Introducing “Team Sinclair’s” Mason Parker; Junior F-T/R Champion
Team Sinclair’s Mason Parker; Junior FT-R Champion
This past season Sinclair International has sponsored Junior shooter, Mason Parker, a high school senior from Huntsville, Alabama. Mason has been very successful and focused in shooting competitively in NRA F-Class and Service Rifle matches. He holds multiple national records, and titles. His results show that he is a very talented marksman that will continue to excel at the sport.
Recently, Mason sent us an email reporting on his most recent accomplishments. Here is what he wrote: “On November 7-8, 2009, shooting off the Sinclair F-Class Bi-pod with my .308, I was able to finish as the Alabama Junior Mid-Range (300, 500, 600 yd) Champion. During this match, I was also fortunate enough to set two National records; a new 300 yard 20 shot Junior F-T/R record, and a new 600 yard 20 shot Junior F-T/R record!!! Your F-Class Bi-pod is rock solid!!! I think that there is no better F-Class bipod in the world!!”
In addition, below are Mason’s 2009 accomplishments, as you will see he is not only a stellar F-Classer, he is also skilled on the Service Rifle as well:
-2009 National Junior Champion F-Class – F-T/R
-National Record Holder Junior F-TR (1000 yd) – 2 National Records
-National Record Holder Junior F-TR National Match Aggregate – 1 National Record
-National Record Holder Junior F-TR (mid range) – 6 National Records
-National Record Holder Junior F-Open (mid range) – 3 National Records
-2009 Alabama 1000 yd F-Class (F-FTR) Junior Champion
-2009 Alabama Mid-Range Junior Champion
-2009 Regional Mid-Range F-Class (F-TR) Junior Champion
-2009 Regional Mid-Range F-Class (Open) Junior Champion
-2009 Alabama State Junior Service Rifle Champion
I had the opportunity to meet Mason in person at the US F-Class Nationals at Camp Butner this past October, where he earned top Junior in FT-R. Mason is a very friendly and energetic young man, and I was very impressed with his skill and drive to achieve higher feats in the future. We expect great things from him both in the shooting world and as a person. We are very proud to have him represent Sinclair International both on and off the firing line.
Mason is a fine example of the future of competitive shooting and we hope youth shooting continues to grow and expand regardless of the discipline. More young men like Mason or young women will help continue the long heritage of shooting as a sport in the United States and around the world.
Pete Petros
Call Center/Sales Supervisor
Sinclair
November 18th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Okay, I’ll admit my ignorance: What exactly is F-Class? Is it also called Hunter Class? and what then is F-TR? Where can I get some comprehensive explanation of the various shooting class divisions? I try to read Precision Shooting re Camp Perry but it’s like trying to crack a secret code. Meanwhile, young Mason is obviously not confused at all. What a range of accomplishments he has. Congratulations to him, and to Sinclair for its sponsorship.
Jim Coyne
November 18th, 2009 at 6:44 pm
I have had the privilege of watching Mason grow up in competitive shooting. Not too long ago, he was a shy little kid following his dad around. He has grown up into a fine young man and one heck of a good shooter. A lot of credit goes to his father, Steve, who has done a great job coaching and mentoring Mason. Sinclair made a good call recruiting Mason. I’d have him on my team any day, and his father too.
Matt Kubic
Chattanooga, TN
November 25th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Matt and others
thanks for the kind words but the relaity is you give me too much credit -near as I can tell I am just there for comic relef.
Mason’s adult mentors, Matt Cubic, Russ Theurer, “Mac” McAllister and a host of others too numerous to name, are the ones who deserve the credit!!!! it is truly amazing the impact a group of exceptional adults can have a on a young person just starting out in the shooting sports.
Steve Parker
Hampton Cove, AL