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Team Remington Ladies Bring Home Titles at 2011 World English Sporting Clays Championship

Remington Arms Company

Madison, NC --(Ammoland.com)- Remington Arms Company is pleased to announce that Team Remington shooters Ashleigh Hafley, Diane Sorantino and Haley Dunn dominated the 2011 World English Sporting Championship held April 28th – May 1st at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio, TX.

In the Main event, Hafley fired a 174/200 to capture the World Sporting Ladies Championship title; adding yet another major championship to her long and esteemed list of titles. Not to be outdone, teammate Diane Sorantino battled hard earning her the Ladies Champion title in both the Federation Internationale de Tir Aux Sportives de Chasse (FITASC) and Preliminary events and finished World Sporting Ladies Runner-Up to Hafley.

In her return to the sporting clays scene, famed Olympic skeet shooter Haley Dunn proved she will be a force by placing Lady Runner-Up in 5-Stand and shooting her way to a pair of 4th place finishes in the Main and Preliminary events.

“This was an unbelievable performance for Team Remington. The accomplishments of our lady shooters at this event were spectacular,” stated John Bauer, Remington Shooting Sports Manager. “We are very proud of the performance of our shooters and our products.”

All three Team Remington shooters used the same shotshell; the target smashing 1oz., #7 ½ shot, Premier Nitro 27 Target Load.

Remington would also like to congratulate TEAM USA Ladies for capturing the World English Sporting Team title. Team Remington shooter Ashleigh Hafley was a participating member of TEAM USA and posted the highest score.

About Remington Arms Company, Inc.
Remington Arms Company, Inc., headquartered in Madison, N.C., designs, produces and sells sporting goods products for the hunting and shooting sports markets, as well as solutions to the military, government and law enforcement markets. Founded in 1816 in upstate New York, the Company is one of the nation’s oldest continuously operating manufacturers. Remington is the only U.S. manufacturer of both firearms and ammunition products and one of the largest domestic producers of shotguns and rifles. The Company distributes its products throughout the U.S. and in over 55 foreign countries. More information about the Company can be found at www.remington.com.

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Champion Offers Rebates on WheelyBird, EasyBird & other Electric Trap Throwers

Special $25 and $50 mail-in rebate offers bring Champion trap throwers to discounted prices—all year long. Hunters and shooters can invest in more electric traps, paper targets or stock up on clay pigeons with the cash back. The new WheelyBird auto-feed trap makes backyard shooting practice fun and easy with the whole family. This compact trap is highly mobile and has great power too. Many popular Champion electric trap throwers are eligible for this rebate.

Champion Traps and Targets

ONALASKA, Wis. – -(Ammoland.com)- Champion introduces $25 and $50 mail-in rebate offers for purchases on many popular electric trap throwers.

The WheelyBird, EasyBird series, SST and 180-Sporter Traps are all eligible for cash back. Rebates are now available for redemption.

Compact, Concentrated Power
The new WheelyBird automatic trap features adjustable launch angles and a powerful 55-yard target launching capability.

Champion WheelyBird Auto-Feed Trap Thrower

A compact and lightweight design makes backyard clay target shooting with the whole family possible—all for a great suggested retail price of $420.00. Learn more about this new trap, at www.championtarget.com/traps/recreational/wheelybird.

The $25 rebates are available on WheelyBirds purchased between Feb. 1, 2011 and Aug. 31, 2011. Completed rebate coupon must be received by September 30, 2011. Coupon with box UPC’s and original cash register receipts must be submitted together. Limit one rebate request per name, address and household. Printable rebate coupon available at: www.championtarget.com/pdf/CT533_2011WheelyBirdRebate-coupon.pdf.

Fast, Fun and Effective Practice
The Easybird series, SST and 180-Sporter traps are all eligible for $50 mail-in rebates. These models are ideal for serious practice—and serious fun.

Trap purchases must be made between Feb. 1, 2011 and Dec. 31, 2011. Completed rebate coupon must be received by January 31, 2012. Coupon with box UPC’s and original cash register receipts must be submitted together. Limit one rebate request per name, address and household. Printable rebate coupon available at: www.championtarget.com/pdf/CT533_2011EasyBirdRebate-coupon.pdf.

About Champion
Champion is a leading provider of quality trap throwers, paper targets, metal targets, clay targets, hearing and eye protection and shooting systems. For more information please visit www.championtarget.com.

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