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.

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ANOKA, Minnesota – January 8, 2021 – The list of Team Federal competition wins for Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clays in 2020 is long and impressive. Season highlights included Federal sponsored shooters winning big at the 2020 National Sporting Clays Championships and the 2020 Main World Skeet Championships, plus many other competitions across the country.

“It was a great year for Team Federal, considering the circumstances and all the shoots that were canceled, with many of our team members being selected to their All American Teams,” said Mike Hampton Sr., Team Federal’s Manager for Shotgun Sports. “We are very proud of our sponsored shotgun sport shooters on Team Federal. They are great role models, good sportsmen, high in morals and integrity. And after all that, they are great shots and are helpful and approachable.”

Hampton reported many notable accomplishments from the team in 2020. In Trap, both Aaron Willoughby and Grayson Stuart completed their Grand Slam, and Ray Stafford was selected as Team Captain of the Senior Vet Team. In Skeet, Jason Ward won the World Champion title in the 28-gauge division of the 2020 Main World Skeet Championships, and Paul Giambrone was named World Champion in the Champion of Champions event. In Sporting Clays, Team Federal’s newest member Derrick Mein topped the podium as High Over All (HOA) at the 2020 National Sporting Clays Championships. Janet McDougall took home Runner-Up honors in the Main Lady Event.

“Team Federal certainly has some of the top shooters in the world, and they did well all year long in multiple disciplines. We also look forward to seeing Derrick and other USA Shooting team members represent the U.S.A. in Tokyo in July 2021,” said Federal’s Vice President of Marketing Jason Nash. “We are proud of their choice to shoot our products, and we look forward to seeing many competition wins throughout 2021.”

Federal is the official shotshell ammunition sponsor and supplier of USA Shooting, a non-profit organization that promotes the shooting sports and prepares American athletes to bring home gold. Federal is also a large supporter of the Amateur Trap Association (ATA), National Skeet Shooters Association (NSSA), National Sporting Clays Association (NSCA), and many other national, regional and state shooting sports organizations. 

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.