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Team SIG’s Daniel Horner Wins Big at 2021 SIG SAUER Fort Benning Multi-Gun Nationals

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021

NEWINGTON, N.H., (November 23, 2021) – SIG SAUER, Inc. congratulates Team SIG professional shooter Daniel Horner for defending his first-place title at the 2021 SIG SAUER Fort Benning Multi-Gun Nationals. Horner’s impressive performance earned him the overall title of “Tactical Optics Champion.”

“First and foremost, it’s great to see this match return to the competition schedule. The U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit has made the Fort Benning multi-gun the premier 3-gun match of the season and SIG SAUER is honored to be the title sponsor,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc. “We are especially proud that for 2021, Team SIG’s Daniel Horner, and former AMU Team Captain, returned to successfully defend his title as Tactical Optics Champion. This win provided him the perfect opportunity, and proving ground, to set the stage for the upcoming commercial launch of his DH3 M400 competition rifle which he has been thoughtfully refining feature by feature since he joined Team SIG.”

To defend his title at the 2021 SIG SAUER Fort Benning Multi-Gun Challenge Horner competed through 9 stages, against 148 competitors. The competition required three firearms (pistol, rifle, shotgun) to compete and targets throughout the stages ranged from 2 – 400 yards. For pistol competition Horner used his P320 XFIVE LEGION pistol with iron sights and SIG 9mm Match Elite Competition Ammunition. For long-range competition Horner used his SIG SAUER DH3 M400 Competition rifle (soon to be commercially available) with a SIG SAUER Electro-Optics TANGO6T riflescope, 223 REM SIG Elite Match Competition Ammunition and SIG KILO10K-ABS HD range-finding binoculars.

“The Fort Benning Multi-Gun match is always my favorite of the season because I get to return to the AMU as a professional competitor and have my shooting skills, physical agility, and mental mindset challenged. This year’s field of competitors were hungry for the win, and it was a battle for first place right through to the last stage,” said Daniel Horner. “In the pistol stages, the accuracy and reliability of my P320 XFIVE LEGION gave me the clear edge over the competition, and in the rifle stages my SIG system consisting of the rifle, optic, and ammo provided me with the precision I needed for long-range targets.”

The SIG SAUER equipment used by Team SIG Pro Shooter Daniel Horner including the SIG SAUER Electro-Optics TANGO6T riflescope, SIG KILO10K-ABS HD rangefinding binoculars, 223REM SIG Elite Match Competition Ammunition and 9MM SIG Match Elite Competition Ammunition can be purchased online at sigsauer.com or retailers everywhere.

The 2021 SIG SAUER Fort Benning Multi-Gun Nationals was held at Krilling Range in Fort Benning, Georgia November 18-21, 2021.

Melissa Gilliland Named PRS Southeastern Regional Series Top Lady

Wednesday, October 27th, 2021

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – October 26, 2021 – Bushnell®, an industry leader in performance optics, along with RCBS and Hoppe’s, is celebrating pro shooter Melissa Gilliland’s strong finish at the PRS Southeastern Regional Finale, which took place at the Arena Training Facility in Blakely, Georgia.

Gilliland finished the match as Top Lady and 20th overall at the Finale. Her strong finish at the match combined with multiple top placements throughout the season also earned her Top Lady and 14th overall for this year’s Southeastern Regional Series. During the match, Gilliland used the new Bushnell Elite Tactical DMR3 scope with G4P reticle and relied on her RCBS reloading equipment and Hoppe’s gun care to see her through the finale.

“This new glass from Elite Tactical was designed with a lot of team member input, and it shows,” Gilliland said. “The improved reticle, the quick 0.04-mil floating center dot, the wide eye box on every magnification level…attention to details like these make the difference in PRS competition. They definitely made the difference for me this week!”

Gilliland continued, “When it comes to my reloading needs, RCBS is the only brand I trust. With the new ChargeMaster Supreme and Link dispenser, I know that every load will be consistent from start to finish and that’s accuracy you just can’t match.”

With her qualifying finish at the Southeastern Regional Finale, Gilliland will be heading to the PRS Pro Series Finale, which takes place November 6 in Raton, New Mexico.

“It has been an awesome season and I’ve really enjoyed all of the matches that I have shot as part of the Southeastern Regional Series,” Gilliland said. “I’m looking forward to competing in the PRS Finale next month and I can’t thank my sponsors enough for all of their support. My gear is second to none and I hope to be able to end the season on a high note.”

