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Team Federal Shines at Superstition Mountain Mystery 3-Gun Match

Wednesday, April 14th, 2021

ANOKA, Minnesota – April 8, 2021 – Team Federal had an excellent showing at the 25th Anniversary of the Superstition Mountain Mystery 3-Gun Match held at Rio Salado Sportsman’s Club in Mesa, Arizona. Federal Ammunition was a premier match sponsor for a third consecutive year. This large event brings together the nation’s top 3-gun shooters and is the longest running 3-Gun match in the country.

Federal Ammunition Brand Ambassadors Dakota Overland and Josh Froelich performed very well. Overland won High Junior and High Lady in Tactical 3-Gun Division. Josh Froelich won 4th Place in the Open Division. “This competition was ideal for testing equipment and shooting skills with a mix of long-range targets along with close-up, fast-paced shooting requirements. Shooters really had to have their gear and skills tuned in for this match,” said Froelich. “I was dialed in with Federal Premium 73-grain Gold Medal Berger in my rifle and 130-grain Federal Syntech in my pistol.”

“We were proud to have supported the SMM3G match again. As their 25 consecutive years would suggest, this match has proven to be one of the premier 3-Gun events in the country,” said Federal Shooting Sports Promotions Manager Jason Spradling. “Our Team Federal shooters do a fantastic job representing our brand wherever they go. It’s great to see them perform well in such a high-profile, challenging match. Special congratulations go out to Alysia Burrows and Tony Holmes for their category wins.”

Alysia Burrows took home High Lady honors in the Stealth 2-Gun category. “The 69-grain .223 Rem. Gold Medal rounds worked fantastically well. We had to shoot moving c-zone steel at 300 yards and static steel ranging out to 500 yards. It’s nice to have ammo that you can depend on to get the job done,” said Burrows. “Syntech Action Pistol rounds ran flawlessly as well and kept our guns running without having to stop and clean them mid-match. Amazing ammo makes amazing shooting possible.”

Tony Holmes earned High Senior honors and took 14th Place in the Open Division. “I run Federal American Eagle 223 ammo with the 55-grain FMJ bullet in my rifle and Federal Premium Gold Medal Grand Handicap loads in my 12 gauge,” said Holmes. “My 38 Super handloads utilize Federal components. All my ammo functioned to perfection, as usual.”

Other Team Federal highlights included Tucker Schmidt – 6th Place Open Division and Chris Sechiatano – 4th Place Stealth 2-Gun Division

“Federal Premium continues to provide the most consistent, reliable ammunition available to competitive shooters. Our team’s performance at the 2021 SMM3G confirms that,” said Spradling. “Whether it’s Federal Syntech handgun ammo, Federal Gold Medal Grand shotshells or any of the Federal rifle loads, you can count on our ammo to help you perform your best under pressure.”

Federal ammunition can be found at dealers nationwide or purchased online direct from Federal. For more information on all products from Federal or to shop online, visit www.federalpremium.com.

4th Annual Memorial 3 Gun Competition – Grey Ghost Precision To Cover Fees For First 100 Active Duty Shooters

Monday, April 12th, 2021

As in years past, Grey Ghost Precision is generously covering the FIRST 100 SLOTS for active duty military shooters for the 2021 Memorial 3 Gun Competition, to be held October 8th – 11th, 2021 at Gryphon Group near Maxton, NC.

The first 100 active duty service members will get fully reimbursed on the day of the match. You will have to pay in full on day of registration, but will get fully reimbursed for the cost of the match slot on the day of the match.

Registration opens April 15th, 12:00 PM EST.

Savage Arms Announces Sponsorship of The Canadian Rimfire Precision Series

Friday, April 9th, 2021

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – April 09, 2021 – Savage Arms is pleased to announce that it has signed on as a Gold Sponsor to the Canadian Rimfire Precision Series. The series includes more than twenty events annually, and Savage’s Precision Series rifles are a perfect fit for these competitions.

“The Canadian Rimfire Precision Series (CRPS) is proud to announce a sponsorship agreement with Savage Arms in support of its 2021 season,” Rick Katigbak, Founder and President of the CRPS, said. “The CRPS is a non-profit organization founded in 2018 to introduce and promote the competitive shooting sports to Canadians coast-to-coast and hosts over 100 events and over 1500 competitors annually. The partnership with Savage Arms will allow the CRPS to host more events in 2021 and provide competitors with the opportunity to see, first-hand, Savage’s line of precision rimfire rifles including the new competition-oriented B22 Precision models.”

