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Team SIG Member Lena Miculek Brings Home Gold

Posted on June 21, 2017 by AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson

Miculek Earns Multiple First Place Finishes at IPSC Rifle World Shoot in Russia

Newington, N.H. –-(Ammoland.com)- SIG SAUER, Inc. announces that Team SIG member Lena Miculek recently earned multiple top finishes during the first ever International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) Rifle World Shoot.
Held at Moscow’s Patriot Park in Kubinka, the Rifle World Shoot consisted of 591 competitors from 40 nations who competed in 30 stages over the course of a week. It is the highest-level rifle match within IPSC.

“For the action shooting sports community, this is our Olympics,” said Lena Miculek. “I was lucky to make the Ladies Open Team alongside Ashley Rheuark, Maggie Reese and my mother Kay Miculek. Through crazy weather and intense competition, the Ladies Open Team came out on top!”

Lena Miculek earned multiple top finishes during the first ever International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) Rifle World Shoot.

In addition to the team victory, Miculek battled through illness to claim multiple individual titles, including the Ladies Open shootoff and 1st place in the Ladies Open division. Using a SIGM400 Predator and SIG Elite Performance ammo, she also reached her goal of placing in the top 20 overall in the world, beating out many of the world’s finest competitors, including her father, shooting legend Jerry Miculek. After a week of competition, the Louisiana native returned home with a pair of 1st place trophies and five gold medals.

“It was an incredible experience to represent the United States at the IPSC Rifle World Shoot,” said Miculek. “Competing against the world’s finest shooters was very humbling. Standing on the podium and hearing our National Anthem play was an experience beyond words.”

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From buying to building: Why AR-15 fans are DIYing

6/19/17 | by Jacki Billings

The AR-15’s modular design allows consumers to swap parts and tailor the gun to suit specific goals. (Photo: Peninsula Guns and Tactical)

