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I typed this at Camp Perry, one day following the completion of the Pistol Championship. The U.S. Army’s Marksmanship Unit had an impressive show- ing at this year’s Nationals—unlike anything that I’ve seen before. AMU won the THE RUGER LCR individual .22 Caliber Championship, the Center re Championship, the .45 Caliber Championship, the Gold, Silver and Bronze in the overall aggregate, and was the winning team in the .45 Caliber event and the team aggregate. This was AMU’s year and we congratulate them on their ne performances. I’m sure AMU’s outgoing Commanding Of cer, LTC Don King, and his replacement—LTC Bret Tecklenberg, Only one thing matters when it matters MOST. are both proud of their team’s performance. However, this might have just spoiled LTC Tecklenberg as he will now expect this type of performance everywhere. LTC Barbara Herrington-Clemens, the former Commander of Camp Perry, By Dennis Willing has been promoted to full Colonel and has replaced retiring Col. Dean Brown Director, NRA Competitive as the Commanding Of cer of Fort Ohio. The NRA wishes to congratulate both Shooting Division LTC Tecklenberg and Col. Herrington-Clemens on their new assignments and we look forward to working with them in the coming years. The issue of changing the pistol targets at Camp Perry to electronic targets was a sore point for some, but received a vote of con dence from most people at the competitors meeting. Two electronic targets were placed on the function range for competitors to try out. Reports from the range were that about 80 percent of the competitors liked them, about 15 percent had a “wait and see” attitude, and about 5 percent hated them. It is important to understand that the current target system is in such a dilapidated state that we are in serious danger of not being able to host a championship next year because the system might not work. “Band-Aid xes” have managed to make the system work for the last two years, but we are now “applying Band-Aids to the

Band-Aids” as the system is slowly dying. For example, this year’s NTT match was Patented Ruger ® Friction Reducing Cam moved from Range #4 to Range #3 because of timing problems. A portion of the individual matches on Range #4 were run by manually turning the targets because we currently have no backup timers. In changing to a new system, it became important to move forward and keep pace with technology. Many ranges across the country are already installing electronic targets and many more have asked me for information. It is important Smooth, Manageable Trigger with Non-Stacking Trigger Pull that we continue to evolve and move forward with our programs and equipment, for the quickest way to see a program die is to do nothing. Conventional Pistol is THE BEST DOUBLE-ACTION already having participation problems and we need to change to keep it fresh and REVOLVER TRIGGER PULL IN THE WORLD. relevant to today’s needs. ® There were some complaints received at Camp Perry’s competitor meeting We believe the Ruger ® LCR has the best factory double-action trigger regarding the conduct of local events, in that Match Directors were not enforc- pull of any small-frame revolver on this planet. We challenge you to try it ing the rules. Match Directors are reminded that competitors are monitoring for yourself. The non-stacking trigger pull on every award-winning your actions and that you are expected to enforce rules and to do so fairly across all competitors. LCR ® is light, smooth and manageable, making the LCR ® a lightweight, compact revolver you can rely upon when it matters most. Trigger Pull Comparison Competitive Shooting: Exercising Our Second Amendment Rights

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I typed this at Camp Perry, one day following the completion of the Pistol Championship. The U.S. Army’s Marksmanship Unit had an impressive show- ing at this year’s Nationals—unlike anything that I’ve seen before. AMU won the THE RUGER LCR individual .22 Caliber Championship, the Center re Championship, the .45 Caliber Championship, the Gold, Silver and Bronze in the overall aggregate, and was the winning team in the .45 Caliber event and the team aggregate. This was AMU’s year and we congratulate them on their ne performances. I’m sure AMU’s outgoing Commanding Of cer, LTC Don King, and his replacement—LTC Bret Tecklenberg, Only one thing matters when it matters MOST. are both proud of their team’s performance. However, this might have just spoiled LTC Tecklenberg as he will now expect this type of performance everywhere. LTC Barbara Herrington-Clemens, the former Commander of Camp Perry, has been promoted to full Colonel and has replaced retiring Col. Dean Brown as the Commanding Of cer of Fort Ohio. The NRA wishes to congratulate both LTC Tecklenberg and Col. Herrington-Clemens on their new assignments and we look forward to working with them in the coming years. The issue of changing the pistol targets at Camp Perry to electronic targets was a sore point for some, but received a vote of con dence from most people at the competitors meeting. Two electronic targets were placed on the function range for competitors to try out. Reports from the range were that about 80 percent of the competitors liked them, about 15 percent had a “wait and see” attitude, and about 5 percent hated them. It is important to understand that the current target system is in such a dilapidated state that we are in serious danger of not being able to host a championship next year because the system might not work. “Band-Aid xes” have managed to make the system work for the last two years, but we are now “applying Band-Aids to the

SSUSA_1408_CC.indd 5 7/18/14 11:11 AM CONTENTS // FEATURES

18 National Pistol Championships This year saw a rare sweep of the individual, aggregate and team pistol events by the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, and a special visit from our only woman pistol Olympian. By Chip Lohman

24 NRA Intercollegiate Ri e Club Championships The University of Michigan Wolverines won their second consecutive NRA Intercollegiate Ri e Club Championships this past March at Fort Benning, GA. Kyle takes us through “the rest of the story…”. By Kyle Jillson

26 The Garand This nal piece in our coverage of purchasing, renovating and competing with the venerable “ ’57 Chevy of Vintage Military Ri es” takes us to CMP’s Eastern Games at Camp Butner, NC. By Chip Lohman

ON THE COVER U.S. Army’s Marks- manship Unit swept the individual .22, Center- re and .45 caliber Championships as well as the Gold, Silver and Bronze in the overall aggre- A Publication of the gate,and several team awards. On National Ri e Association of America the cover are (l. to r.) second place Wayne R. LaPierre winner SFC Jim Henderson, rst Executive Vice President place SSG Pat Franks and third The NRA, the foremost guardian of the traditional American right to “keep and bear arms,” place winner SGT Greg Markowski. believes every law-abiding citizen is entitled to the ownership and legal use of rearms, and that every reputable gun owner should be an NRA member. Cover Photo: Lars Dalseide

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SSUSA_1408_TOC.indd 6 7/18/14 11:13 AM A Publication of the National Ri e Association of America Wayne R. LaPierre Executive Vice President

The NRA, the foremost guardian of the traditional American right to “keep and bear arms,” believes every law-abiding citizen is entitled to the ownership and legal use of rearms, and that every reputable gun owner should be an NRA member.

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SSUSA_1408_TOC.indd 7 7/18/14 11:13 AM CONTENTS // FEATURES SPOR TS 30 VOL. 27, NO. 8 AUGUST 2014 The Garand Diet PUBLICATIONS DIVISION Executive Director: Doug Hamlin To complement the nal installment Deputy Executive Director: Lourdes F. Kite on the Garand ri e series, Art shares Integrated Marketing Director: Marshall J. Flemion Fiscal Operations Manager: Evelyn Q. Kessler important safety and accuracy insights Sales & Fiscal Assistant; Rachel Carr Executive Assistant: Terri A. Wolfe about reloading for the Garand. Editorial Director: John Zent By Art Merrill Managing Editor: Chip Lohman Editorial Assistant: Ann Rezelman

Creative Director: Harry L. Jaecks Art Director: Susan K. Kilday 34 Senior Graphic Designer: Jessica Kim Photography Director: Lloyd Hill U.S. World Team Photographer: Peter Fountain Associate Photographer: Forrest MacCormack Kevin gives us an introduction to the WEB OPERATIONS U.S. Team that is headed for the Shooting Manager: Michael Pedersen Senior Web Developer: Tom Rickwalder World Championships in Spain—the Senior Web Designer/Video Editor: Steve Dulco biggest shooting event leading up to PRODUCTION AND the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games. ADVERTISING SALES OPERATIONS Director: Michael J. Sanford By Kevin Neuendorf Manager: Michelle Kuntz Marketing Manager: James C. Handlon Senior Production Coordinator: Debra Oliveri Production Coordinator: Andrea Myers CONTENTS // DEPARTMENTS Senior Coord. Ad Services: Samantha Brown Coord. Ad Services: Tiffany Ngu

Eastern Sales Manager 4 Competitors’ Corner Tony Morrison (860) 767-9801 11 Updates from the desk of Dennis Willing, Southeast Sales Executive Stan Yates (850) 619-8148 Director, and Competitive Shooting Division. Eastern Direct Sales Executive Rachelle Trout (910) 262-0913 10 Shooter’s News Western Sales Manager Courtney Olson (303) 955-2194 Highlights from the world of competitive Western Sales Executive shooting sports. James O’Neill (703) 267-1300 Midwest Sales Executive Tim Hamill (703) 267-1300 Western Direct Sales Executive 11 Bag Check Debbie O’Connell (805) 582-9856 A mini-series by Barbara Baird, Women’s 14 Detroit Advertising Sales Outdoor News, on tips about what the Pros Ken Glowacki (313) 779-8504

take to the ring line in their range bag. Of cial NRA positions are expressed only in statements bylined by NRA of cers or in articles identi ed as such. Shooting Sports USA (ISSN 1069-6822) is published monthly 14 Score Sheets by the National Ri e Association of America, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030-9400; (703) 267-1000. Copyright 2014, Local matches from coast to coast. the National Ri e Association of America. To update your email address for the digital subscrition, simply re-register at www.shootingsportsusa.com. 36 A Page From History No advertised item is intended for sale in those states, or in those areas where local restrictions may limit or prohibit Shoot farther. With more confidence. Reprints from American Ri eman magazine the purchase, carrying or use of certain items. Check local laws before purchasing. Mention of a product or service in on competitive shooting in the early years. advertisements or text does not necessarily mean that it has Take control of the longer shots with the PROSTAFF 5 Custom XR Turret been tested or approved by the NRA. 36 riﬂ escope. Its Ballistic Compensation System pairs the Nikoplex reticle All rights reserved except where expressly waived. with a custom elevation turret—providing speed, precision and intuitive 38 Coming Events The editors are not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts Coming Events lists national matches and or photographs. simplicity. Equally impressive in PROSTAFF 5 is an optical system that WARNING: All technical data in this publication, especially for achieves crisp, bright sight pictures and leaves nothing to the imagination provides a download link to the monthly handloading, re ect the limited experience of individuals using speci c tools, products, equipment and components under in challenging light conditions. Everything you need to help you master Custom XR Turret models' list of 15,000 local matches each year. speci c conditions and circumstances not necessarily reported in the article and over which the National Ri e Association your long shot. Ballistic Compensation (NRA) has no control. The data has not otherwise been tested or veri ed by the NRA. The NRA, its agents, of cers and System pairs the Nikoplex employees accept no responsibility for the results obtained 39 Member Info by persons using such data and disclaim all liability for any consequential injuries or damages. reticle with a custom engraved elevation turret based upon your MEMBERSHIP ACCT. INFORMATION: SUGGESTION BOX: (877) 672-2000 specific cartridge and E-MAIL US AT [email protected] MEMBER PROGRAMS: environmental data. (800) 672-3888

