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M AY 2015 | VOL. 28 NO. 5

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e had a glitch in the posting of the online registration and program this year for Camp Perry, which particularly affected Pistol. The program was delayed in its development and contains erroneous information about registering. The Wregistration cards we had printed are correct. What should be in there is that early registration discounts will occur through April 30—$200. The standard registration fee will be paid for those entering during May and June—priced at $250. Beginning July 1, a late fee is in order and the registration fee will be increased to $300, NOT the $350 stated in the program. My apologies for this misinformation. In March we completed the Collegiate National Pistol Championships and the Collegiate National Rifle Club Championships. Both were held at the Army Marksmanship Unit’s ranges at Fort Benning. The competition was second to none and everyone enjoyed themselves. The teams, individuals, and coaches deserve congratulations for their dedication, where even getting to the nationals is a financial undertaking. My congratulations go out to all who participated. The hospitality of the AMU was unprecedented and I appreciate their warm welcome and assistance with the events. The Inter-Service Pistol Championship will be held at Fort Benning, June 7-12. NRA representatives will be on hand to assist with conducting these impressive matches, and to host the awards banquet. I have the honor of being the guest speaker and I look forward to attending. Changes are in the offing for Silhouette. The current process of selling classification books to competitors will be retired, and Silhouette will join the same system as all other NRA competitive shooting disciplines. Instead of using the old classifications of Master, AAA, AA, A, B, we will soon be shifting to High Master, Master, Expert, Sharpshooter, and Marks- man. This change was recommended by the Silhouette Committee and will be made approximately when the new NRA website rolls out. This modifi- cation will allow the NRA to track events and match entries. The number of entries is critical, for it helps to determine how funding should be allocated. We're hopeful this update will be completed and ready for 2016. The MidwayUSA & NRA National Action Pistol Championship, aka Bianchi Cup, will be held this month in Columbia, Missouri. This is a terrific event that is a lot of fun. The Production and Metallic classes offered in action pistol have made it easy to get started without a special firearm. Also, regional championships and club matches are available if you aren't able to make the trip to Missouri. Dennis L. Willing Director, NRA Competitive Shooting Division

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22 NRA INTERCOLLEGIATE RIFLE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Some 80 student-athletes, representing the best in collegiate shooting duked it out for top honors this past March at Fort Benning, Georgia, for the 2015 NRA Rifle Club Championship Crown.

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28 RACHEL MARTIN: 2015 NCAA RIFLE CHAMPION Rachel Martin never wanted to learn how to shoot … but after prodding from dad, she learned to love the sport. By Lars Dalseide

30 COACH KAREN NOWICKI As told by her son, we learn that Karen Nowicki is not only a coach, but an inspiration for competitors everywhere. By Michael Nowicki

32 KEVIN ANGSTADT: SPREADING ACTION PISTOL The 2014 Bianchi Cup Champion has been busy in the offseason, helping grow the sport of NRA Action Pistol. By John Parker

34 THE 1924 U.S. OLYMPIC ▶ Last year's NRA Intercollegiate Rifle Club Champion, Georgia SMALLBORE RIFLE Yarbrough, takes aim during In 1924, the U.S. Olympic team developed the smallbore phase of this a smallbore rifle with a twist—it looked year's championship. See and felt like a centerfire match rifle, greatly page 22 for full coverage. simplifying training and competition.

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A Publication of the ON THE COVER National Rifle Association of America Marissa Brodbeck (University of Michigan) Wayne R. LaPierre shooting smallbore at the 2015 NRA Executive Vice President Intercollegiate Rifle Club Championship, held this past March at Fort Benning, Georgia. 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 firearms, Photo by Kyle Jillson, NRA Media. and that every reputable gun owner should be an NRA member.

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EASTERN SALES MANAGER Tony Morrison (860) 767-9801 40 A PAGE FROM HISTORY Southeast Sales Executive Stan Yates (850) 619-8148 Reprints of past American Rifleman Detroit Advertising Sales articles on competitive shooting. Ken Glowacki (313) 779-8504 18 New York Advertising Sales Mike Edison (201) 819-1510 Eastern Direct Sales Executive 42 COMING EVENTS Rachelle Trout (910) 262-0913

Coming Events list national WESTERN SALES MANAGER Courtney Olson (303) 955-2194 matches and provides a down- Western Sales Executive James O’Neill (703) 267-1300 load link to the monthly list of Midwest Sales Executive Tim Hamill (703) 267-1300 11,000 local matches each year. Western Direct Sales Executive Debbie O’Connell (805) 582-9856

