March 16th, 2015

Ben Avery Range Dedicated to Walt Berger at Cactus Classic

Walt Berger Ben Avery Range Dedication Cactus Classic

Walt Berger, a living legend in the benchrest world, was honored this past weekend at the Ben Avery Range outside Phoenix, AZ. At the start of the 2015 Cactus Classic Benchrest match, a “surprise” ceremony was held. Berger President Eric Stecker announced to the crowd that the 100/200-yard benchrest facility was being dedicated to Walt Berger, founder of Berger Bullets. Walt was genuinely surprised and moved by the special ceremony, which featured a color guard, and a fly-over. In the photo above, Walt is flanked by his grandson David Hamilton (left) and Eric Stecker (right).

As part of the range dedication ceremony, four vintage, WWII-era Warbirds flew over the range in diamond formation, streaming red, white, and blue smoke.
Walt Berger Ben Avery Range Dedication Cactus Classic

Shortly after the ceremony, the competitors got down to business…
Walt Berger Ben Avery Range Dedication Cactus Classic

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