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PUBLICATIONS DIVISION Executive Director: Doug Hamlin Deputy Executive Director: Lourdes F. Kite Integrated Marketing Director: Marshall J. Flemion Fiscal Operations Manager: Evelyn Q. Kessler Sales & Fiscal Assistant; Rachel Carr Executive Assistant: Terri A. Wolfe

Editorial Director: John Zent Managing Editor: Chip Lohman Editorial Assistant: Ann Rezelman

Creative Director: Harry L. Jaecks Art Director: Susan K. Kilday Senior Graphic Designer: Jessica Kim Photography Director: Lloyd Hill Photographer: Peter Fountain Associate Photographer: Forrest MacCormack WEB OPERATIONS Manager: Michael Pedersen Senior Web Developer: Tom Rickwalder Senior Web Designer/Video Editor: Steve Dulco

PRODUCTION AND ADVERTISING SALES OPERATIONS Director: Michael J. Sanford Manager: Michelle Kuntz Marketing Manager: James C. Handlon Senior Production Coordinator: Debra Oliveri Production Coordinator: Andrea Myers Senior Coord. Ad Services: Samantha Brown Coord. Ad Services: Tiffany Ngu

Eastern Sales Manager Tony Morrison (860) 767-9801 Southeast Sales Executive Stan Yates (850) 619-8148 Eastern Direct Sales Executive Rachelle Trout (910) 262-0913

Western Sales Manager Courtney Olson (303) 955-2194 Western Sales Executive James O’Neill (703) 267-1300 Midwest Sales Executive Tim Hamill (703) 267-1300 Western Direct Sales Executive Debbie O’Connell (805) 582-9856

Detroit Advertising Sales Ken Glowacki (313) 779-8504

Official NRA positions are expressed only in statements bylined by NRA officers or in articles identified as such. Shooting Sports USA (ISSN 1069-6822) is published monthly by the National Rifle Association of America, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030-9400; (703) 267-1000. Copyright 2014, the National Rifle Association of America. To update your email address for the digital subscrition, simply re-register at www.shootingsportsusa.com. No advertised item is intended for sale in those states, or in those areas where local restrictions may limit or prohibit Shoot farther. With more confidence. the purchase, carrying or use of certain items. Check local laws before purchasing. Mention of a product or service in advertisements or text does not necessarily mean that it has Take control of the longer shots with the PROSTAFF 5 Custom XR Turret been tested or approved by the NRA. riﬂ escope. Its Ballistic Compensation System pairs the Nikoplex reticle All rights reserved except where expressly waived. with a custom elevation turret—providing speed, precision and intuitive The editors are not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts or photographs. simplicity. Equally impressive in PROSTAFF 5 is an optical system that WARNING: All technical data in this publication, especially for achieves crisp, bright sight pictures and leaves nothing to the imagination handloading, reflect the limited experience of individuals using specific tools, products, equipment and components under in challenging light conditions. Everything you need to help you master Custom XR Turret models' specific conditions and circumstances not necessarily reported in the article and over which the National Rifle Association your long shot. Ballistic Compensation (NRA) has no control. The data has not otherwise been tested or verified by the NRA. The NRA, its agents, officers and System pairs the Nikoplex employees accept no responsibility for the results obtained by persons using such data and disclaim all liability for any consequential injuries or damages. reticle with a custom engraved elevation turret based upon your MEMBERSHIP ACCT. INFORMATION: (877) 672-2000 specific cartridge and MEMBER PROGRAMS: environmental data. (800) 672-3888

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CMP South Change of Command Summer Poll

After 17 years with the CMP, Chief Operating Of cer Orest Michaels is handing over custo “the baton” of the Anniston, AL, operation to former Deputy lready an icon in the shooting world, Chief Operating Of cer Kim Rhode claimed the superstar title Mark Johnson (left). Michaels Aof being the only Olympic athlete to will join the CMP Board of win ve medals in ve consecutive individual Directors. Johnson began his Olympic sports at the 2012 London Summer CMP career as an armorer in Games in International Skeet. Hailing from 2000, completed his education southern California, a place where she can and rose through the ranks, practice year-round, Rhode grew up hunting having served as Deputy and shooting with her family. She has also Chief Operating Of cer for competed on the U.S. International Double Trap and International Bunker Trap teams.

CMP a number of years. $20M Talladega Rhode shoots a Beretta DT11 with 30-inch bar- Marksmanship Park rels, Beretta chokes and a custom Wenig stock. Army Shotgunners Earn ISSF Honors Nears Phase I “I use a Nike sports bag for my shooting gear. Completion This one has straps that make it into a backpack, which frees up my hands to carry my gun case and shells.” She also prefers this bag because it ts into her suitcase. Here’s what she carries in her range bag:

• Plessinger Place shooting vest made by Chuck Dietl

• Nike footwear, an assortment of Cabela’s clothing and a USA Shooting baseball-type hat. “I like a hat that is a dark color under the bill,” said Rhode.

• Nike Element rain gear top and bottoms: “They are a soft material so that I can move The 500-acre Talladega, AL, in them easily. I don’t like shooting with a Marksmanship Park has reached collar, so my top has been altered and the 95 percent completion. CMP plans include state-of-the-art electronic targets with electronic lifters. The wooden frames for USA Shooting the 600-yard range are already Staff Sergeants Glenn Eller and Jeff Holguin claimed the silver complete, while construction on and bronze medals, respectively, continuing an impressive the 300-yard frames will soon run early in the season. The AMU team members competed in be underway. The park’s of cial Double Trap at the International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) opening to the public is sched- Munich World Cup on June 9. uled for April 2015.

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Summer Poll What’s in Your Range Bag, Kim Rhode? By Barbara Baird, www.womensoutdoornews.com custo

lready an icon in the shooting world, collar on my right side, where I mount Kim Rhode claimed the superstar title my gun, has been removed.” of being the only Olympic athlete to A • A set of Cabela’s women’s thermal win ve medals in ve consecutive individual underwear: “Thin, so I can wear them Olympic sports at the 2012 London Summer under my rain gear and still fi t my vest Games in International Skeet. Hailing from over everything if I need to.” southern California, a place where she can practice year-round, Rhode grew up hunting • Pilla Performance Eyewear (Panther X) and shooting with her family. She has also with multiple color lenses (42ED, 78HC, competed on the U.S. International Double Trap 88ED, 22ED and 44N) plus a backup pair and International Bunker Trap teams. • Custom-molded earplugs $20M Talladega Rhode shoots a Beretta DT11 with 30-inch bar- Marksmanship Park rels, Beretta chokes and a custom Wenig stock. • Otis Upland Wingshooter cleaning system Nears Phase I “I use a Nike sports bag for my shooting gear. • USA Shooting award uniform Completion This one has straps that make it into a backpack, (top and bottom). which frees up my hands to carry my gun case Rhode added that she chose to have a TruckVault and shells.” She also prefers this bag because it installed in her vehicle, ever since someone stole ts into her suitcase. Here’s what she carries in her prize shotgun a few years ago. “It is very her range bag: handy to lock up anything valuable such as tools, • Plessinger Place shooting vest made by shing gear and especially guns that you may Chuck Dietl be carrying,” said Kim. Kim will be competing at the U.S. National • Nike footwear, an assortment of Cabela’s Championships in Colorado Springs, Colorado; clothing and a USA Shooting baseball-type World Championships in Granada, Spain; hat. “I like a hat that is a dark color under Championship of the Americas in Guadalajara, the bill,” said Rhode. Mexico; and World Cup Finals in Gabala, • Nike Element rain gear top and bottoms: Azerbaijan. While traveling, Rhode plays— “They are a soft material so that I can move what else? The Kim Rhode’s Outdoor The 500-acre Talladega, AL, in them easily. I don’t like shooting with a Shooting game from iTunes by Naughty Bits. Marksmanship Park has reached collar, so my top has been altered and the Follow Kim Rhode socially on Twitter, @KimRhode. 95 percent completion. CMP plans include state-of-the-art electronic targets with electronic Rhode competing in Korea a few years ago. She mentioned that she arrived lifters. The wooden frames for totally unprepared for that weather. the 600-yard range are already complete, while construction on the 300-yard frames will soon be underway. The park’s of cial opening to the public is sched- uled for April 2015. USA Shooting

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2013 X-Mas Snowbird Mid-Range Prone Rhode Island State Port Malabar Rifle and Pistol Club Indoor 3 Position Palm Bay, FL Metric Championship Dec. 27-30, 2013 Smithfield Sportsman’s Club Submitted by Eric Kennard Smithfield, RI # competitors (not reported) Mar. 30 The Christmas Snowbird Match (refered to by our shooters as the ‘X-Mas’ match) is an annual event Submitted by Digby Hand between Christmas and New Year’s Day on the 600-yard range at Port Malabar Rifle and Pistol Club. The 22 competitors match is three days of prone and team shooting. With the generally great weather, two reigning world Prone began with a three-way, champions attended with a host of shooters from Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, 198 tie between Shawn Carpenter, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Ontario, Canada. Jeff Doerschler and Bailey Urbach. With no center shots on the Mid-Range NRA/USA 50 target to break the Winner Kent Reeve Cary, NC 1646-108X tie, scorer Nicole Panko compared 2nd Sam Yarosh Palm Bay, FL 1645-97X scores on bull’s eyes, in reverse 3rd Paul Larson Indian Rocks Beach, FL 1636-95X order, Sharpshooter Urbach fell High Senior Sam Yarosh Palm Bay, FL 1645-97X first as her 19th shot was a nine and settled for class honors. Grand Senior Paul Larson Indian Rocks Beach, FL 1636-95X Carpenter and Doerschler hung together for another seven shots F-Class but Carpenter prevailed. Marksmen Winner Kent Reeve Cary, NC 1646-108X Sophia Cuozzo, 191, Tyler Lefebvre, 2nd Sam Yarosh Palm Bay, FL 1645-97X 189 and Zach Wambganss topped 3rd Paul Larson Indian Rocks Beach, FL 1636-95X their class. High Senior Sam Yarosh Palm Bay, FL 1645-97X Moving to the standing position, Doerschler narrowly bested Inter- Grand Senior Paul Larson Indian Rocks Beach, FL 1636-95X mediate Junior Maggie Flanders for match honors, 186 to 182, and gave himself a ten point pad on the pack, International Air Pistol Sectional led by Carpenter and Flanders, who Newport Rifle Club were nipping at his heels. Middletown, RI Carpenter and Flanders both Mar. 22 carded 187s in kneeling, but Submitted by Richard Ashmore Doerschler slammed the door 16 competitors with a 195 for a match winning aggregate of 579. Finding his Winner David Fontaine Westbrook, CT 552 second wind, Hap Rocketto chal- 2nd Kevin Winters Easton, MA 531 lenged Doerschler, both starting 3rd Rick Sten Pembroke, MA 530 with a 98. Doerschler’s 97 gave 1st M Jamie Delory Rehoboth, MA 503 Rocketto no room to move up with his 93. Flanders took high 1st EX Paul LaLancette Attleboro, MA 526 junior honors with her 562, while 1st SS John Green Bow, NH 528 Urbach’s 555 was the best in the 1st MM Robin LaLancette Attleboro, MA 483 Sharpshooter class.

