This year marked the first year that we have been able to award prestigious trophies to the winners of the FTR events at the F-Class National Championships. Every year the subject of trophies would come up and then recede after the award ceremony was complete.

The first badges have been awarded in ceremonies at Camp Perry and at Lodi this year. Everyone who has earned a badge will receive one from the NRA as soon as they are properly numbered.

As a member of the US Rifle Team, I was fortunate to get an early look at Berger’s newest bullet, the 200.20X. The new bullet originated from a conversation between team members John Pierce and Bryan Litz a couple seasons ago.

The team is on the way home from a very challenging week at the Connaught Ranges, near Ottawa, Ontario. The highlight of the week our victory in the America Match on Saturday. The Dominion of Canada Rifle Association matches are some of the best organized in the world. 

Our sister team, the United States Palma Team has published the tryout process. Those of you who may be interested in trying out, please download the attached and Good Luck!

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At our most recent training session, we cataloged the equipment that our team members are using. One of the most prevalent items was the Phoenix Bipod. It is not the only bipod being used by our team, but when 90%+ of the top FTR shooters in the country are using the same thing; that makes a strong statement.

Dan Lentz has been a top performer since he entered the US program and he recently won the Sinclair East Coast Nationals. We asked Dan if he would share a few tips that have helped him in competition.

Like many people, I instantly wanted a Labradar the very moment that I saw the first mention of its possible existence. Even though my CED chronograph had fallen into disuse, I really wanted this new thing. I put my order in and waited.  The day before Thanksgiving, mine finally arrived.