In September 2000 I traveled to America to compete in the IBS 1000 Yard Nationals at the Hawks Ridge club in North Carolina. I took my 6-284 to compete in light gun and, due to limits on transporting baggage internationally, I arranged to borrow a rifle for the heavy gun event. In short, I had a great time at the Nationals. Everyone was extremely friendly and hospitable. I learned a lot and shot pretty well in the heavy gun event (we wont discuss my light gun performance!). I have to especially thank Bob and Leslie Crone for loaning me their heavy gun and for helping me so much. Thanks also to Bill Shehane and Steve Shelp who helped me iron out all the travel and accommodation to make the visit happen.

A view of the 1000 target line from the bench line.	A view down the bench line during a sighter relay.

Me getting ready with the borrowed heavy gun.	Rifle is chambered in "6.5mm Super", an "improved" 6.5-284.

Leslie Crone getting ready for the heavy gun event. Leslie shot very well and placed 3rd overall.	Bob Crone contemplates the target line.

Charles Baliey's heavy gun. This gun draw's comments from bystanders like no other gun I know.	Well, how else would you transport a 150 pound rifle?

 

Liz Harris Shot exceptionally well. Her combined two gun aggregate placed here 2nd in the Grand Champion standings.	David Fuller shooting his Shehane stocked heavy gun.

 

Douglas Heisen with his .300 Wby Improved heavy gun.	Ed Kenzakoski with his heavy rifle.

 

A Bruce Baer built light gun.	Charles Ellertson with his BAT Actioned, 30 cal heavy rifle.

 

Bill Shehane fine tunes the scope on a borrowed heavy rifle.	Bruce Bear gets ready for the heavy gun event.

 

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