Update From the Grand American

[Drew Hause]

Merle Stockdale was placed at 27 yards in February 1955. The first 5 to reach the new 27 yd max were; Merle Stockdale (IA), Arnold Riegger (WA), Dan Orlich (NV), Maynard Henry (CA) and Evelyn Primm (CA), all making it to the 27 by April 16, 1955.
https://www.americantrapshooter.com/...ard-line.3537/

But 27 yard scores did not appear in the Average Book until 1956.

Nice documentation of guns used by GAH winners, but not their yardage
https://www.trapshooters.com/threads...inners.256401/

I believe the last Parker was Walter Tulbert who won in 1941

[John Davis]

I figured Dr. Hause would have the answer.

[Drew Hause]

I'm just a librarian John.
Well done brother.

[6pt-Sika]

Originally Posted by Drew Hause

Merle Stockdale was placed at 27 yards in February 1955. The first 5 to reach the new 27 yd max were; Merle Stockdale (IA), Arnold Riegger (WA), Dan Orlich (NV), Maynard Henry (CA) and Evelyn Primm (CA), all making it to the 27 by April 16, 1955.
https://www.americantrapshooter.com/...ard-line.3537/

But 27 yard scores did not appear in the Average Book until 1956.

Nice documentation of guns used by GAH winners, but not their yardage
https://www.trapshooters.com/threads...inners.256401/

I believe the last Parker was Walter Tulbert who won in 1941

Was Orlich shooting a Ljutic then ?

[Trap3]

Orlich was shooting a Model 12... He started shooting the Ljutic Mono Serial #1 around 1960...

[Drew Hause]

This is the only image I've found of Orlich and his pump; unfortunately low resolution. Joe Hiestand on his left. Randy will know who is on his right - I don't think it's George Snellenberger

[Pa SxS]

George Newmaster?