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SSUSA_1408_SS.indd 14 7/21/14 3:46 PM 2013 X-Mas Snowbird Mid-Range Prone Rhode Island State Nebraska Pistol Championship Port Malabar Rifle and Pistol Club Indoor 3 Position Weeping Water Gun Club Palm Bay, FL Metric Championship Omaha, NE Dec. 27-30, 2013 Smithfield Sportsman’s Club May 17 Submitted by Eric Kennard Smithfield, RI Submitted by Dr. Schlichtemeir # competitors (not reported) Mar. 30 # competitors (not reported) The Christmas Snowbird Match (refered to by our shooters as the ‘X-Mas’ match) is an annual event Submitted by Digby Hand We had a “top ten” weather day to begin our outdoor between Christmas and New Year’s Day on the 600-yard range at Port Malabar Rifle and Pistol Club. The 22 competitors pistol season. match is three days of prone and team shooting. With the generally great weather, two reigning world Prone began with a three-way, champions attended with a host of shooters from Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Jon Rosene 198 tie between Shawn Carpenter, Winner 2591 Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Ontario, Canada. Cortland, NE Jeff Doerschler and Bailey Urbach. Dwane Hurt With no center shots on the 2nd 2534 Mid-Range Red Oak, IA NRA/USA 50 target to break the Winner Kent Reeve Cary, NC 1646-108X William Schlichtemeir tie, scorer Nicole Panko compared 3rd 2525 2nd Sam Yarosh Palm Bay, FL 1645-97X scores on bull’s eyes, in reverse Omaha, NE 3rd Paul Larson Indian Rocks Beach, FL 1636-95X order, Sharpshooter Urbach fell High Senior Sam Yarosh Palm Bay, FL 1645-97X first as her 19th shot was a nine and settled for class honors. Mid-Range Championships Grand Senior Paul Larson Indian Rocks Beach, FL 1636-95X Carpenter and Doerschler hung Michigan Rifle and Pistol Association together for another seven shots Cadillac, MI F-Class but Carpenter prevailed. Marksmen May 24-25 Winner Kent Reeve Cary, NC 1646-108X Sophia Cuozzo, 191, Tyler Lefebvre, Submitted by Bill Bruske 2nd Sam Yarosh Palm Bay, FL 1645-97X 189 and Zach Wambganss topped 16 competitors 3rd Paul Larson Indian Rocks Beach, FL 1636-95X their class. Iron Sights High Senior Sam Yarosh Palm Bay, FL 1645-97X Moving to the standing position, Doerschler narrowly bested Inter- John Wier Grand Senior Paul Larson Indian Rocks Beach, FL 1636-95X Winner 566-14X mediate Junior Maggie Flanders for Sand Lake, MI match honors, 186 to 182, and gave Greg Vest 2nd 564-9X International Air Pistol Sectional himself a ten point pad on the pack, Vestaburg, MI led by Carpenter and Flanders, who Bob Elka Newport Rifle Club 3rd 559-14X were nipping at his heels. Willis, MI Middletown, RI Carpenter and Flanders both Mar. 22 carded 187s in kneeling, but Scope Submitted by Richard Ashmore Doerschler slammed the door Jodi Decker 16 competitors with a 195 for a match winning Winner 569-15X Imlay City, MI aggregate of 579. Finding his Winner David Fontaine Westbrook, CT 552 Paul Behe second wind, Hap Rocketto chal- 2nd 560-17X Mt. Clemens, MI 2nd Kevin Winters Easton, MA 531 lenged Doerschler, both starting Steve Decker 3rd Rick Sten Pembroke, MA 530 with a 98. Doerschler’s 97 gave 3rd 545-13X Imlay City, MI 1st M Jamie Delory Rehoboth, MA 503 Rocketto no room to move up with his 93. Flanders took high 1st EX Paul LaLancette Attleboro, MA 526 junior honors with her 562, while Tollofson (Heavy Gun) 1st SS John Green Bow, NH 528 Urbach’s 555 was the best in the Bill Bruske Winner 542-4X 1st MM Robin LaLancette Attleboro, MA 483 Sharpshooter class. Glen Arbor, MI

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Cumberland Ri eman BPTR Mid-Range Match Governor’s Trophy Ultimate Cumberland Ri emen Club Long-Range Millville, NJ Michigan Ri e and Pistol Association May 25 Grayling, MI Submitted by Glenn Davis May 31-June1 12 competitors Submitted by Bill Bruske After our rst Black Powder Target Ri e mid-range match was “washed out” with three inches of rain, 11 competitors twelve shooters were able to pull themselves away from Memorial Day BBQs to shoot the match. With Barbara Walters beautiful skies and light breezes to start, the weather turned into 10+ mph winds by the time we moved Winner 416-4X Houghton Lake, MI to the 600 yard line. Congratulations to Paolo Amedeo for his high score overall. John Wier 2nd 411-3X Position Sand Lake, MI Tina Bruske Winner Paolo Amedeo Damascus, MD 269-5X 3rd 407-5X Glen Arbor, MI 2nd Vince D’Alesandro Flemington, NJ 247 Lew Owen 3rd Carl Leisinger Ewing, NJ 239-1X 1st M 259-2X Clarkston, MI Bill Bruske Prone 1st EX 315-1X Glen Arbor, MI Winner Pete Romanik Millville, NJ 263-4X R.K. Scott 1st SS 247-1X 2nd Glenn Davis Mays Landing, NJ 260-5X Davison, MI 3rd Michele D’Alessandro Flemington, NJ 259-2X Barbara Walters High 416-4X Woman Houghton Lake, MI

Muzzle Loader Greg Galla Winner 37-1X Maple City, MI

Rhode Island Metric 3 Position Championships South County Rod and Gun Club Escoheag, RI June 1 Submitted by Hap Rocketto 20 competitors

Winner Jeff Doershler Wethers eld, CT 1159-46X 2nd Mackenzie Martin Fairhaven, MA 1152-41X 3rd Brendan Whitaker Bridgewater, MA 1131-28X 1st M Maggie Flanders Assonet, MA 1079-17X 1st EX Bailey Urbach Hudson, NH 1074-24X 1st SS Alex Muzzioli Tiverton, RI 1106-33X 1st MM D.J. Tins West Greenwich, RI 844-4X

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SSUSA_1408_SS.indd 16 7/21/14 3:46 PM Cumberland Ri eman BPTR Mid-Range Match Governor’s Trophy Ultimate Washington State High Power Cumberland Ri emen Club Long-Range Ri e Championships Millville, NJ Michigan Ri e and Pistol Association Paul Bunyan Ri e & Sportsman’s Club May 25 Grayling, MI Pullyup, WA Submitted by Glenn Davis May 31-June1 May 31 – June 1 12 competitors Submitted by Bill Bruske Submitted by Bob Wendt After our rst Black Powder Target Ri e mid-range match was “washed out” with three inches of rain, 11 competitors 47 competitors twelve shooters were able to pull themselves away from Memorial Day BBQs to shoot the match. With Barbara Walters Match Ri e beautiful skies and light breezes to start, the weather turned into 10+ mph winds by the time we moved Winner 416-4X Houghton Lake, MI Rick Cram to the 600 yard line. Congratulations to Paolo Amedeo for his high score overall. Winner 1569-53X John Wier Bonney Lake, WA 2nd 411-3X Position Sand Lake, MI Mike Maurer 1st HM 1550-52X Tina Bruske Renton, WA Winner Paolo Amedeo Damascus, MD 269-5X 3rd 407-5X Glen Arbor, MI Brent Olsen 2nd Vince D’Alesandro Flemington, NJ 247 1st M 1504-38X Lew Owen Enumclaw, WA 3rd Carl Leisinger Ewing, NJ 239-1X 1st M 259-2X Clarkston, MI Bill Bruske Prone 1st EX 315-1X Service Ri e Glen Arbor, MI Winner Pete Romanik Millville, NJ 263-4X Michael Schwartz R.K. Scott 1st HM 1539-36X 1st SS 247-1X Kent, WA 2nd Glenn Davis Mays Landing, NJ 260-5X Davison, MI Dick Elliott 3rd Michele D’Alessandro Flemington, NJ 259-2X Barbara Walters 1st M 1532-39X High 416-4X Auburn, WA Woman Houghton Lake, MI

Muzzle Loader F-Class Greg Galla Mike Rockett Winner 37-1X Winner 399-31X Maple City, MI Marysville, WA

Rhode Island Metric 3 Position Championships South County Rod and Gun Club Escoheag, RI June 1 Submitted by Hap Rocketto 20 competitors

Winner Jeff Doershler Wethers eld, CT 1159-46X

2nd Mackenzie Martin Fairhaven, MA 1152-41X Minnesota High Power Regional Championship 3rd Brendan Whitaker Bridgewater, MA 1131-28X Northwestern Gun Club 1st M Maggie Flanders Assonet, MA 1079-17X Duluth, MN Jun. 1 1st EX Bailey Urbach Hudson, NH 1074-24X Submitted by Jim Fernandez 1st SS Alex Muzzioli Tiverton, RI 1106-33X 14 competitors 1st MM D.J. Tins West Greenwich, RI 844-4X

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SSUSA_1408_SS.indd 17 7/21/14 3:46 PM FEATURE // NATIONAL PISTOL

Leading the AMU sweep were the three aggregate winners (l. to r.) SFC Jim Henderson, SSG Pat Franks (who also won the Interservice Pistol Championships in June) and SGT Greg Markowski.

