RCBS®, Champion® Range & Target and Hoppe’s® Sponsor 2023 GAP Grind Pro/Am

Brands Continue Sponsorship of Largest Precision Rifle Competition

RCBS®, the leading manufacturer of ammunition reloading equipment for rifles and pistols, along with Champion® Range & Target and Hoppe’s® proudly sponsored the recent 2023 GA Precision/Bushnell Elite Tactical “GAP Grind” Pro/Am long range competition. The three brands would like to congratulate all shooters for the successful completion of the match, plus acknowledge RCBS sponsored shooter Brandon Hembree and his amateur partner Tyler Pittman for placing second overall as a team.

The annual precision rifle match took place September 30-October 1 at the K&M Precision Rifle Training Shooting Complex in Finger, Tennessee. Throughout the competition, RCBS, Champion Range & Target, and Hoppe’s representatives were on hand, displaying new products, answering technical questions and participating in the match.

RCBS, Champion Range & Targets, and Hoppe’s have been long time contributors to shooting competitions, with each brand serving as a product category sponsor within the PRS circuit. The three brands were also represented by multiple pro and amateur shooters in this year’s competition, with RCBS sponsored Shooter Brand Hembree placing 10th overall as an individual in the Pro Division. Hembree and his partner Tyler Pitman were also successful in reaching the podium as the 2nd place Pro/Am team.

“The Gap Grind has always been a special event,” said Ryan Wellman, Global Product Lane Director for Vista Outdoor Shooting Accessories. “Not only has this match been the catalyst for introducing thousands of shooters to the sport, but it also provides a unique opportunity for our brands to talk with customers face-to-face. This interaction is invaluable to our product teams as these shooters rely on our products every season and we want to provide them with nothing but the best.”

Wellman added, “It was great to see Brandon Hembree and his teammate perform so well at the match. Brandon is a great guy who has dedicated much of his life to instructing shooters and helping to grow the sport. Shooters like Brandon are a core part of the RCBS team and we’re proud to be part of a big win like this.”

To see the full match results for the 2023 GAP Grind visit precisionrifleseries.com.

For more information on RCBS, Champion or Hoppe’s products, visit rcbs.com, championtarget.com and hoppes.com. For additional information on the 2024 GAP Grind, go to kmprecisionrifletraining.com.

About RCBS

RCBS has dedicated itself to the craft of reloading ammunition since it was founded in 1943. RCBS started with one simple bullet die and has grown into the leading manufacturer of reloading equipment for rifles and pistols. Reloading is an exact process with tight tolerances. It requires precision and skill to be done correctly. That’s why RCBS makes state-of-the-art products – everything from presses, dies, shell holders, powder measurers and priming products. All are backed by RCBS’s industry-leading reputation to give you a premium reloading experience. RCBS: Precisioneered Reloading. For more information, visit www.rcbs.com., connect on Instagram at www.instagram.com/rcbsreloading/ or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RCBSReloading/.

About Champion  

Champion is a leading provider of quality trap throwers, paper targets, metal targets, clay targets, hearing and eye protection and shooting systems. Shooting is a fun pastime, and Champion produces a wide variety of products to enhance the experience for shooters of all levels. For more information, visit www.championtarget.com.

About Hoppe’s  

In 1903, Frank August Hoppe mixed nine chemicals and created the world’s most effective gun cleaner. As a well-trained young soldier, Frank knew that gun care went far beyond just a clean rifle, but actually helped to ensure his safety while on the front lines of battle. Since that time, Hoppe’s has emerged as the leading gun care company, having grown along-side hunters, shooters, and soldiers who depend on their firearms every day. It has remained the most trusted name in gun care by advancing and evolving technologies to meet those needs. From the ever-popular and versatile No. 9 and the quick and easy BoreSnake, to the marvel of efficiency we call Gun Medic, Hoppe’s is the only name you need to know for firearm cleaning and protection. For more information, visit www.hoppes.com., connect on Instagram at www.instagram.com/hoppesguncare/ or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/hoppesguncare.