Articles


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Wild & Jag | Game & Hunt

My journey in search of the perfect rifle...

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Whitetail Journal, December 2014

“Kelbly Atlas Hunting Rifle”, Scott Mayer – The article covers Kelbly’s Amazing Atlas semi-custom rifle chambered in .308 with a 2.5-25 March riflescope.

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Successful Hunter, Jan-Feb 2014

Loading Bench – “Kelbly’s Atlas .308 Winchester”, John Haviland – the article covers John’s experience reloading for a Kelbly Atlas hunting rifle, Swift Scirocco 165 grain bullets shot near the ¼ MOA mark - www.successfulhunter.com.

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Predator Xtreme June 2013

“Kelbly Atlas – Custom-Made Accuracy”, Stephen Carpenteri – The article covers Kelbly’s superb Atlas semi-custom rifles.

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Gun Professionals (Japan), April 2013

A Japanese correspondent reports on the 2012 SHOT show – including a brief write-up on a Kelbly .338 Lapua Magnum rifle and March riflescopes (Japanese).

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The Varmint Hunter #81, Winter 2012

“Kelbly’s Inc., Introduces Their New Atlas Action”, Roland Paolucci – The article talks about Kelbly’s Inc. in general and features a rifle built around the new Atlas action – a stainless steel Remington 700 clone.

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DWJ Deutsches Waffen-Journal (Germany), March 2012

“Beleg fϋr Präzision”, Hans J. Heigel – the article talks about a Kelbly-made benchrest rifle with an 8-80x56mm March riflescope (German).

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Precision Shooting, September 2011

The cover gun is built on a Kelbly action.

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Precision Shooting, June 2011

The cover gun is built on a Kelbly action.

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Precision Shooting, November 2010

“The Kelbly Atlas”, Steven Boelter – the article examines the Atlas action in detail.

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Rifle, July 2010

“March Scope”, Ron Spomer – the article examines the 2.5-25 March scope – www.riflemagazine.com.

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Outdoor Life, May 2010

“Varmint Beware! A new take on prairie dog rifles”, Jim Carmichael – The article covers a switch-barrel varmint rifle built on a Kelbly action.

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Precision Shooting, October 2007

The cover gun is built on a Kelbly action.

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Gun (Japan), June 2007

“Rifleman’s Corner”, Turk Takano – The article covers the Kelbly’s trigger (Japanese).

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Precision Shooting, March 2007

“About the Cover… The Ultimate Switch Barrel Rifle System”, Roland Paolucci – The article covers some switch barrel rifles including those made by Kelbly.

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Armi e Tiro (Italy) November 2006

“Un po’ di azzurro sul bancone”, Di Ivaldo Gabasio – The article covers a benchrest match held in Europe, numerous competitors used Kelbly-built rifles (Italian).

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Precision Shooting, April 2006

The cover gun is built on a Kelbly action.

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DWJ Deutsches Waffen-Journal (Germany), March 2005

“Benchrest-Qualität – Kelbly-Bϋschse in .30-338 Winchester Magnum zeigtesch hochpräzise”, Von Roland Zeitler – Article covers a big bore Panda rifle (German).

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AK56 wapen magazine (Netherlands) April 2000

“Kelbly Inc. Home of the Panda’s!”, door Han Anthonio – Article covers Kelbly’s in general and benchrest rifles (Dutch).

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DWJ Deutsches Waffen-Journal (Germany), January 2000

“Benchrest-Qualität – Repetierbϋchse Kelbly Hunter”, Von Norbert Klups – Article covers a hunting bolt-action repeater built on a Kodiak action to benchrest standards (German).

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Gun (Japan), June 1997

“Rifleman’s Corner”, Turk Takano – The article appears to cover the Kelbly Panda action (Japanese).

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Armas (Spain) May 1995

“Bench Rest – Como aplicar sus técnicas y obtener buenos resultados”, Carlos Antonio Segarra – The article covers the sport of benchrest shooting in Europe, which has been strongly supported by the Kelblys. The article has a photo of a Kelbly-built rifle on page 20 (Spanish).

