Big Turn-Out for NSSF Rimfire Challenge Championship
This is the kind of shooting match we like to see — with competitors of all ages having fun without having to shell out gobs of hard-earned money. More than 170 shooters competed at the NSSF Rimfire Challenge World Championship, held this past weekend (October 3-5) at the Old Fort Gun Club in Fort Smith, Arkansas. (Notably, that is ten more competitors than attended the much-ballyhooed Trijicon World Shooting Championships last month.) And, for many competitors, the Rimfire Challenge was very much a family affair — with mom, dad, and the kids all joining in the fun.
Kids Having Fun — Youth Competitors at NSSF Rimfire Challenge World Championship.
Rimfire Challenge attendance was up 60 percent this year compared to 2013. Shooters ranged in age from seven years to 83 years, with a big turn-out of junior (age 13-17) and youth (12 and under) shooters. “We are extremely pleased at the caliber of sportsmanship and camaraderie shown at Old Fort Gun Club this weekend,” said Zach Snow, NSSF Manager of Shooting Promotions. “Entire families traveled from all across the country to be here. It’s exactly this kind of supportive and family-friendly atmosphere that makes the Rimfire Challenge what it is: fun for everyone.”
B.J. Norris walked away with the top prize of World Champion. Shooting in the Open Division, Norris’ total time over the more than a dozen stages was 161.11 seconds. In second place overall was young Caleb Partch of Missouri. Caleb also won the Junior Open Division. Wayne Seale was the top Limited Division Shooter. Top Lady Shooters were Cassie Beahr of Iowa (Open) and Cheyenne Dalton (Limited and Junior). CLICK HERE for complete match results.
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This was a great championship. Like the article says, more shooters than the much-ballyhooed Trijicon championship last month. To say the least the venue was much better than the Peacemaker range. Trijicon could certainly use a better host and location for their match than the primitive facilities at Peacemaker. It would be great to see the NSSF and Trijicon combine their championships at one nice range. There are certainly many nice ranges around our country that could host such championships. Kudos to NSSF!
What a great range complex! Lots of permanent structures, shade trees and grassed areas. Much more than you would expect from the average range. Compared to what I experienced at Peacemaker, which was dust and dirt, this place is A number One! I’m coming back to Arkansas again next year. My entire family enjoyed the experience.