With its modularity and ability to conform to user needs, the AR-15 is easily considered America’s preferred rifle. Though many gun owners chose to head down to their local gun shop to grab a factory built AR from the shelf, some dedicated fans are circumventing the gun store in favor of building their own, custom gun. But why are shooters forgoing stock guns in favor of time consuming builds? The answer, AR aficionados say, comes down to customization, cash and control.
The AR-15 developed its iconic name from ArmaLite who designed the first AR or ArmaLite Rifle. In 1959, the company sold the rights to Colt, who modified the rifle by relocating the charging handle from under the carrying handle to the rear of the receiver. The redesigned rifle was repackaged and marketed by the United States military as the fully automatic M16. Not to be limited to just one clientele, Colt soon created a semi-automatic civilian version known as the AR-15.
The AR-15 soared in popularity among gun owners who found it to be a versatile platform. Transitioning from hunting to sport shooting to home defense, the adaptable rifle gave consumers more bang for their buck. Even better, the modular design allowed the system to be easily modified and personalized to suit individual preferences — a key feature that would eventually lead some consumers down the path of building rifles from the ground up.
Creating a rifle that is customized to a shooter’s exact specifications and needs is one of the driving forces behind why more gun owners are looking to DIY. The ability to carefully craft a purpose-built setup catered to the mission — be it home defense or plinking on the range — is what makes the AR-15 platform unique.
Ghost Firearms, a Florida-based parts maker specializing in AR components, offers everything from individualized pieces to full build kits. President of Ghost Firearms T.J. Nader told Guns.com in early June that personalization drives sales of his company’s colored and skeletonized AR-15 lowers.
“We have seen strong interest in our colored upper receivers and Skeleton lowers in colors. Considering the AR industry likely produced and sold around 1.5 million stripped lowers in 2016 we are seeing strong demand for parts to build out these lowers into rifles or pistols,” Nader said. “People are unique and very in tastes.”
When creating an AR, each part can be carefully selected to ensure high performance and quality during operation. Reddit user Nreyes238 expounded on the topic during an online discussion, explaining that building offers not only customization but also control for gun owners.
“If customization is your goal, then building is the way to go. You want a specific lower, and a certain trigger, and all matching furniture in that limited edition color from X manufacturer…you won’t find this on a shelf,” Nreyes238 commented.
Parts and accessories manufacturer Wing Tactical shared the sentiment, listing control and customization as one of the main reasons hobbyists are turning to building.
“You get exactly what you want,” the company said. “From the right buttstock to fit your shoulder to the right handguards for the perfect grip, your rifle will be perfect for your comfort. It’s made with custom AR-15 parts, so you can own a high-performance rifle as well, with a high-quality gas system and a reduced power trigger spring. You can enjoy whatever additions you desire, because you’re making it.”
While tricking out guns and tweaking them to exact specifications ensures shooters are getting the most from their rifles, cost also plays a part in why shooters are tackling DIY projects of this magnitude.
Though in some cases gun owners might get away with a complete AR-15 from a major gun maker $100 to $200 cheaper than a custom gun, builders enjoy the luxury of shelling out cash at their own pace. Jumping on sales, buying piece by piece and budgeting affords those that build the opportunity to craft a high quality gun without breaking the bank. Additionally, gun owners get the added benefit of intimately knowing their rifle.
“Ultimately, you may end up spending $100-200 more building it yourself, but in the process you learn the technical nature of the firearm,” Reddit user Romanonnom said in a online AR discussion. “I can tell you, before building my first AR, I didn’t know a thing about how it functioned. Sure, you can read about it, but nothing takes the place of the hands on experience of building it.”
Romanomnom added, “For me, and I think a large majority of people, that initial cost is worth it.”
Though the benefits seem tempting, other AR-15 fans warn that building does come with its disadvantages. Namely, time and resale.
Time-to-cost ratio comes into play when evaluating the merits of buying versus building. If budgets are tight and time is plenty, building becomes a more viable alternative; however if time and patience are the main values, it’s better to buy. Builders agree that if getting out on the range immediately is the goal, grab a gun off the shelf.
“Buying gives you the opportunity to save costs (if you are getting exactly what you want off the shelf), shoot ASAP, requires less effort, and requires less decisions,” Nreyes238 said.
Resale also plays a part in the decision to build. Packaged guns from major manufacturers can easily be traded or sold while so-called “Frankenstein” guns don’t move so quickly.
“To me the biggest downsides of building (this includes using a pre-built upper) is lower resale value and lack of warranty. It can be tough selling a ‘Frankenstein’ gun for what you have into it and while individual parts may have warranty’s you won’t have someone to send the entire gun back to of you have problems with it,” online user Wckdwabbit commented on an AR-15 discussion forum. “That being said, if you built the whole gun you know it better than anyone else and are more likely to be able to fix anything that pops up.”
Controlling the parts and more importantly the cash flow to craft a custom gun brings hobbyist to the table, ensuring the AR-15’s continued success stateside.

CC youths take home 4-H shooting prizes

Photo provided by Anne Kretschmann Six Copper Country children finished within the top 50 in the annual 4-H Regional Shoot held in Sagola Township on June 10.

CHANNING – Six Copper Country youths were among 50 of the best shooters in the Upper Peninsula at the Sagola Township Sportsmen’s Club on June 10, to compete in the annual 4-H Regional Shoot, according to Anne Kretschmann, Michigan State University Extension 4-H coordinator for Houghton and Keweenaw counties. Houghton-based Copper Tips 4-H Archery Club sent a six-person team down to compete.
Each youth could enter into two of four disciplines: BB gun, air rifle, .22 small-bore rifle, Archery Unsighted, and Archery Open. Divisions were made by age: Beginners (9-11 years old), Juniors (12-14 years old), and Seniors (15-19 years old).
Houghton-Keweenaw youth were able to participate in BB gun, air rifle, and .22 small bore rifle events, thanks to the generosity of other counties and instructors who shared their expertise and equipment to allow the youth to safely shoot, Kretschmann stated.
In the Unsighted Archery Division, competitors could not use a release or any form of sights. In the Unsighted Senior Division, all three top shooters were from Houghton County. Isaac Balyo earned third place behind Noah Bach in second. Winning for the second year in a row was Alaina Bach as Unsighted Senior Champion.
For the Team Archery event, Caleb Bach, Noah Bach, and Alaina Bach, all of Houghton County, along with Max White of Dickinson County and Trinity Busick of Delta County, competed against a sighted team, and fell short by three points.
In the BB Gun Beginner Division, a Delta County-based team with Levi Bach from Houghton County, took second place.
In Air Rifle, Junior Division, new shooter, Grant Fredrickson, of Houghton County, took third place. A combined team of Houghton and Delta counties took third place. Members were Caleb Bach, Alaina Bach, Grant Fredrickson of Houghton County, and Lily Karl of Delta County.
In the .22 Small Bore Rifle, a mixed-County team with Fredrickson, took third.
Through the support of the Keweenaw Community Foundation, the Copper Tips 4-H Archery Club obtained a canopy which proved essential for participants in the Regional Shoot. The day was 94 degrees, Kretschmann stated.
Many of the shooters in attendance will be representing their home counties at the State of Michigan 4-H shoot at the end of July. For more information about 4-H Shooting Sports opportunities in the area please contact the Michigan State University Extension office at (906) 482-5830.