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Precision Shooting, December 1990

“Of Varmints and Men” or More .17 Caliber Stuff, Richard E. Cundiff “The Desert Rat” – The article covers various 17 calibers and a 17 Javelina built on a Kelbly action.

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Precision Shooting, February 1982

“The Stolle Action”, David D. Brennan – The article covers the early history of the Stolle (Kelbly Panda) line of actions.

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Rifle, January-February 1980

“The Stolle Panda”, Stuart Otteson – The article covers the Stolle Panda action, made by Kelbly, Inc., – www.riflemagazine.com.

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Precision Shooting, June 1979

The cover gun is built on a Kelbly action.

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The American Rifleman, December 1976

“The ‘Rigid-Look’ as Built Into Bench-Rest Actions”, Stuart Otteson & John Eaton – The article contains interesting history regarding the Panda action.


Super Shoot Articles


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Precision Shooting, September 2011

“2011 Super Shoot”, The Editor – The article covers the 2011 (39th) Annual Super Shoot.

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Precision Shooting, August 2010

“Super Shoot XXXVIII – Better Than Ever”, James Mock – The article covers the 2010 (38th) Annual Super Shoot.

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Precision Shooting, September 2009

“Things Seen and Learned at the 2009 Super Shoot”, John W. Lewis – The article covers some of the learning that goes on at the Super Shoot.

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Precision Shooting, August 2009

“Super Shoot XXXVII – May 20-23, 2009”, James Mock – The article cover the 2009 (37th) Annual Super Shoot.

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Precision Shooting, September 2008

“Super Shoot XXXVI – 2008 Impressions & Images”, James Mock – The article covers the 2008 (36th) super shoot.

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Precision Shooting, September 2007

“Super Shoot XXXV – Equipment List”, James Mock – The Article covers equipment used at the 2007 (35th) super shoot.

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Precision Shooting, September 2005 (Article #1)

“Equipment List: Super Shoot 2005”, Dick Wright – the article covers the equipment used in the 2005 super shoot.

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Precision Shooting, September 2005 (Article #2)

“Fifty Years of Benchrest – The George Kelbly Story”, James Mock – The article covers the ORIGINAL Kelbly and the history of the organization.

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Precision Shooting, August 2005

“Super Shoot XXXIII – This is for Nikos”, Dick Wright – The article covers the 2005 super shoot.

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Precision Shooting, March 2005

“Top 50 Equipment List Super Shoot 2004”, Dick Wright - the article covers the equipment used in the 2004 super shoot.

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Precision Shooting, December 2004

“Super Shoot XXXII – World Class”, James Mock - The article covers the 2004 super shoot.

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Precision Shooting, September 2003

“The Super Shoot Was Super”, James Mock - The article covers the 2003 super shoot.

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Precision Shooting, September 2002

“The 30th Super Shoot – Wherein: We Watch The Master Win Again”, Dick Wright - The article covers the 2002 super shoot.

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Precision Shooting, September 2001

“Super Shoot XXIX”, Dick Wright - The article covers the 2001 super shoot.

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Shooter’s News, August 1997

“Eunice Berger Wins F.I.S.S. in Grand Style…”, John Gammuto - The article covers the 25th annual super shoot.

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Precision Shooting, September 1996

“Super Shoot 1996”, The Editor - The article covers the 25th annual Super Shoot. .

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Precision Shooting, September 1993

“Super Shoot 1993” - The article covers the 21st annual Super Shoot & “Super Shoot XXI – Our Third”, Dick Wright - The article covers the 21st annual Super Shoot.

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Precision Shooting, September 1991

“Spencer & Brawand Draw Crowd at Super Shoot XIX”, John Gammuto - The article covers the 22nd annual Super Shoot.

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Precision Shooting, August 1991

“Super Shoot 19 & “At the Super Shoot”, Dick Wright – The articles cover the 19th annual Super Shoot.

