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I entered the world of competitive rifle shooting while in High School ROTC. My
school competed against other schools in our district using .22 caliber rifles
in shooting position, prone, sitting, kneeling and off-hand. After High School
came 3 years in the Marine Corps, where I qualified 3 times as Expert.
I started reloading for shotgun, rifle, and pistol in 1960 and have continued to
this date.
In September 1998 I saw an ad for a Browning Creedmore Rifle in .45-90 and liked
its looks, so I ordered one. I had never cast bullets before or used black
powder, so for the first six months I experimented with bullets I purchased that
had been cast by others and used “Pyrodex Cartridge” powder. In 1999 I purchased
my first mould and electric pot. Since then I have accumulated quite a few
moulds and switched to straight black power. I make my own lube and mix my own
alloys.
In addition to taking part in competitive matches (BPCR Long Range and BPCR
Silhouette), I also hunt big game — Elk, Moose, Caribou, Antelope, Mule, and
White Tail Deer. I have never taken an animal with store-bought ammo, but prefer
to use my own hand loads. Much of what I have learned has come from trial and
error and common sense. It is my hope that what is posted on this site will
benefit others.
I retired from competition in 2005 but still enjoy hunting big
game and upland game.
Accomplishments and Awards:
| September 25-26, 2004 |
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Winnequah Rifle Club (Lodi,
Wisconsin)
Badger Barrels Long Range BPCR Match
1st Place 1,000 yards – George Liotta
2nd Place Grand Aggregate - George Liotta
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| July 10-11, 2004 |
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Camp Perry, Ohio
NRA Regional BPCR Long Range Match
2nd Place Grand Aggregate - George Liotta
3rd Place 1,000 yards - George Liotta
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| July 12-13, 2003 |
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Camp Perry, Ohio
NRA Regional BPCR Long Range Match
1st Place – Frank Monikowski (Former World Champion)
2nd Place – Dave Hicks (2003 USA Individual Long Range World Champion)
3rd Place – Dave Gullo (Former National Champion)
4th Place – George Liotta
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| May 2, 2003 |
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Racine County Line Rifle Club
(Wisconsin)
Black Buffalo Match at 600 yards
1st Place – George Liotta
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| August 24, 2002 |
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Prairie State Rangers
(Effingham, Illinois)
BPCR Silhouette Match
1st Place AAA – George Liotta
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| May 11-12, 2002 |
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Winnequah Rifle Club (Lodi,
Wisconsin)
Badger Barrels Long Range BPCR Match
3rd Place 800 yards – George Liotta
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| September 29-30, 2001 |
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Winnequah Rifle Club (Lodi,
Wisconsin)
Badger Barrels Long Range BPCR Match
1st Place 800 yards – George Liotta
3rd Place Grand Aggregate – George Liotta
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| July 14-15, 2001 |
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A. P. Goodrich Range (Ithaca,
Michigan)
BPCR Silhouette Match
1st Place AA – George Liotta
1st Place High Senior – George Liotta
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| May 12-13, 2001 |
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Winnequah Rifle Club (Lodi,
Wisconsin)
Badger Barrels Long Range BPCR Match
1st Place 800 yards – George Liotta
1st Place 900 yards – George Liotta
1st Place Overall Winner Grand Aggregate — George Liotta
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| Miscellaneous |
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Beloit Rifle Club – Two 1st
Place Wins
Aurora Sportsmens Club Buffalo Tasson Match – 1st, 2nd, and
3rd Place finishes in 3 matches
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