Kristin Yeaton Captures 2023 NRA National Smallbore 3-Position Championship Title

Kristin Yeaton of Augusta, Maine, is the 2023 NRA National Smallbore 3-Position Champion after triumphing over the competition at Camp Atterbury during the NRA National Matches.

by
posted on July 29, 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. **
2023 SBR3P 2
2023 NRA National Smallbore 3-Position Champion Kristin Yeaton with NRA Board Member Patti Clarke at the awards ceremony.
John Parker

Kristin Yeaton of Augusta, Maine, is this year's NRA National Smallbore Rifle 3-Position Champion. She walked away from the match at Camp Atterbury, Indiana, on Saturday, July 29 with a score of 4418-139X. The five-day competition was held from July 25-29 at Camp Atterbury, home of the NRA National Matches.

Yeaton's score also netted her the High Woman award.

Smallbore rifle shooters
The top three finishers at the 2023 NRA National Smallbore 3-Position Championships at Camp Atterbury after the awards ceremony (l.-r.): runner-up Cameron Zwart, champion Kristin Yeaton and third place Joe Graf.

 

Finishing as runner-up was Cameron Zwart of of Comstock Park, Michigan, who posted a score of 4362-154X.

In third place was Joseph Graf of North Scituate, Rhode Island, with a score of 4327-115X. Additionally, Graf earned the 1st Intermediate Senior award.

Smallbore rifle competition
There were 20 entries in this year’s NRA National Smallbore 3-Position Championship, part of the 2023 NRA National Matches at Camp Atterbury.

 

The 1st Senior award at the 2023 NRA Smallbore 3-Position Nationals went to Domingo Otero of Jersey City, New Jersey, with 4317-90X.

As for the 1st Military Veteran award, that honor went to Wesley Shumaker of Los Alamos, New Mexico, who posted a score of 4065-78X.

Sarvam Sheth
The 1st Overall Junior award went to Sarvam Sheth with a score of 4203-103X. Here he is pictured with NRA Board Member Edie Fleeman.

 

Metric Grand Aggregate

Not only did Kristin Yeaton capture the overall 3-Position title during the Smallbore Nationals at Camp Atterbury this week, she also topped the Metric 3-Position Grand Aggregate leaderboard with a score of 2095-39X. Again in second place was Cameron Zwart with 2066-48X, while third place went to Domingo Otero with 2062-33X.

Vanessa Parlin
Vanessa Parlin landed the 1st Marksman award with a score of 4051-61X. Here she is with NRA Board Member Patti Clarke at the awards ceremony.

 

You can view the full results of the 2023 NRA National Smallbore Rifle 3-Position Championship at the NRA Competitive Shooting Division website.

Next up at the NRA National Matches at Camp Atterbury is the NRA National Smallbore Prone Championship, which will take place from July 30 to August 6. Be on the lookout for a full match report in a future issue of the digital magazine.

Latest

F Class Lead 3
F Class Lead 3

NRA Introduces Three New F-Class Competition Categories for 2026

The NRA adds three new F-Class categories—F-Production, F-Precision/Any Rifle and F-Limited—to expand participation and modernize competition without altering traditional divisions.

NRA AR-Tactical Mid-Range Prone Is No Longer Provisional, Has a New Look

After a decade of testing, NRA approves AR-Tactical Mid-Range Prone as a full High Power discipline, adds two rifle categories and simplifies rules.

Review: Ruger RXM Pistol

Ruger’s RXM blends Glock Gen3 compatibility, Magpul modularity and solid range performance at a price aimed squarely at competitors.

John Moses Browning: Test Your Knowledge of an American Firearms Legend

Test your knowledge of John Moses Browning’s life and lasting impact with this fun 10-question quiz on America’s greatest firearms designer.

New: Taurus TX9

Taurus debuts the TX9, a modular, optics-ready 9 mm pistol family billed to deliver duty-grade reliability for everyday carry and competition.

The Quiet Discipline of Breath and Hold in Rifle Shooting

Explore how breath and hold control work together to reduce movement, reveal natural steadiness and guide the shooter to the perfect moment.

Interests



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