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Monday, August 24, 2026

Scopos announces registration opening for the 2026 National Air Rifle League, which saw 171 teams and 1,400 athletes compete last year. The virtual league features Sporter and Precision disciplines across multiple divisions, with teams competing in an 8-week format. Early registration by September 4, 2026 offers a $20 discount.

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Team Remington's Todd Hitch won the Main Event Championship at the U.S. Open Sporting Clays Championship for the second consecutive year, held at Game Unlimited in Hudson, Wisconsin. Hitch also won the Super Sporting and Beretta Gold Cup events, while teammate Mike Luongo finished Runner-Up in the Main Event using Remington Premier shotshells.

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Friday, August 14, 2026

Team SK shooter Jake Stine delivered an exceptional performance at the 2026 NRA National Silhouette Championship, finishing 3rd in the Lapua Monarch Cup and 2nd in Smallbore Hunter Class, while also placing 2nd in hunter rifle and 3rd in standard rifle at the NRA High Power National Championships.

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Friday, August 14, 2026

Jason Krause of Team Remington won the 2026 Grand American Handicap Championship at the World Shooting & Recreational Complex in Sparta, Illinois, capturing his second ATA World Championship title in consecutive years. Krause shot Nitro 27 No. 7.5 ammunition to secure the prestigious ring, with Team Remington also achieving strong performances from Aaron Willoughby, Zach Nannini, Ian Lawrence, and junior competitors.

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Friday, August 14, 2026

Team Leapers achieved eight national match wins at the 2026 CMP National Matches at Camp Perry, Ohio, with James Fox winning his fourth National Service Rifle Championship using the Integrix Service Rifle Scope. The team, including Conrad Young, Roy Mitchell, Nick Till, and Randy Olds, dominated the competition alongside decorated shooters Brandon Green, Bob Gill, Liam McKenna, and Justin Patton-Rynders.

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026

The 50th Annual Nebraska Youth Smallbore Silhouette Invitational will be held Sept. 26 at Pressey Wildlife Management Area in Custer County. This free event is open to youth ages 11 and older who have completed Hunter Education and have not graduated high school, with first-time shooters receiving complimentary ammunition.

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Scopos' Monthly Virtual Matches are now integrated into their Tournaments feature on Rezults, with the 2026-27 season beginning this month. The season averages participants' top three scores across eight monthly rifle and pistol disciplines. Winners from the 2025-26 season include Katie Forth, Aurora Kush, Sarah Mix, William Regala, and teams like MSYESS and Lafayette Gun Club.

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