Robertson Wins MullerWorks Shootout on X-Count Tiebreaker
Chickenfoot Indoor Range, Cedartown, Georgia, March 20, 2026
The 2026 ELEY Benchrest Series came to Chickenfoot Indoor Range for the MullerWorks Shootout, and 90 shooters made it one of the tightest finishes of the season. Two shooters finished with the same total of 12,000, so the title came down to X count.
Eddie Robertson took the win with 12,000 and 77X. Jr Groves finished just behind him with the same 12,000 and 74X. Greg Hissong was third with 11,800 and 72X.
Top 3 Overall
| Place | Shooter | Score | Xs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1st | Eddie Robertson | 12,000 | 77 |
| 🥈 2nd | Jr Groves | 12,000 | 74 |
| 🥉 3rd | Greg Hissong | 11,800 | 72 |
Target Winners
- KSS Target 1: Marion Collier, 2450 with 18X
- ARA Target 2: John Prince, 2450 with 17X. He edged Tracie Knott, who also shot 2450.
- Triple Crown Target 3: Chuck Morrell, 2450 with 17X. He beat John Weaver on the first-miss tiebreaker after they shot identical cards.
- PQP Target 4: John Manhart, a perfect 2500 with 19X
- RimfireAccuracy.com Target 5: Jr Groves, a perfect 2500 with 19X. Eddie Robertson was right behind with 2500 and 18X.
Main Event Qualifiers: Top 10
- Eddie Robertson, 12,000 with 77X
- Jr Groves, 12,000 with 74X
- Greg Hissong, 11,800 with 72X
- Chuck Morrell, 11,725 with 68X
- Chester Bradford, 11,650 with 80X
- Richard Gorham, 11,600 with 61X
- Eric Brown, 11,575 with 72X
- Fred Sears, 11,550 with 78X
- Jill Folgate, 11,550 with 66X
- John Weaver, 11,550 with 63X
Congratulations to all ten. We'll see you at the Main Event!
Highlights
- X King: Chester Bradford shot 80 Xs, the most of anyone in the field. He also finished in the top 5 on four of the five targets.
- Perfect targets: John Manhart, Jr Groves and Eddie Robertson each shot a perfect 2500.
- Three-way tie at 11,550: Fred Sears, Jill Folgate and John Weaver tied on score for places 8 through 10. X count sorted them, and all three earned a Main Event spot.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Thank you to MullerWorks Premium Rifle Barrels and Paul Tolvstad for sponsoring this event. Thanks also to ELEY, presenting sponsor of the PSL Benchrest Series, and to our target sponsors: Killough Shooting Sports, the American Rimfire Association, Triple Crown of Rimfire, Precision Quest Products and RimfireAccuracy.com. Thank you to Chickenfoot Indoor Range for hosting a great match.