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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. --(Ammoland.com)- The leaders have emerged from the first part of the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Airgun at the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) South Marksmanship Center in Anniston, Ala.

The scores from the first part will be combined with those of the second part, which will be held the CMP’s North Marksmanship Center in Camp Perry, Ohio from Feb. 23-26. Olympic Team selection will be based on the aggregate of four courses of fire and two best finals.

Sergeant First Class Daryl Szarenski (Seale, Ala.) broke a USA Shooting (USAS) National Record in Men’s 10m Air Pistol qualification. Szarenski shot an impressive 590 out of a possible 600 match points in the first day of qualification.

The former record, 589 points set by Reuben Hafter, has been in place since 1990. Szarenski continued to excel with the highest final of 101.8 points in the first match day for another new national record (with finals) of 691.8 total points. After two days of shooting, he leads the field by over 18 points with an aggregate score of 1275.8 points. Jason Turner (Rochester, N.Y.) finished with 1257.5 points (including his best final of 100.5 points). Will Brown (Twins Falls, Ida.) is tailing Turner by just six-tenths of a point at 1256.9 points.

In Men’s 10m Air Rifle, Corporal Matt Rawlings (Wharton, Texas) of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) fired 595 match points in the second day for an aggregate total of 1297.2 points. Matt Emmons (Browns Mills, N.J.) is less than two points behind with 596 match points for 1295.6 points overall. Jonathan Hall (Carrollton, Ga.) is keeping chase with 1293.3 aggregate points.

Sarah Scherer (Woburn, Mass.) and Emily Caruso (Fairfield, Conn.) are deadlocked at 898 aggregate points in Women’s 10m Air Rifle. Oddly enough in a game of tenths, both scored a best final of 104 points. Jamie Gray (Lebanon, Pa.) is in third place with 896.2 aggregate points. Gray fired 397 points the second match day to stay in the race at only 1.8 points behind.

In Women’s 10m Air Pistol, Sandra Uptagrafft (Phenix City, Ala.) is ahead of the competition with 859.5 aggregate points, nearly twenty points ahead of the competition. Darian Shenk (Annville, Pa.) is in the second position with 839.6 aggregate points. Kylie Gagnon (Bozeman, Mont.) jumped up a few places for an aggregate of 836.2 points.

USA Shooting would like to thank the CMP South for the use of their facilities and our tireless volunteers for another successful event. The athletes will continue their quest for a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team at the second part of the U.S Olympic Trials in Camp Perry, Ohio, Feb. 23-26. Until then, follow your favorite athletes as they chase their Olympic dreams with updates on USA Shooting’s Facebook page and website. For final results, please visit the CMP website.

Spectators are welcome to attend and cheer on future Olympians. For live results and more information on the CMP South Marksmanship Center, please visit the CMP website. For updates and daily recaps, please visit www.usashooting.org.

About USA Shooting:
USA Shooting, a 501c3 non-profit corporation, was chartered by the United States Olympic Committee as the National Governing Body for the sport of shooting in April 1995. USA Shooting’s mission is to prepare American athletes to win Olympic medals, promote the shooting sports throughout the U.S. and govern the conduct of international shooting in the country. Check us out on the web at www.usashooting.org and on Twitter at twitter.com/USAShooting.

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Crosman Announces New M417 Pneumatic Air Rifle
Multi-Pump BB and Pellet Rifle.

Crosman M417 Pneumatic Air Rifle

Crosman

ROCHESTER, NY --(Ammoland.com)- Crosman Corporation, long known for innovation and quality in products for the shooting sports, has introduced the new M417 pneumatic air rifle that shoots both pellets and BBs.

The M417 is a .177 caliber multi-pump air rifle, assembled in the USA.

According to Tom Clark, Crosman domestic product manager, “The new Crosman M417 courts a new generation of shooters by offering them an affordable air rifle that reflects the classic, tactical styling they’re looking for, and even better, this gun is just plain cool. The popularity of this platform is rapidly becoming the choice of hunters, target shooters, plinkers and practicing marksman. What better way to introduce people to the shooting sports?” Clark asks.

“The M417 has an impressive look and feel, and is inexpensive to shoot. You’ll be surprised at what a great time you have shooting it. Once it’s all tricked-out with your favorite accessories, you’ll be ready to ‘take it outside’ and shoot up your favorite targets. Or for family fun, get two rifles and have a plinking competition with Grandpa… or Grandma for that matter,” he said.

“The M417 is loaded with features that make it rugged, convenient and provide realism,” Clark said. “And adding even more appeal to the tough exterior of the M417 is the textured polymer stock, forearm and receiver. The variable pump action is easy to use for right or left-handers, and the adjustable shoulder stock benefits shooters of all sizes,” he commented.

The M417 comes equipped with a windage adjustable, dual aperture (2-position), flip rear sight, and an elevation adjustable front sight.

“The sights are easily removed to allow for a scope, red dot, flashlight, or even a laser,” said Clark. For added convenience, a sight adjustment tool and Firepow’r pellet clip are stored in the magazine for easy access. “The same Firepow’r 5-shot pellet clips used with the Pumpmaster 760, and Recruit air rifles are included with the M417 and are available as an accessory, so you can load more before you go,” said Clark.

The BB reservoir is located on the side of the receiver and holds up to 350 BBs. An 18-shot internal track feeds BBs into the action.

Using pellets, the precision, rifled steel barrel consistently delivers accurate groups. The M417 offers velocities of up to 660 feet per second (fps) with BBs and 625 fps with 7.9 grain, .177 caliber pellets.

“The multiple pump action allows shooters to vary the velocity that suits their individual abilities, meaning you have the option to shoot farther and hit harder,” Clark stated.

The M417 carries an MSRP of $119.00 and is available at retail now. Crosman Corporation will exhibit its entire product line at the SHOT Show 2012 in Las Vegas from January 17-20. Visit booth number 13940.

For additional information on the Crosman M417, or on any Crosman, Benjamin, CenterPoint Hunting and Outdoors, Crosman Archery, or Game Face Airsoft products, visit the company’s Web sites at www.crosman.com, www.centerpointhunting.com, www.gamefaceairsoft.com.

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Rochester, N.Y.-based Crosman Corporation is an international designer, manufacturer and marketer of Crosman and Benjamin airguns, Crosman Archery products, CenterPoint Hunting and Outdoors Precision Optics products, and Game Face™ Airsoft products. Crosman is the exclusive worldwide licensee for Remington, Bushmaster and Marlin airguns, and airsoft and Marines Airsoft products. The company is privately held.

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