2015 "Steamboat Challenge" NRA AP Regional and Wyoming State M

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The 1^st annual “Steamboat Challenge” NRA Action Pistol Regional and Wyoming State Championship will be conducted at the Otto Road Shooting Range in Cheyenne, Wyoming on August 15 and 16, 2015.

Cheyenne is the capital of Wyoming and is easy to get to --located in Southeast Wyoming at the crossroads of I-25 and I-80. Wyoming's capital city embodies the spirit of the Old West. It is considered the nation's rodeo and railroad capital, and is home to a variety of museums, historic hotels and mansions, a collection of steam engines, western-themed attractions and shopping, and resorts and ranches.

For those who fly to matches Denver International Airport is about 100 miles south Of Cheyenne. Most fly into Denver and drive to Cheyenne. Cheyenne also has a Regional Airport that is serviced by Great Lakes Airlines. Ammunition for matches may be shipped to Otto Road Shooting Range.

Otto Road Shooting Range has 21 shooting bays, plenty of parking and can accommodate campers.

We have developed a website for all the match information and easy to use on line registration and payment process. The website is now OPEN for registration. The website is easy to navigate and you have several options. You may register on the website and send a check for match fees separately, or you may register on line and pay securely online with credit card or PayPal, or you may print out a registration form and send via "snail mail".

Website Link:

https://sites.google.com/site/steamboatchallenge/

See you in 'ol Cheyenne! Andy Rayland arayland@charter.net

[Alan550]

Results? Inquiring minds want to know!

Alan~^~

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What a great weekend of championship level NRA Action Pistol shooting at the Otto Rd Shooting Range in Cheyenne Wyoming. 30 competitors from 4 points of the compass converged on 'Ol Cheyenne for the first annual "Steamboat Challenge" NRA Action Pistol Regional and State Championship. Weather was hot on Saturday about 93 degrees and when the range is at 6,200 ft altitude that is hot but it was a "dry heat". Weather was cooler on Sunday.

"Steamboat Challenge" pays homage to Steamboat, a Wyoming bred bucking horse from 100 years ago -- who was as strong and proud as the cowboys who tried to ride him. Steamboat was one of the best known bucking broncos of all time and embodied the values in which Wyoming was built, toughness and a "never say die attitude".

Over 20 new national records were set -- many by women competitors in the rimfire division. James Avenell fired a perfect 480-48X in the Barricade Event to tie the national record. George Mowbray set a new Senior Open National Record in the International Rapid Fire Event with a 270-10X. I want to thank all the Bianchi Cup competitors that travelled long distances to "Big Wonderful Wyoming" and George Mowbray from Lake Charles LA whose advice and counsel I'm most grateful for. And most important--a salute and tip of to the hat to the cadre of volunteers who selflessly donated their time and efforts to make Steamboat Challenge a reality! Looks like we will do another Regional and State match next year in mid August. Make plans to attend. When dates are final I'll post information on the forum. Best Regards, Andy Rayland

Summary of Results:

REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP (15 August):

Gold Medal: James Avenell, Columbia, MO, 1916-168X

Silver Medal: SFC Patrick Franks, US Army Marksmanship Unit, Ft. Benning GA, 1910-144X

Bronze Medal: Greg Dick, Hutchinson, KS, 1905-155X

Regional Division Awards

1st Rimfire: Justin Clark, Cheyenne, WY 1848-117X

1st Production: Justin Clark, Cheyenne, WY 1757-99X

1st Metallic: SFC Patrick Franks, US Army Marksmanship Unit, Ft Benning, GA 1910-144X

1st Open: James Avenell, Columbia, MO 1916-168X

Regional Special Awards

1st Senior: Kim Beckwith, Larned, KS 1904-154X

1st Junior: Jonah Avenell, Columbia, MO 1811-110X

1st Woman: Renee Krawiec, Cheyenne, WY 1176-41X

1st Lawman: Kim Beckwith, Larned, KS 1904-154X

1st Military: SFC Patrick Franks, US Army Marksmanship Unit, Ft Benning, GA 1910-144X

1st Grand Senior: John Sanders, Falls Church, VA 1833-131-X

Regional Classification Awards

1st Marksman: Robert Gaskins, Cheyenne, WY 1571-68X

1st Sharpshooter: Jonah Avenell, Columbia, MO 1811-110X

1st Expert: Jack Arnold, Kansas City, MO 1832-107X

1st Master: Andy Rayland, Cheyenne, WY 1881-131-X

1st High Master: Kim Beckwith, Larned, KS 1904-154X


WYOMING STATE CHAMPIONSHIP (16 August) (Maximum score possible : 1740-174X) (TX Mover, Intl Rapid, Barricade and Plates)

State Champion: James Avenell, Columbia, MO 1711-136X

2nd Place: Greg Dick, Hutchinson, KS 1700-136X

3rd Place: SFC Patrick Franks, US Army Marksmanship Unit, Ft. Benning, GA 1696-136X

State Divisional Awards

1st Rimfire: Justin Clark, Cheyenne, WY 1720-135X

1st production: Justin Clark, Cheyenne, WY 1608-98X

1st metallic: SFC Patrick Franks, US Army Marksmanship Unit, Ft. Benning GA 1659-115X

1st Open: James Avenell, 1711-145X

State Special category Awards

1st Senior: George Mowbray, Lake Charles, LA 1683 -129X

1st Junior Jonah Avenell, Columbia, MO 1584-102X

1st Woman: Renee Krawiec, Cheyenne, WY 1218-48X

1st Lawman: Kim Beckwith, Larned, KS 1627-118X

1st Military: SFC Patrick Franks, US Army Marksmanship Unit, Ft. Benning, GA 1696-136X

1st Grand Senior: John Sanders, Falls Church, VA 1258-80X

State Classification Awards

1st Marksman: Robert Gaskins, Cheyenne, WY 1683-129X

1st Sharpshooter, Jonah Avnell, Columbia, MO 1584-102X

1st Expert: Dan Morgan, Fort Collins, CO 1574-92X

1st Master: Andy Rayland, Cheyenne, WY 1652-113X

1st HM: George Mowbray, Lake Charles, LA 1683-129X