USA SOUTH CENTRAL REGION – The 2023 Coop Shoot Air Rifle Indoor Regional, held on February 25th-26th, kicked off the 2023 Rifle Silhouette Season with a bang! The Coop Shoot has a history of breaking NRA National Records and this match was no exception! THIS IS NOW THE ONLY REGISTERED SILHOUETTE AIR RIFLE INDOOR MATCH… Continue reading Records Shattered at the Coop Shoot!
Author: Chris Cawthorne
Training, Part 1
Creating habits that lead to success. “If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball.” — Patches O’Houlihan Happy New Year! It’s nearly the end of January already, so probably a little late to be wishing everyone a happy new year; but this is the first post to The Rifle Silhouette Report for… Continue reading Training, Part 1
Metallic Silhouette Shooter’s Society & NASSA Merger
We are pleased to announce the merger and rebranding of the Metallics Silhouette Shooter’s Society (MSSS) with the North American Silhouette Shooting Association (NASSA) effective immediately. David Mackiernan, the creator of MSSS, will also join the NASSA Implementation Team as our NASSA Media Administration Director as we continue to build the NASSA platform. Welcome aboard… Continue reading Metallic Silhouette Shooter’s Society & NASSA Merger
North American Silhouette Shooting Association (NASSA) Launch
January of 2023 heralds the formal launch of the North American Silhouette Shooting Association (NASSA)! From defining and implementing the initial NASSA concept in 2019 through the development of our NASSA organization website (nassasilhouette.org), our NASSA Implementation Team has been working diligently throughout the Covid Pandemic to prepare for this day. “NASSA – An Association… Continue reading North American Silhouette Shooting Association (NASSA) Launch
Kenny Haupricht Appointed USA Northeast Director
The NASSA Implementation Team is pleased to announce the appointment of Kenny Haupricht as the NASSA USA Northeast Regional Director. Kenny has been involved in Rifle Silhouette since introduced to the sport by his father and grandfather at a very young age. He is a prominent member of the Ridgway Rifle Club in Pennsylvania, considered… Continue reading Kenny Haupricht Appointed USA Northeast Director
Dovetail Scope Rings
Including an interview with Pete Deal of D3 Precision There are many components that go into making an accurate rifle and no one component is the most important. They are all links in a chain that have to do their job well, and any one weak link can cause a failure to live up to… Continue reading Dovetail Scope Rings
Erich Mietenkorte Appointed USA Northwest Regional Director
The NASSA Implementation Team is pleased to announce the appointment of Erich Mietenkorte as the NASSA USA Northwest Regional Director. Erich’s passion and enthusiasm for silhouette shooting will be of great benefit to the NASSA organization and its members. Erich brings with him an unrelenting determination to promote the sport of silhouette and he wishes… Continue reading Erich Mietenkorte Appointed USA Northwest Regional Director
It’s Not About The Rifle
What equipment to use and why it’s not that important. “It’s not about the shoes; it’s about what you do in them.” — Michael Jordan I really appreciate those of you who have emailed me questions and ideas. It makes it much easier to know what you want to read about if you tell me.… Continue reading It’s Not About The Rifle
Preparation, Eating, Adjusting Position, and AR Silhouette
“Never throughout history has a man who lived a life of ease left a name worth remembering.” — Theodore Roosevelt I’ve said several times that the best use of this newsletter is to take your questions and ideas and provide some answers and responses to get us thinking, talking, and making this sport better. I’ve… Continue reading Preparation, Eating, Adjusting Position, and AR Silhouette
Who’s Gonna Carry The Boats
The sport of silhouette is going to be exactly what we make it. Let’s work together to make it great! “Who’s gonna carry the boats?” — David Goggins Former Navy SEAL and general bad-to-the-bone tough guy David Goggins developed this mantra during Navy BUD/S training (SEALS basic training). As part of that training, candidates are… Continue reading Who’s Gonna Carry The Boats