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AIR GUN NEW HAMPSHIRE NRA METRIC 3-POSITION JUNIOR SECTIONAL Hudson Fish and Game Club Hudson, NH February 21 17 competitors Submitted by Rob Holmes

Winner Brendan Whitaker Hudson, NH 567 Third Elizabeth Dutton Derry, NH 554 Second Bailey Urbach Bridgewater, MA 556 1st Team Hanson Hornets Hudson, NH 2036

SMALLBORE MAINE STATE 3-POSITION OPEN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Cumberland Rifle and Pistol Club Cumberland, ME March 15 15 competitors Submitted by Mike Haskell Winner Thomas Logan Windham, ME 547 The Maine State 3-Position Open State Championship had 15 shooters from all Second Patrick Schnupp Gorham, ME 545 classifications competing. Scoring aver- Third Kristin Yeaton Augusta, ME 541 ages were high for all competitors, result- 1st Expert Jennifer Green Cumberland, ME 518 ing in an exciting finish that came down 1st Sharpshooter Andrew Taylor Cumberland, ME 536 to the wire. The club was happy to see the junior competitors keep the pressure 1st Marksman Sara Schnupp Gorham, ME 535 on the seniors, which made for good- Thomas Logan 1st Team Windham, ME 1061 spirited camaraderie. • Michael Haskell

20 MAY 2015 | SHOOTINGSPORTSUSA.COM

FEATURE | CHAMPIONSHIP 2015NRA MOUNTAINEERS WIN SECOND RIFLE CHAMPIONSHIP IN ONE WEEK INTERCOLLEGIATE RIFLE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

Story and Photos by John Parker

he West Virginia University Rifle Club schools, with a grand aggregate score of 4363, out team had a roller coaster ride of a of a possible 4800. The team was forced to com- match during their first NRA Inter- pete without their coach, who was unable to attend. collegiate Rifle Club Championship Earlier in March, WVU’s Varsity Rifle team T this March. WVU beat a dozen other won the NCAA Rifle Championships in Fairbanks,

22 MAY 2015 | SHOOTINGSPORTSUSA.COM MOUNTAINEERS WIN SECOND RIFLE CHAMPIONSHIP IN ONE WEEK

▲ West Virginia University wins their first NRA Rifle Club Cham- pionship, with a score of 4363.

Alaska. The WVU Rifle Program is the winning- 4351 points, The previous champion, the est one in collegiate shooting history, with Michigan Wolverines (2010, 2013-2014) had 17 total NCAA championships and now their their hopes of a three-peat dashed by the first NRA Intercollegiate Rifle championship. skilled Mountaineer squad, and ended up Clemson University won 2nd place, with taking home 3rd place, with a score of 4348.

SHOOTINGSPORTSUSA.COM | MAY 2015 23 FEATURE | CHAMPIONSHIP

Student-athletes from large schools such as Penn State ➊ Nathan Banta (l.) and Nathanial Cimino (r.) of the winning WVU Rifle Club Team and the University of Michigan competed shoulder-to- in the first air ifler relay at Pool Range. shoulder at the championship with lesser-known schools, ➋ The individual champion was Madeleine like Thomas Nelson Community College. Thomas Nelson’s Godwin, of Thomas Nelson Community sole representative at the match, Madeleine Godwin, College. Madeleine is planning on practicing hard for the upcoming NRA was individual aggregate champion with a score of 1153, National Smallbore Championships out of 1200 possible points. The race for 2nd and 3rd was in Bristol, Indiana, this summer. extremely tight this year, coming down to only two points. ➌ Student-athletes compete in the first nd smallbore relay at the Pool Range Rachel Mangen of Clemson University placed 2 with a in Fort Benning, Georgia. A surge in score of 1137, edging out 3rd place winner Cory Miller of attendance this year forced NRA Match Director Tori Croft to include Central New Mexico Community College’s score of 1135. two full relays. Regarding the individual champion, Kyle Jillson of NRABlog mentioned that “Madeleine was so in the zone