fter Mother Nature nearly blew the targets out of their carriages during the revolver matches on Tuesday, July 8, the weather calmed down Afor the rest of the week to 5-10 mph winds. Temperatures never climbed higher than the 80s. There was only one rain delay (that I counted), and one relay shot through a 20-minute downpour. Humidity was low—by Camp Perry standards. As is typical, the warm-up regional pistol match at Canton, OH, did not fore- cast the changes that were in store for Camp Perry in the week that followed. The top three aggregate winners at the Canton matches were John Zurek (2656-146X), SFC Jim Henderson (2656-135X) and Brian Zins (2653-139X). This year’s National Champion—SSG Pat Franks, Lars Dalseide red a 2652-155X at Canton, while Camp Perry’s third place winner— SGT Greg Markowski, shot a 2647-139X. The top Canton women were Amira NATIONAL PISTOL Sleem (2596-86X), Kimberly Hobart (2567-94X) and Kara Krauss (2545-86X). When Franks, Henderson and Markowski CHAMPIONSHIPS all made the Mayleigh U.S. Postal Team fol- On the eve of the 2014 National Pistol Championships, lowing the .22 cal. Championships, no one thought much of it. Then, AMU’s Franks 742 entries had been tabulated. Four of those were within red a 97/100, followed by a 96/100—on a few days of learning they would stand on the NRA awards the International 50-meter target (smaller 10-ring). When asked, Franks said: “Have stage for the rst time. And the Army Marksmanship Unit? you seen the movie The Legend of Bagger They may well have sensed that a “clean sweep” was in the air. Vance where the player’s (Joel Gretsch) focus centers 100 percent on the golf ball and the hole? That’s how it was for me. I PHOTOS AND STORY BY CHIP LOHMAN, MANAGING EDITOR didn’t even hear the other guns going off.” Army was on a roll.

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F-SSUSA_1408_NPistol.indd 18 7/18/14 11:08 AM fter Mother Nature nearly blew the targets out of their carriages during the revolver matches on Tuesday, July 8, the weather calmed down Afor the rest of the week to 5-10 mph winds. Temperatures never climbed higher than the 80s. There was only one rain delay (that I counted), and one relay shot through a 20-minute downpour. Humidity was low—by Camp Perry standards. As is typical, the warm-up regional pistol match at Canton, OH, did not fore- cast the changes that were in store for Camp Perry in the week that followed. The top three aggregate winners at the Canton matches were John Zurek (2656-146X), SFC Jim Henderson (2656-135X) and Brian Zins (2653-139X). This year’s National Champion—SSG Pat Franks, Lars Dalseide red a 2652-155X at Canton, while Camp Perry’s third place winner— SGT Greg Markowski, shot a 2647-139X. The top Canton women were Amira Sleem (2596-86X), Kimberly Hobart Listed among the .22 cal. U.S. Mayleigh Postal Match scores, (2567-94X) and Kara Krauss (2545-86X). the names of Franks, Henderson and Mararkowski would appear again on awards night—with identical round counts. When Franks, Henderson and Markowski CHAMPIONSHIPS all made the Mayleigh U.S. Postal Team fol- On the eve of the 2014 National Pistol Championships, lowing the .22 cal. Championships, no one thought much of it. Then, AMU’s Franks 742 entries had been tabulated. Four of those were within red a 97/100, followed by a 96/100—on I DIDN’T EVEN a few days of learning they would stand on the NRA awards the International 50-meter target (smaller 10-ring). When asked, Franks said: “Have stage for the rst time. And the Army Marksmanship Unit? you seen the movie The Legend of Bagger They may well have sensed that a “clean sweep” was in the air. Vance where the player’s (Joel Gretsch) HEAR THE OTHER focus centers 100 percent on the golf ball and the hole? That’s how it was for me. I PHOTOS AND STORY BY CHIP LOHMAN, MANAGING EDITOR didn’t even hear the other guns going off.” Army was on a roll. GUNS GOING OFF.

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F-SSUSA_1408_NPistol.indd 19 7/18/14 11:08 AM FEATURE // NATIONAL PISTOL

DAILY LEADER BOARD .22 cal. Match (Day 1) Overall Women THE FUTURE SSG Larry Cleveland, USA 894-51X Brenda Silva 880-36X SFC Keith Sanderson, USA 890-48X Sue Carter 870-28X SPC Nick Mowrer, USA 890-47X Amira Sleem 869-29X OF OUR SPORT Center re Match (Day 2) Overall Women RESTS ON OUR SFC Jim Henderson, USA 882-34X Brenda Silva 871-33X SSG Pat Franks, USA 880-47X Amira Sleem 834-28X David Lange, CIV 879-43X Judy Tant 828-26X .45 cal. Match (Day 3) SHOULDERS, Overall Women SGT Greg Markowski, USA 885-40X Kimberly Hobart 855-20X THROUGH SFC Jim Henderson, USA 884-48X Kathy Chatterton 846-25X SSGT Jon Shoe, USMC 884-47X Sue Carter 840-23X Aggregate MENTORING Overall Women SSG Pat Franks 2649-147X Brenda Silva 2567-82X SFC Jim Henderson 2649-131X Amira Sleem 2546-82X YOUTH SGT Greg Markowski 2649-127X Kimberly Hobart 2544-73X

FOR ALL THE INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM SCORES, LOGON TO: http://competitions.nra.org/championship-results/nra-national-outdoor-rie-pistol-championships-results.aspx. SHOOTERS.

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F-SSUSA_1408_NPistol.indd 20 7/21/14 3:47 PM DAILY LEADER BOARD As NRA leadership plans for the expensive replacement of .22 cal. Match (Day 1) an obsolete target system for which broken parts can no longer Overall Women THE FUTURE be replaced, shooters were given the chance to see and use SSG Larry Cleveland, USA 894-51X Brenda Silva 880-36X sample electronic targets (above) staged on the practice/function SFC Keith Sanderson, USA 890-48X Sue Carter 870-28X range (Range #1). (See this month’s Competitor’s Corner column for more details.) SPC Nick Mowrer, USA 890-47X Amira Sleem 869-29X OF OUR SPORT Center re Match (Day 2) Overall Women RESTS ON OUR SFC Jim Henderson, USA 882-34X Brenda Silva 871-33X SSG Pat Franks, USA 880-47X Amira Sleem 834-28X David Lange, CIV 879-43X Judy Tant 828-26X .45 cal. Match (Day 3) SHOULDERS, Overall Women SGT Greg Markowski, USA 885-40X Kimberly Hobart 855-20X THROUGH SFC Jim Henderson, USA 884-48X Kathy Chatterton 846-25X SSGT Jon Shoe, USMC 884-47X Sue Carter 840-23X Aggregate MENTORING Overall Women SSG Pat Franks 2649-147X Brenda Silva 2567-82X SFC Jim Henderson 2649-131X Amira Sleem 2546-82X YOUTH SGT Greg Markowski 2649-127X Kimberly Hobart 2544-73X

FOR ALL THE INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM SCORES, LOGON TO: http://competitions.nra.org/championship-results/nra-national-outdoor-rie-pistol-championships-results.aspx. SHOOTERS.

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F-SSUSA_1408_NPistol.indd 21 7/21/14 3:47 PM FEATURE // NATIONAL PISTOL SPECIAL CATEGORIES NEW SHOOTER RADAR OUT WITH THE OLD, (Selected entries, in nal bulletin sequence.) Watch for these names in IN WITH THE NEW future National Championships. World War II prisoner-of-war THAT IS WHY WE REMAIN Huts (below, top) are being replaced with modern, air-con- ditioned “Hutments” (middle). FAITHFUL TO OURS Long range wind shooters will be greeted on the 1,000-yard

High Civilian: Team Zero member and range by a new wind generator National Champion John Zurek was (bottom). Rumor has it that the this year’s High Civilian Champion with a 2639-117X. “big fan” can be used to gener- ate horrendous winds, just in case “Mother Perry” is caught napping.

Expert Class Amira Sleem, of the Richmond Police Department, won second place in the Women’s category with a 2546-82X. Watch for her High Senior: Team Zero member, next year as she likely won’t be clas- 10-time Police Pistol Champion and sied as an Expert for much longer. 2011 National Pistol Champion Phil Hemphill took home the titles of Police Champion and Senior Champion with a score of 2630-117X. Lars Dalseide

This year’s Civilian Woman Champion SPC Nick Mowrer was a three-time was Brenda Silva with a 2567-82X. In a NRA Intercollegiate Pistol Champion special appearance, Silva is seen here in free pistol and the NRA National receiving her award from none other Ri e Junior Champion at Camp Perry than Olympian Ruby Fox (left). Ruby in 2008. Mowrer qualied for the THE FIRST 200 YEARS OF MARINE CORPS received a spontaneous standing men’s 50m pistol at the 2012 Summer ovation at the NRA Awards Ceremony Olympics. Now shooting with the HISTORY COME TO LIFE IN THE NATIONAL when she was introduced as the Army Reserves, Mowrer was the presenter—a tribute to both her top Service Master Class competi- accomplishments and the many friend- tor and 15th overall this year with MUSEUM OF THE MARINE CORPS. NOW ships she has created in the sport. a 2616-118X. WE MUST COMPLETE THIS NATIONAL CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THOSE WHO ATTENDED THIS YEAR’S CHAMPIONSHIPS, TRIBUTE BY ADDING THE STORIES OF AND WELCOME BACK! ATTENDANCE IS ONCE AGAIN ON THE RISE. MARINES FROM 1975 THROUGH TODAY.

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F-SSUSA_1408_NPistol.indd 22 7/18/14 11:08 AM OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW World War II prisoner-of-war THAT IS WHY WE REMAIN Huts (below, top) are being replaced with modern, air-con- ditioned “Hutments” (middle). FAITHFUL TO OURS Long range wind shooters will be greeted on the 1,000-yard range by a new wind generator (bottom). Rumor has it that the “big fan” can be used to gener- ate horrendous winds, just in case “Mother Perry” is caught napping.

THE FIRST 200 YEARS OF MARINE CORPS HISTORY COME TO LIFE IN THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE MARINE CORPS. NOW WE MUST COMPLETE THIS NATIONAL CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THOSE WHO ATTENDED THIS YEAR’S CHAMPIONSHIPS, TRIBUTE BY ADDING THE STORIES OF AND WELCOME BACK! ATTENDANCE IS ONCE AGAIN ON THE RISE. MARINES FROM 1975 THROUGH TODAY.

