February 22nd, 2023 The 2023 Southwest Nationals (SWN), have concluded. The 2023 Southwest Nationals (SWN) was a great mid-range and long range event, despite the challenging wind/weather conditions. There was great shooting in the F-Open, F-TR and Sling divisions. We congratulate 2022 Long-Range SWN Champion Erik Cortina (Foot, 1241-60X); Jeremy Newell, F-TR, 1221-50X; and Justin Skaret, Sling, 1233-50X. Skaret won the Sling Division by 11 point. This is a significant margin in this game. Buatt shot a remarkable 600-yard match that was “clean”, with no drops and 39 “X’s. This is a great performance! Erik’s purple F-Open rifle was built for the new wildcat cartridge, which is based on the 6.5 PRC necked to 7mm. This can drive high-BC 7mm Berger bullets at 2950 feet per second. Our friend Gary Eliseo is the maker of Competition Machine rifle chassis systems. We had to face extremely difficult conditions this year with strong erratic winds, cold temperatures and very strong winds. It was great to catch up with so many friends across the country. ….” The F-Class Worlds will take place in South Africa this year. Team USA posted that the 2023 provided good practice conditions. We were also fortunate to have five USA rifle team members among the top 10, with Erik Cortina winning and Bill Kolodziej winning silver. “Here are the Long-Range TOP 10 for each of the three divisions. CLICK HERE to see ALL results:2022 Southwest Nationals Top Ten Long Range Competitors by Section F-Open Class Erik Cortina (1241-60X).
William Kolodziej, 1239-60X
Tim Vaught, 1236-59X
Noman Harrold, (1234-63X)
Johnny Ingram, 1234-59X
Matthew Basalla, 1234-54X
Ken Dickerman, 1234-449X
Tod Hendricks, 1232-58X
Dan Bramley, 1232-49X
Doug Skogman, 1231-58X F-TR Class Jeremy Newell, 1221-49X
Luke Ramsey, 1218-747X
James Crofts (1217-57X).
Mark Fairbairn, 1217-47X
Allen Tampke, 1214-38X
Scott Fulmer, 1213-44X
Jennifer Bondurant, 1213-3X
Randy Littleton, 1211-399X
Alton Johnson, 1210-3X
Greg Barkley, 1206-44X Sling Class Justin Skaret, 1233-50X
John Friguglietti, 1222-37X
Amanda Elsenboss, 1220-55X
Curtis Bohlman, 1220-53X
Stephan Bunde, 1218-556X
Justin Utley, 1218-556X
Jon Rhynard 1218-46X
Kent Shomber, 1217-466X
Joe Blacksmith, 1217-443X
You can also find more results and a large collection of photos at SouthwestNationals.net. You can also find further results plus a large collection of photos at SouthwestNationals.net.600 Yard Results (All Divisions) TEAM Results (All Divisions)
The Berger SW Nationals is the only American event where sling shotters compete on the same firing line with F-Class competitors, though in separate groups. It was a close race. Team USA Blue (2505-70X), won the F-TR Division by one point over Team Texas (2504-776X). F-0pen: Team Rollin Coal (2558 -129X) finished three more points than Team Grizzly (2555 -102X). U.S. Veterans Red Team (2632-774X) won the Sling Division. U.S. Palma Gold Team (2555-104X) was second.
Ben Avery can be difficult to read the wind. What is your wind call?
Mid-range match 2022: Focus and concentration by top competitors
Beautiful F-Open rifle with SEB Mini Front Rest and Blake Machine Accessories
Berger SWN has hundreds of competitors from the USA and other countries.
The Southwest Nationals attracts top F-Class and sling shotpers from all over the globe. Nancy Tompkins, last year’s opening day of the 2022 SW Nationals posted: “We began the day off with National Anthems for Brazil. Canada, Puerto Rico. Scotland, and the USA.”
Photo taken by Nancy Tompkins in the vicinity of Ben Avery Shooting Facility, 2022. Nancy wrote: “Thanks to all the sponsors, volunteers and shooters who traveled from all around… to make this match special. See you next year!” This article Copyright 2023 AccurateShooter.com Any republication on another website is prohibited.
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