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F-Open featured fierce competition, but the weekend ultimately belonged to Geoff Bushelle, who captured first place without dropping a single point in the 100-round tournament, walking away from the match with a final score of 1000-79X.
Bushelle’s victory this year holds special significance.
After he won the inaugural event in 2022, the championship trophy was named in his honor.
With his 2026 win, Bushelle has now hoisted his namesake trophy three times in the five years since the competition’s inception.
Geoff Bushelle with his “Sweating Bullets!” F-Open rifle and the Illinois F-Open state championship trophy that bears his name. He won the 2026 title with a perfect 1000-79X, his third win in the event’s five years.
Image: ISRA/Aurora Sportsmen’s Club
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Bushelle’s victory this year holds special significance.
After he won the inaugural event in 2022, the championship trophy was named in his honor.
With his 2026 win, Bushelle has now hoisted his namesake trophy three times in the five years since the competition’s inception.
Geoff Bushelle with his “Sweating Bullets!” F-Open rifle and the Illinois F-Open state championship trophy that bears his name. He won the 2026 title with a perfect 1000-79X, his third win in the event’s five years.
Image: ISRA/Aurora Sportsmen’s Club
An NRA Shooting Sports Journal | Geoff Bushelle Wins Third Illinois F-Class State Championship
Geoff Bushelle shot a solid 1000-79X to win F-Open and Mike Catena topped F-T/R at the 2026 Illinois F-Class State Championship in Waterman, Ill.