Introducing Team TANDEMKROSS 2017
Posted by Danielle Gagnon on 10th Mar 2017
Learn more about Team TANDEMKROSS 2017 and explore their favorite firearms accessories and TANDEMKROSS upgrades. Use their tips to improve your own performance in Rimfire Challenge, Steel Challenge, USPSA and other speed shooting sports.
Read on for bios on each member of the Team TANDEMKROSS Competitive Shooting Team:
Eric "KaneWolf" Paulson
Serves as Team TK Captain
Competition Rifle: Ruger® 10/22 with lightweight barrel and custom stock
Competition Pistol: Ruger® MKIII frame with 22/45 LITE barrel
Favorite TK Upgrades: "Victory" Trigger, "Kanewolf" Slingshot Upgrade, "Eagle's Talon" Extractor & Steel Hammer Bushing
Introduction to competitive shooting: Eric had been a recreational clay target shooter for many years, but after being invited to a local steel plate match in 2012 he became hooked on competitive steel shooting. The third match he ever shot was the 2012 Ruger® Rimfire World Championship.
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Serves as Team TK Captain
Competition Rifle: Ruger® 10/22 with lightweight barrel and custom stock
Competition Pistol: Ruger® MKIII frame with 22/45 LITE barrel
Favorite TK Upgrades: "Victory" Trigger, "Kanewolf" Slingshot Upgrade, "Eagle's Talon" Extractor & Steel Hammer Bushing
Introduction to competitive shooting: Eric had been a recreational clay target shooter for many years, but after being invited to a local steel plate match in 2012 he became hooked on competitive steel shooting. The third match he ever shot was the 2012 Ruger® Rimfire World Championship.
Follow Eric on FacebookAustin "Ironman" Chamberlain
Age:17
Competition Rifle: Ruger® 10/22
Competition Pistol: Ruger® 22/45 LITE
Favorite TK Upgrades: Steel Hammer Bushing
Introduction to competitive shooting: After a friend invited him to come to a match, Austin was hooked on competition shooting. Now he and his family travel the country and compete in matches together.
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Age:17
Competition Rifle: Ruger® 10/22
Competition Pistol: Ruger® 22/45 LITE
Favorite TK Upgrades: Steel Hammer Bushing
Introduction to competitive shooting: After a friend invited him to come to a match, Austin was hooked on competition shooting. Now he and his family travel the country and compete in matches together.
Follow Austin on FacebookRiley Joy "Optimus" Jensen
Age:12
Competition Rifle: Ruger® 10/22
Competition Pistol: Browning Buck Mark
Favorite TK Upgrades: Double Kross Magazines for Ruger® 10/22 and "Victory" Trigger for Buck Mark
Introduction to competitive shooting: Riley was introduced to shooting at a "shooting party" hosted by her grandparents. Her grandfather jokingly asked whether she wanted to try shooting in a match and the very next weekend she shot her first match. She washooked and still travels to matches with her grandparents.
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Age:12
Competition Rifle: Ruger® 10/22
Competition Pistol: Browning Buck Mark
Favorite TK Upgrades: Double Kross Magazines for Ruger® 10/22 and "Victory" Trigger for Buck Mark
Introduction to competitive shooting: Riley was introduced to shooting at a "shooting party" hosted by her grandparents. Her grandfather jokingly asked whether she wanted to try shooting in a match and the very next weekend she shot her first match. She washooked and still travels to matches with her grandparents.
Follow Riley on FacebookDwight Stearns
Age: 60
Competition Rifle: Ruger® 10/22, AR-15 .22
Competition Pistol: Browning Buck Mark
Favorite TK Upgrades: "Victory" Trigger for Browning Buck Mark,"Buck PRO" Magazine Bumpers & "Double Kross" Magazine Bodies for 10/22
Introduction to competitive shooting: Dwight began shooting competitively after a law enforcement co-worker convinced him to shoot his first match in 1980.
Competition Rifle: Ruger® 10/22, AR-15 .22
Competition Pistol: Browning Buck Mark
Favorite TK Upgrades: "Victory" Trigger for Browning Buck Mark,"Buck PRO" Magazine Bumpers & "Double Kross" Magazine Bodies for 10/22
Introduction to competitive shooting: Dwight began shooting competitively after a law enforcement co-worker convinced him to shoot his first match in 1980.
Emily "SuperGirls" Cutts
Age: 13
Competition Rifle: Ruger® 10/22, S&W M&P 15\22
Competition Pistol: Ruger® 22/45 LITE
Favorite TK Upgrades:"Fireswitch" Extended Magazine Release for 10/22, "halo" Charging Ring & "Game Changer" Compensator
Introduction to competitive shooting: Emily began shooting with the Delran Junior MarksmanClub, where she learned firearms safety, responsibility and marksmanship.
