Trudie Fay, Derek Rodgers, and Bob Sebold Win at Berger SWN
The 2015 Berger Southwest Nationals are now history. It was a remarkable event, one of the best-run matches in the country. Over 350 shooters enjoyed generally fine conditions, with sunny skies and warm temps. Records were set, and there were some remarkable performances. The talk of the tournament was Derek Rodgers’s stunning F-TR score. Derek served notice that F-TR rifles can run with the F-Open rigs (at least when piloted by a wizard). Rodgers shot superbly to finish at 1234-56X, just two points shy of F-Open winner Bob Sebold, who shot 1236-63X. In fact, Derek’s score would have placed him third overall in the F-Open division, one point behind Christine Harris (1235-45X). In sling division, shooting a Palma rifle, Trudie Fay won with 1242-64X. Two points back (at 1238-66X) was last year’s sling winner Bryan Litz.
Brilliant F-TR performance by Derek Rodgers shocked some F-Open shooters…
F-Open Winner Bob Sebold loved the bling, but for Sling winner Trudie Fay, “Cash was King”.
The Harris Clan — Top Shots
Christine Harris was one of four talented Harris family members shooting at the event. Husband Scott Harris (1220-46X) took second in F-TR, and son Devon Harris (1203-29X) was F-TR High Junior. Twelve-year-old Adrian Harris also shot well, piloting a .223 Rem in F-TR. Adrian did great in the mid-range match, beating most of the adults. Dad Scott Harris says Adrian may have set an Age Group record during the SWN.
The Harris Clan: Scott Harris (2d Place F-TR), Christine (2d Place F-Open), and Adrian (600-yd High Junior)
| INDIVIDUAL RESULTS | ||
| F-OPEN | F-TR | SLING |
| Bob Sebold – 1236-63X Christine Harris – 1235-45X HW Dan Bramley – 1230-54X David Mann – 1229-57X HSR William Wittman – 1227-48X |
Derek Rodgers – 1234-56X Scott Harris – 1220-46X Matt Schwartzkopf – 1216-38X Jade Delcambre – 1214-44X Daniel Lentz – 1213-35X |
Trudi Fay – 1242-64X P Bryan Litz – 1238-66X John Whidden – 1237-76X Justin Skaret – 1235-63X P Phil Hayes – 1234-56X |
| FINAL TEAM RESULTS | ||
| F-OPEN | F-TR | SLING |
| Third Gen. Shooting – 2551-100X Lapua/Brux – 2544-108X Spindle Shooters -2544-90X Team Berger – 2542-92X |
U.S. F-TR Team Blue – 2513-67X Mich. Rifle Team F-TR – 2498-60X Team Savage – 2492-68X U.S. F-TR Development -2487-67X |
U.S. Nat’l Tompkins – 2563-127X Team Phoenix -2562 -122X Team Challenger – 2555-112X Two Worlds – 2550- 113X |
The Guns of the Southwest Nationals
We saw some serious hardware on display at Ben Avery. Here is a beautiful maple-stocked F-Open rig. We believe this belongs to David Mann of Texas. This gun shoots as good as it looks. David Mann scored 1229-57X to finish fourth overall (and High Senior) in F-Open Division.
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Stunning Phoenix sunset after Sunday’s awards ceremony…
NOTE: Scores listed may be subject to final correction.
