King of 2 Mile South Africa took place in Hanover, South Africa the weekend of August 10. Champion Charl Gous and spotter Danie du Preez took home the gold.
Check out our interview with Charl below!
Name/General Location:
Shooter - Charl Gous, Cape Town, South Africa
Spotter – Danie du Preez, Cape Town, South Africa
Match Name/Date/Location of your Win:
King of 1 & 2 Miles South Africa, August 2024, Hanover, Northern Cape, South Africa
Q: How long have you been shooting Extreme Long Range?
A: Since 2017
Q: What drew you to Extreme Long Range competitive shooting?
A: The technical challenge and numerous unknowns to master.
Q: What drew you to Cutting Edge Bullets and how did you hear about us?
A: Consistency and predictability at extreme distances.
Q: Have you shot other monolithic bullets before? If so, what convinced you to change brands?
A: Yes, but we shoot several different bullets in various calibers.
Q: In your opinion, what is the biggest difference between monolithic bullets and lead core bullets that you’ve experienced while shooting?
A: Both can get the job done and we have witnessed excellent results from lead core and monolithic bullets. It comes down to the shooter.
Q: What are your goals for the 2024 season?
A: Have fun and make hits.
Q: Tell us about your rifle and ammo:
Rifle: 37 XC built by CD Precision and Ballistic Beast, 36 inch 1-8 twist barrel
Scope: Nightforce ATACR 5-25 x 56
Scope Mount: Spuhr
Bipod: AccuTac HD-50
Bullet: 400gr Cutting Edge Lazer Gen 2
Powder: Vihtavuori N570
Ballistic solver: Shooter
**All images are courtesy of Burger Precision Loading
Huge congrats to both Charl and Danie on this incredible win!
