgen Mike Conry Chuck Miller Bob Hamister Ed Adams Robert Seemann Lester Bruno Larry Boers Sporter 100-Yards Larry Costa Gary Bristow Bob Scarbrough Jr Lester Bruno Chris Harris Keith Cottrell Mark Buettgen Joe Pipola Dean Ekstrom Durward Wofford Gene Deloney Don Nielson Randy Pumphrey Paul Pennell Rodney Brown Don Crunk Lou Murdica Gene Bukys Larry White Wayne Campbell Durward Wofford Light Varmint 100-Yards Lester Bruno Bud Mundy Mark Buettgen Chris Harris Ken Hottenstein Steve Lee Wayne Campbell Dave Coots Gary Bristow Tom Evans Robert Seemann Bob Scarbrough Jr Billy Stevens Hugh Williamson Lowell Frei Keith Cottrell Andy Laidlaw Rex Reneau Larry White Joe Pipola Robert Seemann Heavy Varmint 100-Yards Bob Scarbrough Jr Gene Bukys Bud Mundy Larry Costa Dean Ekstrom Bob Hamister Larry White Keith Cottrell Mark Buettgen Tony Alexander Gene Deloney Ron Miller Kelly Ellis Rex Reneau Lester Bruno Jack Childers Dickie Pustejovsky Jr Ed Adams Mike Bryant Don Nielson Don Nielson Unlimited 200-Yards Dave Coots Larry Costa Wayne Campbell Larry Boers Bud Mundy

7 Hugh Williamson Rodney Brown Tony Boyer Dana Andrus Chuck Miller Tom Debacco Gary Ocock Mike Conry William Marsh Don Creach Lawrence Weisdorn Ed Adams Tony Alexander Lester Bruno James Coulter Bob Scarbrough, Jr Unlimited Grand Dave Coots Larry Boers Larry Costa Rodney Brown Wayne Campbell Tom Debacco Chuck Miller Gary Ocock Mike Conry Duke Rovarino Bud Mundy Dana Andrus Hugh Williamson Don Creach Ed Adams Lawrence Weisdorn Mark Buettgen Lester Bruno Robert Seemann Tony Alexander Sporter 200-Yards Larry Costa Wayne Campbell Hugh Williamson Robert Seemann Billy Stevens Bud Mundy Ron Miller Bob Hammack Gary Bristow Bruce Black Keith Cottrell Mark Buettgen Jack Sutton Mike Bryant Tony Alexander Dean Ekstrom Durward Wofford Ken Hottenstein Larry White Tom Ross Ron Miller Sporter Grand Larry Costa Gary Bristow Wayne Campbell Keith Cottrell Mark Buettgen Bob Scarbrough, Jr Dean Ekstrom Billy Stevens Durward Wofford Hugh Williamson Lester Bruno Chris Harris Don Crunk Larry White Robert Seemann Bob Hammack Bud Mundy Tony Alexander Rodney Brown Ed Adams Light Varmint 200-Yards Larry Costa Gene Bukys Don Crunk Chris Harris January, 2017 Precision Rifleman 7 Robert Seemann Bob Hammack Billy Stevens Ed Adams Gary Ocock Tom Evans Paul Pennell Keith Cottrell Tony Boyer Mike Conry Dave Coots Hugh Williamson Dennis Wagner Gary Bristow Rex Reneau James Lederer Gene Bukys Light Varmint Grand Chris Harris Larry Costa Robert Seemann Billy Stevens Tom Evans Dave Coots Gene Bukys Keith Cottrell Hugh Williamson Mark Buettgen Gary Bristow Bob Hammack Steve Lee Wayne Campbell

8 8 Precision Rifleman Gary Ocock Bud Mundy Rex Reneau Paul Pennell Larry White Ed Adams Heavy Varmint 200-Yards Larry Costa Gene Bukys Rex Reneau Tony Boyer Lester Bruno Dennis Thornbury Billy Stevens Ron Miller Wayne Campbell Bob Scarbrough Jr Mike Conry Dave Coots Bob Hammack Terry Meyer Dickie Pustejovsky Jr Hugh Williamson Mike Bryant Bob Hamister Don Creach Andy Laidlaw Bruce Black Heavy Varmint Grand Gene Bukys Larry Costa Rex Reneau Bob Scarbrough, Jr Lester Bruno Ron Miller Bob Hamister Bud Mundy Dickie Pustejovsky, Jr Tony Alexander Wayne Campbell Dave Coots Mike Bryant Larry White Billy Stevens Terry Meyer Dennis Thornbury Mike Conry Tony Boyer Jackie Schmidt Two Gun Larry Costa Gary Bristow Wayne Campbell Keith Cottrell Chris Harris Mark Buettgen Billy Stevens Robert Seemann Hugh Williamson Bob Hammack Larry White Gene Bukys Dave Coots Bob Scarbrough, Jr Tom Evans Bud Mundy Durward Wofford Don Crunk Dean Ekstrom Lester Bruno Three Gun Larry Costa Wayne Campbell Gene Bukys Billy Stevens Bob Scarbrough, Jr Lester Bruno Rex Reneau Bud Mundy Mark Buettgen Larry White Dave Coots Bob Hammack Hugh Williamson Chris Harris Ed Adams Dean Ekstrom Tom Evans Tony Alexander Don Nielson Ron Miller Four Gun Larry Costa Wayne Campbell Dave Coots Bud Mundy Lester Bruno Mark Buettgen Billy Stevens Hugh Williamson Gene Bukys Bob Scarbrough, Jr Ed Adams Rodney Brown Tony Alexander Larry White Gary Ocock Ron Miller Gary Bristow Jackie Schmidt Mike Conry Bob Hamister We thank the following sponsors for their support of bench rest shooting & the Phoenix Nationals. 21st Century Shooting Applied Ballistics Bartlein Barrels Brownells Bruno Shooters Supply Bullets.com & Burris Optics Chris Reeve Knives Creedmoor Sports & CRKT Cutting Edge Bullets Dave Manson Precision Reamers Decot Sport Glasses Defiance Machine Dillon Precision Edgewood Shooting Bags Enterprise Services Euro Optic & Evans Sports G96 Products Gradient Lens Corp. Hart Rifle Barrels Hodgdon Powder Company Hollands s Shooters Supply Iosso Products & Jewell Triggers Kelbly s & Kreativ Solutions Krieger Barrels Lapua/VhitaVuori Laserlyte & Lee Precision, Inc. Lilja Rifle Barrels Marsh Industries McGowen Precision Rifle Barrels McMIllan Fiberglass Stocks Midway USA & Nightforce Optics Otis Technology Pacific Tool & Gauge PMA Tool & Pro Shot Products Protect Ur Ears & Protektor Redding Reloading Rigel Products Schmidt & Bender Shilen Rifles Sierra Bullets & Sightron Sinclair International Starline Brass Stiller s Precision Fireams Vortex Optics Whidden Gunworks

9 January, 2017 Precision Rifleman Phoenix Group Nationals Equipment List Top 10 by Class Unlimited Grand: Caliber Action Barrel Stock Mfr Stocker Gunsmith Bullet/Wt Powder/Wt Primer Scope/Pwr Case Dave Coots 6PPC BAT Krieger Larson n/a Ocock Cheek/65 LT32/29.4 n/a Leupold/36 n/a Larry Boers 6PPC BAT Bartlein Young/Boers Young/Boers Self Bishop/65 N133/29 205M Leupold/45 Lapua Larry Costa 6PPC BAT Bartlein Young Self Self Self/68 N133/30.0 Fed Match March/55 Lapua Rodney Brown 6PPC BAT Krieger Powell n/a Leider Miller LT31 205M Nightforce/15-55 Lapua Wayne Campbell 6PPC Farley Bartlein Powell Campbell Campbell Campbell/68 N133 n/a n/a n/a Tom DeBacco 6PPC BAT 3L Krieger Young Young/Boers L. Bruno Miller/65 LT32/29.4 Federal Leupold/36 Lapua Chuck Miller 6PPC Marsh Krieger Kinsler Miller Miller Miller/65 133/29.6 Federal Nightforce/55 Lapua Gary Ocock 6PPC Marsh Krieger Young Ocock Ocock Ocock/ Nightforce Lapua Mike Conry 6PPC Conry Krieger Conry Conry Conry 68BT 8208/ Leupold/36 Lapua Duke Rovarino 6PPC BAT Krieger Kensler Self Self Miller/65 N133/29.0 Fed Match Nightforce/15-55 Lapua Heavy Varmint Grand: Gene Bukys 6PPC BAT Bartlein Scarbrough Scarbrough Bukys Bukys/68 133/ Leupold/Bukys Lapua Larry Costa 6PPC BAT Bartlein Scoville Self Self Self/68 N133/30 FED Match March/55 Lapua Rex Reneau 6PPC Dever Krieger Kelbly Self Self Berger/65BT 8208/ March/55 Lapua Bob Scarbrough, Jr 6PPC BAT Krieger Scarbrough Scarbrough Scott Hott/ FED Leupold/45 Lapua Lester Bruno 6PPC BAT 3L Krieger Bruno Bruno Bruno Bruno/68 VV133/29.7 Fed 205M Nightforce/55 Norma Ron Miller 6PPC BAT Bartlein JTR Self Self Barts/68 LT32/28 CCI March/50 Lapua Bob Hamister 6PPC BAT Hart Leonard Stevens Coates Nader/66 N133/ M March/50 Lapua Bud Mundy 6PPC BAT Krieger BAT Self Self Miller/65BT Blend 8208 & March/40 Lapua Dickie Pustejovsky 6PPC RFD Shilen Borden Self Horn Generic/ /28.3 FED Leupold/45 Lapua Tony Alexander 6PPC BAT Krieger Scarbrough Scarbrough Campbell SAK/66 133/29.4 Fed 205 Leupond/45 Lapua Light Varmit Grand: Chris Harris 6PPC BAT Krieger Scoville Scoville Scott Hart/68 V133 Fed Leupold Lapua Larry Costa 6PPC BAT Bartlein Scoville Self Self Self/68 N133/30.0 Fed Match March/55 Lapua Robert Seemann 6PPC BAT 3L Bartlein Scarbrough Campbell Campbell Self/65 133/29 Fed March/40 Lapua Billy Stevens 6PPC Nuevo Bartlein Scarbrough Stevens Stevens Barts/68 V133/29.2 Fed Valdata Lapua Tom Evans 6PPC Panda Krieger Leonard Leonard Self Self Blend/26 Fed Leupold Lapua Dave Coots 6PPC BAT Bartlein Leonard Leonard Hacksaw Crusher/68 N133/30 n/a March/40 n/a Gene Bukys 6PPC BAT Bartlein Scarbrough Scarbrough Bukys Bukys/68 133/ Leupold/Bukys Lapua Keith Cottrell 6PPC BAT Bartlein BAT Dickson Ocock Rubright N133 M205 March/40 Lapua Hugh Williamson 6PPC Farley Bartlein Scarbrough Campbell Campbell 68 N133/30+ Federal Leupold Lapua Mark Buettgen 6PPC BAT Bartlein Leonard Leonard Buettgen Buettgen/68 V133 Fed 205 Leupold/45 Lapua Sporter Grand: Larry Costa 6PPC BAT Bartlein Scoville Self Self Self/68 N133/30.0 Fed Match March/55 Lapua Gary Bristow 6PPC BAT Krieger Scarbrough Scarbrough Bristow Cheek/68BT 133 Max 205M Leupold/45 Lapua Wayne Campbell 6PPC BAT 3L Bartlein Scarbrough Campbell Campbell Campbell/68 N133/30.0 CCI Nightforce/42 Lapua Keith Cottrell 6PPC BAT Bartlein BAT Dickson Ocock Rubright N133 M205 March/40 Lapua Mark Buettgen 6PPC BAT Bartlein Leonard Leonard Buettgen Buettgen/68 V133 Fed 205 Leupold/45 Lapua Bob Scarbrough, Jr 6PPC BAT Krieger Scarbrough Scarbrough Scott Hottenstein/68 30+gr Fed Leupold/45 Lapua Dean Ekstrom 6PPC BAT Bartlein Leonard Leonard Self Self/ March/50 Lapua Billy Stevens 6PPC Nuevo Bartlein Scarbrough Stevens Stevens Barts/68 V133/29.2 Fed 205 Valdata Lapua Durward Wofford 6PPC BAT Krieger Scoville Scoville Self Bro D/ /29.1 Federal March/40 Lapua Hugh Williamson 6PPC Farley Bartlein Scarbrough Campbell Campbell 68 N133/30+ Fed 205M Leupold Lapua