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24 MAY 2015 | SHOOTINGSPORTSUSA.COM America Remembers® Presents The Civil War Sesquicentennial Tribute Rifle Honoring the 150th Anniversary of the War Between the States “We here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain — that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom — and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.” -- President Abraham Lincoln, Gettysburg Address History was made early in the morning on April 12, 1861 when the fateful first shot of the Civil War rang out at Fort Sumter. Over the next four years, the war would split America along a jagged and bloody battle line that pitted North against South, neighbor against neighbor and brother against brother. More than three million men fought for freedom and by war’s end in 1865, the struggle had claimed the lives of more Americans than any other war in history. ■ Both sides But even as the Civil War remains America’s greatest tragedy, it also stands as one of its most remarkable triumphs. The sacrifice and courage of the receiver on both sides helped fulfill a destiny and forge what was to become the true United States of America. feature a pair As America marks the 150th anniversary of the War Between the States, America Remembers is extremely proud to introduce the Civil of crossed flags War Sesquicentennial Tribute Rifle. This Tribute recalls the beginning of the war, through the four years of fighting and culminating with decorated in brushed the historic end of the war at the Appomattox Courthouse. For the Tribute, a working reproduction of the legendary Civil War Henry nickel. On the left is Old Rifle in caliber .44-40 was selected as the perfect historic firearm to commemorate one of the most significant events in American Glory, the famous “Stars and history, along with all of those who paid the ultimate price in the struggle for freedom. Stripes” flag hoisted into battle by the Union. On the right is the The Legendary Henry Repeating Rifle Confederate battle flag, sometimes known The classic, lever-action Henry rifle is regarded by many as the most technologically advanced rifle available as “Beauregard’s flag” or “the Virginia during the Civil War, so naturally it was the first choice for this historic Tribute. This legendary rifle was coveted by battle flag.” soldiers on both sides of the conflict, and it remains a favorite of collectors today. Though not as widely distributed ■ Also featured on both sides is a flowing as the Springfield or Enfield, the Henry rifle was often purchased by Union soldiers at their own expense. banner identifying the Tribute as the “Civil War This rarity made the revolutionary rifles that much more of a treasure when captured by Confederate forces. Sesquicentennial.” Each Tribute available in the edition is a meticulously-detailed recreation of the legendary 1860 ▼ Right side prominently features Union and Confederate Henry rifle, created by the incomparable craftsmen of A. Uberti. For decades, their craftsmen have soldiers engaged in fierce combat during the Battle of Antietam. combined modern high-grade materials with the time-honored methods of finishing to create The showdown between the Northern forces of General George exquisite, working reproductions of history’s greatest firearms. Craftsmen commissioned McClellan and the Southern soldiers under General Robert E. Lee was specifically by America Remembers decorate each rifle in lustrous 24-karat gold and the bloodiest single-day battle of the war. To the right is an iconic portrait nickel with a blackened patinaed background to highlight the details of the of a Confederate soldier above the designation ‘CS,’ for Confederate States. Also featured is a scene depicting the April 9, 1865 meeting of General Robert E. artwork, honoring major battles, pivotal moments, ordinary soldiers and iconic Lee and General Ulysses S. Grant at the Appomattox Courthouse, when the war was symbols of the war in portraits and scenes on both sides of the receiver. ended and peace was restored in America. Only 500 Available The Civil War remains a truly significant era in American history. It is an unsurpassed national tragedy, but one that led to a stronger, more unified America – a unity forged on democracy and liberty for all. Only 500 Tribute Rifles will be issued in this strictly limited edition available exclusively through America Remembers. Now is your opportunity to add this once-in-a-lifetime historic masterpiece to your collection. The war that divided a nation 150 years ago will forever be a part of what defines America. It was a dark time that transformed the homeland into a battle- field, but it was also a shining time when farmers, citizens and soldiers took up arms to fight for freedom. Today, the stories of the Civil War’s heroes and battles continue to be told in order to make sure that its lessons are never forgotten. This Tribute Rifle will surely stand as a reminder for future generations of what it means to be a proud citizen of the ▲ United States The left side features the legendary “Attack On Fort Sumter,” which sparked the Civil War. 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during the final match that she didn’t know how well she’d done until ➊ Group shot of some student-athletes at a former teammate came up to congratulate her after the final shot.” the conclusion of “[They] congratulated me and I looked up the score like ‘Oh my the championship. God I actually did that!’” Godwin explained. “I hadn’t taken the time ➋ Championship sponsor Lapua provided ammuni- to do the math in my head.” tion for the All-Star teams. Attendance surged this year to 84 competitors, up from 51 last year. ➌ The top three winners of Competitors were pleased with Fort Benning as a venue. Earlier this the air rifle individual year, The American Rifleman reported on the increase in shooting aggregate championship (from left to right): 2nd place sports participation on college campuses throughout the nation. Cory Miller, 1st place Tori Croft, NRA national manager for Collegiate Programs said Madeleine Godwin and 3rd place (also 2014’s “This year’s championship is the largest we’ve ever had and we’re individual winner) super excited for all the shooters. Thanks to shooting competition Georgia Yarbrough. growing so much at the collegiate level, we added additional relays. More collegiate rifle clubs can participate, and Fort Benning has plenty of room to accommodate them.” •

2015 NRA INTERCOLLEGIATE RIFLE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP—FINAL RESULTS TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIP

TEAM SBR AIR AGG COMPETITOR—SCHOOL SBR AIR AGG

Madeleine Godwin— Winner WVU 2116 2247 4363 Winner 565 588 1153 Thomas Nelson C.C. 2nd Clemson 2099 2252 4351 2nd Rachel Mangen—Clemson 561 576 113 7 3rd Michigan 2080 2268 4348 Cory Miller— 3rd 554 581 113 5 Purdue 2058 2176 4234 Central New Mexico C.C. Georgia Yarbrough— Penn State 2084 2124 4208 551 578 112 9 Central Piedmont C.C.