2021 SureFire World Multigun Championships

Thursday, October 14th, 2021

Bushnell Elite Tactical Continues GAP Grind Title Sponsorship for 2021

Saturday, October 2nd, 2021

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – September 30, 2021 – Bushnell®, an industry leader in performance optics, continues its title sponsorship of the GA Precision/Bushnell “GAP Grind” Pro/Am. Widely known as the largest and most sought-after precision rifle match in the world, the 2021 GAP Grind/Bushnell Pro/Am will be hosted by K&M Precision Rifle Training October 1-3 at the K&M Shooting Complex in Finger, Tennessee.

During this year’s competition, Bushnell will be debuting new 2021 Elite Tactical optics and will have multiple staff members and team shooters on site throughout the match. As a bonus, attendees at this year’s competition will have the opportunity to get hands-on with new Elite Tactical riflescopes at two side stages before the main match.

In partnership with GA Precision and Daniel Defense, new Elite Tactical DMR3 and XRS3 riflescopes will be available for attendees to test out on both centerfire and rimfire rifles. The newly released XRS3 6-36×56 FFP and DMR3 3.5-21×50 FFP scopes feature the most advanced Elite Tactical optical system ever. Both the DMR3 and XRS3 come with a high magnification ED Prime objective, as well as fully multi-coated elements, EXO Barrier™ protection and a proprietary G4P reticle with new reticle element coating. The new coating pushes the limits of the ultrawideband coating system by increasing light transmission by nearly 2% over previous designs. The culmination of these improvements delivers state-of-the-art optical performance in an already proven, durable and repeatable package.

Bushnell will also debut other recently introduced products during the event including the new Fusion X rangefinding binoculars and Elite Tactical LMSS2 spotting scope. Attendees are encouraged to stop by the Bushnell booth to see the latest in new products as well as speak with factory representatives.

For more information on Bushnell Elite Tactical or to see their full lineup of optics, visit Bushnell.com. For additional information on the GAP Grind, go to kmprecisionrifletraining.com.

RCBS, Champion and Hoppe’s Continue GAP Grind Sponsorship for 2021

Saturday, October 2nd, 2021

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – September 30, 2021 – RCBS, the leading manufacturer of ammunition reloading equipment for rifles and pistols, along with Champion Traps & Targets and Hoppe’s, is pleased to announce that the three Vista Outdoor brands have once again teamed up to sponsor the GA Precision/Bushnell “GAP Grind” Pro/Am.

Widely known as the largest and most sought-after precision rifle match in the world, the 2021 GAP Grind/Bushnell Pro/Am will be hosted by K&M Precision Rifle Training October 1-3 at the K&M Shooting Complex in Finger, Tennessee. In association with the Precision Rifle Series (PRS), the competition will include individual, and team awards for both amateurs and professionals.

Pro shooters representing RCBS, Champion and Hoppe’s will be competing throughout the weekend’s events, and the three brands will also bring a variety of products for competitors to see firsthand. This year, RCBS released two new powder dispensers, the ChargeMaster Link and ChargeMaster Supreme. The Link is built off the rock-solid load cell and electronics found in the popular RCBS ChargeMaster Lite, but now offers best-in-class Bluetooth® technology to make reloading easier than ever. The Supreme also features Bluetooth as well as feedback loop algorithms and automatic adjustments as part of its exclusive “Learn Mode” function that helps to make reloading easier than ever.

Products from all three brands will be heavily featured on the prize table and attendees at this year’s match are encouraged to stop by the booth and talk with brand representatives about their personal reloading and gun care needs.

For more information on RCBS, Champion or Hoppe’s products, visit rcbs.com, championtarget.com and hoppes.com. For additional information on the GAP Grind, go to kmprecisionrifletraining.com.

Team Federal Finished Strong at the 2021 Microtech Pro-Am 3-Gun Championship

Saturday, October 2nd, 2021

ANOKA, Minnesota – September 28, 2021 – Team Federal had an impressive finish at the 2021 Microtech Pro-Am 3-Gun Championship held at the Clinton House Plantation in Clinton, South Carolina, September 24-26. Team Federal finished second place as a Pro-Am team, with team member Tucker Schmidt finishing 2nd overall out of 186 shooters. Federal Ammunition was a Premier Level sponsor of the event.