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F-SSUSA_1408_NPistol.indd 23 7/18/14 11:08 AM FEATURE // RIFLE CLUB

he University of Michigan Wolverines won their second consecutive NRA Intercollegiate Ri e Club Championships this past March at Fort Benning, GA, after shooting a Tcombined smallbore and air ri e score of 4404 out of a possible 4800. Hosted by the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit at their world class Pool International Range Complex, the championships featured more than 50 shooters representing 14 college ri e clubs from all over the United States. Michigan has now won three national titles since the NRA Intercol- legiate Ri e Club Championships began in 2010. North Dakota State University placed second with a team score of 4235 and Clemson University nished third with 4131. Georgia Yarbrough, a sophomore from Central Piedmont Community College, took this year’s NRA Intercollegiate Ri e Club Championships Overall Aggregate, scoring 1128 out of 1200. Photos and Story by Kyle Jillson Yarbrough had only recently taken up the shooting 2014 sports, possessing just a year and a half experi- The University of Michigan Ri e ence with an air ri e and six months on smallbore. Team poses for a group photo after “I was surprised by how well I did,” Yarbrough said receiving their 2014 NRA Intercollegiate Ri e Club Championships trophy. with a chuckle. “I was just focused on making sure I had my fundamentals down and not worrying about my score.” In the rst day’s Smallbore Champion- ship, the Wolverines established a practically insurmountable 60-point lead after shooting a 2146 of 2400. Despite the comfortable margin, Michigan was determined not to relinquish their advantage, no matter how comfortable the standings appeared. Only after a solid team effort in the second day’s Air Ri e Championship, sealing

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F-SSUSA_1408_RClub.indd 24 7/18/14 11:09 AM he University of Michigan Wolverines the national title with a 2258, did the Ann Arbor won their second consecutive shooters relax. NRA Intercollegiate Ri e Club “I’m extremely proud of my team,” said Coach Championships this past March at Michael O’Connor. “They all worked so hard and Fort Benning, GA, after shooting a pushed each other to reach the championships’ Tcombined smallbore and air ri e score of 4404 qualifying scores.” out of a possible 4800. The camaraderie among Michigan’s shooters Hosted by the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit wasn’t just developed on the ring line. Between at their world class Pool International Range the half-hour drives to and from their range and Complex, the championships featured more than the team-building exercises in the off-season, the 50 shooters representing 14 college ri e clubs team really knows one another and works hard to from all over the United States. Michigan has now become the best shooters they can be. won three national titles since the NRA Intercol- Talent runs deep in the Michigan roster, as legiate Ri e Club Championships began in 2010. demonstrated in their back-to-back wins. They’ll North Dakota State University placed second with need it next year when they’re forced to replace a team score of 4235 and Clemson University six seniors, but O’Connor has con dence that nished third with 4131. the team can step up and be just as competitive. Georgia Yarbrough, a sophomore from Central “There are some freshmen and sophomores that Piedmont Community College, took this year’s need a tiny bit more to reach the level of our cur- NRA Intercollegiate Ri e Club Championships Overall Aggregate, scoring 1128 out of 1200. rent seniors,” he said. “Their goal is to shoot this Yarbrough had only recently taken up the shooting same score next year, and I think they can do it.” 2014 sports, possessing just a year and a half experi- Not all of the seniors who graduated will disap- ence with an air ri e and six months on smallbore. pear, though. Former Team President Tyler Hughes “I was surprised by how well I did,” Yarbrough said recently started a job with the University of with a chuckle. “I was just focused on making sure Michigan after graduating and plans to return as I had my fundamentals down and not worrying an assistant coach, passing his knowledge of the about my score.” ring line on to the next In the rst day’s generation of Michigan Smallbore Champion- shooters. “This year’s ship, the Wolverines championships couldn’t established a practically have been better,” said insurmountable 60-point NRA Manager of lead after shooting a Collegiate and School 2146 of 2400. Despite Programs, Tori Croft. the comfortable margin, “Each year we get a Michigan was deter- little bigger and the mined not to relinquish students always look their advantage, no like they’re having fun. matter how comfort- At the end of the day able the standings we’re trying to get appeared. Only after a more new faces enjoy- solid team effort in the ing the shooting sports second day’s Air Ri e and that’s exactly Championship, sealing what’s happening.” Overall Aggregate winner Georgia Yarbrough (foreground) takes aim during the Air Ri e Championship.

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F-SSUSA_1408_RClub.indd 25 7/18/14 11:09 AM FEATURE // GARAND

For four days of perfect weather, about 160 of us met on the 200 yard line each morning to shoot the U.S. M1 Ri e, Caliber .30. It’s a tough life being The a shooting sports journalist, full of sacri ce and hardship. Right.

n conclusion to Part 1 where we chroni- cled the purchase of our 1944 Garand, and Part 2 for the restoration and barrel replacement, I registered for the four “as-issued” Garand matches at the CMP Eastern Games, in ICamp Butner, NC, during the rst week in May. arand Using the Nikon SPOT On ballistics calculator, I zeroed the gun’s iron sights (all shooting is from G 200 yards) with both Hornady and American Eagle Garand-speci c, 150 gr. ammunition. CompetitionPart 3 of 3 Photos and story by Chip Lohman, Managing Editor (CMP no longer issues free ammunition, but sells it at the match for a reasonable price.) I transferred the leather sling from my AR-15 to the Garand and noted the new sling adjustments for the prone, sitting and standing positions (shot in that sequence, per CMP rules). I learned how to avoid “Garand Thumb” as a southpaw. It’s an awkward, but manageable, sequence of retracting the operating rod handle with the left thumb, pressing the en-bloc clip (or follower for single shots) down with the left index nger, and then releasing the thumb. Picture the guy at the animal park removing his hand from the alligator’s mouth—quickly. The Garand maneu- ver is done with similar urgency.

CMP Armorer and ri e enthusiast Scott Woody begins at the 200 yard line from the prone position, per CMP rules.

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F-SSUSA_1408_Garand.indd 26 7/18/14 11:27 AM For four days of perfect weather, about 160 of us met on the 200 yard line each morning to shoot the U.S. M1 Rifle, Caliber .30. It’s a tough life being a shooting sports journalist, full of sacrifice and hardship. Right.

n conclusion to Part 1 where we chroni- Next, I practiced loading the en-bloc clip cled the purchase of our 1944 Garand, and with eight .30-‘06 cartridges. Steve Cooper, Part 2 for the restoration and barrel replace- CMP’s Marketing and Advertising Manager, ment, I registered for the four “as-issued” gave me a dedicated 2-round clip that makes Garand matches at the CMP Eastern Games, rapid fire easier than loading two rounds loose- ICamp Butner, NC, during the first week in May. ly into a standard 8-round clip. (This is the arand Using the Nikon SPOT On ballistics calculator, origin of CMP’s “2 and 8” rapid fire loading I zeroed the gun’s iron sights (all shooting is from rule, whereas NRA allows either 2/8 or 5/5.) 200 yards) with both Hornady and American Eagle Garand-specific, 150 gr. ammunition. CompetitionPhotos and story by Chip Lohman, Managing Editor (CMP no longer issues free ammunition, but The Games: sells it at the match for a reasonable price.) Camp Butner has the usual high level of main- I transferred the leather sling from my AR-15 to tenance associated with a military base, with well- the Garand and noted the new sling adjustments manicured ranges. The target pits use garage-door for the prone, sitting and standing positions opener lift systems that work reliably and save (shot in that sequence, per CMP rules). I learned wear-and-tear on older shoulder muscles. how to avoid “Garand Thumb” as a southpaw. As the name infers, “the Games” are intended It’s an awkward, but manageable, sequence of as an introduction for new shooters and a fun retracting the operating rod handle with the left match for all, with an emphasis on education thumb, pressing the en-bloc clip (or follower for and achievement. From the match program: single shots) down with the left index finger, and “The Games are ideal events for shooters who then releasing the thumb. Picture the guy at have not participated in previous competitions. the animal park removing his hand from the Shooters are permitted to coach or assist each alligator’s mouth—quickly. The Garand maneu- other in these matches. Experienced shooters are ver is done with similar urgency. encouraged to assist new shooters with positions, slings, loading and the rules.” There were several CMP staff who had participated in the Small Arms Firing School earlier in the week that were seen helping new shooters on the line to ensure they were enjoying the experience. Triggers are weighed and guns are inspected for safety, but scoring and awards are aimed at encouraging folks to have fun—and to return to shoot again. From Olympic Rifleman, former CMP Director and Games Master of Ceremonies Gary Anderson: “About eight years ago, we observed that the

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majority of shooters participating enough to earn a few medals, while having a CMP’s Marketing and Advertising in the National Championships at lot of fun. Manager Steve Camp Perry were commuting Because I learned to shoot with an M14 in the Cooper coaches a new shooter. from within a 250-300 mile radius 1970s, the “chicken wing” standing position of Port Clinton, OH. The Western (elbow high) came naturally to accommodate CMP Games (Phoenix, AZ) the straight stock design of the Garand. During and the Eastern CMP Games rapid re, I used the modern two-round en-bloc (Camp Butner, NC) were created clip, but a standard eight-round version does to take the championships to work. It just takes some nesse when loading the the more distant shooters.” partially lled clip into the ri e’s magazine. Dur- The Games include a mix of ing the single re standing stage, I inserted one

Signed by National Ri e and .22 rim re ri e categories, an round into the chamber and used the southpaw Pistol Champion Carl Bernosky. M16 ri e match, service pistol and thumb-and-index “feeding the alligator” routine various vintage ri e matches. described previously. Creedmoor Sports conducts a shoot- Compared to the mildly complicated Garand Being surrounded by like-minded enthusi- asts, Garand owners in this case, was a lot ing clinic, sanctioned EIC matches loading sequence, retired Marine SSgt Isaac of fun and helped the author learn more and other NRA Registered events McCaskill put us all to shame by successfully about the “ ‘57 Chevy of Service Ri es.” immediately following the Games, ring an authentic 1873 Spring eld Trapdoor thus providing a higher level of com- ri e – during rapid re, no less, and getting all petition for experienced shooters. 10 shots on paper. He was shooting hand-loaded, 405-grain .45-70 cartridges. Watch for yourself. The accuracy of the Garand never held me Shooting the back. I did manage a string of seven 10/Xs from M1 Garand: the standing position, so the investment in a new When competing with an AR-15, I use my distance glasses and a rear sight optical insert to simultane- ously see the target and the front sight post. On the rst day of the CMP Eastern Games, I was having trouble with my Garand sight picture because, without a rear hood insert, I saw the bullseye clearly but the front post was fuzzy. At the end of the rst day, I purchased a non- prescription set of safety glasses at the local big box store that allowed me to see the front post (I’m near- sighted and don’t use glasses to read). With the safety glasses and a clear front post again, my scores improved. Thanks to the Games’ cut score system whereby roughly Former USAMU Service Ri e Team 40 percent of the contestants go Coach Don Heuman took command of home with a medal, the $8 safety the Games as the Chief Range Of cer. glasses allowed me to shoot well