Wisconsin-Oshkosh 2047 2100 4147 Wade Stroda— 562 562 112 4 Kansas State Georgia Military-ROTC 1937 2145 4082 Aaron Ward—Michigan 548 568 1116 *Bold denotes high score.

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◀ Rachel Martin receives a con- gratulatory hug after winning the 2015 NCAA Small- bore Rifle title in Fairbanks, Alaska.

➊ Rachel Martin boosted her mental game for 2015, and the result was her first NCAA Rifle Cham- pionship crown! Sophomore Cornhusker ➋ Rachel made a new friend at the waits to shoot the good Championship— Nanook, the UAK- shot in the NCAA finals Fairbanks mascot!

achel Martin never wanted to learn how to shoot. But NEBRASKA’S thanks to a little prodding from dad, she eventually found a passion for the sport. A passion that brought her the 2015 NCAA National Smallbore Rifle Championship. RACHEL R“It’s a little overwhelming right now,” she exhaled after winning the title. Emerging from a crop of 48 shooters selected specifically for MARTIN the tournament, this Nebraska sophomore blazed through the opening rounds to earn a spot in the coveted final round. It was there that she held steady until making her move for the win. “I was so nervous going in. Luckily, I talked to my teammates WINS and they told me I was here because God let me be here, so have fun with it. That’s all I needed to hear.” NCAA RIFLE For those unfamiliar with the procedures of the NCAA Rifle finals, here’s theReader’s Digest version. CHAMPIONSHIP The top eight shooters from the day’s early relays take the Story and Photos By Lars Dalseide line. Shooting short, five-shot strings, competitors fire from the

28 MAY 2015 | SHOOTINGSPORTSUSA.COM ◀ Rachel Martin kneeling, prone and standing positions. behind, but remembering why I was here receives a con- gratulatory hug After the first round of standing position, and how faithful God is really helped me after winning the the 7th and 8th placed shooters are removed push through, do what I could do, and 2015 NCAA Small- from competition. Then the 6th place shoot a good shot.” bore Rifle title in Fairbanks, Alaska. shooter is removed; then the 5th, and so Up by .5 points, and only two com- on. This is where it gets interesting. petitors remaining, all Martin needed First one out of the final four was was a 10. A perfect shot would all but West Virginia’s Garrett Spurgeon. Although guarantee her the title. That’s when she leading throughout most of the finals remembered what her father told her, match, Spurgeon was the first to see his and took it to heart. hopes at the title fall short. “My dad said that, 'everybody takes Next to drop was Connor Davis from the shortcuts in the finals. There’s not a lot University of Kentucky. Keeping pace with of time and there is a lot of pressure.' the leaders throughout, it appeared as if The one thing I have to do is [avoid] Davis had a clear path to the 2015 title. shortcuts. That’s why I’m usually the last Unfortunately, his final pull of the trigger to shoot, because I’m remembering what landed three rungs outside the 10-ring. my dad said.” ➊ Rachel Martin “I’ve been working on my mental game Taking her time, Martin waited, and boosted her mental game for this year,” Martin recalled. “Last year I got waited, and waited. The final obstacle to 2015, and the the positions down and this year it was her crown was Ryan Anderson from the result was her first NCAA Rifle Cham- more about what’s going on upstairs. University of Alaska, Fairbanks. Anderson pionship crown! Once I got a grip on that I’ve been going was the hometown favorite with plenty of ➋ Rachel made a up and it’s been a lot more fun.” fans in the stands. But Martin waited him new friend at the Championship— Finding a spot on the University of out. Waited for him to fire a 9.1. All she Nanook, the UAK- Fairbanks mascot! Nebraska roster was essential to this needed was an 8.7. She shot a 9.3. New Mexico native’s success. Not because “I can’t tell you how proud I am of her of the equipment or facilities, or secret right now,” said fellow Cornhusker Lauren shooting practices known only to those Phillips. “She’s been shooting amazing