This Pro-Am style match is intended to introduce new shooters to the world of 3-Gun competitions. There were nine total stages that required competitors to execute their game plan and their fundamentals with rifle, pistol and shotgun. Each amateur is paired with an experienced pro shooter and the pro is encouraged to assist the amateur while shooting.

“Donnie Flowe and the crew at Clinton House Plantation put an amazing event together. The stages were well designed and challenged both pro and amateur shooters to execute their game plan and their fundamentals,” said Federal Shooting Sports Promotions Manager Jason Spradling. “It was really good to see so many amateur shooters express a serious interest in getting involved in 3-Gun competitions.”

Schmidt’s ammunition used at the match included American Eagle 223 Rem. 55-grain FMJ, Federal Gold Medal 223 Rem. 69-grain Sierra MatchKing, Federal Gold Medal Grand 12-gauge loads, and 9mm Major handloads with Federal primers.

“I love taking part in these events and helping newer shooters experience the competition and camaraderie of 3-Gun. It’s so much fun to see them begin to understand the game and apply their skill sets to the challenges of the course,” said Schmidt. “In these matches, there is no room for any kind of malfunction, and misses will kill your score. My Federal ammo performed flawlessly all three days and I was able to earn a second place trophy, just a couple of points behind the leader.”

For more information on all products from Federal or to shop online, visit www.federalpremium.com.

RCBS Continues Support of National 4-H Shooting Sports Program

Sunday, September 26th, 2021

OROVILLE, Calif. – September 21, 2021 – RCBS®, the leading manufacturer of ammunition reloading equipment for rifles and pistols, announced today it has once again named the National 4-H Shooting Sports Program as the recipient of its 2021 youth shooting sports donation.

Over the past six years, RCBS has donated a portion of the proceeds from every RCBS Explorer and Explorer Plus Reloading Kit to the National 4-H Shooting Sports Program. This year, RCBS presented the organization with a check for $5,000 to help fund youth education.

“We’re honored to once again back the National 4-H program with its mission of educating youth on safe and responsible firearm use,” said Eliza Graves, senior brand manager for RCBS. “Various 4-H events each year help give thousands of young adults opportunities to develop life skills in an environment that fosters self-worth and conservation ethics. The mission of 4-H is one that’s supported wholeheartedly by the RCBS team.”

Each year, over 400,000 young people participate in 4-H shooting sports across the country, with over 19,000 adult volunteers and professional educators assisting with their education.

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SIG SAUER Academy Hosts 2021 Adaptive Defensive Shooting Summit with Industry Partners

Thursday, September 16th, 2021

NEWINGTON, N.H., (September 15, 2021) – SIG SAUER Academy, the leading provider of the highest quality firearms instruction and tactical training in the world, is pleased to announce the successful completion and results of the 2021 Adaptive Defensive Shooting Summit held at the SIG SAUER Academy in Epping, New Hampshire September 10-11.

The Adaptive Defensive Shooting Summit (ADSS) is an accessible shooting event for people with disabilities of all skill levels and knowledge of firearms. This is an IDPA style match featuring eight scenario-based stages testing all skill levels and disciplines, with 27 competitors that competed in a Carry-Optics or Stock Service Pistol Divisions. The results from the match are as follows:

Overall Match Champion: Greg Washburn
Carry Optics Division: Greg Washburn
Stock Service Pistol Division: Chris Fleming
High-Lady: Brooke King

“The Adaptive Shooting Summit is a fantastic event that brings together industry manufacturers and organizations across the firearms industry to host the premier competition for competitive shooters with disabilities.  The match continues to grow and has proved to be a success in attracting new shooters to the sport,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc.  “This year’s competition was fierce, and the challenging course of fire tested the marksmanship skills of every competitor in low light, close quarter, and concealed carry scenarios, that was great to watch as they progressed from stage to stage.  Congratulations to all the competitors and top finishers at this year’s match.

The 2021 Adaptive Shooting Summit was sponsored by: ANR Designs, Canik, Colt, Camp Freedom, GLOCK, Honored American Veterans Afield (H.A.V.A), Hunters Gold, ICARUS Precision, IDPA, The Independence Fund, Mossberg, Mobis Mobility, National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), Ruger, SIG SAUER, SIG SAUER Academy, SIRT Next Level Training, Smith & Wesson, SCCY, and Tandemkross.

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