Derrick Mein Wins 2023 Federal Ammunition HOA Cup

Sporting clays hotshot and U.S. Olympian Derrick Mein topped the leaderboard last month in Wisconsin at the second annual Federal Ammunition HOA Cup.

by
posted on July 10, 2023
** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. **
Derrickmein 1
Pictured above is Derrick Mein (r.), along with Pete Melloy, the general manager of Game Unlimited.
Federal Ammunition

Federal Ammunition sponsored shooter Derrick Mein won the 2023 Federal HOA Cup hosted by Game Unlimited Hunting Club and Sporting Clays in Hudson, Wisconsin, held June 16-18.

Notably, the Federal Ammunition HOA Cup grew to more than 200 shooters in just its second year. Federal was the title sponsor for the 450-target match, which included a 200-target Main Event, along with 150-target FITASC, 50-target Five-Stand and 50-target Super Sport events.

Mein topped the leaderboard in the High Overall scoring, also winning the Main Event and the FITASC event. Plus, he was the runner-up in Five-Stand, also garnering a fourth place finish in Super Sport.

In addition, Team Federal’s Gregg Wolf also had an impressive performance, earning the top honor in Five-Stand.

“Mein and Wolf are true competitors and champions,” Federal’s Vice President of Marketing, Jason Nash, said. “It’s incredible to see the best shooters perform so well on tough targets. HOA is their choice of ammo, and this event highlighted its winning capabilities. We congratulate Team Federal on these accomplishments and look forward to seeing more successes at upcoming matches.”

Here is what Federal has to say about its High Over All shotshells: “Engineered for the most elite trap, skeet and sporting clays shooters, Federal Premium High Over All (HOA) leaves a trail of shattered targets in its wake and more reloads per shell. It’s hard, high-antimony lead payload and exclusive one-piece Podium wad produce the most consistent patterns, while the solid brass head and tapered, one-piece hull make reloading easier than ever. It's the ultimate competition load for the world's best shooters.”

Learn more about Federal Ammunition at federalpremium.com.

Latest

Taurus Harrison Ussteel2026 1A
Taurus Harrison Ussteel2026 1A

Jessie Harrison’s Dominant Run at the 2026 US Steel Nationals

Taurus Team Captain Jessie Harrison claims Ladies Carry Optics, Ladies Open and Ladies Overall honors at 2026 US Steel Nationals.

Bethel University Clears the Board at SASP College National Championship

Bethel University becomes first team in history to sweep all 11 discipline titles at 2026 SASP College National Championship at Talladega Marksmanship Park.

MAC Athletes Shine at 2026 ASSA Intercollegiate Nationals

Coast Guard Bears earn team bronze in smallbore, aggregate; Rhode Island’s Sophia Wood ranks third at 2026 ASSA Intercollegiate Rifle Club Nationals.

15 Great Photos From the 2026 NCAA Rifle Championship

A look at 15 of the best photos from the 2026 NCAA Rifle Championship at Ohio State, where WVU claimed its 21st title and both individual finals came down to the wire.

Savage Adds Rimfire Options To Model 110 Lineup

Savage Arms chambers the Model 110 action in .22 LR for the first time with three rifles that share stocks, triggers and accessories with the centerfire 110 short-action platform.

NRA America’s Rifle Challenge: Kyle Lamb on the Practical Benefits of Competition

Kyle Lamb explains why competition is the best test of gear and skill, then demonstrates a strong-to-support-side rifle transition on the ARC barricade.

Interests



Get the best of Shooting Sports USA delivered to your inbox.