FX Airguns was honored to be a title sponsor of the first annual North East Airgun Classic in New Hampshire at the Sig Sauer Academy. There were over 100 registered shooters competing for their share of $30,000 in prize money in the following events: 100 yrd Benchrest, Precision Shooting Challenge (PRS-style event), Pro-Am and the Squatch-Bomb Challenge (Long-Range challenge to 300 yrds).
The 100 yard benchrest was narrowed to 15 final competitors that competed in a rain delayed final on Sunday. The weather provided a clear challenge with wind and rain upping the degree of difficulty.
FX Airguns shined in astounding form. Though multiple manufacturer’s rifles were being used, the lineup of finalists seemed to almost entirely consist of the FX Impact (with the exception being one FX Crown in the mix!). The finals were very competitive with only 12 points seperately 1st place from 10th place (and x3 tied just one point behind 1st place!). The winner of the 100 yrd benchrest was Adam Migel who was shooting a .30 Cal FX Impact M3 (with Air Marksman Backbone & Anvil rail). Adam made the trip from Utah and walks away with $5,000 as the overall 100yrd Benchrest winner.
Placing 2nd was Kate Jacobson (daughter of Utah Airguns owner Justin Jacobson) who was shooting her FX Impact M3, and Thayne Simmons from Saber Tactical taking 3rd place with his FX Impact M3 (and using Saber Tactical gear of course included the double tank adapter). They won $2,500 and $1,000 respectfully. Congratulation to all finalists and for the support from those who attended the event.
The North East Airgun Classic was a resounding success and competitors clearly enjoyed having a great east coast event so early in the year. John, Frank and the entire team and volunteers at North East Airguns did a fantastic job in their first ever event. It also should be noted that this was the first event to have all competitors scores be recorded for the ProAir Federation rankings. The ProAir organization is currently rolling out beta testing with a few select airgun clubs and are set to officially launch in the coming months.
The next post will cover the Precision Rifle event and the long distance Squatch-Bomb challenge. Look forward to seeing everyone at the next scheduled major airgun competition, the 2023 Rocky Mountain Airgun Challenge!
The 100 yard benchrest was narrowed to 15 final competitors that competed in a rain delayed final on Sunday. The weather provided a clear challenge with wind and rain upping the degree of difficulty.
FX Airguns shined in astounding form. Though multiple manufacturer’s rifles were being used, the lineup of finalists seemed to almost entirely consist of the FX Impact (with the exception being one FX Crown in the mix!). The finals were very competitive with only 12 points seperately 1st place from 10th place (and x3 tied just one point behind 1st place!). The winner of the 100 yrd benchrest was Adam Migel who was shooting a .30 Cal FX Impact M3 (with Air Marksman Backbone & Anvil rail). Adam made the trip from Utah and walks away with $5,000 as the overall 100yrd Benchrest winner.
Placing 2nd was Kate Jacobson (daughter of Utah Airguns owner Justin Jacobson) who was shooting her FX Impact M3, and Thayne Simmons from Saber Tactical taking 3rd place with his FX Impact M3 (and using Saber Tactical gear of course included the double tank adapter). They won $2,500 and $1,000 respectfully. Congratulation to all finalists and for the support from those who attended the event.
The North East Airgun Classic was a resounding success and competitors clearly enjoyed having a great east coast event so early in the year. John, Frank and the entire team and volunteers at North East Airguns did a fantastic job in their first ever event. It also should be noted that this was the first event to have all competitors scores be recorded for the ProAir Federation rankings. The ProAir organization is currently rolling out beta testing with a few select airgun clubs and are set to officially launch in the coming months.
The next post will cover the Precision Rifle event and the long distance Squatch-Bomb challenge. Look forward to seeing everyone at the next scheduled major airgun competition, the 2023 Rocky Mountain Airgun Challenge!
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