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Age: 13
Competition Rifle: Ruger® 10/22, S&W M&P 15\22
Competition Pistol: Ruger® 22/45 LITE
Favorite TK Upgrades:"Fireswitch" Extended Magazine Release for 10/22, "halo" Charging Ring & "Game Changer" Compensator
Introduction to competitive shooting: Emily began shooting with the Delran Junior MarksmanClub, where she learned firearms safety, responsibility and marksmanship.
Follow Emily on FacebookEric "The Beast" Martin
Age: 42
Competition Rifle: #TANDEMIZED Volquartsen Ultra Lite 10/22
Competition Pistol: #TANDEMIZED Volquartsen Scorpion
Favorite TK Upgrades: "KrossFire" CNC-Machined Bolt,,"Companion" Magazine Bumpers,,"Quick Grip" Magazine Pouches
Introduction to competitive shooting: Eric was introduced to competitive shooting by a friend who invited he and his wife to a match. After that, he was hooked.
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Age: 42
Competition Rifle: #TANDEMIZED Volquartsen Ultra Lite 10/22
Competition Pistol: #TANDEMIZED Volquartsen Scorpion
Favorite TK Upgrades: "KrossFire" CNC-Machined Bolt,,"Companion" Magazine Bumpers,,"Quick Grip" Magazine Pouches
Introduction to competitive shooting: Eric was introduced to competitive shooting by a friend who invited he and his wife to a match. After that, he was hooked.
Follow Eric on FacebookHeather "Bond Girl" Martin
Age: Over 40
Competition Rifle: Ruger® 10/22
Competition Pistol: Ruger® MKIII 22/45 LITE
Favorite TK Upgrades: "Eagle's Talon" Extractor, "Fire Starter" Titanium Firing Pin,Extended Magazine Release, "Shadow" Picatinny Rail
Introduction to competitive shooting: Heather was invited to a local rimfire match by a friend. She used his limited guns to try it herself and, despite missing a lot of targets, was addicted.
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Age: Over 40
Competition Rifle: Ruger® 10/22
Competition Pistol: Ruger® MKIII 22/45 LITE
Favorite TK Upgrades: "Eagle's Talon" Extractor, "Fire Starter" Titanium Firing Pin,Extended Magazine Release, "Shadow" Picatinny Rail
Introduction to competitive shooting: Heather was invited to a local rimfire match by a friend. She used his limited guns to try it herself and, despite missing a lot of targets, was addicted.
Follow Heather on FacebookKim "KyptekKim" Susor
Age: 46
Competition Rifle: Ruger® 10/22
Competition Pistol: SW22® Victory™
Favorite TK Upgrades: "Victory" Trigger for SW22® Victory™, "Fireswitch" Extended Magazine Release for 10/22, "KrossFire" CNC-Machined Boltfor 10/22
Introduction to competitive shooting: Kim wanted to be proficient in handling and shooting firearms and went to Cavern Cove Range in Woodville, AL to learn. There, she discovered a whole new world of shooting. She was invited to shoot the monthly rimfire match and was hooked.
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Age: 46
Competition Rifle: Ruger® 10/22
Competition Pistol: SW22® Victory™
Favorite TK Upgrades: "Victory" Trigger for SW22® Victory™, "Fireswitch" Extended Magazine Release for 10/22, "KrossFire" CNC-Machined Boltfor 10/22
Introduction to competitive shooting: Kim wanted to be proficient in handling and shooting firearms and went to Cavern Cove Range in Woodville, AL to learn. There, she discovered a whole new world of shooting. She was invited to shoot the monthly rimfire match and was hooked.
Follow Kim on FacebookCole "Ice Man" Busch
Age: 14
Competition Rifle: Volquartsen UltraLite
Competition Pistol: SW22® Victory™
Favorite TK Upgrades: Magazine Disconnect Replacement for SW22® Victory™, "VictoryPRO" Base Pads, Magazine Loading Tool
Introduction to competitive shooting: Cole has always enjoyed competitive sports, traveling and meeting new people. His dad trains specialized military and law enforcement teams in firearms, and Cole spent time helping out at the range and, sometimes, shooting with the special operations and SWAT teams being trained, sharing techniques and tricks. His dad suggested he try competitive shooting and after his first NSSF match, he was hooked!
