effendude
Gold $$ Contributor
46 sling and F-Class shooters shot in the individual matches and Sunday, June 22 at the Elk River Sportsman's Club in Elk River, MN. Conditions were nearly perfect starting out with the first match of the day. High humidity, overcast with the threat of rain and not nearly a breath of wind promised for some great scores.
"Epic"Adam Shidla (Fpskills) started off the first match with a 200-18X with his new Dasher nearly tying the national record for F-Open. Adam's score set the stage for a promising day. Several other clean scores were turned in for the first match, all with great X counts but none beating Adam. On the F-TR side of the line, sub-junior Jager Brabec turned in an amazing score of 197-9X setting a new Junior national record on his first string of the day. Jager joins his older brother, Tyson, as a national record holder. Reports are that young Tyson didn't want to load ammo before the match so he didn't compete. I bet he won't make that mistake again! Jim Kobe (Gundoctor) of Bloomington, MN was the smith on both of the above rifles.
Rain and lightning caused about a 90 minute delay before the second match of the day could start. By the time the highmasters on relay one got back to the line, conditions had settled into perfect conditions. Mirage was visible and steady, and the flags were barely moving. "Really Big Deal" Jon Clauson (Nosualc) turned in a 200-19X tying Bob Sebold's national record. Jon and his 6mmBRX rifle now hold two national records, 200-19X at 600 yards and 200-18X at 500 yards! Jon had concerns that his record setting barrel was getting tired before this match, it sure appears that the barrel is still competitive. Not willing for Jon to have all the glory, Lisa Olson (Luscious X Spot) turned in a 200-16X tying the Women's national record. Lisa is also shooting a 6mmBRX. Both Lisa and Jon's rifles were built by the Wizard of Westbrook, MN, Stan Ware.
Congrats to all the shooters who did well at the match!
Scott
"Epic"Adam Shidla (Fpskills) started off the first match with a 200-18X with his new Dasher nearly tying the national record for F-Open. Adam's score set the stage for a promising day. Several other clean scores were turned in for the first match, all with great X counts but none beating Adam. On the F-TR side of the line, sub-junior Jager Brabec turned in an amazing score of 197-9X setting a new Junior national record on his first string of the day. Jager joins his older brother, Tyson, as a national record holder. Reports are that young Tyson didn't want to load ammo before the match so he didn't compete. I bet he won't make that mistake again! Jim Kobe (Gundoctor) of Bloomington, MN was the smith on both of the above rifles.
Rain and lightning caused about a 90 minute delay before the second match of the day could start. By the time the highmasters on relay one got back to the line, conditions had settled into perfect conditions. Mirage was visible and steady, and the flags were barely moving. "Really Big Deal" Jon Clauson (Nosualc) turned in a 200-19X tying Bob Sebold's national record. Jon and his 6mmBRX rifle now hold two national records, 200-19X at 600 yards and 200-18X at 500 yards! Jon had concerns that his record setting barrel was getting tired before this match, it sure appears that the barrel is still competitive. Not willing for Jon to have all the glory, Lisa Olson (Luscious X Spot) turned in a 200-16X tying the Women's national record. Lisa is also shooting a 6mmBRX. Both Lisa and Jon's rifles were built by the Wizard of Westbrook, MN, Stan Ware.
Congrats to all the shooters who did well at the match!
Scott
