Precision Rifle Match Draws Elite Shooters from Across U.S.
RCBS Pros Robert Brantley Takes Top Tactical, Melissa Gilliland Takes Top Lady
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – August 16, 2023 – RCBS®, the leading manufacturer of ammunition reloading equipment for rifles and pistols, congratulates RCBS pro shooters and the entire RCBS team for another successful “RCBS Rumble” — one of the most popular and fastest-selling Precision Rifle Series matches of the season.
A major high point for the RCBS brand as it celebrates its 80th anniversary, this year’s RCBS Rumble was held August 11-12 near Pleasant Hill, Missouri. With additional support from partners including Bushnell®, Hoppe’s®, Hodgdon®, GA Precision and Manner’s Composite Stocks, the Rumble drew 92 elite PRS shooters from across the country and sold out of registration spots in under an hour.
“This year’s RCBS Rumble was by all accounts a tremendous success,” said Laurie Kokoruda, senior product manager and match director. “We knew from the beginning that we wanted to make the course of fire even more challenging than the previous year, so we added more movement and new obstacles for competitors to face. Of course, the weather itself added its own degree of difficulty. Despite the new challenges, we heard nothing but positive feedback from shooters throughout the match.”
The match had a go-big-or-go-home feel, presenting plenty of fresh challenges for competitors to navigate. Hot and humid weather on day one gave way to hard rains and fierce winds that partly obscured targets on day two. Over the course of two days, shooters worked their way through 18 unique stages, including a new shooting tower. In addition to the main competition, the match included side stages sponsored by Manners Composite Stocks and Bushnell.
Team RCBS and Elite Tactical shooter Robert Brantley took Top Tactical at the match, taking home one of the coveted RCBS custom press trophies. The win is Brantley’s third in a row as he continues to lead the points race for becoming the Top Tactical shooter of the 2023 PRS Season. Meanwhile, RCBS and Elite Tactical teammate Melissa Gilliland took Top Lady. First through third place winners won gold, silver and bronze Summit presses. Fourth and fifth place finishers were awarded a custom copper RCBS Rebel press.
“We greatly appreciate all the efforts that went into this match, from the volunteers to the range officers and sponsors,” said Kokoruda. “This is definitely an event that showcases the power of the RCBS brand, and we can’t wait to be back again next year.”
RCBS would like to congratulate all the shooters who participated in this year’s event as well as extend its thanks to the many sponsors and volunteers who helped make the match a success.
2023 RCBS Rumble Winners
1st Place – Brandon Hembree
2nd Place – Chris Opfer
3rd Place – Jeremy Von Glahn
Top Tactical – Robert Brantley
Top Production – Doug Koenig
Top Gas Gun – Scott Shreve
Top Sr. – Dale Rhoads
Top Mil/LE – Jarrod Berry
Topy Lady – Melissa Gilliland
Top Junior – Garrett Stephens
Top Amateur – Morgan Kenner
Top Marksman – Brent Harlan
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