Shooting Stars: Bulldog rifle team wraps up 10th season

Photos by Randal Meyer Hancock Central High School Marksmanship Team member Catherine Alkuino takes aim at a target with a .777 pellet rifle.

HANCOCK — The Hancock Central High School Marksmanship Team has been around for 10 years, but Randal Meyer doesn’t think too many people know about it.
Meyer, the sergeant major in the HCHS Junior ROTC and the team’s instructor, said the team just finished its 10th year, and it is a school sports team.
“It became a varsity sport about 10 years ago,” he said.
Some Houghton High School students are also part of the team, Meyer said.
The team competes at the Michigan Technological University shooting range, Meyer said. They shoot .777 pellet rifles, which is the same rifle used in some Olympic contests.

Zach Korkko takes aim at a target.

Meyer said marksmanship competitions are different from other sports in that the competitors don’t travel to contests. The team shoots at the Tech range and then send paper targets to whichever school is hosting the competition.
“We compete against schools from all over the United States,” he said. “We host one every year.”
Meyer said the marksmanship team does well in competitions.
“We usually win a place in every competition,” he said. “This year, we won three competitions.”
The number of competitions in which the team participates varies, Meyer said.

Claire Meyer takes aim at a target.

“I try to get them a minimum of six competitions,” he said. “We did eight this year.”
The team is usually comprised of 12 to 18 members.
“I’ve had as high as 20,” he said.
The teams are made up of ninth- to 12th-grade boys and girls without separate divisions, Meyer said.
“It doesn’t matter in shooting,” he said.

The Hancock Central High School Marksmanship Team just completed its 10th year.

In fact, Meyer said girls often do better than boys.
The marksmanship season usually takes part during the winter months, but Meyer said it went into spring this year.

4-H Shooting Sports National Championships end June 30

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Spectators gather to watch participants in the 2015 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships at Heartland Public Shooting Park near Alda. The 2017 event is June 25 through 30 at the shooting park and the Heartland Events Center in Grand Island. (Photo courtesy of UNL.)

Nebraska 4-H will host the 2017 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships June 25 through 30 at the Heartland Public Shooting Park near Alda and the Heartland Events Center in Grand Island.

More than 700 4-H youth, ages 14-18 and from 36 states, will compete in nine disciplines.

“This is the major competition in the country for 4-H shooting sports youth,” said Steve Pritchard, Nebraska Extension educator and coordinator of Nebraska’s 4-H shooting sports program.

Fifty-four national 4-H champions, both individual and team, will be named during the competition.

The 27 events include compound archery, recurve archery, air rifle, air pistol, .22 rifle, .22 pistol, shotgun, muzzleloading and hunting skills.

States can send up to nine teams to compete, with a maximum of 36 youth representing each state. The competitors, coaches and their families add up to more than 2,000 people attending the event, a boon to the economy of Grand Island and the state.

More than 125 volunteers from Nebraska and other states help organize and conduct the events.

“It’s like a family reunion when all these volunteers return to Grand Island for the national championships,” Pritchard said. “They really look forward to visiting and seeing their shooting friends in Grand Island. Many of them have assisted several years to help out with the various events being conducted at nationals.”

The free event is open to the public. For more information, visit http://4h.unl.edu/4hssnationalchamp.

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