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Age: 14
Competition Rifle: Volquartsen UltraLite
Competition Pistol: SW22® Victory™
Favorite TK Upgrades: Magazine Disconnect Replacement for SW22® Victory™, "VictoryPRO" Base Pads, Magazine Loading Tool
Introduction to competitive shooting: Cole has always enjoyed competitive sports, traveling and meeting new people. His dad trains specialized military and law enforcement teams in firearms, and Cole spent time helping out at the range and, sometimes, shooting with the special operations and SWAT teams being trained, sharing techniques and tricks. His dad suggested he try competitive shooting and after his first NSSF match, he was hooked!
Follow Cole on FacebookVenice "Venice the Menace" Oliver
Age: 7
Competition Rifle: Ruger® 10/22 customized by Oliver Custom Firearms
Competition Pistol: SW22® Victory™
Favorite TK Upgrades: "halo" Charging Ring for SW22® Victory™
Introduction to competitive shooting: Venice spent a lot of time watching her dad and other kids shoot at rimfire matches, and decided she wanted to join in on the fun!
Age: 7
Competition Rifle: Ruger® 10/22 customized by Oliver Custom Firearms
Competition Pistol: SW22® Victory™
Favorite TK Upgrades: "halo" Charging Ring for SW22® Victory™
Introduction to competitive shooting: Venice spent a lot of time watching her dad and other kids shoot at rimfire matches, and decided she wanted to join in on the fun!
Gauge "12Gauge" Horlick
Age: 10
Competition Rifle: Ruger® 10/22 Lite Takedown
Competition Pistol: Ruger® MKIII 22/45
Favorite TK Upgrades: "Victory" Trigger for Ruger® 22/45, Steel Hammer Bushing & "KrossFire" Bolt for Ruger® 10/22
Introduction to competitive shooting: Gauge started out shooting with his dad, and after some practice decided to join in on rimfire matches himself.
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Age: 10
Competition Rifle: Ruger® 10/22 Lite Takedown
Competition Pistol: Ruger® MKIII 22/45
Favorite TK Upgrades: "Victory" Trigger for Ruger® 22/45, Steel Hammer Bushing & "KrossFire" Bolt for Ruger® 10/22
Introduction to competitive shooting: Gauge started out shooting with his dad, and after some practice decided to join in on rimfire matches himself.
Follow Gauge on FacebookHailey "Blondie" Chamberlain
Age: 16
Competition Rifle: Ruger® 10/22
Competition Pistol: Ruger® MKIII 22/45
Favorite TK Upgrades: LCI Replacement,"Kanewolf" Slingshot Upgrade &"Game Changer" Compensator
Introduction to competitive shooting: Hailey was introduced to competitive shooting by her brother, Austin, and now travels the country with her whole family to attend matches.
Age: 16
Competition Rifle: Ruger® 10/22
Competition Pistol: Ruger® MKIII 22/45
Favorite TK Upgrades: LCI Replacement,"Kanewolf" Slingshot Upgrade &"Game Changer" Compensator
Introduction to competitive shooting: Hailey was introduced to competitive shooting by her brother, Austin, and now travels the country with her whole family to attend matches.
Quaid "Quick Draw" Hallum
Age: 9
Competition Rifle: Ruger® 10/22
Competition Pistol: Browning Buck Mark
Favorite TK Upgrades: "halo" Charging Ring for Browning Buck Mark
Introduction to competitive shooting: Quaid starting shooting at age 5 with his dad, focusing on firearms safety. He now travels to Rimfire Challenge and Steel Challenge matches each year and has competed in four rimfire World Championships.
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Age: 9
Competition Rifle: Ruger® 10/22
Competition Pistol: Browning Buck Mark
Favorite TK Upgrades: "halo" Charging Ring for Browning Buck Mark
Introduction to competitive shooting: Quaid starting shooting at age 5 with his dad, focusing on firearms safety. He now travels to Rimfire Challenge and Steel Challenge matches each year and has competed in four rimfire World Championships.
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Age: 13
Competition Rifle: Ruger® 10/22
Competition Pistol: Ruger® MKIII 22/45
Favorite TK Upgrades: Extended Magazine Release & "Victory" Trigger for Ruger® 22/45
Introduction to competitive shooting: Mylee was introduced to competitive shooting by her brother, Austin, and now travels the country with her whole family to attend matches.
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Age: 13
Competition Rifle: Ruger® 10/22
Competition Pistol: Ruger® MKIII 22/45
Favorite TK Upgrades: Extended Magazine Release & "Victory" Trigger for Ruger® 22/45
Introduction to competitive shooting: Mylee was introduced to competitive shooting by her brother, Austin, and now travels the country with her whole family to attend matches.
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