Benchrest in Canada

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Title: My First NBRSA Nationals
Post by: cyanchycki on April 24, 2026, 12:15:31 PM
Thought I would share.  This was my first ever NBRSA Nationals held at MillCreek Range in Kansas.  A time I will never forget along with the look from Tony when he and Faye were in the golf cart.  Rick P introduced us to Tony.  I had my rifle over my shoulder, Tony proceeded to tap the butt end of my stock.  The look I will never forget from Tony.  I will never forget it.

Anyhow I had this shirt signed by the greatest male and female shooters in SR Benchrest.  The targets were not great but I had to save them for myself and to look back when I struggle.

I still have that rifle and I believe every but one 2 gun i have won was with that rifle which I still have.

Title: Re: My First NBRSA Nationals
Post by: duceman on April 24, 2026, 12:52:20 PM
that's pretty awesome, great to have a look and think back while enjoying a beverage; just zone out for a moment.
Title: Re: My First NBRSA Nationals
Post by: Bill Leeper on April 24, 2026, 12:57:11 PM
Everyone should, at some point, attend a match where they can meet people with whom they've corresponded and test themselves under pressure. It's cool that you took that opportunity and got some great memories out of it. It's also great that you share it with ius here.
To people who shoot BR, any experiences which involve benchrest shooting are interesting and many have experiences to share. They should feel free to do so.
Most of my experiences are truly ancient history and can be summed up with, "I went, I shot like crap. I came home". Others have better stories and I like to read them.  Bill
Title: Re: My First NBRSA Nationals
Post by: rpollock on April 24, 2026, 04:23:57 PM
Great memories Cal. I remember that day as well. I agree with Bill. Everyone should get their butt to a big match, the people are great and the memories will stay with you forever.
Title: Re: My First NBRSA Nationals
Post by: Bill Leeper on April 24, 2026, 08:57:54 PM
Another thing I have to say: I have shot Benchrest, intermittently mind you, since 1976. In this fifty-year time span, the one constant has been the good nature of the people involved. In my experience, the shoots you will think of with regret, are those you chose to skip. I have a lot of regrets! Bill.