By standardizing on the rimfire .22 long rifle cartridge for its competitions, CRPS provides fun, challenging and cost-effective events suitable for participants of all ages and experience levels.

“We’re proud to have this opportunity to work with the CRPS,” said Beth Shimanski, Director of Marketing at Savage Arms. “Our MARK II and Precision Series rimfire rifles are ideal for these type of rimfire matches—it is what they’re built to do, but there’s much more to this sponsorship. The CRPS is opening up affordable shooting sports to everyone and that fits perfectly with the mission of Savage Arms.”

More information on the Canadian Rimfire Precision Series can be found at rimfireprecision.ca.

Queen Of The Mile

Saturday, April 3rd, 2021

“Queen of the Mile” is a new documentary-style series created by firearms journalist Sean Utley.

The premise is that five amateur female shooters get the opportunity to participate in three days of training from a former Marine Scout Sniper before taking a shot at a target a mile out. Along the way, the competitors are faced with challenges which offer additional attempts at the target. The hitch is that they only have those three days to complete everything.

The series is presented on the Precision 4 Life channel.

Bushnell Continues Sponsorship of Precision Rifle Series

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021

Bushnell Named Affiliate Sponsor of New PRS Rimfire Series

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – March 22, 2021 – Bushnell, an industry leader in performance optics, is excited to announce that it has extended its sponsorship of the Precision Rifle Series (PRS) for the 2021 season. Bushnell will serve as the Official Riflescope of the PRS for a third year in a row and will again be an Affiliate Sponsor as well as the Presenting Sponsor of the PRS Southeast and Atlantic Coast Regional Series. Bushnell will also serve as an Affiliate Sponsor for the new PRS Rimfire Series.

“We are thrilled to be partnering again with Bushnell for the 2021 season,” said Shannon Kay, PRS owner and director. “Since they came on the scene, Bushnell Elite Tactical has been a respected name in the PRS community. We’re grateful for their support of PRS events across the nation. Their commitment to our shooters, incredible optics and building relationships makes them outstanding partners for PRS and our community.”

In addition to its role as the Official Riflescope Sponsor, Bushnell will serve as an Affiliate Sponsor of the newly launched PRS Rimfire Series. Bushnell’s Match Pro Riflescope and Elite Tactical DMR II Pro are sure to be a favorite among rimfire competitors offering FFP (first focal plane) optics, locking turrets, reduced parallax and competition reticles.

Bushnell will also return as the Presenting Sponsor of the Southeast Regional Series and the Bushnell Tactical Vapor Trail Steel Siege match, as well as continues its support of the largest PRS competition in the world, the Bushnell Tactical GAP Grind PRO/AM.

In addition, Bushnell will support the PRS Pro Series, sponsoring the eight most elite matches this season as one of the primary sponsors of the AG Cup Series. PRS organizes the nation’s most renowned precision rifle competitions, with the 2021 PRS Pro Series Finale taking place November 6 in Raton, New Mexico, where Bushnell will be sponsoring the event.

“We are excited to be the official riflescope of the PRS again this year, as well as sponsoring the newly formed PRS Rimfire Series,” said Derek Osburn, Director of Optics for Vista Outdoor. “Supporting the competition community through event sponsorship and new product innovation is important to us at Bushnell. Our sponsored shooters put our optics to the test each year and we believe the durability, reliability of tracking, and glass quality our optics provide deliver an unmatched value to any competitor.”

For more information on the Bushnell line of products, especially those from the Elite Tactical lineup, visit www.bushnell.com/products/riflescopes/collections/elite-tactical.

SIG SAUER Academy to Host Inaugural P365 EDC Championship

Thursday, March 18th, 2021

NEWINGTON, N.H., (March 16, 2021) – SIG SAUER Academy, the leading provider of the highest quality firearms instruction and tactical training in the world, is pleased to announce the Inaugural P365 EDC Championship to be hosted at the SIG SAUER Academy in Epping, New Hampshire July 21-24, 2021. 

“When the P365 was introduced, it was a game-changer and defined everyday carry, by delivering unprecedented capacity in a micro-compact size,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, SIG SAUER, Inc.  “The P365 EDC Championship will challenge competitors to run a scenario-based course of fire on the grounds of the SIG SAUER Academy using a SIG SAUER P365 to put their marksmanship, competition, and concealed carry skills to the test.”

The P365 EDC Championship is a thirteen stage match on the grounds of the SIG SAUER Academy in Epping, New Hampshire.  A SIG SAUER P365 is required for competition use.  Squads will compete beginning Wednesday, July 21st through Saturday, July 24th and limited to 12 participants per squad.  Registration is $155 per competitor and opens on March 27, 2021.  For additional match information and rules visit sigsauer.com.

