Rapid Air Worx (RAW) congratulates Team RAW shooter Aaron Hipp on his third-place finish in the Precision Marksman Challenge at the 2026 Rocky Mountain Airgun Challenge (RMAC), held at the Garth Killpack Shooting Range in Springville, Utah. Competing against one of the strongest fields in the event's history, Hipp's podium finish also earned him $5,000 from the event purse, sponsored by Utah Airguns.
Team RAW shooter Aaron Hipp celebrates his third-place finish in the Precision Marksman Challenge at RMAC 2026 after competing against a field of 94 shooters using his RAW HM1000X.
Facing a field of 94 competitors across 10 squads, Hipp battled challenging mountain conditions and a demanding course of fire to earn his podium finish with the RAW HM1000X. The Precision Marksman Challenge demands exceptional accuracy, consistency, and shooter confidence across a variety of demanding stages, making a podium finish a significant accomplishment.
"Aaron's performance is a testament to both his skill and the capability of the RAW HM1000X," said John McCaslin, President of Rapid Air Worx. "The Precision Marksman Challenge pushes both shooters and equipment to their limits. Trusting the solid foundation of his RAW HM1000X, he was able to confidently shoot a very challenging course of fire. To finish third in a field this talented speaks volumes about both Aaron's abilities and the performance of the HM1000X. Each year more competitive shooters switch to RAW when they learn that its legendary accuracy is coupled by outstanding reliability."
Reflecting on his performance, Hipp said, "The Rocky Mountain Airgun Challenge (RMAC) was a great event, and the match had a great course of fire. We had some challenging winds come through, but the RAW worked and performed great. I'm really happy about how I finished."
The RAW HM1000X has earned a reputation among competitive shooters for exceptional accuracy, consistency, and reliability. Designed for precision and built to excel at long range, it continues to prove itself in the hands of top competitors at major events around the world.
Aaron's performance at RMAC 2026 further reinforces the RAW HM1000X's reputation as a premier competition air rifle capable of delivering championship-level performance when every shot counts.
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