 SFA Rimfire - Steel Plate Shooting Match Results, July 24, 2010
Posted byadmin on Saturday, July 24 @ 22:24:36 PDT
Contributed by jlrhodes
PRESS RELEASE
July 24, 2010
SFA Hosts Rimfire - Steel Plate Shooting Match
Stillwater Firearms Association hosted 32 competitors with 98 entries for a .22 rimfire/steel plate shooting match on July 24, 2010 at the SFA private shooting range near Fallon. Any firearm using .22 Long Rifle caliber ammunition was allowed. Each competitor first engaged racks of steel plates, then the “stopper” plate; the first competitor to fell the stopper target was declared the winner.
Although many competitions are timed events (each competitor shooting against the clock,) SFA matches are “shooter versus shooter,” and utilize the same format as the area wide steel plate competitions. In the Handgun Limited Division, each competitor was placed in a class with shooters of similar shooting ability. In other divisions, all shooters competed in the same class. Two shooters went to the firing line and, upon the Range Officer’s command, commenced firing at their target array. In short order, one shooter emerged as the winner of each match. A “round robin” tournament format was utilized and first, second, and third place trophies were awarded for each division and class.
The shooting range was designated “cold” meaning firearms were not to be loaded except on the firing line and then only upon the Range Officer’s command. SFA places a very strong emphasis on firearms and range safety. In addition to the Range Officer, SFA also places a Safety Officer behind each shooter on the firing line to ensure proper safety procedures are followed.
“It doesn’t matter how good (or not so good!) you shoot,” said Match Director Gordon Utz, “There is a handgun class for everyone, from ‘C’ class (beginner) to Master class. You can’t meet a nicer group of people, and .22 caliber firearms are a great platform to start enjoying the world of shooting. They are quite inexpensive, have a very low recoil and are simply fun to shoot!”
Match Results
Unlimited Division, (Handguns, Optical Sights Allowed):
1st Place Todd Piccinini, Reno;
2nd Place Zack Walker, Reno;
3rd Place Marty Strickland, Dayton.
Limited Division (Handguns, Iron Sights):
Master Class:
1st Place Bill Andrews, Fallon;
2nd Place Todd Piccinini, Reno;
3rd Place Zack Walker, Reno.
A Class:
1st Place Alan Frank, Fallon;
2nd Place Scott Beiser, Reno;
3rd Place Mike Curry, Fallon.
B Class:
1st Place Scott Foubert, Reno;
2nd Place Jill Andrews, Fallon;
3rd Place Josh Impson, Fernley.
C Class:
1st Place Scott Foubert, Reno;
2nd Place Kincaid Ross, Fallon;
3rd Place Sue Adams, Fallon.
Single Action Revolver Division:
1st Place Todd Piccinini, Reno;
2nd Place Zack Walker, Reno;
3rd Place Bill Andrews, Fallon.
Semi-Auto Rifle (Iron Sights) Division:
1st Place Jed Spangler, Reno;
2nd Place J. L. Rhodes, Fallon;
3rd Place Kincaid Ross, Fallon.
Semi-Auto Rifle (Optical Sights) Division:
1st Place Zack Walker, Reno;
2nd Place John Morgensen; Fernley;
3rd Place Bill Andrews, Fallon.
Retro Rifle (Iron Sights, pump/lever/bolt action) Division:
1st Place Zack Walker, Reno;
2nd Place John Morgensen, Fernley;
3rd Place Jerry Lytal, Fallon.
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Incorporated in 1979, Stillwater Firearms Association is a Nevada non profit organization dedicated to promoting public interest and skill in the use of small guns and firearms; providing proper training and education in the use of firearms; promoting public interest and skill in the sport of target shooting; and promoting healthy and social recreation for the members of the corporation as well as for the public at large. SFA is affiliated with the National Rifle Association and the Civilian Marksmanship Program. For events and membership information, visit SFA online at www.stillwaterfirearms.org, call (775) 867-2224 or 217-6218, or write:
Stillwater Firearms Association
P. O. Box 665
Fallon NV
89407
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CPO J. L. Rhodes, USN(RET)
SFA Board of Trustees/Public Affairs Officer
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