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F-SSUSA_1408_Garand.indd 28 7/18/14 11:28 AM majority of shooters participating enough to earn a few medals, while having a barrel and tighter-fitting stock was worthwhile. in the National Championships at lot of fun. The following stock ammo groups were shot Camp Perry were commuting Because I learned to shoot with an M14 in the from a sandbag rest with a scope. from within a 250-300 mile radius 1970s, the “chicken wing” standing position of Port Clinton, OH. The Western (elbow high) came naturally to accommodate American Eagle Hornady CMP Games (Phoenix, AZ) the straight stock design of the Garand. During 3.6 MOA 3.9 MOA and the Eastern CMP Games rapid fire, I used the modern two-round en-bloc (Camp Butner, NC) were created clip, but a standard eight-round version does to take the championships to work. It just takes some finesse when loading the the more distant shooters.” partially filled clip into the rifle’s magazine. Dur- The Games include a mix of ing the single fire standing stage, I inserted one .22 rimfire rifle categories, an round into the chamber and used the southpaw M16 rifle match, service pistol and thumb-and-index “feeding the alligator” routine various vintage rifle matches. described previously. Creedmoor Sports conducts a shoot- Compared to the mildly complicated Garand ing clinic, sanctioned EIC matches loading sequence, retired Marine SSgt Isaac and other NRA Registered events McCaskill put us all to shame by successfully All-in-all, I enjoyed this Garand series beyond immediately following the Games, firing anauthentic 1873 Springfield Trapdoor expectations. What began as giving recognition thus providing a higher level of com- rifle – during rapid fire, no less, and getting all to an American icon, turned out to be a lot of fun petition for experienced shooters. 10 shots on paper. He was shooting hand-loaded, on the range. The Garand is accurate with com- 405-grain .45-70 cartridges. Watch for yourself. mercial ammunition (see the reloading article on The accuracy of the Garand never held me page 30), functions reliably and will be passed Shooting the back. I did manage a string of seven 10/Xs from along as a family heirloom for future generations M1 Garand: the standing position, so the investment in a new to enjoy. When competing with an AR-15, I use my distance glasses and a rear sight optical insert to simultane- ously see the target and the front sight post. On the first day of the UltiMAK M12 Optic Mount We used a scope for accuracy testing of our Garand and Thus the concepts of “as low as possible, absolutely stable, CMP Eastern Games, I was having chose the UltiMAK M12 for a non-destructive installation. From simple, user-installable and with no modifications to the original trouble with my Garand sight pic- inventor Lyle Keeney: “I’d been doing repair and custom work rifle or its manual of arms” became our design philosophy, and ture because, without a rear hood on musical instruments for decades when, in response to the we started UltiMAK (informally, starting circa 2000). We now insert, I saw the bullseye clearly but 1994 “assault ban,” I started buying design mounts on that credo for the the front post was fuzzy. At the end military-type rifles and carbines. I Mini-14 (because Ruger makes more of the first day, I purchased a non- wanted to try optic sights on some guns for private sale than anyone in the of them when I realized that it was U.S.), followed by the M1 .30 Carbine, prescription set of safety glasses at often a dubious prospect at best, so M14/M1A and the M1 Garand. “If it the local big box store that allowed I hand-fabricated the first mounts doesn’t violate the laws of physics, me to see the front post (I’m near- and later realized that I had some- then it is certainly possible,” was our sighted and don’t use glasses to thing other people would want. guiding principle. Thus, these wonder- read). With the safety glasses and With help from my younger brother fully designed, proven, highly useful a clear front post again, my scores as draftsman, we created the CAD and numerous rifles and carbines can files to have the new AK mount Fountain Peter now be fitted with modern optic sights improved. Thanks to the Games’ mass-produced, while simultane- without alterations that might reduce cut score system whereby roughly ously working on the patent. Another relative (our older brother’s their collectability. And, in many cases, they can be set up to 40 percent of the contestants go wife’s sister’s husband) had been a CNC machinist for many co-witness a 1x optic with the original iron sights.” home with a medal, the $8 safety years, making complex shapes, cut into tool steel, to very tight For more information, or to purchase an M12 mount, logon to: glasses allowed me to shoot well tolerances. His shop still does a lot of our production machining. www.ultimak.com.

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F-SSUSA_1408_Garand.indd 29 7/18/14 11:28 AM FEATURE // VMR RELOADING Gas The foundation for “no commercial ammo in the Garand” advice lies with the Garand’s design, coupled with the difference between Army speci cations for ammunition pressures and the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manu- facturer’s Institute, Inc. (SAAMI) speci cations for modern .30-'06 ammunition pressures. The Army’s maximum allowable pressure for its .30-'06 ammunition (M2 Ball) is 50,000 psi, with a maximum proof test load pressure set at 67,500 psi1. In testing, Townsend Whelen found that M2 Ball breech pressures were actually only “about 42,000 pounds.”2 The SAAMI standard for .30-'06, however, is 60,000 psi maximum average pressure, and the SAAMI standard for ri e cartridge proof loads is 33 to 44 percent above the maximum average pressure (MAP) for any particular cartridge (in the .30-'06, that proof load pressure is as high as 86,400 psi).3 As you can see, at 60,000 psi the SAAMI allowable pressure is almost half again as much as M2 Ball’s actual pressure and is 20 percent higher than the maximum allowed in the Garand. So, it’s not too much of an exaggeration to think of shooting commer- THE GARANDSTORY AND PHOTOS BY DIETART MERRILL cial .30-'06 hunting ammunition in the Garand as possibly feeding the ri e a diet of proof loads. PART 1 Again, the caution against using commercial rarely speak in absolutes, but I’ve got one for Certainly not all commercial .30-'06 hunting .30-'06 in the Garand lies in the pressures SAAMI you here: Do not shoot standard commercial ammo is bad for the Garand, and independ- allows for commercial .30-'06. The brand or lot I .30-'06 in your Garand. ent testers have found that most commercial number that you buy off the shelf may or may The semiautomatic cycling of the Garand is .30-'06 ammo pressures are actually low not exceed the Garand’s design limits. About the driven by the gases produced by the burning car- enough for the M1. But, even if a particular only way for the layman to nd out, is to shoot it tridge propellant. The ri e’s gas system is ported brand is thought to be adequate, remember in his Garand and see if it eventually buggers up and balanced for a speci c range of gas pressure, that pressures can change from lot number the ri e. volume and burn rate, and commercial .30-'06 to lot number of powder or ammunition. When we talk about safe gas pressures in the intended for hunting and bolt action ri es could So what was OK ve years ago may no Garand, we’re concerned not with just peak pres- exceed that range, causing damage to the operat- longer be so. sure, but also the pressure curve. That is, we’re ing rod, and worse. Perhaps not coincidentally, Our safe choices are to stockpile ever- concerned about the combination of force (gas according to gunsmiths and former armorers dwindling supplies of surplus M2 Ball ammu- pressure) and the rate at which it is applied to the I’ve talked with or read, the most common cause nition; snatch up all the Frankford Arsenal gas system. John C. Garand designed his ri e to of cycling problems in Garands is a bent op rod. and Lake City M72 military match ammo that operate properly with a pressure curve that won’t The op rod connects to the bolt which, of course, comes within reach; shoot commercial ammo bash the gas system components around too rides in the receiver; shoot enough overpres- speci cally loaded for the Garand; or handload. hard. More speci cally, Mr. Garand designed his sure ammo in your Garand and you can damage I do all four. There’s another interesting option ri e to shoot the M2 Ball already in manufacture these, too. available, but I’ll save that for last, in Part 2. for the then-current issue M1903 ri es.

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F-SSUSA_1408_VMR.indd 30 7/18/14 11:11 AM Gas As the M2’s original 42,000 psi pushes the bullet down the bore, the increasing volume The foundation for “no commercial ammo between the chamber and the bullet drops the in the Garand” advice lies with the Garand’s pressure to about 8,000 psi2 near the muzzle, design, coupled with the difference between where the port taps off about 6,000 psi Army speci cations for ammunition pressures (+/- 2,000 psi)5 worth of that to operate the and the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manu- Garand’s gas system. As we know, the gas facturer’s Institute, Inc. (SAAMI) speci cations pushes on the op rod, essentially a long piston for modern .30-'06 ammunition pressures. connected to the bolt, driving the bolt backward The Army’s maximum allowable pressure for its .30-'06 ammunition (M2 Ball) is 50,000 psi, to extract and eject the empty case and compress- with a maximum proof test load pressure set at ing the recoil spring inside the op rod. The recoil 67,500 psi1. In testing, Townsend Whelen found spring then pushes the op rod forward again, that M2 Ball breech pressures were actually only pulling the bolt with it to strip off and chamber a “about 42,000 pounds.”2 The SAAMI standard for fresh cartridge. All of this is in balance – the gas .30-'06, however, is 60,000 psi maximum aver- pressure, the port size, the op rod’s mass and the age pressure, and the SAAMI standard for ri e recoil spring strength. Vary any one of these too cartridge proof loads is 33 to 44 percent above much, and the system fails to operate properly. the maximum average pressure (MAP) for any Now that we’ve established what we don’t particular cartridge (in the .30-'06, that proof load want, let’s talk about what’s appropriate for pressure is as high as 86,400 psi).3 As you can shooting in the Garand. Let’s handload. see, at 60,000 psi the SAAMI allowable pressure is almost half again as much as M2 Ball’s actual pressure and is 20 percent higher than the maxi- Powders mum allowed in the Garand. So, it’s not too much The cartridge, of course, started life as the of an exaggeration to think of shooting commer- ".30 Government" or the ".30-03," indicating it being a .30 caliber cartridge intended for the THE GARANDSTORY AND PHOTOS BY DIETART MERRILL cial .30-'06 hunting ammunition in the Garand as possibly feeding the ri e a diet of proof loads. then-new 1903 Spring eld ri e. Today, that heavy Again, the caution against using commercial 220 gr. bullet seems slow at 2,300 fps, but it was Certainly not all commercial .30-'06 hunting .30-'06 in the Garand lies in the pressures SAAMI pretty high performance for its day. By shorten- ammo is bad for the Garand, and independ- allows for commercial .30-'06. The brand or lot ing the neck a bit and lightening the bullet to ent testers have found that most commercial number that you buy off the shelf may or may 150 gr., velocity went up to 2,700 fps, and the .30-'06 ammo pressures are actually low not exceed the Garand’s design limits. About the Army adopted the improved .30 Government in enough for the M1. But, even if a particular only way for the layman to nd out, is to shoot it 1906, giving us the .30-'06. When ballisticians brand is thought to be adequate, remember in his Garand and see if it eventually buggers up found that a heavier bullet with a boat tail that pressures can change from lot number the ri e. extended the effective range of .30 caliber to lot number of powder or ammunition. When we talk about safe gas pressures in the machine guns, the bullet weight went up to So what was OK ve years ago may no Garand, we’re concerned not with just peak pres- 172 gr. at a slight cost in velocity, which dropped longer be so. sure, but also the pressure curve. That is, we’re to 2,640 fps. With the advent of the semiauto- Our safe choices are to stockpile ever- concerned about the combination of force (gas matic Garand and its gas system, however, the dwindling supplies of surplus M2 Ball ammu- pressure) and the rate at which it is applied to the government reduced bullet weight back to nition; snatch up all the Frankford Arsenal gas system. John C. Garand designed his ri e to 150 gr. and designated the cartridge M2 Ball. and Lake City M72 military match ammo that operate properly with a pressure curve that won’t Military M2 Ball ammunition launches a comes within reach; shoot commercial ammo bash the gas system components around too 150 gr. FMJ bullet at 2,740 fps, using 50 grains of speci cally loaded for the Garand; or handload. hard. More speci cally, Mr. Garand designed his IMR 4895.1 Military M72 Match ammunition I do all four. There’s another interesting option ri e to shoot the M2 Ball already in manufacture featured a 173 gr. bullet launched at 2640 fps. available, but I’ll save that for last, in Part 2. for the then-current issue M1903 ri es. The powder was, again, IMR 4895 and, again,