10 10 Precision Rifleman Desert Sportsman Club Score Match September 24, 2016 Saturday started out great with little wind and no mirage. I don't get to say that every often. We had three new shooters from Utah and one from California. Hope they bring their friends to come up here to shoot with us. Next month is VFS & Hunter SW Regional Championship Matches. VFS will be shot on Saturday and Hunter will be Sunday. Hope to see you then. --Howard Bloom, Match Director VFS 200-Yards Doc Smith X Ron Carter X Fran Ito X Howard Bloom X Stan LaPointe X Joel Nader X Wayne Christian X Dave Blazzard X Al Stropus X Dave Beck X John Amos X VFS 100-Yards Joel Nader X Ron Carter X Fran Ito X Dave Blazzard X Stan LaPointe X Al Stropus X Wayne Christian X Howard Bloom X Doc Smith X Dave Beck X John Amos X VFS Grand Ron Carter X Fran Ito X Stan LaPointe X Joel Nader X Howard Bloom X Doc Smith X Dave Blazzard X Wayne Christian X Al Stropus X Dave Beck X John Amos X Sahuaro 1000-yard Benchrest September 10, 2016 We sat at our benches, relaxed, waiting, staring downrange, bolts in one hand, the first round ready in the other, listening to the wind whistle through the saguaro cacti, the ocotillos and the tumbleweeds. We were waiting for the signal that the line was hot. We were quietly studying the wind. That is the hard part at the Three Points 1,000 yard range thirty miles west of Tucson, Arizona. There are no wind flags for the first five hundred yards due to a ravine that drops off about eighty yards ahead of the elevated shooting benches. If we are lucky there may be a single small wind flag placed out at about seventy five yards by one of the more dedicated shooters, but other than the wind on your face, in your face, or the back of your head, it can be pretty hard to determine what it is up to. The real range flags, out past five hundred, look so small that without a telescope it can be hard to see just what they are doing. It all adds up to a lot of guess work and sometimes just Hail Mary s when it comes time to pull triggers. Of course Three Points is not the only range like this. Wide flat real estate for 1,000 yard ranges is hard to come by in the U.S. but we make do and always have a good time shooting with each other every month. Being as it is September, it is still a little hot by late morning, but at 75 at 8:00 A.M. and about 96 by noon, it is not bad at all. Wish I could say the same for the wind. Light gun in relay one started out well, there were no less than fifteen sub-moa groups and the first five aggregates were sub-moa as well. Wayne McDonald s 6BR was working well for him, he shot the smallest group of 3.25 and had all sub-moa groups, he ended up with a nice 6.20 aggregate. Billotte Gang boss Jeff Billotte and his 6.5/57 (a 7X57 case necked down to 6.5) shot a 4.00 group, then an 8.25 and then somehow, while fighting the wind in relay three had four shots off target. Don t you hate it when that happens! All totaled, in light gun, there was one three, two fours and four five inch groups. That is seven groups that were one half Minute Of Angle or less at 1,000 yards. This bunch really knows how to shoot! Especially perennial winner Ross Herrick, with his.30 (Lazzaroni 7.82) Patriot, who s light gun groups were 5.81, 5.25 and 4.31 for an Agg of 5.12 to take first place for Group Aggregate. Wow, nice going Ross. It was the same in score, Steve Everson s 6.5/284 shot the highest single target score with a 49-3X and had a total of 136-5X, but even with that, he was fourth, it was Ross that prevailed for first place with a 143-2X. In heavy gun we had eight sub-moa groups which is pretty good for ten shot groups, the smallest one being Mike Billotte s 6.50 from his 7saum, but there was only one sub- MOA group aggregate, and that belonged to Dale Arenson with a 9.25 Even though Pat Billotte using his 6.5/284, shot the highest single target score of 97-2X, once again it was Ross, still using his.30 Patriot, who charged across the finish line with a high total score of 277-2X to win first in score As usual, a good time was had by all, even with the frustration of dealing with the conditions and perhaps loads, or guns that are not performing up to par. These matches are run with great efficiency by Karl Hunstiger and for that we are grateful, but they are still a group effort, setting up in the morning and tearing down in the afternoon. I think that sense of involvement

11 is part of the fun, being part of the match, not just showing up to shoot. By noon we had everything put away and were off to have lunch at Cindy Lou s so we could still hangout together and quiz the winners on what they are doing right. There is always room for more shooters if you would like to come and join us on the second Saturday of every month. By Dale Arenson Light Gun Aggregate Ross Herrick Wayne McDonald Mike Billotte Pat Billotte Steve Brown Steve Everson Lon Persun Dale Arenson Jeff Billotte Wayne McDonald Light Gun Total Score Ross Herrick X Steve Brown X Mike Billotte X Steve Everson X Pat Billotte Wayne McDonald Lon Persun Dale Arenson X Jeff Billotte High Score Steve Everson X Heavy Gun Aggregate Dale Arenson Steve Brown Ross Herrick Mike Billotte Pat Billotte Steve Everson Mike Billotte Heavy Gun Total Score Ross Herrick X Pat Billotte X Mike Billotte X Dale Arenson X Steve Brown Steve Everson High Score Pat Billotte X Sahuaro 1000-yard Benchrest October 8, 2016 It was T-Shirt weather, even at our 7:00 start time in the southern Arizona desert, thirty miles west of Tucson. The morning started out at about 70 degrees and even by noon, when we were all finished, it was still only about 88 degrees. But hey, it s a dry heat! Welcome to Arizona. It is one of the reasons why we live here. Another good reason of course, is that Arizona is still a state that respects the Sec- January, 2017 Precision Rifleman 11 ond Amendment. We had a better than usual turnout, with some of our veteran long range shooters, plus Steve Brown, who has been with us for a few months and new comers Jason DelaFont and Madelyn Brown were welcomed as well. Madelyn is only seventeen and she is out here trying her hand at 1,000 yard benchrest. Way to go young lady! Not only do we like to see new folks come out and join us, but it is really special to see young people interested in our sport. We hope to see more of you and your Dad. Most of us can t wait to get down here on the second Saturday of every month, to shoot with our friends and see how well we were able to load our rounds, or how the gun is doing. Either our favorite gun, or maybe one we are trying out for the first time, or the second or third time and we may still be trying to get it dialed in. And then there are those pesky conditions we are always trying to deal with... Light gun got off to a good start with eleven sub MOA individual groups and four sub MOA aggregates. Ross Herrick shot the smallest group at and Wayne Mc- Donald shot really well as usual, he was the only one with all sub-moa Sahuaro 1,000-yd Benchrest Equipment List for September 10, 2016 Name Caliber Action Barrel Gunsmith Stock Scope Case Powder Bullet/Wt Ross Herrick 30Patriot Nesika Krieger Wells Tracker Nightforce Lazz H4831 JLK/210 Mike Billotte (LG) 7saum BAT Krieger Carey Wood/Lam Nightforce Remington H4831 Berger/180 Mike Billotte (H/25) 7saum BAT Krieger Brackney Wood/Lam Nightforce Norma H4831 Berger/180 Steve Everson (LG) 6.5/284 Panda Krieger Brackney Everson Leupold Lapua VVN160 Sierra/142 Steve Everson (H/22) 7/284 Nesika Krieger Brackney McMillan Leupold Lapua IMR4831 Sierra/183 Wayne McDonald (LG) 6BR Remington Broughton Bryant Shehane Nightforce Lapua Varget Berger/105 Pat Billotte 6.5/284 BAT Krieger Carey McMillan Nightforce Lapua RL22 Sierra/142 Dale Arenson (LG) 6.5/284 Nesika Hart Ocock McMillan Nightforce Norma RL22 Sierra/142 Dale Arenson (H/23) 30Patriot BAT Krieger Bruno McMillan Nightforce Lazz H4831 Berger/210 Lon Persun (LG) 300wsm McMillan Classic Wells McMillan Nightforce Norma H4831 Berger/210 Steve Brown 6BR Borden Krieger Brown Shehane Leupold Lapua VVN140 Sierra/107 Jeff Billotte 6.5/57Lazz McMillan PacNor Lazzarino McMillan Nightforce Norma H1000 Berger/140

