effendude
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Forum Members,
Don't ever give up! Here is a short video of Minnesota's only National Champion High Power rifle shooter. Sorry about the quality, but I was trying to be discrete. Dr. Ken Erickson, a WWII veteran, won the national high power match at Camp Perry in 1960, shooting a 30-06. Ken still shoots F-Class at the Elk River Sportsman's Club nearly every Monday night. Ken is still a phenomenal shooter and posts some excellent scores. Ken states he is nearly 91 years young! Ken is a gracious gentleman, always courteous and polite. He always has a joke or story to share with others on the line. In exchange for not allowing Ken to do pit service, he entertains us with stories and jokes that keeps everyone laughing.
I asked Ken about his 6mmBR rifle and his eyes lit up. It is a Panda action with a Bartlein barrel, Jewell trigger, and a Alex Stitman stock smithed by Ken himself. Ken stated the rifle is his pride and joy, so much so that the rifles sleeps between Ken and his wife!
On this 55th anniversary of Ken's victory at Camp Perry, I think it would be great if forum members dropped Ken a note congratulating him not only on his victory but also on the fact that he is still shooting!
topgun53@yahoo.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1DJhhjXnrw&feature=youtu.be
Don't ever give up! Here is a short video of Minnesota's only National Champion High Power rifle shooter. Sorry about the quality, but I was trying to be discrete. Dr. Ken Erickson, a WWII veteran, won the national high power match at Camp Perry in 1960, shooting a 30-06. Ken still shoots F-Class at the Elk River Sportsman's Club nearly every Monday night. Ken is still a phenomenal shooter and posts some excellent scores. Ken states he is nearly 91 years young! Ken is a gracious gentleman, always courteous and polite. He always has a joke or story to share with others on the line. In exchange for not allowing Ken to do pit service, he entertains us with stories and jokes that keeps everyone laughing.
I asked Ken about his 6mmBR rifle and his eyes lit up. It is a Panda action with a Bartlein barrel, Jewell trigger, and a Alex Stitman stock smithed by Ken himself. Ken stated the rifle is his pride and joy, so much so that the rifles sleeps between Ken and his wife!
On this 55th anniversary of Ken's victory at Camp Perry, I think it would be great if forum members dropped Ken a note congratulating him not only on his victory but also on the fact that he is still shooting!
topgun53@yahoo.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1DJhhjXnrw&feature=youtu.be