➊ residing in America’s heartland. No, her scores over the last couple of months, and success was due to her teammates. Or, this just goes to show you that hard work as she calls them, the girls. and concentration can really pay off.” “The academics are great, the Athletic As friends new and old descended to Department is amazing, but when you offer congratulations, Martin held a stoic get right down to it was the girls—the look on her face. Barely a hint of a smile. team. When I met them I just knew I was Hugs, high-fives, handshakes and more supposed to be here. I couldn’t ask for a were offered and accepted as everyone ➋ better team so that was definitely the (including me) waited for their turn to deciding factor.” speak with the new champ. It wasn’t With her mind operating in top form, until Nanook, the University of Alaska her scores continued to rise and she at Fairbanks’ mascot, appeared that she was primed for a stellar showing in the let a smile break through. tournament. She was armed with a solid “It’s been a long and great season. plan, and a little faith. I kept positive, stayed strong, and just “There were a couple of times in the believed.” Good thing dad was there final I was a little doubtful because I was to push. •

SHOOTINGSPORTSUSA.COM | MAY 2015 29 FEATURE | COACH NOWICKI

KARENARTICLE AND PHOTOS COURTESY OF USA SHOOTING NOWICKI BY MICHAEL NOWICKI

Proving that gender has nothing do with being a competitive shooter.

hooting has the stigma of being a For Nowicki, shooting goes far beyond simply hitting predominantly male-oriented sport. the bullseye. “I enjoy the challenge [of shooting]. You’re However that isn’t the case, and Karen never perfect. Each shot is a new opportunity," Nowicki Nowicki proves that gender has nothing commented. However, Karen and Jeff Nowicki had a S to do with being a competitive shooter. son, and so she stopped shooting. But, that is not Nowicki’s father introduced her to shooting where her story ends. through “plinking” during their camping When her son came of age, he started shooting trips. However, she didn’t plink for long. at the Arlington International Air Gun Club (AIAC) Nowicki started to shoot competitively as a in Arlington Heights, Illinois. With her son shooting, member of the Arlington High School Rifle Nowicki decided to get back into the shooting sports, Team, competing at major championships like and began coaching. For the past seven years, Nowicki Camp Perry, shooting her .22 Anschutz. After has been a member of the AIAC mentoring kids to high school, she was granted a scholarship become the best shooters that they can be. to Eastern Kentucky University thanks to her Jumping back in didn’t come easily for her though, shooting prowess, and she continued to rack for she hadn’t been deeply involved in the sport. Yet, up the wins throughout her college years. Nowicki takes it all in stride and has since become a

30 MAY 2015 | SHOOTINGSPORTSUSA.COM Nowicki found that one-on-one coaching was crucial, but coaching in a group can have its benefits. Nowicki also found that men felt like they belonged in the shooting sports, whereas some younger female shooters needed to reach a goal before they felt accepted. However, no matter the gender, a shooter is a shooter and hard work and dedication, from both the coach and the athletes, are the keys to success. I enjoy the challenge [of shooting]. You’re never perfect. Each shot is a new opportunity...

Nowicki believes shooting is very rewarding and that if women, or anyone for that matter, was involved in a sport as a kid roughly the same principles carry over. In short, “If they were involved in any sports when they were younger that experience translates into the ability to coach, and all they have to do is learn the mechanics of the shooting sports.” In closing she had this to say, “I enjoy being an ambassador. Since shooting is viewed by people as being a male-dominated sport, it is nice to ▲ Karen Nowicki believes in the importance of raising a new surprise people with my hobby. People tend to be generation of successful shooters, striving for excellence more open to learn about the sport and listen to not just in shooting, but also at life. what I do.” As a coach, Nowicki sees the importance of staple at club practices and tournaments. She raising up a new generation of shooters to keep is the only women coach at the AIAC but she the sport alive, and she is not alone. Shooting doesn’t see that as a hindrance; it’s an opportunity is not simply about shooting well, but rather for her. striving for excellence. For some young shooters, Karen Nowicki had this to say regarding being a shooting allows them to truly see what they woman coach: “Women coaches bring a different are made of so they can grow up to be not only perspective to training. High performance athletes successful athletes, but well-rounded individuals. need more than one perspective to reach their It is important to realize that shooting is not potential.” She did admit that mentoring women gender biased and results speak for themselves. • was different than mentoring men. “Women tend to listen a little better. They don’t assume they know. A lot of guys come in feeling like they’re Michael Nowicki is a sophomore studying jour- supposed to know [how to shoot a gun], so you nalism at the University of Missouri. He learned have to work through that.” However, the one competitive air rifle as a member of the Arlington constant she mentioned was that all athletes, International Air Gun Club and he continues to regardless of gender, were eager to excel quickly. be an avid enthusiast of the shooting sports.

