Tack Driver III a huge success
I have to say that this match means more to me than any of you will ever know. It was an idea of Jeff Stover and Harley Baker to have a competition and try to figure out what cartridge was “the most accurate” in a showdown. I sat around 2-3 years listening about it in the Executive board meetings and decided I would take the challenge. Jeff brought it up the following year in the meeting and I happily told him I had it under control and would be the test dummy. Jim Bauer immediately offered $1,000 sponsorship to get this event off the ground and the planning began. I wanted it to be a challenge to EVERYONE that attended and that is why it is an alternation between a group and score target. I didn’t want anyone getting comfortable shooting what they always shoot. The 200 yard target at 300 meters is very challenging as well as Orangeburg, SC! I can say the gathering of the best of the best at one location anywhere in the world is no where near the talent at this event. We have many score hall of fame shooters, group hall of fame shooters, shooters of the year in score , group, long range and ground hog matches. I would like to personally thank everyone that has ever attended this event and ALL the numerous sponsors. The overwhelming support is humbling to me from all aspects of shooting. I would like to thank my wife and son for coming to help and make this event go as smooth as it has. Ken Kaufman is the best range safety officer and I know with confidence, when I hand it over to him he has it under control. THANK YOU AGAIN TO EVERYONE WHO MAKES THIS MATCH WHAT IT IS AND I HOPE TO SEE YOU AT TACK DRIVER IV! If anyone that has attended can give me any ideas on how to make it better next year or something you think needs to be changed, you should all have my number. Imitation is the best flattery, OFTEN IMITATED, BUT NEVER DUPLICATED! Thanks JC