12 12 Precision Rifleman groups. and finished with a 7.77 agg, but in the end, Dale Arenson shot two five inch groups and a ten, and just barely ended up winning for light gun group aggregate with a 7.47 The Billotte Gang member, Pat Billotte walked away with light gun score with a 137 while Ross was right on his heels with a 136-1X. The top five scores were pretty close and once again, it was Ross who shot the highest single target score of 49-1X. As the conditions worsened already in relay two, for the ten shot groups in heavy, there were only four sub MOA groups. Pat Billotte let the way with a 7.5 and won for smallest group, but there were no sub-moa aggregates. Dale Arenson won again for heavy gun group aggregate with an 11.02, with Ross right behind him with a 12.7 However, Ross prevailed in score with a 255-1X and Pat Billotte was right on his heels with a 254-1X. Dale straggled in at third with a 251-2X, but won the single high target score of 95-2X. And that wrapped it up for another month. It looks like it is back to the drawing board for some of us. How do we get these loads tweaked to make them better next month. It seems to be a never ending process, but then, I guess that is part of the fun and the attraction. The art and science of long range shooting. Of course, winning only is part of the fun. What is even better is getting to hang out with our friends, send bullets way, way downrange and always trying to improve. Kind of like life. by Dale Arenson Light Gun Aggregate Dale Arenson Wayne McDonald Ross Herrick Pat Billotte John Benz Steve Everson Steve Brown Jerry Riesdorff Lon Persun Madelyn Brown Jason DelaFont Ross Herrick Light Gun Total Score Pat Billotte Ross Herrick X Steve Brown Dale Arenson X Wayne McDonald Steve Everson John Benz Jerry Riesdorff Lon Persun Jason DelaFont X Madelyn Brown High Score Ross Herrick X Heavy Gun Aggregate Dale Arenson Ross Herrick Pat Billotte John Benz Steve Everson Jason DelaFont Pat Billotte Heavy Gun Total Score Ross Herrick X Pat Billotte X Dale Arenson X John Benz X Jason DelaFont X Steve Everson High Score Dale Arenson X In the photos on page 13: September Sahuaro from left: Dale Arenson, Mike & Pat Billotte, Steve Everson & Ross Herrick (struggling under the weight of the trophies) & Wayne McDonald. October Sahuaro: Pat Billotte, Dale Arenson & Ross Herrick. Sahuaro 1,000-yd Benchrest Equipment List for October 8, 2016 Name Caliber Action Barrel Gunsmith Stock Scope Case Powder Bullet/Wt Ross Herrick (LG&HG) 30Patriot Nesika Krieger Wells Tracker Nightforce Lazz H4831 JLK/210 Madelyn Brown (LG) 6.5x47 Savage McGowen Craig Boydes Nikko Lapua Varget Nosler/123 Jerry Riesdorf (LG) 7Patriot BAT Shilen Riesdorff TM Leupold Lazz VV N165 Berger/180 Steve Everson (LG) 6.5/284 Panda Krieger Brackney Everson Leupold Lapua VVN160 Sierra/142 Steve Everson (H/22) 7/284 Nesika Krieger Brackney McMillan Leupold Lapua IMR4831 Sierra/183 Wayne McDonald (LG) 6BR Remington Broughton Bryant Shehane Nightforce Lapua Varget Berger/105 Pat Billotte (LG) 6.5/284 BAT Krieger Carey McMillan Nightforce Lapua RL22 Sierra/142 Pat Billotte (HG) 300wsm Nesika Krieger Carey McMillan Nightforce Norma H4831 Berger/210 Dale Arenson (LG) 6.5/284 Nesika Hart Ocock McMillan Nightforce Norma RL22 Sierra/142 Dale Arenson (H/23) 30Patriot BAT Krieger Bruno McMillan Nightforce Lazz H4831 Berger/210 Lon Persun (LG) 300wsm McMillan Classic Wells McMillan Nightforce Norma H4831 Berger/210 Steve Brown 6BR Borden Krieger Brown Shehane Leupold Lapua VVN140 Sierra/107 John Benz (LG) 6.5/284 Savage Krieger Benz Savage Nightforce Lapua H4831 Berger/140 John Benz (HG) 7saum BAT Krieger Benz Leonard Nightforce Nosler H4831 Berger/180 Jason DelaFont (LG) 6BR Borden Krieger Riesdorff QMB Nightforce Remington RL17 Sierra/105 Jason DelaFont (HG) 30wsm BAT Krieger Riesdorff Bean Manel Norma H4831 Sierra/175

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14 14 Precision Rifleman Mark Walker Wins the Ed Frombach Memorial & Ties for 2016 Shooter of the Year by Dan Kjelland Once again the Ed Frombach Memorial/Washington State 3 Gun Championship was contested at the Tacoma Rifle and revolver Club. Held on September 3 thru 5, nineteen shooters initially entered the contest travelling from Canada, New Year New Rules New Bags Call: sales@edgebag.com Idaho and all over Washington and Oregon. It was a pleasure to meet shooters Eldon Yarbrough and Jim Stipe who drove up from the Bend, OR area. There was a delicious potluck dinner on Saturday night. A big thanks to everyone who contributed, especially Theresa Boers who prepared beef brisket and pulled pork with all the trimmings. Saturday started out mostly cloudy at 58 degrees with a light breeze. Duane Hatch shot the smallest group of the morning at.104 and he also won the SP100 with a.2056 agg. Larry Boers took second with a By afternoon it had warmed up to 70 degrees with enough sun to add mirage to the sight picture. Dan Kjelland s.284 was the smallest group of the afternoon, and his efforts won him the SP200 with a.2171 agg. Rob Seeman s.2704 agg took second place. Combined with his 7th place finish in the SP100, Dan went on to win the SP Grand Agg with a Rob s.2508 earned second. Sunday morning began with 50 degrees and a light fog, which soon lifted. Mike Zdiler shot the smallest LV200 group at.261 but it was Mark Walker who won the aggregate with a Steve Kostanich was close behind, taking second with his By afternoon we had 68 degrees with sunshine, a light breeze, and a bit of mirage. Jeff Lewis shot the afternoon s smallest group at.170 and he won the LV100 with a.2130 agg. Last month s winner Bruce Andrews shot second with his.2184 agg. Mark placed third and along with his earlier win in the LV200 he went on to win the LV Grand Agg with a Bruce s efforts put him in second with his Monday s conditions were the best of the weekend, and the scores reflected it. With very little wind, 52 degrees, and overcast skies, Allen Condiff shot the smallest HV100 group with a screamer.084. Rob Seeman posted the first teen agg of the weekend and won the HV100 with his Jeff took second with a By afternoon we saw some sun breaks and a light, steady breeze developed. Mark shot a.192 for the small group and Steve won the HV200 with a.1902 agg, barely edging Jeff s Combining his second place finishes at both yardages, Jeff was they only shooter to score a grand agg in the teens, winning the HV Grand Agg with a Rob settled for second with a.2131.

15 With all 30 groups in the books everyone extended their congratulations to Mark Walker, whose practice and patience won the Washington State: Ed Frombach Memorial with a.2403 grand agg. Jeff s performance took second with a.2500, and Rob earned a third place finish with his This was the last match of the season and with all of the year s 100 and 200 yard aggregates tallied up, we found that we had a tie for the 2016 Shooter of the Year. This year Jeff Lewis and Mark Walker share the honor along with the esteemed congratulations of their fellow competitors. Special thanks go to Range Officer Karen Lynn, Match Director Jim Lynn, Target Handler Henry Hanson, and Official Scorer & Statistician Craig Kensler. Finally, we d like to thank the following sponsors for the many prizes which were awarded to the shooters in a random drawing: Berger Bullets, Krieger Barrels, Brux Barrels, Victory Graphics, Steve Kostanich, L.E. Wilson, Edgewood Bags, Criterion Barrels, Pacific Tool & Gauge, Bullet Central, Rehv Arms, Graham Wind Flags, BAT Machine, and PMA Tool. In the photo on page 14: Mark Walker on left & Jeff Lewis are Shooters of the Year. Page 16 from left Sporter Winners: Jeff Lewis, Larry Boers, Duane Hatch, Mark Walker, Dan Kjelland, Robert Seeman & Larry Muller. Sporter 100-Yards Duane Hatch Larry Boers Larry Muller Rob Seemann Jeff Lewis Jim Lynn Daniel Kjelland Mark Walker Paul Steinman Bob Boldman Allen Condiff Mike Zdilar Matt Spradlin Steve Kostanich Dan Zaccanti Bob Schultz Doug Schwind John Parrish Bruce Andrews Duane Hatch Sporter 200-Yards Dan Kjelland Rob Seemann Mark Walker Bruce Andrews Larry Boers Jim Lynn Steve Kostanich Bob Boldman Allen Condiff Matt Spradlin Jeff Lewis Larry Muller Paul Steinman Mike Zdilar January, 2017 Precision Rifleman 15 John Parrish Dan Zaccanti Doug Schwind Duane Hatch Bob Schultz Dan Kjelland Sporter Grand Dan Kjelland Rob Seemann Larry Boers Jim Lynn Mark Walker Larry Muller Steve Kostanich Jeff Lewis Bob Boldman Allen Condiff Duane Hatch Matt Spradlin Paul Steinman Mike Zdilar Bruce Andrews Dan Zaccanti

16 16 Precision Rifleman John Parrish Doug Schwind Bob Schultz Light Varmint 100-Yards Jeff Lewis Bruce Andrews Mark Walker Eldon Yarbrough Steve Kostanich allen Condiff Larry Boers Jim Stipe Daniel Kjelland Jim Lynn Rob Seemann Mike Zdilar Doug Schwind Bob Boldman Matt Spradlin John Parrish Dan Zaccanti Larry Muller Jeff Lewis Light Varmint 200-Yards Mark Walker Steve Kostanich Bruce Andrews Daniel Kjelland Eldon Yarbrough Jeff Lewis Larry Boers Rob Seemann Mike Zdilar Jim Lynn Jim Stipe Matt Spradlin Bob Boldman Allen Condiff Doug Schwind John Parrish Dan Zaccanti Larry Muller Mike Zdilar Light Varmint Grand Mark Walker Bruce Andrews Steve Kostanich Jeff Lewis Eldon Yarbrough Larry Boers Daniel Kjelland Rob Seemann Jim Stipe Jim Lynn Mike Zdilar Allen Condiff Matt Spradlin Bob Boldman Doug Schwind John Parrish Dan Zaccanti Larry Muller Heavy Varmint 100-Yards Rob Seemann Jeff Lewis Mike Zdilar Mark Walker Daniel Kjelland Steve Kostanich Allen Condiff Bruce Andrews Larry Boers Matt Spradlin Larry Muller Paul Steinman John Parrish Jim Lynn Doug Schwind Dan Zaccanti Allen Condiff Heavy Varmint 200-Yards Steve Kostanich Jeff Lewis

17 Mark Walker Rob Seemann Larry Boers Larry Muller Daniel Kjelland Bruce Andrews Paul Steinman Allen Condiff Mike Zdilar Jim Lynn Doug Schwind Matt Spradlin Dan Zaccanti John Parrish Mark Walker Heavy Varmint Grand Jeff Lewis Rob Seemann Steve Kostanich Mark Walker Daniel Kjelland Larry Boers Bruce Andrews Larry Muller Mike Zdilar Paul Steinman Allen Condiff Matt Spradlin Jim Lynn Doug Schwind John Parrish Dan Zaccanti Three Gun Mark Walker Jeff Lewis Rob Seemann Daniel Kjelland Steve Kostanich Larry Boers Bruce Andrews Jim Lynn Allen Condiff Mike Zdilar Matt Spradlin Doug Schwind John Parrish Dan Zaccanti Larry Muller January, 2017 Precision Rifleman 17 Gear Specs: Barrel: Shilen Action: Panda Stock: Kensler Scope: 8-80 March Load Specs: Cartridge: 6 PPC Powder: LT 32 Bullet: 6mm BR Column...says Lou Murdica of Palm Springs, California. His granddaughter, Angelina Gonzalez, recently shot at Arizona Benchrest Shooters' Unl5-Unl5 Arizona State Invitational and earned 4th place out of 37 shooters in the 2nd 100 yard agg. Her " agg was smaller than 2 benchrest hall of famers! Made Exclusively With J4 Precision Jackets Her success is a direct result of training, a well built riie and the Berger BR Column bullet. Varmint Match Grade Rifle Bullets for Target Hunting Tactical SHOOT BETTER SHOOT BERGER Share your story with us at bergerbullets.com Phone Made In America