SHOOTINGSPORTSUSA.COM | MAY 2015 31 FEATURE | KEVIN ANGSTADT ▼ Angstadt in 2014 with Larry and Brenda Potterfield of Bianchi Cup sponsor MidwayUSA. Kevin won the Bianchi Cup in 2014 with virtually no sponsorship, and during a time in his life where he had more than just problems getting to practice. In the months prior to the match he was not sure if he could even attend. “I was going through financial problems before the 2014 World Action Pistol Cham- pionship (Editor’s note: In 2014, the World Action Pistol Championship was held the weekend before Bianchi Cup in Rockcastle, Kentucky). I got there by selling scrap copper and aluminum that I had. They even took my spent primers and split cases.” A determined competitor on his way to a trium- phant victory, Kevin made it to Missouri, shot the sole perfect score at the Bianchi Cup, and forever cemented his name in Bianchi Cup lore. Amazingly, Kevin accomplished this feat putting only 1,000 practice rounds downrange the weekend before the match. Heavy snowfall limited the amount of time he could get drills in at his home KEVIN range in Bedford, Virginia. Usually modest, Kevin SPREADING ACTION PISTOL admits “I was shooting as if I had not missed a practice. Due to the unusually large amount of snow that we encountered in early 2014, I was unable to start ANGSTADT my normal practice routine. The first action pistol BY NRA STAFF match of the year was the first Saturday in March. I spent the weekend before the match dusting the CRAVE SPEED AND ACCURACY, rust off, as I had not fired a shot since October. I fired 1,000 rounds that weekend, mostly working MINUS THE RUNNING AND GUNNING? on weak-hand drills and draws from the holster. To In a shooting landscape, jam-packed with multi- my surprise, I wasn’t as rusty as I thought. It was as gun and tactical competition, NRA Action Pistol if the 2013 shooting season had just ended. In the is often overlooked as a game for those craving match, I fired a score of 1916-172X.” dynamic competition. The 2014 Bianchi Cup Cham- pion Kevin Angstadt is working to change that, SPREADING ACTION PISTOL and has become quite the spokesman for the With over 70 action pistol regional and state sport (see last year’s SSUSA interview with Kevin). championship victories to his credit, Kevin is ada- Action pistol fills a niche for competitors who want mant in his belief that ability is not as much of a a shooting game with speed and accuracy, but factor in competition, as a shooter’s drive to win is. without the running and gunning, such as in 3-gun. He is quick to remind, with a chuckle, that “a fellow competitor once told me ‘[they] didn’t think that I 2014 BIANCHI CHAMPION was a very talented shooter, but [I] work at it.’” When asked about what motivated him to Kevin has used his newfound fame to help win, Kevin answered succinctly. “To achieve grow the sport he is so passionate about. Shooters that elusive perfect score (1920) at the Cup. unfamiliar with action pistol are Kevin’s niche To get the highest score.” in finding action pistol converts. His enthusiasm

32 MAY 2015 | SHOOTINGSPORTSUSA.COM has not gone unnoticed–“Kevin is simply unbe- lievable when it comes to his support for the NRA Action Pistol Program” said Damien Orsinger, NRA pistol coordinator. Action pistol scoring is based on both speed and accuracy, so ability to adapt to match conditions is crucial. This kind of training crosses over to other disciplines, according to Kevin; “NRA Action Pistol is perfect for those wanting to improve their scores in IDPA and USPSA. It teaches them how to be a more accurate shooter.” Kevin elaborated more about the speed and accuracy of action pistol; “A shooter has to be aware of what’s happening in front of them at all times. If something is going wrong in front of you, you must be able to adapt immediately. As an example, while shooting the three shot strings on the mover, I draw to the target. Sometimes I draw behind the target. As I’m moving the dot to the X-ring, I have to remember that I’m now swinging ▲ Kevin Angstadt competes in the Colt Speed Event, at the conclusion of the 2014 NRA Bianchi Cup Action Pistol Cham- faster than the target. If I fire the shot in the middle pionship. According to Angstadt, “Bianchi is a long week. It is of the X-ring, the shot will impact in front of the unlike any other match in [NRA] Action Pistol competition." X-ring and might be an eight. When this happens, I fire the shot just before the X-ring and the shot will I would sit back, and think about what was going be an X. Everything happens so fast, if your mind on in front of me and ways to fix the problem.” becomes faster than the target in front of you, it “Once you make High Master (1901 and up) in means losing [an X].” action pistol, it’s the little things that can set you apart. The key is to find those little things. I also DRIVE TO WIN figured out that shooting at different ranges was Kevin’s drive to win began early, and is best illus- a great way of gaining experience that I could use trated by his dedication to practice. He told SSUSA: later. A shooter that competes at matches at the “My desire to practice came from wanting to win same range is really hurting themselves. When they regional and state championships. At the time, I shoot a match at a different range, the equipment competed with George Mowbray of Lake Charles, will not be exactly the same. Therefore, those scores Louisiana. He was consistently shooting 1916 or fired in practice will not show up at the match. I better at these matches. My scores had been run- found all the ranges that shoot action pistol through ning between 1900 and 1910. I had to improve my Shooting Sports USA or word of mouth.” • skills in order to start winning. This is where all the practice came in. Since I was shooting on a tight SSUSA did learn that Kevin was picked up by budget that meant that I had to do what I call ‘smart Ultradot at the SHOT Show this past January in practice’. Merely throwing lead downrange was Las Vegas, Nevada. Congratulations Kevin! [much] too expensive. Instead, I concentrated on Interested in running NRA Action Pistol/Bianchi each string of fire in each event. When I successfully matches at your club or range? Contact Damien completed a string to my satisfaction I would move Orsinger, pistol coordinator at [email protected] onto the next. If I didn’t get the results that I wanted, or call 703-267-1478.

