TRC members chosen for the U.S. Black Powder Cartridge Rifle International Creedmoor team!
Chip Mate of Elgin, Arizona and Zack Taylor of Rio Rico,
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All shooters in this competition must use single-shot rifles designed prior to 1900. Cartridges must contain authentic Black Gunpowder and bullets are hand-cast from soft lead alloy without benefit of gas-checks. Sights must be Vernier type optical open peep-sights with no magnification. No scoped rifles are allowed. Competitors can wear a conventional shooting jacket, attach a sling to the rifle and utilize a wrist-rest if desired. No cross-sticks are permitted.
Chip is a four-time winner of the Black Powder Mid-Range National Match including the 2009 and was also winner of the Iron-Man national aggregate event. Zack is retired from U.S. Border Patrol and has competed for many years on various Border Patrol shooting teams.
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