18 18 Precision Rifleman Sloughhouse 1,000-Yd Benchrest October 23, 2016 Here are the match results for Sunday, October 23. The weather was fairly calm for this neck of the woods. We had some new shooters; one who is shooting very well and getting people s attention. Mike Scadden (it's in the water) and Bob Landis, both of who shot savages with a twist. These two guys are very humble. I would like to thank Gary Childs and Mike Noumov for their help with this match. Without them it wouldn t be possible. Also thanks to the shooters for their help on the line running things. I'm very grateful. Craig St Claire, LR Match Director In the photo page 19: Ken Schroeder at the Sloughhouse 600-yd line. Equipment List on bottom of page 21. Light Gun Aggregate John McGaughey Larry Mather Tom Price Mike Scadden Bob Landis Bob Dorton Ken Schroeder Wally Laursen Louie Tamagni SHILEN HAS MORE TOP 10 WINS IN THE HISTORY OF THE PROFESSIONAL SHOOTING LEAGUE, THAN ALL OTHER BARREL MANUFACTURERS COMBINED. Dan Roberson John McGaughey Light Gun Score Mike Scadden X Bob Dorton X Larry Mather X Wally Laursen X Louie Tamagni X Bob Landis X Tom Price X John McGaughey X Dan Roberson X Ken Schroeder X High Score Bob Dorton X Heavy Gun Aggregate Bob Dorton Louie Tamagni John McGaughey Mike Scadden Wally Laursen Bob Landis Larry Mather Ken Schroeder Tom Price Dan Roberson Heavy Gun Louie Tamagni Heavy Gun Total Score Mike Scadden X John McGaughey X Louie Tamagni X Wally Laursen X Bob Dorton X Ken Schroeder X Bob Landis X Larry Mather X Tom Price X Dan Roberson X High Score Louie Tamagni X Two Gun Group John McGaughey Bob Dorton Mike Scadden Bob Landis Louie Tamagni Wally Laursen Larry Mather Ken Schoeder Tom Price Dan Roberson Two Gun Score Mike Scadden X Bob Dorton X Wally Laursen X Louie Tamagni X John McGaughey X Bob Landis X Ken Schroeder X Larry Mather X Tom Price X Dan Roberson X Sloughhouse 600-Yard Benchrest Results September 25, 2016 Light Gun Group Michael Scadden Louie Tamagni Dale Whitlock Wally Laursen Bob Dorton Larry Mther Tim Height Gary Gaglieno Tom Price Bob Landis Michael Scadden Light Gun Score Bob Dorton X Louie Tamagni X Michael Scadden X Bob Landis X Gary Gagliano X Tim Height X Dale Whitlock X

19 Wally Laursen X Tom Price X Larry Mather X High Score Michael Scadden X Heavy Gun Group Michael Scadden Wally Laursen Louie Tamagni Bob Landis Dale Whitlock Gary Gaglieno Larry Mther Bob Dorton Tom Price Tim Height Michael Scadden Heavy Gun Score Wally Laursen X Michael Scadden X Bob Landis X Larry Mather X Louie Tamagni X Dale Whitlock X Gary Gagliano X Bob Dorton X Tom Price X Tim Height X High Score Michael Scadden X Two Gun Group Michael Scadden Wally Laursen Louie Tamagni Dale Whitlock Larry Mther Gary Gaglieno Bob Landis Bob Dorton Tom Price Tim Height Two Gun Score Michael Scadden X Wally Laursen X Bob Landis X Louie Tamagni X Larry Mther X Bob Dorton X Gary Gaglieno X Dale Whitlock X Tom Price X Tim Height X January, 2017 Precision Rifleman 19

20 20 Precision Rifleman 2017 NBRSA Registered Matches SOUTHWEST REGION Jan 7-8 Jan SP/UNL5 VFS/HBR 200/100 Arizona State leg 1 Arizona Benchrest Club Desert Sportsman Club Jan 22 LG/HG 1000 Sloughhouse LR Benchrest February 4-5 LV/HV AZ State #2 & Cactus Warm Up Arizona Benchrest Club Feb LV/HV Visalia Sportsman Club Feb VFS/HBR Desert Sportsman Club 200/100 February LG/HG 1000 Sloughhouse LR Benchrest 26 March 4-5 LV/HV 200/100 Sloughhouse Benchrest March March April 1-2 LV/HV VFS/HBR 200/100 UNL/UL5 Cactus Classic Arizona Benchrest Club Desert Sportsman Club Season Closing match Arizona Benchrest Club April 1-2 LV/HV 200/100 Sloughhouse Benchrest April 15- LV/HV Visalia Sportsman Club 16 April April LG/HG 600/1000 VFS/HBR 200/ Long Range Nationals Sloughhouse LR Benchrest Club Sacramento, California Desert Sportsman Club May 6-7 LV/HV 200/100 Sloughhouse Benchrest May 6-7 SP/UNL Utah State Championship Central Utah Benchrest May LV/HV Visalia Sportsman Club May 28 LG/HG 600 Sloughhouse LR Benchrest June 3 HV Score Match Sloughhouse Benchrest June June UNL/UNL VFS/HBR 200/100 Visalia Sportsman Club Visalia Unlimited Challenge Desert Sportsman Club June 25 LG/HG 1000 Sloughhouse LR Benchrest July Gun 200-yds 200-yard 4-Gun Challenge Sloughhouse Benchrest July VFS/HBR Desert Sportsman Club 200/100 July 23 LG/HG 600 Sloughhouse LR Benchrest Aug 5 HV Score Match Sloughhouse Benchrest Aug 5-6 LV/HV Utah State Championship Central Utah Benchrest Aug Aug VFS/HBR 200/100 VFS/HBR 200/100 Nevada State Championship Desert Sportsman Club Desert Sportsman Club Aug 27 LG/HG 1000 Sloughhouse LR Benchrest Sept 2-4 SP/LV/HV Visalia Sportsman Club California State Championship Sept 9 LG/HG 600 Inaugural LR benchrest match Tehama Shooters Sept 24 LG/HG 600 Sloughhouse LR Benchrest Sept VFS/HBR 200/100 SW Regional Championship Desert Sportsman Club Oct 7-8 LV/HV 200/100 Sloughhouse Benchrest Oct 7-8 LV/HV Arizona Benchrest Club Oct UNL/UNL Visalia Sportsman Club Visalia Invitational Oct 22 LG/HG 1000 Sloughhouse LR Benchrest Nov 4-5 SP/UNL5 Arizona Benchrest Club Nov 4-5 LV/HV 200/100 Sloughhouse Benchrest Nov 26 LG/HG 600 Sloughhouse LR Benchrest Dec 2-3 UNL/UNL5 Arizona Invitational Arizona Benchrest Club NORTH CENTRAL REGION April 29 LV Oak Hill Gun Club May 21 HV Oak Hill Gun Club June HBR/VFS 200/ LR Score Nationals Casper Score Shooters (WY) June 17 LV Oak Hill Gun Club July 16 HV/UNL Oak Hill Gun Club Aug 20 LV Oak Hill Gun Club Sept 17 HV/UNL Oak Hill Gun Club MID-CONTINENT REGION April 1-2 SP/LV Okie Shooters OK State & MCR April 8-9 HBR/VFS 123 Mill Creek Club Score Match April May 6-7 May 6-7 June 3-4 June LV/HV HBR/VFS UNL-10/HV HBR/VFS SP/HV Mill Creek Club Group Match Northern Colorado Benchrest Okie Shooters OK State & MCR Mill Creek Club Score Match Northern Colorado Benchrest SP leg of NorCO 4-Gun

21 July 8-9 July 8-9 August 1-4 Sept 2-3 Sept 9-10 January, 2017 Precision Rifleman NBRSA Registered Matches UNL/UNL LV/HV/UNL5 HBR/VFS LV/HV LV/HV EASTERN REGION Sept, 2017 TBA 4-GUN GULF COAST REGION Northern Colorado Benchrest UNL leg of NorCO 4-Gun Mill Creek Club Group Match 2017 SR Score Nationals Northern CO Benchrest Club Ault, Colorado Mill Creek s Kansas State 30th Annual Firewalker Northern CO Benchrest Club 2017 Group Nationals Fairchance Gun Club Fairchance, Pennsylvania TBA LV/HV 200/ LR Varmint Nationals Walker County Benchrest SOUTHEAST REGION March March LV/HV LV/HV Gene Mowell Memorial River Bend Gun Club Shamrock at MGGOA April 8-9 LV/HV Virginia State Championship Roanoke Rifle Club October LV/HV Brady Knight Memorial/SER 4Gun October NORTHWEST LV/HV Ted Manning Challenge Roanoke Rifle Club March 26 VFS Lewis-Clark Wildlife Club April 1-2 LV/HV Tacoma Rifle & Revolver Club Allen Bench Trophy April 23 HBR Lewis-Clark Wildlife Club May 6-7 SP/HV Tacoma Rifle & Revolver Club Manley Oakley Trophy May HBR/VFS Yellowstone Rifle Club June 3-4 HV/UNL5 Tacoma Rifle & Revolver Club Denny Andrews Memorial June HBR/VFS Yellowstone Rifle Club Mac Clark Memorial June 25 VFS Lewis-Clark Wildlife Club Idaho State VFS Championship July 1-3 UNL Tacoma Rifle & Revolver Club Sam Wilson/WA State & Sniper King July LV/HV Yellowstone Rifle Club Montana State Championship July 23 HBR Lewis-Clark Wildlife Club Idaho State HBR Championship Aug 5-6 SP/LV Tacoma Rifle & Revolver Club Northwest Regionals Aug LV/HV Yellowstone Rifle Club Sept 2-4 SP/LV/HV MISSISSIPPI VALLEY REGION Tacoma Rifle & Revolver Club WA State & Ed Frombach Memorial Feb LV/HV Memorial Match Bench Rest Rifle Club of St Louis March 12 HBR/VFS Bench Rest Rifle Club of St Louis April 8-9 4Gun 100 MV Regional Leg 1 Bench Rest Rifle Club of St Louis April 23 HBR/VFS Bench Rest Rifle Club of St Louis May 7 HBR/VFS Bench Rest Rifle Club of St Louis June July LV/HV HBR/VFS East West Show Me Shootout Bench Rest Rifle Club of St Louis MVR & MO State Championship Bench Rest Rifle Club of St Louis July Gun 200 MV Regional Leg 2 Bench Rest Rifle Club of St Louis August 27 HBR/VFS Bench Rest Rifle Club of St Louis October 1 HBR/VFS Bench Rest Rifle Club of St Louis Oct LV/HV Missouri State Championship Bench Rest Rifle Club of St Louis Attention Match Directors! Contact your Regional Director to secure your match dates. Sloughhouse 1,000-Yard Benchrest October 23, 2016 Equipment List Name Caliber Action Barrel Gunsmith Stock Scope/Pwr Case Powder Bullet Primer Trigger Dale Whitlock Dasher BAT Krieger Bryant McMillan Nightforce Lapua Varget Berger CCI Jewell Louie Tamagni 6BRX Stolle Bartlein Self McMillan n/a Lapua RL-15 n/a CCI 450 Kelby Tim Hieght 6BR Savage Criterian n/a Savage Nightforce Lapua n/a Berger105VLD n/a Savage John McGaughey 6BR Stiller Bartlein Matt Huston McMillan n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Jewell Bob Dorton 6BR BAT n/a n/a n/a n/a Lapua n/a n/a n/a n/a Michael Scadden 6BR Savage Criterian n/a Kelbly March Lapua Varget Stu's 105 Wolf Kelby Bob Landis 6BR Savage Criterian Self Savage Weaver Lapua Varget Berger105VLD CCI 450 Savage Wally Laursen 6BR Remignton Brux Self McMillan March Lapua Varget Berger105VLD Wolf Jewell Larry Mather Stiller n/a Greg Wilson McMillan Nightforce Lapua H4350 n/a CCI 450 Jewell