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listed as a 50-grain charge.1 This next bit is In the Garand, a too-fast powder can produce without backing in or out of the case and causing extremely important, and the reason why there too much pressure before it sends the bullet jams, something you’ll have to consider when is sometimes confusion over powder charge downrange at a decent velocity. A too-slow pow- building your own cartridges. Bullet crimp, of weights in military .30 caliber ammo. Though the der may not get you the velocity or the pressure course, is another variable affecting pressures. Army ostensibly set IMR 4895 charge weights at a you need. Powders with a burn rate appropriate I’m not aware of any manufacturer making the nominal 50 grains, the powder charge weights for the Garand are those between IMR 3031 M72’s 173 gr. match grade bullets today, but in the M2 and M72 loadings actually varied over (fastest) and IMR 4320 (slowest). Sierra has a 175 gr. MatchKing, and Berger, the years because of variances in the burning According to the Hodgdon chart of propellant Nosler and a few other premium bullet manufac- properties of different lot numbers of powder. burn rates, there are 22 different powders avail- turers offer match grade bullets in this weight, as Interestingly, in the nine years of M72 production able that fall within this parameter. IMR 4895, well. There are plenty of 150 gr. and 168 gr. match using IMR 4895 (1957-1966), the charge weights used in the M2 Ball and M72 Match loads, falls bullet offerings, the former being routinely used apparently never even reached 50 grains, instead smack in the middle of the group and it’s a logical in .308 Win. by long range Palma match shooters. varying from 46 to 48.5 grains.4 place for handloaders to start—and nish, for The longest distance red in Civilian Marks- Another place where confusion arises and elic- that matter, unless you want to ne tune a match manship Program Garand matches is 200 yards, its naughty words from anonymous gun forum load or are entertained by reinventing the wheel. so the lighter bullets are totally adequate for posters is with other military ammunition used in Keep in mind that trying to work up an awesome competition. So are cheaper, non-match grade the Garand. Tracer ammunition utilized IMR 4895 match load for an ordinary surplus Garand FMJ bullets, for that matter, and there are beau- or WC 852. Armor piercing and armor piercing becomes a pearls-before-swine thing at some coup of ‘em in the 150 gr. and 168 gr. class. Hunt- incendiary ammo used WC 852 powder. The fran- point, because the battle ri e is not a precision ing bullets may suf ce, but exposed lead noses gible round was loaded with SR 4795; the blank accuracy machine. can be damaged when you “tap” them on a hard round for launching grenades used 45 grains of surface to seat cartridges fully in the en-bloc clip. IMR 4895; and the standard proof test round was loaded with 52 grains of IMR 4198 for that wincing Bullets 67,500 psi of overpressure.1 I’ve seen forum post- Changing the powder charge will obviously Primers ers ask about these loadings, but none of them change the gas pressure, but so will changing Conventional wisdom has it that handloaders are appropriate for duplicating M2 or M72 loads, the bullet weight. Generally, increasing the should use “hard” primers in Garand ammuni- though it’s interesting to note that the grenade- bullet weight increases pressure. This is why tion to reduce the possibility of a slam re or launching blank round is in the ballpark. we typically see a charge of any given powder an out-of-battery ring. All the discussions and Powders, of course, burn at different rates decrease as bullet weights go up. For example, conventional wisdom notwithstanding, what is (speeds), producing not just different peak pres- using Lake City Match brass and IMR 4895, important is that you use standard or match prim- sures, but also differing in the amount of time it 48.5 grains of the powder gives a 150 gr. bullet ers, not magnum primers (which could change takes to reach a maximum pressure level. This is 2711 fps of muzzle velocity. Changing to a 190 gr. the pressure curve or peak), and that primers be why we have “fast” powders for pistol cartridges bullet gives us 2571 fps with 46 grains of powder.1 seated correctly in their pockets. That means the and “slow” powders for magnum cartridges. Note the loss in velocity necessary to keep pres- primer face is slightly below the face of the case If peak pressures were our only concern, there sure levels acceptable with the heavier bullet. head and seated snugly in the pocket. While a would only need to be a handful of different Unlike M2 Ball, neither bullet nor primer are primer that protrudes above the case head might powders out there. Instead, we have more than a heavily crimped in place in the M72 match loads, be cause for a slam re or out-of-battery ring, hundred to choose from, and they are classi ed but they’re seated solidly enough to withstand there are other likely culprits for these undesir- by burning rate—fastest to slowest. the recoil and cycling of the Garand action able events. A slam re occurs when the cartridge

TABLE: Comparison of Allowable U.S. Government M2 and SAAMI .30-'06 Pressures FOOTNOTES 1 Department of the Army (29 April 1994). Technical Manual TM 43-0001-27 Army Ammunition Data Sheets, Small Caliber Ammunition, FSC 1305. M2 Ball SAAMI M1 Garand SAAMI .30-'06 2 Colonel Townsend Whelen, Small Arms Design, Vol. 2, (1934). (Reprint 1990). Prescott, AZ: Wolfe Publishing Company. max psi .30-'06 max psi proof psi proof psi 3 ANSI/SAAMI (1992). Z.299.4, Center re Ri e. 4 American Ri eman (1969, September). Cal. .30 National Match Ammunition. 50,000 60,000 67,500 86,400 5 John R. Clarke (1986, March) Reloading for the M1 Ri e American Ri eman. 50-53, 78.

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F-SSUSA_1408_VMR.indd 32 7/21/14 3:49 PM In the Garand, a too-fast powder can produce without backing in or out of the case and causing res as the Garand’s bolt slams closed. The single too much pressure before it sends the bullet jams, something you’ll have to consider when most common cause of a slam re is improper downrange at a decent velocity. A too-slow pow- building your own cartridges. Bullet crimp, of handling, and I’ve personally witnessed this. A der may not get you the velocity or the pressure course, is another variable affecting pressures. shooter pushes a single cartridge all the way into you need. Powders with a burn rate appropriate I’m not aware of any manufacturer making the the Garand’s chamber, then lets the bolt slam for the Garand are those between IMR 3031 M72’s 173 gr. match grade bullets today, but onto it full force when he releases the op rod. (fastest) and IMR 4320 (slowest). Sierra has a 175 gr. MatchKing, and Berger, Instant “bang.” The proper method is to push the According to the Hodgdon chart of propellant Nosler and a few other premium bullet manufac- cartridge only about halfway into the chamber, burn rates, there are 22 different powders avail- turers offer match grade bullets in this weight, as ease the bolt forward until it depresses and rides able that fall within this parameter. IMR 4895, well. There are plenty of 150 gr. and 168 gr. match over the carrier, then release the bolt to go for- used in the M2 Ball and M72 Match loads, falls bullet offerings, the former being routinely used ward into battery. This way, with the bolt travel- smack in the middle of the group and it’s a logical in .308 Win. by long range Palma match shooters. ing a shorter distance (less momentum), coupled place for handloaders to start—and nish, for The longest distance red in Civilian Marks- with the friction of chambering the cartridge, you that matter, unless you want to ne tune a match manship Program Garand matches is 200 yards, preclude a slam re. Some shooters make or buy load or are entertained by reinventing the wheel. so the lighter bullets are totally adequate for Garand en-bloc clips modi ed to hold just one Keep in mind that trying to work up an awesome competition. So are cheaper, non-match grade cartridge, but these aren’t really necessary. match load for an ordinary surplus Garand FMJ bullets, for that matter, and there are beau- Slam res might also be caused by poor becomes a pearls-before-swine thing at some coup of ‘em in the 150 gr. and 168 gr. class. Hunt- maintenance or a broken ring pin, improper point, because the battle ri e is not a precision ing bullets may suf ce, but exposed lead noses headspacing or poor handloading technique, accuracy machine. can be damaged when you “tap” them on a hard like failure to resize the entire base of the case. surface to seat cartridges fully in the en-bloc clip. The latter could, in theory, even lead to an out- of-battery ring, an event in which the ri e res Bullets before the bolt is fully closed. The potential for Changing the powder charge will obviously Primers injury is pretty good, as you can imagine, but change the gas pressure, but so will changing Conventional wisdom has it that handloaders out-of-battery rings are rare, and many of those the bullet weight. Generally, increasing the should use “hard” primers in Garand ammuni- conclusions are only speculation. bullet weight increases pressure. This is why tion to reduce the possibility of a slam re or Any standard (not magnum) ri e primer will do we typically see a charge of any given powder an out-of-battery ring. All the discussions and for a start when handloading. I use Winchester decrease as bullet weights go up. For example, conventional wisdom notwithstanding, what is Large Ri e primers or Federal 210Ms. Other using Lake City Match brass and IMR 4895, important is that you use standard or match prim- shooters go for CCI 34s or 200s. Use “whatever 48.5 grains of the powder gives a 150 gr. bullet ers, not magnum primers (which could change trips your trigger,” and try something else if your 2711 fps of muzzle velocity. Changing to a 190 gr. the pressure curve or peak), and that primers be accuracy isn’t what you want. bullet gives us 2571 fps with 46 grains of powder1. seated correctly in their pockets. That means the In the fall, Part 2 will cover brass and address Note the loss in velocity necessary to keep pres- primer face is slightly below the face of the case a generic handload recipe for the Garand; sure levels acceptable with the heavier bullet. head and seated snugly in the pocket. While a a few options when shopping for Garand- Unlike M2 Ball, neither bullet nor primer are primer that protrudes above the case head might speci c commercial ammo; and two aftermarket heavily crimped in place in the M72 match loads, be cause for a slam re or out-of-battery ring, drop-in devices that allow safely shooting any but they’re seated solidly enough to withstand there are other likely culprits for these undesir- .30-'06 ammo in the Garand. the recoil and cycling of the Garand action able events. A slam re occurs when the cartridge Contact Art at [email protected].