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YESTERDAY’S BY PAUL NORDQUIST THE 1924 OLYMPIC SMALLBORE RIFLE Editor’s Note: We would like to offer a piece of history on 1920s firearms, from NRA Historian and noted shooting guru—Mr. Paul Nordquist. We hope you enjoy reading it as much as we did!

mallbore rifle shooting was a frequent part of the international and Olympic shooting competitions prior to World War II, and was S included in the 1924 Paris Olympics. The

RIFLE34 MAY 2015 | SHOOTINGSPORTSUSA.COM centerfire match rifle would facilitate both training and competition—switching between the two should be as effortless as possible. This quest for replication likely resulted from an odd sequence of events. In 1924, the 300 meter World Championships were held in Rheims, France, just a few days before the Olym- pics. The U.S. was determined to show that our “win” and record scores in the previous year’s World Championship at Camp Perry, were no accident; only the U.S. team showed up (for more background see "The Roaring Twenties", SSUSA, February 2015). Team selection and training were devoted to that end, with the Olympic matches being distinctly a secondary concern. The Olym- pics included, in addition to the smallbore event, running deer (in which the U.S. claimed no expertise) and long-range prone. We knew long- range, so having a smallbore rifle that replicated the larger caliber rifles would provide a bumpless transition between centerfire and smallbore. The rifle that resulted from these efforts is one of the rarest of competition rifles—a unique specimen of the gun maker’s art, a data point in the development of smallbore match rifles and ammunition that allows comparison with the performance of modern equipment and shooters. The 12 rifles produced were described by G.L. Wotkyns (the first National Smallbore Champion, Caldwell, New Jersey, 1919) in The American Rifleman of June 15, 1924. They were based on the Model 1922 Springfield action with barrels, rigorously selected, 30-inches long, six- groove and 1-in-16 twist. They tapered from one ▲ Machine shop workers at Springfield and a quarter inches in diameter at the action, to Armory showing off the stocks of the newly designed U.S. Olympic Rifle 0.9 inch before stepping down, an inch and a half team’s smallbore rifle. from the muzzle, to 0.75 inch to accommodate the Browning Automatic Rifle front sight band and the Winchester Globe front sight. Addition- U.S. team was determined to make a good show- ally a Lyman 48 rear sight completed the setup. ing in that event, and a partnership was formed These rifles, like their centerfire counterparts, to develop the most accurate smallbore rifle pos- weighed 14 pounds. sible with an additional criterion: to duplicate in To decrease lock time, the firing pin’s travel every way (except caliber) the centerfire rifles was reduced by one-half. Although Wotkyns used at long-range and in 300 meter competition— noted that “… in the standard weapon shortly to replicate the dimensions, weight, balance and to appear, this reduced striker time will not feel. A smallbore rifle that looked andfelt like a be attempted …”