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23 January, 2017 Precision Rifleman 23 Fall Finale Shelby County Deer Hunters Assn November 22-23, 2016 Twenty seven shooters arrived for the Fall Finale near Sidney Ohio, ending the Eastern Region s shooting year. The range was in excellent shape and a challenge for the competitors. Registration started on Friday. The shooters were greeted with rain and cool, damp conditions. Campers turned on their heaters and hunkered down for what might be a less than desirable weekend from the weatherman. However, it did not turn out that way. Saturday was bright and sunny with winds coming from the Northwest at 10 to 15 mph. The temperature in the morning was a crisp, cold, 39 degrees. By the end of the day however it rose to a balmy 54 degrees. Yes, everyone complained about the cold. Yes, everyone complained about the wind. Both of these factors did not stop several shooters from firing some very impressive scores. The 100 Light Varmint ended with Ted Heindselman finishing with an impressive.1944 agg followed by Mel Newransky at.2352 and Dale Dillingham at Small group went to Ted Heindselman with a blistering.084. Great shooting Ted! After a great lunch provided by Jerry Seitz s kitchen crew, shooting started again with the 100 Heavy Varmint. Ted Heindselmen again bested the competition with a.2464 agg. Roger Avery, who came all the way from Georgia, finished 2nd with at.2486 and Tim Humphreys rounded out the winners with a Bragging rights for small group went to Carl Thompson who fired another screamer at.092. Sunday broke, once again, bright and sunny with warmer temperatures. No one was shivering with cold as the temperature rose though out the day to a very pleasant 70 degrees or so. The wind was being (as Tony Boyer is quoted as saying) our friend, coming out of the Southwest at 15 to 20 mph. The stage was set for an interesting time at 200 yards. Tim Humphreys showed how to shoot by winning the 200 Heavy Varmint with a.2322 agg followed by Mel Newransky with.2732 and Paul Whitt at Small group honors went to Mel Newransky who fired an incredible.148. Wow! Accugauge Quick case sizing measurement to Readjust sizing die w/o using bolt feel Observe case ageing as you load After lunch, firing resumed with the 200 Light Varmint. Bryan Lemley showed everyone how to do it by firing a.2566 agg followed by Ted Heinselman at.2165 and Stan Buchtel at DeWayne Wood fired the small group of.258. Great shooting! The Light Varmint Aggregate went as follows: Ted Heindselman at.2165, Bryan Lemley at.2566 and Mel Newransky at The Heavy Varmint Aggregate ended with Tim Humphreys at.2322, Ted Heinselman at.2358 and Pat Metcalf at When it was all said and done the Two Gun honors went to Ted Heinselman who fired a.2261 followed by Mel Newransky at.2731 and Tim Humphreys at Congratulations Ted and a job well done. It seemed that everyone had a great time. Those who camped at the range gathered Friday and Saturday nights for a chip-in-whatyou-can dinner. Nothing like food 6mmPPC Can be used for other calibers using your 7/8 seating dies by means of an optional $5 bushing $90 shipped U.S.

24 24 Precision Rifleman and friendship to bring people together. Thanks again to all those who made this shoot possible. From the backroom people to those running the range, changing targets, and cooking breakfast and lunch, everything was done with a smile and a can do attitude. The shooters made many great comments of how friendly everyone was. That s Shelby County in a nut shell. See you in the spring. Have a great and safe winter. Plan on coming to the Briar Hail Memorial in June, John Petteruti, Match Director In the photo on p.23: Back Row from Left: Carl Thompson, Tim Humphreys, Dale Dillingham, Roger Avery. Second Row: Pat Metcalf, Stan Buchtel, Bryan Lemley. Front: Mel Newransky, Ted Heindselman, DeWayne Wood. Page 25: Margaret Jarrett, Tim Humphreys & Bryan Lemley. Heavy Varmint 100-Yards Ted Heindselman Roger Avery Tim Humphreys Jerry Jarrett Steve Turner Jack Neary Pat Metcalf Steve Theye Stan Buchtel Dale Dillingham Carl Thompson Heavy Varmint 200-Yards Tim Humphreys Mel Newranksy Paul Whitt Ted Heindselman Bill Gammon Pat Metcalf Eric Brown Jack Neary Dominic Grunas Carl Thompson Tim Humphreys Heavy Varmint Grand Tim Humphreys Ted Heindselman Pat Metcalf Jack Neary Mel Newransky Paul Whitt Roger Avery Bill Gammon Steve Theye Eric Brown Dominic Grunas Dale Dillingham Stan Buchtel Harley Baker Jerry Jarrett Carl Thompson Your Source for Lapua and VihtaVuori Products Graf & Sons, Inc Lacy Tilley Bryan Lemley Zachary Lemley Steve Turner Light Varmint 100-Yards Ted Heindselman Mel Newransky Dale Dillingham Bill Gammon Stan Buchtel Tim Humphreys Bryan Lemley Roger Avery Dominic Grunas Jack Neary Paul Whitt Light Varmint 200-Yards Bryan Lemley Ted Heindselman Stan Buchtel Mel Newransky Steve Turner Jack Neary Harley Baker Paul Whitt Tim Humphreys Roger Avery Bryan Lemley Light Varmint Grand Ted Heindselman Bryan Lemley Mel Newransky Stan Buchtel Dale Dillingham Steve Turner Jack Neary Tim Humphreys Roger Avery Bill Gammon Harley Baker Dominic Grunas Lacy Tilley Steve Theye Pat Metcalf Eric Brown Paul Whitt Zachary Lemley Carl Thompson Dana Raven Two Gun Ted Heindselman Mel Newransky

25 Tim Humphreys Jack Neary Bryan Lemley Stan Buchtel Dale Dillingham Roger Avery Bill Gammon Pat Melcalf Dominic Grunas Harley Baker Steve Theye Paul Whitt Steve Turner Eric Brown Lacy Tilley Zachary Lemley Carl Thompson Jerry Jarrett Dana Raven DeWayne Wood John Petteruti Dave Holmes John Grice Margaret Jarrett IBS Hunter Benchrest Nationals National Champion 200 L-R National Champion National Champion Long Range National Champion 4 Gun Top Gun National Champion Greg Swezey January, 2017 Precision Rifleman 25 If you want to shoot like a champion, choose Lilja! Lilja Precision Rifle Barrels, Inc. P.O. Box 372, Plains, MT Tel: Fax: Shelby County Deer Hunters Assn - Fall Finale Top 10 HV Equipment List Name Caliber Action Barrel Gunsmith Stocker Scope Load Bullet Primer Ted Heindselman 6PPC BAT Krieger Self Scarbrough Leupold N133 Generic/66 Fed 205 Mel Newransky 6PPC BAT Krieger D.Scott Scarbrough Leupold N133 Conway/68 Fed 205 Tim Humphreys 6PPC BAT Krieger Kelbly Self Leupold LT32 Hottenstein/65FB Fed Jack Neary 6PPC BAT Bartlein D. Bruno D.Bruno Leupold N133 Peinhardt 205M Bryan Lemley 6PPC BAT Bartlein Scott Scarbrough Leupold N133 Hottenstein/68 Fed 205 Stan Buchtel 6PPC Stolle Bartlein Kelbly Self March H322 Conaway Fed 205 Dale Dillingham 6mm DAD BAT Shilen Self TM Nightforce IMR8208 Self/68BT Fed 205 Roger Avery 6PPC BAT Bartlein D.Scott Scarbrough March N133 Self/68BT Fed Bill Gammon 6PPC BAT Krieger Peinhardt Hunter Valdata N133 HB Fed 205 Pat Melcalf 6PPC BAT DS MacClennon Scoville Scoville Leupold N133 Generic/65BT Fed

26 26 Precision Rifleman we all should have all had more X s. In the VFS class at 100 yards the top 13 shooters shot 250 s with Ron Hoehn winning with a X, second was Jeremy Mataya with X, third Jeff Conover X, fourth Bill Haynes with X and fifth was Stanley Clark with X. At 200 yards we had 3 shooters with 250 s and St Louis Benchrest Rifle Club Score Match Dennis Boyet wins VFS Match Mike Schneidman wins Hunter October 2, 2016 by Wayne Corley Our score shooting season has come to an end. We had a total of 25 competitors. We really do appreciate those that were present, especially members who traveled a few hours to get here. We had 3 new score competitors at our range. One of them was Robert Hawkins who also competes in our group matches. Robert had Larry Smart build him a Hunter rifle about 10 years ago and he had never shot it until this match. Robert told me he likes score shooting and will be back. The weather was very nice for an October day with the temperatures hovering in the 60 s. As far as wind goes it was pretty much a dream come true and most felt

27 the winner was Dennis Boyet with a X, second Jerry Kloeppel with 250-7X and third Bill Haynes with 250-1X. In the Grand, Dennis Boyet was the winner with X, second Jerry Kloeppel with X, third Bill Haynes with X. In the Hunter class the big winner was Mike Schneidman, Mike won the 100, 200 and the Grand. At 100 Mike won with X, second was Clark Greene with X and third was Leon Domijan with 248-8X. At 200 yards Mike won with 245-4X, second was Clark Greene with 244-3X and third was Joe Hemkens with 243-5X. The Grand agg winner was clearly Mike Schneidman with X, second was Clark Greene with X and third was Joe Hemkens with X. At the end of the season a special thanks always goes to our match workers. Without them there would be no matches. We hope to see you all next spring for our first score match which is generally mid March. I will send a new match schedule when it is finalized around the end of December. Varmint For Score VFS 100-Yards Ron Hoehn X Jeremy Mataya X Jeff Conover X Bill Haynes X Stanley Clark X Wayne Corley X Dennis Boyet X Jim Shipley X Henry Collins X Tom Hencken X VFS 200-Yards Dennis Boyet X Jerry Kloeppel X Bill Haynes X Jeremy Mataya X January, 2017 Precision Rifleman 27 Wayne Corley X Ron Hoehn X Albert Clark X Stanley Clark X Henry Collins X Tom Hencken X VFS Grand Dennis Boyet X Jerry Kloeppel X Bill Haynes X Jeremy Mataya X Ron Hoehn X Wayne Corley X Stanley Clark X Henry Collins X Tom Hencken X Albert Clark X Jim Shipley X Bob Mataya X Jeff Conover X Galen DeRousse X Jason Cohen X Dean Weston X Robert Freund X

28 28 Precision Rifleman Hunter Class Hunter 100-Yards Mike Schneidman X Clark Greene X Leon Domijan X Paul Hon X Joe Hemkens X Gary Goessling X Peter Hon X Robert Hawkins X Hunter 200-Yards Mike Schneidman X Clark Greene X Joe Hemkens X Robert Hawkins X Peter Hon X Gary Goessling X Leon Domijan X Paul Hon X Hunter Grand Mike Schneidman X Clark Greene X Joe Hemkens X Robert Hawkins X Peter Hon X Gary Goessling X Leon Domijan X Paul Hon X In the photo on page 26: Dennis Boyet, VFS winner at St Louis. This page at right is Hunter Class winner, Mike Schneidman. Bench Rest Rifle Club of St Louis October 2, 2016 Score Equipment List Varmint for Score Cartridge Action Barrel Gunsmith Stocker Scope Case Powder Load Primer Bullet Henry Collins 30 BR Lawton Lawton Lawton McMillan Weaver 36 Lapua H-4198 n/a 205 BIB 118 Tom Hencken 30 BR Hall M n/a n/a n/a B & L Lapua H-4198 n/a Fed 205M 10x Wayne Corley 30 BR BAT Lederer Hoehn Self Sightron Lapua H Federal BIB 112 Ron Hoehn 30 BR Polar Shilen Hoehn Lee Six March 40x Lapua H Fowler 115 Jerry Kloeppel 30 BR BAT Krieger Self Self March Lapua H Federal 118 Cheeks Dennis Boyet 30 BR Panda Krieger Hoehn McMillan Leupold Lapua H Federal 10X-115 Jeremy Mataya 30 BR Rimrock Muller Borden TM Sightron Lapua H gr 112 Bib Stanley Clark 6 PPC BAT Bartlein Al Clark Scarbrough March Lapua N Fed 205 Sak 66 BT Bill Haynes 30 BR Stolle Shilen Haynes TM Weaver 36 Lapua LT Cheeks Bill Haynes 6 BR Stolle Shilen Haynes TM Weaver 36 Lapua LT Cheeks Custom Hunter Mike Schneidman 30 Br 772/PTG Krieger Self Self Weaver T6 Lapua H-4198 n/a CCI Berger 115 Joe Hemkens 30x47 HBR Remington Krieger Smart Corley Leu-Pre Lapua SRB F210M Chism 150 Clark Greene 308 S Remington Bartlein Self Self Leupold Winchester Win Federal 10-X 150 Robert Hawkins 30X47 HBR Remington Lilja Smart Smart Weaver Winchester Win 748 n/a Federal Chism 150 Peter Hon 30x44 Stolle Bartlein n/a n/a Sightron Lapua H Federal Berger