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Precision Shooting, October 1990

“Show and Tell at Super Shoot 18”, Lt Col. Rick Hornbeck – The article covers some new products on display at the 18th annual Super Shoot.

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Precision Shooting, August 1990

“1990 Super Shoot” – The article covers the 18th annual Super Shoot.

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Precision Shooting, July 1989

“Super Shoot 1989” - The article covers the 17thannual Super Shoot.

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Precision Shooting, August 1988

“Jeff Summers Wins Super Shoot 16”, Fletcher Williams - The article covers the 16th annual Super Shoot.

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Precision Shooting, August 1987

“Super Shoot 1987”, Pete (Rabbit) Callan - The article covers the 15th annual Super Shoot.

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Precision Shooting, October 1986

“A Review of Equipment and Components Used at Super Shoot XIV”, Skip Gordon - The article covers equipment and components used at the 14th annual Super Shoot. & “Supershoot Interview”, Dave Brennan – Ferris Pindell (PPC cartridge) is interviewed.

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Precision Shooting, September 1986

“1986 Super Shoot”, Dave Brennan - The article covers the 14th annual Super Shoot.

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Precision Shooting, August 1985

“Super Shoot XIII”, Dave Brennan – The article covers the 13th annual Super Shoot.

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Precision Shooting, August 1984

“1984 Super Shoot” – The article covers the 12th annual Super Shoot.

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Precision Shooting, August 1983

“Super Shoot XI” - The article covers the 11th annual Super Shoot.

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Precision Shooting, September 1982

“Super Shoot X” - The article covers the 10th annual Super Shoot.

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Precision Shooting, August 1982

“Super Shoot Eve Interview”, Dave Brennan – The editor interviews Don Geraci, Alan Hall, and Jeff Fowler before Super Shoot X.

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Precision Shooting, August 1981

“Super Shoot IX”, Lt. Col. Rick Hornbeck, USAF(Ret) - The article covers the 9th annual Super Shoot.

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Rifle, September-October 1978

“Kelbly, Watson Honored at Super Shoot” – Ed Watson and George Kelbly, Sr., were honored as Bench rest Person(s) of the year for their efforts in promoting bench rest competition – www.riflemagazine.com.

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Precision Shooting, July 1974

Super Shoot II – The second annual Super Shoot was held on May 24-27, 1974 at the Council Cup Range in Wapwallopen, PA.

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Precision Shooting, October 1973

“Firearms Industry Super Shoot”, R.R. Moorhead – the first Super Shoot was held on May 26-28, 1973 at the John Zink Range in Tulsa, OK.


Misc. Articles & other Articles


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Shooter’s News, July 2000

There is a photo of George Kelbly, Sr. with a long range pistol and a humorous ad by the Kelbly’s.

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Precision Shooting, May 1989

The issue has a cartoon that features Benchrest shooting at the Kelbly’s range

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Precision Shooting, July 1987

The issue contains an editorial written by George Kelbly, Sr. regarding (mostly) accuracy, the 6PPC and the 222 as competition cartridges.

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Precision Shooting, January 1986

The actions on the cover are Kelbly actions and George Kelbly, Sr. is mentioned in the “Some Eastern Region Pioneers” article by A. H. Angerman.

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Precision Shooting, March 1984

The cover photo is of George Kelbly, Sr., in his shop, with a brief history of George and his accomplishments under the “cover photo” heading inside.

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Precision Shooting, January 1984

“Kelbly Holds Chicken Shoot”, Dave Brennan – The article covers the Annual Chicken Shoot.

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The American Rifleman, December 1983

“The Last Word in Accuracy”, C.E. Harris – The article covers the sport of benchrest shooting, and a Super Shoot.

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Rifle, July-August 1980

“It’s Kelbly’s For Nationals”, Robert Morris – The article covers the NBRSA Nationals, at the Kelbly’s range from July 28 - August 7, 1980. The article shows that the Kelblys have provided significant support to the shooting sports for many years – www.riflemagazine.com.