San Antonio, TX (June 13, 2010) - Professional shooter Doug Koenig, shooting as a member of Team Smith and Wesson, won his 14th Sportsman's Team Challenge Title at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio, Texas. Koenig's Team Smith and Wesson won the Industry Open Championship and had the highest point total for the event.
The Sportsman's Team Challenge is a three gun event that calls for a host of skills in pistol, rifle and shotgun. During the annual competition, each member of every team is required to shoot three firearms - rifle, pistol and shotgun. Facing off in six events, all shots by every team member are used to calculate the final score. The events for the Sportsman's Team challenge include: Rifle, Combo, Handgun, Mixed Bag, Flush and Flurry. The first event, Rifle, requires shooters to use a .22 rifle while firing at 46 steel targets that vary in size, distance and point value. The next event, Combo, requires teams to use one .22 rifle and two .22 handguns as they shoot 50 targets ranging in distance from 25 to 80 yards. The last metallic event is Handgun, in which shooters compete in a relay, firing at 48 total targets with restricted time limits. The final three events take competitors to the shotgun course where they engage in three unique 50-bird sporting clay style matches.
After shooting the high aggregate score in the preliminary round, Koenig's team followed that with a high team score of 576 in the championship round. In the finals, Team Smith and Wesson scored 100 at the Rifle Event; 97 at the Combo; 97 at the Pistol Event; 96 at the Flurry; 94 at the Flush; and 92 at the Mixed Bag. Koenig said that the STC calls on him to utilize all of his skills and equipment because of the wide ranging nature of the match. "My sponsor's contributions," said Koenig, "year after year, make it possible for me to do well. The STC is one of the most fun matches during the course of the shooting year. I have a great time in a very festive atmosphere. And, it is great to have my son with me at this year's match." Koenig's son, Trevor, was a member of the winning junior team at the event.
Koenig has won national and world championships in pistol events, shotgun events, and rifle events. A professional shooter, Koenig has dominated competitive pistol shooting for the last fifteen years. Koenig has won sixteen Masters International Championships, three World Speed Shooting Championships, an IPSC World Championship, three World Action Pistol Championships (holds World Record Score), fourteen Sportsman's Team Challenge Championships, a World All-Around Championship, and twelve National Action Pistol Championships (Bianchi Cup).
DOUG KOENIG'S EQUIPMENT LIST
Doug Koenig uses a variety of equipment in his competitive shooting:
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Koenig's gun sponsor is SMITH & WESSON - a globally recognized manufacturer of quality firearms for enthusiasts, hunters, collectors and professionals; since 1852, dedicated to the tradition of quality, reliability, performance and innovation.
* Koenig's optical sight is from LEUPOLD & STEVENS - the only significant, American-owned and operated optics company.
* Koenig's gun cleaning products are from OTIS - the most advanced gun care systems in the world.
* Koenig's bullet supplier is HORNADY - an industry leader and maker of the finest bullets available.
* Koenig's speed holster is from SAFARILAND - the top name in competitive shooting holster accessories.
* Koenig's hearing protection is from WALKER'S GAME EAR - an innovator and leader in developing technologies in hearing enhancement/hearing protection devices.
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Koenig's sights are from TRUGLO - maker of the world's most advanced line of fiber optic sights.
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Koenig's brass is from STARLINE - precision brass for the shooter that requires the best.
Doug Koenig uses a variety of hunting equipment:
* Koenig crossbows come from TEN POINT CROSSBOWS - a world class manufacturer of crossbows that's recognized as an industry standard for crossbow power.
* Koenig choice in camouflage is MOSSY OAK - where camouflage is an obsession.
Doug Koenig is represented by August Sports Promotions - a Maryland/Washington, D.C. based sports representation agency that specializes in representing athletes from the outdoor sports. For information about Doug Koenig please contact the offices of August Sports Promotions.