29 WBC-14 US Team Point Standings Best of 3 Larry Costa Wayne Campbell Lester Bruno Billy Stevens Gene Bukys Bob Scarbrough, Jr Ed Adams Bud Mundy Rex Reneau Mike Conry Gary Bristow Chris Harris Mike Bryant Dave Coots Bob Hamister Rodney Brown Bob Hammack Hugh Williamson Larry White Mark Buettgen Dean Ekstrom Joel Nader Charles Huckeba Tony Alexander Don Creach Tom Evans Keith Cottrell Tim Oltersdorf Greg King Durward Wofford Lou Murdica Tony Boyer Tom Ross Gary Ocock Lowell Frei Robert Seemann John Horn Don Rosette Ron Miller Steve Lee Mike Cordes Dan Sutton Don Nielson Andy Laidlaw Don Crunk Dickie Pustejovsky Jim Schmidt Jeff Anderson Gene Deloney Rick Pollock Larry Baggett Rogue Valley Shooting Sports Assn 600-Yd Northwest Regional White City, Oregon by Phil Grammatica November 8-13, 2016 Following are the results from the RVSSA NW regionals. Chris Sheehan won the LG Score and Canada Cummins the LG Group, but all the rest was owned by Bill Johnston as well as the tile of 600-Yard Champion. Moving on to the 1,000-yard competition, history repeated itself. Chris Sheehan once again won the LG Score. Bruce Bangeman won the LG Group and Robert Hoppe came and won the HG Group. All other wins were...you guessed it! Bill Johnston s, making him the 1,000-Yard Champion and thereby securing his latest title of Northwest Region Champion. Congratulations Bill on another great win and thank you to all the competitors for sharing the long range shooting fun. Light Gun Score Chris Sheehan X Bruce Bangeman X George MacDonald X Robert Hoppe X Canada Cummins X Bill Johnston X Charlie Costner X David Wilson X Sandra Sheehan X Keith Fuller X Billy Copelin X High Score Chris Sheehan X Light Gun Group Canada Cummins George MacDonald Bill Johnston Robert Hoppe Chris Sheehan Sandra Sheehan Bruce Bangeman Charlie Costner January, 2017 Precision Rifleman 29 David Wilson Keith Fuller Billy Copelin George MacDonald Heavy Gun Score Bill Johnston X Robert Hoppe X Bruce Bangeman X Keith Fuller X George MacDonald X Sandra Sheehan X Billy Copelin X Canada Cummins X Chris Sheehan X David Wilson X Charlie Costner X High Score Bruce Bangeman X Heavy Gun Group Bill Johnston Robert Hoppe Chris Sheehan Bruce Bangeman Billy Copelin George MacDonald Canada Cummins Sandra Sheehan Keith Fuller Charlie Costner David Wilson Robert Hoppe Two Gun Score Bill Johnston X Bruce Bangeman X Robert Hoppe X Chris Sheehan X George MacDonald X Keith Fuller X Canada Cummins X Sandra Sheehan X David Wilson X Billy Copelin X Charlie Costner X Two Gun Group Bill Johnston Robert Hoppe Chris Sheehan Canada Cummins George MacDonald Bruce Bangeman

30 30 Precision Rifleman Sandra Sheehan Charlie Costner Keith Fuller Billy Copelin David Wilson Yd Champion Bill Johnston Robert Hoppe Bruce Bangeman George MacDonald Chris Sheehan Canada Cummins Sandra Sheehan Keith Fuller Billy Copelin Charlie Costner David Wilson Rogue Valley Shooting Sports Assn 1000-Yd Northwest Regional White City, Oregon November 8-13, 2016 Following are the scores from the 1,000 yardage of the Northwest long range regional championships in Oregon. This was a multi-day extravaganza. Light Gun Score Chris Sheehan X Ted Rea X Bill Johnston X Billy Copelin X Bruce Bangeman X Sandra Sheehan X David Wilson X Keith Fuller X Robert Hoppe X Canada Cummins X Bert Croy X High Score Chris Sheehan X Light Gun Group Bruce Bangeman Ted Rea Bill Johnston Sandra Sheehan Canada Cummins Chris Sheehan Bert Croy Billy Copelin Keith Fuller Robert Hoppe David Wilson Ted Rea Heavy Gun Score Bill Johnston X Billy Copelin X Bert Croy X Ted Rea X Bruce Bangeman X Canada Cummins X David Wilson X Robert Hoppe X Keith Fuller X Chris Sheehan X Sandra Sheehan X High Score Billy Copelin X Heavy Gun Group Robert Hoppe Bill Johnston Ted Rea Bert Croy Bruce Bangeman Canada Cummins Billy Copelin Keith Fuller David Wilson Chris Sheehan Sandra Sheehan Robert Hoppe Two Gun Score Bill Johnston X Billy Copelin X Ted Rea X Bruce Bangeman X Bert Croy X David Wilson X Canada Cummins X Robert Hoppe X Chris Sheehan X Keith Fuller X Sandra Sheehan X Two Gun Group Bill Johnston Ted Rea Bruce Bangeman Canada Cummins Robert Hoppe Bert Croy Billy Copelin Chris Sheehan Keith Fuller Sandra Sheehan David Wilson Yd Champion Bill Johnston... 9 Ted Rea Bruce Bangeman Billy Copelin Bert Croy Canada Cummins Chris Sheehan Robert Hoppe Sandra Sheehan David Wilson Keith Fuller Northwest Region Champion Bill Johnston Barry Moss Takes Top Honors at Ojai Valley Gun Club 600 Yard Benchrest By Bill Bonser November 20, 2016 It looked like rain might wash out our match. It actually turned out to be a very nice, but cool day. Eleven shooters made it up from the flatlands, where it was raining, to shoot. Barry Moss edged out Wayne Schick to be the match winner. Both shot well and Barry shot a 50 in Light Gun Score. Wayne shot the small group of the day with Our match director, Barry Bluhm and Cindy, were up early to set up and get everyone registered. Thanks to them both and the shooters who help these matches run so smoothly. Light Gun Score Barry Moss X Phil Peterson X Wayne Schick X John Blackman X Barry Bluhm X Don Nielson X Bill Bonser X Mike Leonard X

31 Vic Kretsinger X Keith Cottrell X Bill Hubina X High Score Barry Moss Light Gun Group Wayne Schick Bill Bonser Barry Moss Keith Cottrell Mike Leonard John Blackman Don Nielson Phil Peterson Barry Bluhm Bill Hubina Vic Kretsinger Wayne Schick Heavy Gun Score John Blackman X Wayne Schick X Mike Leonard X Bill Hubina X Phil Peterson X Don Nielson X Barry Moss X Vic Kretsinger X Bill Bonser X Keith Cottrell X Barry Bluhm X High Score Don Nielson Heavy Gun Group Barry Moss Mike Leonard John Blackman Don Nielson Phil Peterson Bill Bonser Wayne Schick Bill Hubina Keith Cottrell Barry Bluhm Vic Kretsinger Barry Moss Two Gun Score John Blackman X Wayne Schick X Phil Peterson X Barry Moss X Mike Leonard X Don Nielson X Bill Bonser X Vic Kretsinger X Bill Hubina X Keith Cottrell X Barry Bluhm X Two Gun Group Barry Moss Bill Bonser Wayne Schick Mike Leonard John Blackman Don Nielson Keith Cottrell Phil Peterson Barry Bluhm Bill Hubina Vic Kretsinger Match Standing Barry Moss Wayne Schick John Blackman Mike Leonard Phil Peterson Don Nielson Bill Bonser Bill Hubina Keith Cottrell Barry Bluhm Vic Kretsinger Jim Nicolas Wins Two Gun at Visalia Invitational Dale Wimp Range, Visalia, CA by Marty Childers October 29-30, 2016 Very good conditions prevailed, even for Visalia. Jim Nicolas gave us a Rail Gun lesson with a 2-day aggregate of 0.164! Twenty shooters came out to test their guns. Saturday all the 100-yard events were contended. It began with a cool morning breeze after a couple of days of great rain that we desperately need in California. The sun came out but the winds were light. It was a little foggy first thing in the morning January, 2017 Precision Rifleman 31 with 100 percent humidity and 60 degrees. Sunday all 200-yards were shot with 15 minutes of moderate rain coming straight down and not much wind. It turned into a perfect day for shooting; cool, overcast and little to no wind. Saturday morning, the first eleven shooters were in the teens! Yep, that s over half the shooters. Most of them were welltuned Visalia regulars. Keith Cottrell shot a fine.190 aggregate, which was good for 11th place. Joe Stanovich was presented with a special gift for enforcing all of the NBRSA rules for the season and as acting Ranger (Head Referee) at the Dale Whip Shooting Range in Visalia, CA. A special book was presented to Joe for his commitment to the sport and love of his duties. Thanks Joe!(For specific details of what this special gift entailed, contact Marty.) Heavy Varmint 100-Yards Lawrence Weisdorn Jim Nicolas Dan Capps Duke Rovarino Joe Stanovich Tom DeBacco Lou Murdica Gary Ocock George Lozano Dennis Thornbury Keith Cottrell Jack Childers Henry Pinkney Marty childers Rich Shaw Francis Lee Dan Lutke Tom Price Don Nielson Mike Sosenko Jim Nicolas Heavy Varmint 200-Yards Dennis Thornbury

