Erich Leipold
“Erich Leipold is a retired Lieutenant w the Sarasota County FD & currently resides in South Carolina w his wife Bethany. Together they have 2 children who both played college basketball, & still reside in Florida. Erich & Bethany have lived full time in a RV since 2021. Erich started competition shooting in 2011 after a near miss abduction of his wife and son. That’s when he started competition shooting w IDPA USPSA and 3Gun until 2023, when he started in precision rimfire type events exclusively. Today he has shot 92 matches in 2 countries 25 states at 50 different ranges w 81 top 10s 67 top 5s, 52 podiums along w 31 wins (in 17 different states)”
Steve Marmaduke
Resides in Knoxville, Tennessee with wife Roxy and two dogs, Sniper and Turbo. Steve has competed in shooting sports for over a decade in 3gun and action pistol competitions until 2021 when he was introduced to precision rimfire. When not at the range Steve enjoys getting outdoors, camping, and traveling.
4th place 2025 PRS Rimfire National Championship
2 NRL22X wins
5 PRS Rimfire wins
2025 Coal Tipple Points Series Champion
2nd place 2025 Gunline FSK Points Series
Numerous NRL22 wins
Greg Roman
Resides in St. George, UT with his wife Dana, son Lucas, and dog Addie. Greg has 3 NRL22X wins, 9 NRL22X/Rimfire PRS Podium Finishes and numerous NRL22 wins. Greg has worked in the firearms industry for 26 years, and has been a competitive shooter in various disciplines for just as long. His competition focus has been solely on precision rimfire since 2018. Greg also enjoys coaching new shooters, photography, and riding his motorcycle to matches.
Matt Hui
Hi, I’m Matt! I am a precision rimfire shooter based in Ottawa, Canada, with six years of experience. I’ve participated in over 200 rimfire competitions all across North America and beyond. I love the competitive aspect of the sport, but the community makes it truly special. My choice of MPA chassis is the Vanquish; its purpose-built design allows me to perform at my best no matter what the match demands.
Some of my achievements include:
– 3rd Open Division result at the 2025 IPRF World Championships
– 2nd Open Team result at the 2025 IPRF World Championships
– 2nd overall for the 2025 PRS rimfire national standings
– Three-time New England regionals winner
– Two-time Northern Rimfire Series season winner
Chris Garcia
Resides in El Dorado Hills, CA with his wife Kristina, 2 daughters and dog Parker. He
has been competing since 2020 in various precision rifle disciplines including PRS
rimfire and centerfire. Chris enjoys traveling with fellow shooters and experiencing
different matches around the world.
Precision Rifle Series Rimfire- 30 podium finishes, including 16 match wins
Precision Rifle Series Centerfire (Gas Gun)- 1st place nationally 2024 and 2025 season
Team USA 2025 Rimfire Open IPRF World Champions
Chris Beck
Stephen Borsellino
Hey, Steve here. Im located in Brantford Ontario, Canada. I’ve shot over 100+ matches in the last 5 years. PRS has taken me to 4 countries, and 10 different states.
Ben Allread
Resides in Carrollton, GA. Ben is a Civil Engineer by trade, and his home range is Cool Acres in Swainsboro, GA. Before 2019 he competed in Benchrest and F-Class, and now he has been competing in PRS 22 Rimfire seriously since 2022. Ben enjoys the fellowship and friendships made in the long-range community, and he enjoys competing at different ranges.
Team USA 2025 Rimfire Open IPRF World Champions (Team Gold!)
PRS22: 9 wins, 20+ Podiums, 2-time Tied 3rd Southeast Region
NRL22X: 1 win, 4 Podiums
USPRA Qualifiers: 1 win
2-time Top 25 National final placement (PRS22 and NRL22X)
Grayson Smith
- Grayson has multiple NRL22 club wins.
- Multiple top young gun finishes at NRL22 X matches.