Precision Shooter Bryan Sikes Signs with Hoppe’s

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021

Former Special Forces Sniper to Join Hoppe’s Shooting Team

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – March 1, 2021 – Hoppe’s, the No.1 name in gun care products, is pleased to announce that competitive long-range shooter and precision gunsmith Bryan Sikes has joined Team Hoppe’s for the 2021 competitive shooting season.

Sikes is a lifelong shooter and hunter who took his passion for long-range shooting into the competitive arena after 12 years in the armed forces. While in the U.S. Army, he served as a Special Operations Sniper with the 7th Special Forces Group. Sikes won his unit’s Top Sniper award in 2014 and 2015, and finished 7th and 9th in 2014 and 2015 at the Annual USASOC International Sniper Competition. He is also an active member of the PRS community and has worked as a precision rifle builder at GA Precision for the last five years.

“It’s a privilege to join the team at Hoppe’s and I’m excited to help continue the legacy of such an iconic brand,” said Sikes. “Hoppe’s products are second to none and without them, I wouldn’t be able to compete and train at such a high level.”

With countless hours on the range and behind the workbench, Sikes leaves no variable left to chance, from the best materials and components to the best gun care products for maintenance. That’s why Sikes chooses Hoppe’s for his gun care, and why he’s excited to help Hoppe’s continue to develop and perfect new products.

Hoppe’s is very excited to have Bryan join our family,” said Eliza Graves, senior brand marketing manager for Vista Outdoor. “Bryan is a highly respected veteran, precision rifle shooter, and instructor whose knowledge in the industry is widespread. His decision to represent Hoppe’s is proof that our world class products are utilized by the best.”

Besides representing Hoppe’s, Sikes serves as an ambassador for other Vista Outdoor brands including RCBS and Bushnell.

www.hoppes.com

Elite Shotgun Shooters Hawley, Horton, Cherry, Frauens and More Join Team Remington

Thursday, February 25th, 2021

Lonoke, Arkansas – February 16, 2021 – Remington Ammunition has announced its formation of an elite team of shooters who will compete in top national and worldwide competitions in 2021. The building of Remington’s strongest team ever included recruiting seven of today’s top shooters across all shotgun disciplines. 

For Trap, the team has signed Sean Hawley of Vernal, Utah and Chase Horton of St. Charles, Illinois. For Skeet, Clay Baldwin of Corona Del Mar, California and Lauren Burge of Mount Pleasant, Texas joined the team. Also representing Team Remington, for Skeet, Reanna Frauens of Coral Springs, Florida, Michael Luongo of Chester, South Carolina and Master NSSA instructor and 24-time NSSA World Champion Todd Bender. Finally, representing team Remington, in the sporting clays division is Tennessee’s Wendell Cherry, a world-renowned coach and sporting clays champion in the PSCA and FITASC circuits Cherry, from Red Boiling Springs, TN was the recent High Overall at the Zoli Classic, held at the South Florida Shooting Club in Palm City, Florida January 28-31, 2021.

“We’ve assembled a great group of driven and highly skilled ambassadors from the competitive shooting world who can win any event they are competing in,” said Jason Nash, V.P. of Marketing for Remington Ammunition. “These talented individuals are both great role models and great shooters—which is the theme for Team Remington—and guiding principles for how we choose our members.”

The list of career accomplishments from these athletes throughout their competitive shooting careers shows a true dedication and passion for the shooting sports.

Sean Hawley, an ATA Hall of Fame member, is one of the best All-Around shooters in the ATA competitive circuit. He is noted for his Doubles shooting and has won many awards at the Grand American. Sean is a multiple-time first team All-American and is involved daily in the shooting world as a gun club owner and the current editor of Trapshooting USA magazine. Chase Horton is the 2020 ATA Captain of the Open All-American team and has also won the 2019 HOA at the Grand American.

Both Clay Baldwin and Lauren Burge are the current World Skeet HOA champions and are the 2021 Captains of their respective All-American teams for the NSSA.

Reanna Frauens is an upcoming shooter and freshman at the University of Florida. She has won many awards in SCTP in both sporting and trap and is the current National Sporting Clay champion in the women’s FITASC event. A key talent, Michael Luongo is a serious contender at any competition he enters and has many major wins in his career.

Find legendary Remington ammunition at dealers nationwide and online. For more information on Remington ammunition and accessories, visit www.remington.com