32 32 Precision Rifleman Gary Ocock Lou Murdica Marty Childers Jim Nicolas George Lozano Keith Cottrell Duke Rovarino Dan Capps Jack Childers Francis Lee Dan Lutke Tom Price Tom DeBacco Don Nielson Mike Sosenko Henry Pinkney Joe Stanovich Tom Price Heavy Varmint Grand Jim Nicolas Gary Ocock Dennis Thornbury Lou Murdica Duke Rovarino Dan Capps George Lozano Keith Cottrell Tom DeBacco Marty Childers Jack Childers Francis Lee Dan Lutke Tom Price Henry Pinkney Joe Stanovich Don Nielson Mike Sosenko Unlimited 100-Yards Jim Nicolas Gary Ocock Lawrence Weisdorn Jack Childers Dan Capps George Lozano Joe Stanovich Dan Lutke Tom DeBacco Marty Childers Henry Pinkney Lou Murdica Dennis Thornbury Mike Sosenko Duke Rovarino Keith Cottrell Francis Lee Rich Shaw Tom Price Don Nielson Marty Childers Unlimited 200-Yards Jim Nicolas Gary Ocock Henry Pinkney Dan Capps Keith Cottrell Duke Rovarino Joe Stanovich George Lozano Tom Price Tom DeBacco Marty Childers Dennis Thornbury Don Nielson Dan Lutke Lou Murdica Francis Lee Mike Sosenko Jack Childers Rich Shaw Duke Rovarino Unlimited Grand Jim Nicolas Gary Ocock Dan Capps Joe Stanovich George Lozano Henry Pinkney Tom DeBacco Marty Childers Dennis Thornbury Duke Rovarino Keith Cottrell Dan Lutke Jack Childers Lou Murdica Tom Price Mike Sosenko Don Nielson Francis Lee Rich Shaw Two Gun Jim Nicolas Gary Ocock Dan Capps George Lozano Dennis Thornbury Duke Rovarino Tom DeBacco Keith Cottrell Marty Childers Lou Murdica Jack Childers Henry Pinkney Joe Stanovich Dan Lutke Tom Price Francis Lee Don Nielson Mike Sosenko Dan Lutke Wins Two Gun at Sloughhouse Benchrest Shooters Sacramento Valley Shooting Facility, CA By Dan Lutke October 1-2, 2016 The weather was nice as far as the temperature was concerned. The wind was a huge factor when firing. The rain storm arrived one hour after we finished on Sunday. Every competitor had at least one, one-inch group. It was windy and very twitchy. Only the November match is left for determining the Shooter of the Year. The race is very close; only one point separates the top two shooters. Light Varmint 100-Yards Greg Wilson Robert Wademan Dan Lutke Pete Kitrinos Steve Epstein Arthur Kawai Bob Dorton Michael Taner Larry Mather

33 January, 2017 Precision Rifleman 33 The Group at Visalia s Invitational from left: Joe Stanovich, Tom Price, George Lozano, Jim Nicolas, Dennis Thornbury, Duke Rovarino, Dan Capps and Henry Pinkney. In the photo below Sloughhouse in Sacramento, the winner s circle. From left: Greg Wilson, Dan Lutke, Steve Epstein, Robert Wademan and Bob Dorton. Steve Epstein Light Varmint 200-Yards Art Kawai Dan Lutke Greg Wilson Bob Dorton Pete Kitrinos Steve Epstein Henry Pinkney Steven Raeder Michael Taner Larry Mather Art Kawai Light Varmint Grand Greg Wilson Dan Lutke Art Kawai Pete Kitrinos Steve Epstein Bob Dorton Michael Taner

34 34 Precision Rifleman Larry Mather Heavy Varmint 100-Yards Steve Epstein Dan Lutke Greg Wilson Arthur Kawai Pete Kitrinos Bob Dorton Robert Wademan Michael Taner Larry Mather Steve Epstein Heavy Varmint 200-Yards Henry Pinkney Dan Lutke Greg Wilson Steve Epstein Bob Dorton Arthur Kawai Michael Taner Steven Raeder Larry Mather Pete Kitrinos Dan Lutke Heavy Varmint Grand Dan Lutke Greg Wilson Steve Epstein Bob Dorton Arthur Kawai Michael Taner Pete Kitrinos Larry Mather Two Gun Dan Lutke Greg Wilson Steve Epstein Arthur Kawai Bob Dorton Pete Kitrinos Michael Taner Larry Mather Nevada State LR Varmint Championship 200-yard Leg The first leg of the 2016 inaugural Nevada State Long Range Varmint Championship was held over Labor Day Weekend at the Regional Shooting Facility north of Reno. Seven competitors contested all four gun classes at 200 yards with the 300 yard leg to follow on October 22nd-23rd. First up on Saturday was the Unlimited five shot and Jan Sarras won the class with a aggregate with his rail gun in switching conditions as well as an awesome small group of Steve Archibald took 2nd place with Lonnie Gordon in 3rd place. Next up the same day was Sporter class and Jan Sarras once again pre- vailed with a agg in worsening conditions as the day progressed. Mark Ronchetti followed in 2nd and 3rd place went to Lonnie Gordon. Travis Archibald shot a small group for Sporter. First up Sunday was the Light Varmint competition and Steve Archibald earned 1st place with a agg and also shot the small group of Mark Ronchetti

35 finished 2nd and Everet Smith of Mt. Shasta, CA placed third. We finished up the weekend with the Heavy Varmint in which Don Archibald took top honors with a agg followed by Mark Ronchetti in 2nd and Jan Sarras in 3rd place. Thank you to Kelly Marsh and Kerry Sarras for pulling and scoring our targets. In the photo page 34 from left: Mark Ronchetti, Don Archibald, Jan Sarras, Steve Archibald, Lonnie Gordon and Travis Archibald. Unlimited 5 Shot 200-Yards Jan Sarras Steve Archibald Lonnie Gordon Everet Smith Mark Ronchetti Don Archibald Travis Archibald Jan Sarras Sporter 200-Yards Jan Sarras Mark Ronchetti Lonnie Gordon Don Archibald Everet Smith Travis Archibald Steve Archibald Travis Archibald Light Varmint 200-Yards Steve Archibald Mark Ronchetti Everet Smith Jan Sarras Lonnie Gordon Travis Archibald Don Archibald Steve Archibald Heavy Varmint 200-Yards Don Archibald Mark Ronchetti Jan Sarras Lonnie Gordon Steve Archibald Everet Smith Travis Archibald Mark Ronchetti Hunter & VFS Two Gun: Past to Present by Jason Stanley When I was younger, I would work in the summer painting. Faithfully, at 10am, we would stop to listen to Paul Harvey s The Rest of the Story. As I get slightly older, it is amazing how many rest of the stories a person comes across. With the gaining popularity of the Hunter/VFS Two Gun, a few shooters have asked where and how did the Two Gun start. In the mid 90 s Ronnie Berg, Mike Bigelow, Randy Robinett and the crew at Mason City, Iowa s IBS sanctioned, River City Rifle and Pistol Club were having their version of the Two Gun. It was a group shoot on Saturday and a score shoot on Sunday. The Two-Gun winner was the shooter with the lowest combined place finishes for both days. In 1997 Randy Robinett came up with the idea of combining Hunter matches on Saturday and VFS matches on Sunday. The winner would be the highest combined score of both days Grand Aggregates and would be awarded the Two Gun Score trophy. Both the Hunter and VFS matches were IBS registered but the Two Gun was a January, 2017 Precision Rifleman 35 club award. The reason behind the start of the Two Gun was to entice the large number of VFS shooters to build and shoot six power guns which would raise the relatively low number of Hunter Class shooters. In 1998, the late, Dan Hackett petitioned the IBS board to officially recognize the Hunter and VFS Two Gun and make it a registered event. In 1999 the IBS would recognize the Two Gun and world records but would hold off on National Championships until Roy Oines held the first Two Gun world record with a score of 996. The X count seems to be lost in history. In 2012 NBRSA adopted VFS. With this adoption, world records could now be set for the Hunter and VFS Two Gun in the NBRSA. In May of 2012, Tom Peyton set the current 100 & 200 world record of X. In 2013, Tim Naugle set the 200 & 300 yard record at the Hunter Nationals and Mid Continent VFS Regionals held at Mill Creek in Desoto, KS with a score of X. At the same tournament, Greg Swezey set the 100, 200 & 300 Two Gun world record with a score of X. In 2014, the Score National Cham- continued on page The Three Amigos: Mike Bigelow, Randy Robinett & Ronnie Berg.

36 36 Precision Rifleman ER Eastern Region Chippewa Rifle Club GPS: N W Contact: Bob Denk E Linden Ln, Parma, OH robertsdenk66@gmail.com Contact: Pat Metcalf Alexander Rd, Bellville, OH plmohio@aol.com Fairchance Rod & Gun Club GPS: N W Contact: Bill Reahard PO Box 156, McClellandtown, PA reahard@verizon.net Contact: Jerry Van Sickle Guthrie Rd, Smithfield, PA Fairfield Sportsmen Club 3943 Timberidge Ln, Okeana, OH Richard Browning Holton Gun & Bow Club 6201 Crystal Lake Rd, Holton, MI 49425, PO Box 128, Holton, MI GPS: N W Contact: Connie Wyant sissy620@comcast.net Kane Fish & Game Dwight Rd, 1 mile North of Kane on State Route Steve Timpano stimpano@verizon.net Shelby Cnty Deer Hunter Assn 7988 Johnston-Slagle Rd, Sidney, OH Contact: John Petteruti jpetteruti@woh.rr.com WWCCA Napier Rd, Plymouth, MI Call: Dana Raven Old 27N, Frederic, MI dana_raven@yahoo.com Call: Bill Gammon Bill.gammon@rogers.com Ranges, Clubs, and Contacts GC Gulf Coast Region Austin Rifle Club Littig Rd, Manor, TX Contact Virgin Howarth at Hill Country Shooters Assn GPS: N W Range Rd, New Braunfels, TX Contact: Cody Engel PO Box 1423, Blanco, TX codyvp@satx.rr.com Midland Shooters Association 4108 East County Rd 160, Midland, TX Contact: Mike Conry or E County Rd 136, Midland, TX MEConry@suddenlink.net North Texas Shooters Assn GPS: N W Contact: Michael Stinnett Blackjack Oaks Rd, Aubrey, TX mkstinnett@gmail.com Seymour Stool Shooters 448 Hwy 283 South, Seymour, TX Contact: John Horn Peterson Rd S, Iowa Park, TX John.Horn44@gmail.com SW Louisiana Rifle & Pistol Club Contact: Mike Guillot Cappy Dr, Lake Charles, LA Guillot4555@suddenlink.net Tomball Gun Club Contact: Dwayne Pullum: or Richard Pullum by only: richardpullum@embarqmail.com Walker County Benchrest Club GPS: N; W Call: Larry Deese, FM 1696 & Scales Ranch Rd, Texas larry@walkercobr.com NC North Central Region Boone Valley Ikes Contact: Ronnie Berg 104 S Dalander St, Madrid, IA mrberg@iowatelecom.net Buffalo Outdoor Rifle Club 462 N Burritt, Buffalo, WY Contact Pete Eisele Casper Score Shooters 2330 N Station Rd, Casper, WY Call: Tim Naugle Council Bluffs Rifle & Pistol Club GPS: N W th St, Crescent, IA Contact: Ron Miller PO Box 1042, Council Bluffs, IA ncnbrsa@cox.net Lincoln Izaak Walton League S 134th St, Bennet, NE Contact: Mike Shapoval mike10shapoval@windstream.net Minnetonka Benchrest Assn 8310 Hill n Dale Dr, St Francis, MN GPS: N W Call: Scott Moser Abbott Dr, Brooklyn Park MN samoser@comcast.net Oak Hill Gun Club Coon Hunters Rd, Blue Grass, IA Call: Jim Schmidt jjwonderland325@gmail.com Prairie Dog Target Club Call: Don Deckert HC 54, Box 3, Porcupine SD pdtc57772@yahoo.com NW Northwest Region Rogue Valley Shooting Sports Assn 6900 Kershaw Blvd, White City, Call: Phil Grammatica philgrammatica@yahoo.com Lewis-Clark Wildlife Club South Tom Beall Rd, Lapwai, ID