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epresenting 37 states, Following a stellar start to her season the USA Shooting with three World Cup medals that includ- U.S. WORLD TEAM Team includes ed two golds, Kim Rhode, El Monte, CA, SETS SIGHTS ON SPAIN 30 shotgun team (see page 11) will be looking to win anoth- members, 23 in pistol er World Shotgun Championship medal in and 28 ri e competitors, 15 of STORY AND PHOTOS BY KEVIN NEUENDORF, R Spain. Rhode has earned three World MEDIA AND PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR, USA SHOOTING whom are Olympians. Per usual, Championship medals in her career there is a large military presence including gold in Munich, Germany, in on this USA Shooting Team 2010. Reigning two-time Olympic gold with 15 members residing at the medalist Vincent Hancock, Eatonton, GA, U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit will compete and will be joined in the based at Ft. Benning, GA. Men’s Skeet event by his 2012 Olympic With more than 2,000 competi- teammate and friend Frank Thompson, tors set to compete, the Shoot- Alliance, NE. Hancock has already earned ing World Championships are by three World Championships medals in his far the biggest shooting event storied career, including two world titles. in the quadrennial of Olympic quali cation. With 64 Olympic Ri e quota spots riding on the World Admittedly, there’s a youth move- Championships, the matches ment going on in the ri e program in Spain represent twice the of USA Shooting. But with youth quotas available in any other comes optimism and Matt Emmons, competition during the next Browns Mills, NJ, will provide plenty two years leading up to the of leadership to show the young sharp- Rio 2016 Olympic Games. shooters the right path. The three-time Here is some information about Olympic medalist has given up Air Ri e a few of the athletes that will since the 2012 London Olympics, which represent the United States. means more time behind the smallbore gun he loves most. He’s made it to the (l. to r.) Josh Richmond, Shotgun nals in three of the four World Cup Jeff Holguin and Glenn Eller, The U.S. team is poised for events he’s competed in and hopes to otherwise known as the “Triple Double,” are the best great success in the shotgun earn his rst international medal since double trap trio in the world. events as they have earned 13 of London, and his fourth World Champion- the 48 possible shotgun medals ship medal come September. Emmons during 2014. All 15 members of and his Olympic ri e teammates Michael the Junior Team will also com- McPhail, Darlington, WI, Eric Uptagrafft, pete in Spain. The elite Army Phenix City, AL, Sarah Scherer, Woburn, MA, Marksmanship combination and Amanda Furrer, Spokane, WA, will of Josh Richmond, Hillsgrove, PA, lead a team long on talent, but short on Jeff Holguin, Yorba Linda, CA, experience. As an Olympic newcomer By some accounts, the origin of the word “Spain” means and Glenn Eller, Houston, TX, in 2012, Scherer was strong, making the the land where medals are forged. For 81 USA Shooting Team rarely visits any range in the nals of Air Ri e and nishing seventh world without prospecting some overall, despite a severe elbow injury that athletes set to compete at the 2014 International Shooting hardware, with the trio earning nearly forced her withdrawal less than Sports Federation (ISSF) World Championships, Sept. 8-20, ve of the 12 World Cup medals two weeks before her event. Scherer, they hope that meaning serves as a prophetic reality. handed out this season. Furrer and her other U.S. teammates will

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F-SSUSA_1408_USteam.indd 34 7/18/14 11:10 AM epresenting 37 states, Following a stellar start to her season look to break a U.S. women’s medal the USA Shooting with three World Cup medals that includ- drought in the open division that dates Team includes ed two golds, Kim Rhode, El Monte, CA, back to 1998, when Elizabeth Bourland 30 shotgun team (see page 11) will be looking to win anoth- earned a bronze medal in the 50-meter members, 23 in pistol er World Shotgun Championship medal in Prone event. Add Sarah Beard, Danville, IN, Rand 28 ri e competitors, 15 of Spain. Rhode has earned three World to that mix who has shown that she whom are Olympians. Per usual, Championship medals in her career can come up big, as she did during the there is a large military presence including gold in Munich, Germany, in 2010 World Championships, winning a on this USA Shooting Team 2010. Reigning two-time Olympic gold silver medal in junior prone competition. with 15 members residing at the medalist Vincent Hancock, Eatonton, GA, U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit will compete and will be joined in the Pistol based at Ft. Benning, GA. Men’s Skeet event by his 2012 Olympic The pistol team will be led by the With more than 2,000 competi- teammate and friend Frank Thompson, resurgence of Rapid Fire Pistol shooter tors set to compete, the Shoot- Alliance, NE. Hancock has already earned Keith Sanderson, Colorado Springs, CO, ing World Championships are by three World Championships medals in his who has managed his way into all three far the biggest shooting event storied career, including two world titles. World Cup nals this season with a gold in the quadrennial of Olympic medal at the World Cup at Ft. Benning, GA. quali cation. With 64 Olympic Ri e Two-time Olympian Sanderson has battled a quota spots riding on the World Admittedly, there’s a youth move- forearm ailment throughout the last “quad,” Championships, the matches ment going on in the ri e program but a surgery in 2013 seems to have helped in Spain represent twice the of USA Shooting. But with youth get him back to the form that saw him lead quotas available in any other comes optimism and Matt Emmons, his Olympic quali cation match in 2008 and competition during the next Browns Mills, NJ, will provide plenty nish fth overall in Beijing, China. Sanderson, two years leading up to the of leadership to show the young sharp- along with Olympians Jason Turner, Rio 2016 Olympic Games. shooters the right path. The three-time Rochester, NY and Sandra Uptagrafft, Here is some information about Olympic medalist has given up Air Ri e Phenix City, AL, will help try to end a a few of the athletes that will since the 2012 London Olympics, which U.S. World Championship medal drought in represent the United States. means more time behind the smallbore pistol that dates back to 1981 for the open gun he loves most. He’s made it to the (non-Junior) division when Don Nygord Shotgun nals in three of the four World Cup won a world title in Air Pistol. (The last pistol The U.S. team is poised for events he’s competed in and hopes to World Championship medalist of any kind great success in the shotgun earn his rst international medal since was junior pistol shooter Laura Santibanez, events as they have earned 13 of London, and his fourth World Champion- a 1998 bronze medalist in the junior the 48 possible shotgun medals ship medal come September. Emmons 25-meter Pistol event.) The U.S. squad will during 2014. All 15 members of and his Olympic ri e teammates Michael have a member of its team that does have the Junior Team will also com- McPhail, Darlington, WI, Eric Uptagrafft, world championship hardware, in Rapid Fire pete in Spain. The elite Army Phenix City, AL, Sarah Scherer, Woburn, MA, Pistol athlete Emil Milev, Temple Terrace, Marksmanship combination and Amanda Furrer, Spokane, WA, will FL, who earned a silver medal in 1994 as a of Josh Richmond, Hillsgrove, PA, lead a team long on talent, but short on member of the Bulgarian National Team. As Jeff Holguin, Yorba Linda, CA, experience. As an Olympic newcomer a 1996 Olympic silver medalist, Milev has and Glenn Eller, Houston, TX, in 2012, Scherer was strong, making the been competing for USA Shooting since rarely visits any range in the nals of Air Ri e and nishing seventh 2009, earning a spot on the U.S. Olympic world without prospecting some overall, despite a severe elbow injury that Team in 2012 and winning the World Cup hardware, with the trio earning nearly forced her withdrawal less than Finals last year. ve of the 12 World Cup medals two weeks before her event. Scherer, For more information, check out handed out this season. Furrer and her other U.S. teammates will www.usashooting.org.

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SSUSA_1408_CE.indd 38 7/18/14 11:18 AM COMING EVENTS NRA MEMBER INFORMATION & BENEFITS MEMBERSHIP ACCOUNT INFORMATION: (877) 672-2000 NRA Headquarters: (703) 267-1000 INTERNET ADDRESS: www.nra.org MEMBER SERVICE (800) 672-3888 NRA SANCTIONED NRAstore.com (888) 607-6007 MEMBER PROGRAMS Hertz Car Rental CDP# 166609 (800) 654-2200 AVIS Car Rental AWD# A832100 TOURNAMENTS (800) 225-7094 NRA Endorsed Insurance Programs To be listed, NRA must sanction matches by the 15th of (877) 672-3006 NRA Endorsed Prescription Plan the month, two months prior to the month of the magazine (888) 436-3700 NRA Endorsed Check Program issue. If you are interested in entering a tournament, contact (888) 331-6767 NRA VISA Card the individual listed. For any cancellations or changes to (866) NRA-VISA NRA Real Estate/Relocation Services this listing, please contact Shelly Kramer: (703) 267-1459; (800) 593-2526 NRA Endorsed Moving Program North American Van Lines (800) 524-5533 [email protected], NRA Competitive Shooting Division. Allied Van Lines (800) 871-8864 INSTITUTE FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION Grassroots/Legislative Hotline CMP Eastern matches at Camp Butner. (800) 392-8683 2014 SPIRIT OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT (877) NRA-GIVE OF AMERICA THE NRA FOUNDATION (800) 423-6894 FULLBORE PRONE GIFT PLANNING (800) 672-4521 CHAMPIONSHIP EDDIE EAGLE GUNSAFE PROGRAM (800) 231-0752 RATON, NM FRIENDS OF NRA SEPTEMBER 5-12, 2014 (703) 267-1342 WOMEN ON TARGET For information please contact: (800) 861-1166 John W. Gaines, 122 Hidden Haven Dr., REFUSE TO BE A VICTIM Boerne, TX 78006; [email protected]. (800) 861-1166 INSTRUCTOR/COACH (703) 267-1500 COMPETITIVE SHOOTING (703) 267-1468 2014 F-CLASS FIELD OPERATIONS/RANGES NATIONAL (877) 672-7264 GUN COLLECTOR PROGRAMS

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