The Berger-sponsored U.S. F-Open Team delivered an outstanding performance at the 2026 F-Class World Championships, capturing the silver medal at the prestigious international competition held Aug. 10-16 at the National Shooting Centre in Bisley, United Kingdom.
Competing against the world's top F-Class shooters, Team USA posted an impressive overall score of 3482.335V to secure second place on the international stage.
The U.S. F-Open Team was captained by Team Berger member Dan Bramley, whose leadership helped guide the squad to both a silver-medal finish at the World Championships and a gold-medal victory at the British Open. Supporting the team were Vice Captain Bryan Blake and Adjutant Pete Ricci, with coaching provided by Erik Cortina, Peter Johns, and Doug Skogman.
The team's roster included:
- Brandon Zwahr
- David Christian
- William Kolodziej
- Norman Harrold
- Jason Simes
- Matthew Bassalla
- Emil Kovan
- Tod Hendricks
"The team's performance at Bisley reflects countless hours of preparation, dedication, and exceptional marksmanship," said Geoff Esterline, Director of Marketing. "We are proud to support these athletes as they represent the United States at the highest level of competition."
The F-Class World Championships bring together the world's premier long-range rifle shooters, who must contend with challenging wind and weather conditions while maintaining precision at extended distances. Team USA's silver-medal finish further reinforces the nation's standing among the elite competitors in international F-Class competition.
The F-Open division allows rifles weighing up to 22 pounds and chambered in any caliber .35 or smaller. Competitors fire from the prone position using an adjustable front rest and rear sandbag, demanding exceptional precision, consistency, and wind-reading skills.
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