37 Contact: Paul Gylling - HTR/VFS PGylling@gmail.com SR 195, Colfax WA North Cascades Sportsman s Club PO Box 1721, Chelan, WA Call: Dan Zaccanti Tacoma Rifle & Revolver Club 8503 Chambers Creek Rd W University Place, WA Contact: Jeff Lewis th Ave SW, Federal Way, WA varminthunter1@comcast.net Tri-Cities Metallic Silhouette Hwy 12 to Pasco-Kahlotus Rd Contact: Rick DeGroat or rem10x308@aol.com Yellowstone Rifle Club 7212 Molt Rd, Billings, MT Contact: Ryan Lienemann Mirabel Ct, Billings, MT lienemannbr@gmail.com MV Mississippi Valley Bench Rest Rifle Club Of St Louis 2280 Kohn Rd, Wright City, MO GPS: N W Joe Fesi - Group jfesi@americanaircharter.com- Wayne Corley - Score waynecorley@sbcglobal.net Holmen Rod & Gun Club W7503 Cnty Road T, Holmen, WI Contact Craig Nagel SE Southeast Region Middle Georgia Gun Owners Assn GPS: N W PO Box 4096, Dublin, GA Contact: Matt Walker mggoa1@gmail.com Ranges, Clubs, and Contacts River Bend Gun Club 588 River Bend Gun Club Road Dawsonville, GA GPS: N W Contact: Jim Andress PO Box 7, Marble Hill, GA benchrest@rbgc.org, or jim@precisionrifles.co or Roanoke Rifle & Revolver Club 1305 Gun Club Dr, Hardy, VA Contact: Gil Gross gilgrosscms@embarqmail.com MC Mid-Continent Region Land s End Benchrest Shooters Range Address: 3520 Reeder Mesa Road, Whitewater, CO Contact: Tom Stiner TSTooling@hotmail.com Mill Creek Rifle Club 7215 Gardner Rd, DeSoto, KS Contact: Don Creach - Group dcjcreach@aol.com Contact:Ronald Shultz - HTR/VFS Northern CO Benchrest Shooters CR 51, Eaton, CO Contact: Bud Schalles PO Box 83, La Porte CO budschalles@aol.com Okie Shooters Range Contact: John Dumas N Main St Apt B, Tonkawa, OK jack.dumas@aol.com Ouachita Sportsmen s Assn Call: Ray Porter at Maquire Ln, Pencil Bluff AR Whittington Center US 64, Raton, NM Contact: Mark Motsko Henriette Wyeth Dr NE, Albuquerque NM mmmotsko@gmail.com January, 2017 Precision Rifleman 37 SW Southwest Region Arizona Benchrest Shooters GPS: N W Call: Ryan Neal ryan.neal@abmammo.com Central Utah Benchrest Call: Dave Tunbridge drtunbridge@gmail.com Desert Sportsman Rifle Club GPS: N W Contact: Howard Bloom - HTR 1964.usmc@att.net or Ojai Valley Gun Club Call: Barry Bluhm TwiLiteZ585@hotmail.com Palomino Valley Gun Club palominovalleygunclub.homestead.com GPS: N W Call: Robert Hoppe - Long Range RobH@saturnnet.com or Call: Steve Archibald - Varmint nevadaswa@aol.com Sahuaro 1000-Yard Benchrest Call: Karl Hunstiger E Cortez St, Phoenix AZ wfo13@aol.com Sloughhouse Benchrest Shooters Call: Craig St Claire - Long Range galtshtr@gmx.com Call: Dan Lutke - Short Range lutke5@sbcglobal.net Tehama Shooters Association Call: Richard Heinsohn voyager658@yahoo.com Visalia Sportsman Association Call: Dennis Thornbury gunhandler@gmail.com

38 38 Precision Rifleman 2017 Regional Director Election Information There have been a few inquiries as to the process for nomination of Regional Directors recently. With the upcoming election slated for the Gulf Coast, Mid-Continent, North Central and Northwest regions in 2017, the process is summarized for you here. Please note you can always check online at on the home page and download or review the By- Laws which reference this process as well. March 1 Nominations must be received by this date to be included in the ballot. Former Directors residing in their region can nominate a candidate. The NBRSA members of that region may also nominate a candidate by submitting a petition with the signatures of 10 members in support of their candidate. Introducing The Off Ramp. As shown with an Anneal-Rite Unit. This accessory makes cartridge brass annealing more efficient when used with the Anneal-Rite. The Off Ramp allows cases to gently fall and roll out of the way of following cases. In use a cotton towel should be placed over The June 1 Ballots must be mailed by the Business Manager by this date. July 1 Your ballot must be received by this date in the NBRSA office to be counted. July 15 Deadline for results to be tabulated by the Business Manager and notification is made to the candidates. These results are then published in the first available magazine issue and posted online for members. Any questions, please contact the Business office at continued from page Something New For Benchrest Shooters Off Ramp. At $4.95 this accessory is a very useful addition, made in the USA of heavy 14 gage steel, same as the Anneal-Rite. Available form Enterprise Services LLC, P.O. Box , Fort Smith, AR 72918, or call pionships were held in Casper Wyoming. This would mark the first officially recognized 100 & 200 yard Two Gun National Championship. Forty-five shooters shot the Two Gun. Sam Small won the championship with a score of X. In 2001, Berg, Bigelow, and Robinett left River City Rifle and Pistol Club and took their efforts to the now NBRSA registered range, Boone Valley Ikes in Webster City, Iowa. All three of these guys were instrumental, in varying degrees, in getting the idea of the Two Gun started. It is therefore very appropriate that the NBRSA Two Gun Score Championship Trophy is called the RG Robinett/Dan Hackett Memorial Two Gun Score Trophy. And now you know the Current Two Gun Score World Records yards x Tom Peyton 5/13/ yards X Tim Naugle 8/22/ yards X Greg Swezey 8/22/2013 Advertising Index Bartlein Barrels... 2 Gradient Lens Corp... 3 Nosler... 4 Marsh Industries... 7 PMA Tool...13 Edgewood Bags...14 Redding Reloading...15 Anneal-Rite...16 Berger Bullets...17 BAT Machine Company...17 Shilen Rifle Barrels...18 Sharp Shoot R st Century Shooting...22 Accugauge/6mmPPC...23 Graf & Sons...24 Lilja Rifle Barrels...25 Tucker Gunsmith...26 Benchrite, LLC th Annual Super Shoot...27 Butch s Reloading...28 Bullet Central...back page NBRSA Members! Take a look at page 39 for changes to the leadership of the organization.

39 Officers Gene Bukys, President 591 FM 2402, Eden, TX Term Expires 2018 Dennis Thornbury, Vice President 1114 S McAuliff St Visalia, CA H: C: gunhandler@gmail.com Term Expires 2018 Larry Costa, Financial Officer 2610 Ranch Club Blvd, Myakka City, FL C: Term Exp 2018 hilariocosta1@aol.com Committees World Records Committee: Group Don Creach, Chairman 5498 NW Browning Dr, Kingston, MO PH: Kent Harshman, Committee Member Ron Hoehn, Committee Member Lowell Frei, Committee Member World Records Committee: Long Range Bill Johnston, Chairman 7425 SE Madison Ave, Prineville, OR billhonda65@gmail.com Karl Hunstiger, Committee Member Bruce Bangeman, Committee Member Richard Schatz, Committee Member Gary Childs, Alternate Member World Records Committee: Score Rich Carpenter, Chairman nd St, Evansville, WY box425@bresnannet Wayne Corley, Committee Member Mike Guillot, Committee Member Dan Zaccanti, Committee Member Ron Powell, Committee Member International Representative Wayne Campbell 264 Benchrest Ln, Concord, VA H: C: wcppc@icloud.com Varmint For Score Rep (SW Region) Keith Myers keithmyers@yahoo.com Regional Directors Eastern Region Exp 2018 Jack Neary, Director 6204 Wild Oak Dr, North Olmstead, OH H: C: jrneary@hotmail.com Eastern Alternate: Stan Buchtel 5735 Sherwood Forest Dr, New Franklin, OH , sbuchtel@neo.rr.com Gulf Coast Region Exp 2017 Scott Hunter, Director 1612 Buchanan St, Wichita Falls, TX H: C: Shunter@NTS-online.net Gulf Coast Alternate, Mike Bryant 7761 FM 592, Wheeler, TX , bryantcustom@gmail.com Mississippi Valley Region Exp 2018 Bud Mundy, Director, Old Hickory Trail, Hillsboro, MO 63050, bcmundy@earthlink.net Alternate: Bob Hammack rdhammack@msn.com North Central Region Exp 2017 Terry Meyer, Director PO Box 52, Thornton, IA H: C: tdmeyer6ppc@gmail.com Alternate: Rodney Brown PO Box 7218, Sheridan, WY C: rbrown@vanaire.net Mid-Continent Region Exp 2017 Butch Fjoser, Director 7 Summerfield St, Woodward, OK C: W: butchsguns@yahoo.com Alternate: Ed Adams, longshot1503@gmail.com North West Region Exp 2017 Dan Zaccanti, Director Tacoma Ave, Bridgeport, WA zaccs@televar.com Alternate: Paul Holland PO Box 1498, Big Fork, MT plumbing@centurytel.net South East Region Exp 2018 Steve Lee, Director 1689 Monteagle Dr, Hoover, AL H: sclee6ppc@gmail.com Alternate: Jeff Thompson flifour@aol.com South West Region Exp 2018 David Woodward, Director 34 W Dessert Knoll Pl, Oro Valley, AZ C: or dwoodward@dteworld.com Alternate: Tom Libby tomnbrsa@outlook.com European Region Exp 2018 Jean-Marie Deletang 15 Rue des Martyrs, Beausoleil, France redneckbr@neuf.fr January, 2017 Precision Rifleman 39 Staff Business Manager, NBRSA Editor, Precision Rifleman Magazine Advertising Sales Contact Audrey Brown PO Box 6770, Sheridan, WY W: C: nbrsa.manager@gmail.com Legal Representation Elliot Law Office Al Elliott, albertelliott@mail.com Change of Address: To change your address or report a damaged or undelivered magazine, write: NBRSA, PO Box 6770, Sheridan, WY Do not return damaged copies. Change of address should include both new address and a mailing label bearing the old one. In case of duplication send both labels. Contributors: The editor is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts or photographs. Advertisers: Rate cards and terms are available online at We appreciate your support! Safety Disclaimer: The publication, writers, organization officers, staff, and directors explicitly advise the readers that they make no representation of safety for any loads, techniques, and procedures if reported herein. The nature of participating in a shooting sport automatically requires caution at all times. Given the many variables present weather, equipment, and components the information presented is for your reading enjoyment. Printed in the USA Publisher: NBRSA, Inc. Printed By: Lithotech, Phoenix, AZ Advertising, Classifieds & Membership: Audrey Brown, Editor Precision Rifleman (ISSN X) is published monthly by NBRSA Inc PO Box US Hwy 87 Sheridan, WY Phone: nbrsa.manager@gmail.com for the benefit of its members. Membership dues is $60 per year US of which $40 is designated for a magazine subscription. Canadian postage add $25/ year. All other International postage add $60/year. For Membership inquiries call Copyright 2013, National Bench Rest Shooters Association. All rights reserved except where expressly waived. Periodicals Class Postage paid at Sheridan, WY & additional offices. POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to Precision Rifleman, PO Box 6770, Sheridan, WY

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