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Wotkyns described the stocks as ① size in the 1924 Rifleman article) “having a rather full, high comb, are cited as “average results” extenuated (sic) pistol grip and of the tests; ammunition is fore-end of beaver tailed section.” not identified except as being All 12 rifles were designed and “NRA of U.S. manufacture.” built at Springfield Armory in The Olympic match would Massachusetts in 15 days. be a 40 shot standing competi- As their contribution to the ② tion fired with metallic sights at partnership, the Marine Small 50 meters on a target having a Arms Arsenal and Armory in 10-ring 50 mm (1.97 inch) in diam- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under eter and, on that target, these rifles the direction of Major L.W.T. (officially called “Rifle, U.S., Cali- Waller, USMC, made the “interna- ber .22, Model 1924, International tional” accessories: set triggers, Match”) do the job for which they palm rests, hook buttplates and were designed. Still, I doubt that adjustable sling swivels. Wotkyns ③ many of today’s smallbore shoot- noted that the triggers were “the ers would be satisfied with the invention of a Marine,” presum- precision shown by these groups. ably Frank Rimkunas, but at least Nowadays, they strive for a rifle one surviving rifle has an appar- and ammunition combination that, ently original equipment trigger at 50 yards, will give a half-inch (or by G.A. Woody. less) group with a tight, round cen- The effort to replicate the center- ter. All of these groups, centered fire rifles was successful. William in a scoring overlay, are “clean” Brophy, in his magisterial book on the current NRA 50-yard target, The Springfield 1903 Rifles, asserts and probably give a good sense of that “When this rifle is side by side the rifle and ammunition capabili- with its caliber .30 big brother, it is ties available in the 1920s. difficult to tell which one is which.” It would be revealing to test Nevertheless, the ultimate test these 12 rifles with the best mod- of a match rifle is how well it ern ammunition. One of these shoots—how well it does the job rifles was sold at auction over a for which it was intended. decade ago; the auction catalog ➊ Rifle expert F.A. Landry (l.) and Springfield Armory’s test com- barrel maker Dave Turner (r.), of photographs show the barrel prised five 10 shot machine rest the Army Ordnance Depart- drilled and tapped for scope blocks ment’s machine shop, pictured groups (also combined into a here holding the rifle barrel they so the test should be easy to do— 50 shot composite) fired at helped to design for the 1924 with or without a machine rest. I U.S. Olympic Rifle Team. 50 yards. Of the 600 shots fired believe the rifle sold in the mid- ➋ Two key people responsible for through the 12 rifles, 599 were the 1924 International Match .22 twenty thousand dollar range so within the one-inch 10-ring of Rifle (l.) ohnJ O’Neill, armory the test is unlikely to be made. foreman and (r.) John Callahan, the then 50-yard NRA smallbore foreman of the machine shop. Nonetheless, Wotkyns and his target (the present 50-yard target, ➌ Groups tell the tale to a rifleman colleagues were pleased with their better than anything else. During having a 0.89-inch 10-ring, was accuracy tests, the NRA took efforts: “It was freely stated that not adopted until 1927). The illus- pictures, consisting of five groups this outcome would have been of ten shots using the new Inter- trated groups (essentially full national Match .22 rifles. thought impossible had it not

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▲ The improved firing mechanism of the new rifle, as well as the bolt (top), were etched with numbers to correspond with the serial number of the rifle, pre- venting interchange of parts by a careless rifleman.

been demonstrated beyond a question of doubt, A standard Winchester 52 of the day cost about $50 and he continued to believe that a commercial and weighed about eight and a half pounds. These version was in the offering. 12 rifles probably illustrate the best in smallbore “... there is about to be, placed in the hands of rifles and ammunition in the mid-1920s, and testify the organized rifleman in this country, a smallbore to the willingness of the American shooting com- weapon fully capable of scoring the highest pos- munity to provide the best possible equipment for sible if held truly and well, provided suitable our international team. ammunition is available”. In the 1924 Olympics, as it turned out, 17-year-old But it was not to be; no commercial version of U.S. shooter Marcus Dinwiddie, of Washington, these rifles was ever produced. Perhaps the small- D.C., shot a 396 in the smallbore match; it looked bore community of the day was not ready for a as though his score would stand up for the gold, 14-pound rifle however good it was; perhaps it but M. De Lisle of France came through with a 398, would have cost too much—an earlier Rifleman leaving Dinwiddie the silver. Our four shooters in article (June 1924) cited a cost of “dangerously near the event averaged 391—a score that equaled the a cool one hundred dollars,” to produce each rifle. former Olympic record set in 1920. •

▼ The rifle that resulted from these efforts is one of the rarest of competition rifles— a milestone in the development of smallbore match rifles and ammunition that allows comparison with the performance of modern equipment and shooters.

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① ➊ ② MSgt Huelet L. Benner won or placed in the majority of individual matches to take his fourth national pistol title in eight years.

➋ SFC Loyd G. Crow, Jr. broke the rifle National Match record with a score of 643-69X.

➌ Mrs. Viola Pollum of Brookville, Pennsylvania, beat out 488 other competi- ③ tors with a score of ④ 6390-491X to become the first woman in the history of the National Matches to win the smallbore crown. This was the most impressive event in the 1955 National Matches.

➍ Captain John W. Kolb won the Service Rifle title by firing five points over the exisiting National Match Record, scoring a 633-61X total.

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