Team Krieghoff’s Sheaffer Stanfill shot a perfect 500×500 at the 30th annual Krieghoff Masters Championship, held April 30 through May 3 at Forest City Gun Club in Savannah, Georgia. The event is a highlight of the skeet season, drawing more than 300 competitors from across the country to compete for awards in all four gauges and Doubles. Throughout the week, Krieghoff and duPont Krieghoff staff were on site, providing gunsmithing support, product knowledge, and the opportunity for shooters to try Krieghoff shotguns on the demo field.
Stanfill claimed both HOA and HAA Open Champion titles, running every target across all four gauges to secure the top overall position. Team Krieghoff’s Alessandro Vitale followed with a 497×500 as Runner-Up on the HAA podium.
On the Ladies’ side, Team Krieghoff’s Katie Fichtner claimed the HOA Champion title with a 397×400, while Lindsay Plesko secured 3rd place with a 393×400.
Earlier in the week, Team Krieghoff swept the Men’s Doubles podium. Vitale took the Championship, with Stanfill as Runner-Up and Connor Ball in third, all with perfect 100×100 scores. On the Ladies’ side, Katie Fichtner claimed the Doubles Championship with a 98×100.
In the 20 Gauge Open, Stanfill ran 100 straight to take Runner-Up, while Fichtner placed third in Ladies with a 99. In the 28 Gauge Open, Stanfill recorded another perfect 100 to take the Open Championship, with Fichtner as Runner-Up in Ladies with a 99. After a shoot-off in the .410 Open, Vitale took the Champion title, with Stanfill taking 3rd, and Fichtner earning Runner-up on the Ladies podium.
The chance to win a Krieghoff K-80 competition shotgun is a highlight of the event each year. Krieghoff congratulates Bob Fried, winner of the 2026 K-80 raffle.
Krieghoff thanks Forest City Gun Club, event sponsors duPont Krieghoff, White Flyer, and Winchester, and all participants for making the 2026 Masters a successful event.
About Krieghoff International: Dieter Krieghoff, fourth generation of the Krieghoff gun making family, established Krieghoff International, Inc. in the United States in 1986. Originally founded as a European hunting gun manufacturer in 1886, Krieghoff has evolved into one of the top names worldwide in competition and field shotguns, as well as hunting rifles. With a reputation for reliability, longevity and outstanding customer service, Krieghoff firearms are the choice of champions. Located in Ottsville, PA, Krieghoff is the sole importer and main service center in North America. For more information visit www.krieghoff.com.
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