- Multiple podium finishes at NRL22 X matches across the country.
- Was overall champion and 1st place Junior at 2024 Eagle eye precision series.
- Several national junior podium finishes in both NRL22 and PRS.
- He was the first young gun to reach expert classification in the NRL22.
- Highlighting his rapid rise in the sport, he was crowned the 2025 Young Gun X Series National Champion.
Ryder Smith
Ryder Smith is from Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, where he lives on a farm with his three brothers and two sisters. He has been competing in precision rifle shooting since 2020 and has six years of experience in PRS and NRL 22 competitions.
Major Titles & Championships:
- 2025 NRL 22 National Champion (Young Gun)
- 2024 NRL 22 Series Champion (Young Gun)
- 2024 NRL 22X Champion (young gun)
NRL/PRS Achievements:
- PRS Regional Rimfire Finale Top Junior (2022, 2023, 2025)
- Multiple PRS monthly match wins
- Multiple top-five finishes in high-level PRS competitions
- Numerous NRL 22 monthly match wins
- Multiple NRL 22X match wins
- Multiple top-five finishes
Brandon Eversole
A dedicated competitive shooter and lifelong outdoorsman, Brandon resides in Booneville, Kentucky with his wife and two children. Brandon has proudly served as a Kentucky State Trooper for 16 years. He earned titles as the 2022 and 2024 Southeast Regional Champion, and the 2022, 2024 and 2025 Southeast Regional Military/Law Enforcement Champion. His passion for shooting is matched by his commitment to growing the sport and he takes great pride in introducing new shooters-especially youth-to the discipline, safety, and enjoyment that come with it.
Gregg Stewart
A retired U.S. military veteran from Western Pennsylvania, Gregg has been deeply involved in precision rifle sports since 2015. He played a pivotal role in the early development of the Appalachian Rimfire Series, uniting competitors across Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia before formal rimfire organizations existed. His grassroots efforts helped establish a strong, competitive foundation for the region.
In 2023, Gregg was appointed as the PRS Rimfire Director, where he now leads the strategic growth and direction of the national series. He also serves as Match Director for MKM Precision—widely regarded as one of the premier precision rifle venues in the country—and is a two-time member of the USA Rimfire Open Team, proudly representing the United States on the international stage.
Professionally, Gregg works in the oil and gas industry, supporting American energy independence. Whether in the field or on the firing line, he brings the same discipline, leadership, and long-range vision to everything he does. Gregg remains dedicated to advancing the sport of precision rimfire shooting, both in the U.S. and around the world.
Ron Verran
Ron has been a Local 7 sheetmetal worker for 27 years. His hobbies are anything from riding/wrenching on Dirtbikes, Hotrods, or anything with a motor, and making the deer habitat on his property better each year.
He began shooting at Camp Perry with a buddy and they shoot the National Rifle Matches each year.
The friendships he and his wife have made since shooting PRS are priceless, and helping anyone/sharing knowledge along the way is an added bonus. For Ron, it’s been a blessing to represent MPA!
Chris Simmons
Hailing from the mountains of western North Carolina, Chris havs been competing at the highest levels of precision shooting since 2004. Over the course of his career, he’s competed in a wide range of disciplines, including silhouette, smallbore three-position, three-position air rifle, and Precision Rifle Series (PRS), building a well-rounded foundation in marksmanship and competitive shooting.
His competitive resume includes seven National Championship titles, one World Championship, and more than 200 match victories. Those accomplishments are the result of years of dedication, continual learning, and a relentless pursuit of excellence on the firing line.
Beyond competition, he’s committed to being a positive ambassador for the shooting sports and the companies that support his journey. Whether he’s competing, mentoring new shooters, or representing his sponsors at matches and industry events, he strives to promote professionalism, sportsmanship, and the values that make our community strong. He’s proud to represent brands that share his commitment to innovation, quality, and advancing the shooting sports for future generations
