A sidenote
John Holliger-owner White Oak Armament
JOHN HOLLIGER
John receiving the Pershing Trophy in 2000
John receiving the Pershing Trophy Award in 2000
I have been a competitive shooter since 1980, holding NRA classifications in HP Rifle, Conventional Pistol, SB Rifle, SB Rifle Prone, and Silhouette Pistol. I have been doing gunsmithing of one kind or another since about the same time.
In 2000, I started White Oak Precision. One of the seemingly never ending problems for me was obtaining parts that were of the quality that I wanted to use in my uppers. Parts were bought from several sources, handguards here, bolts there, receivers over there. In some cases I had parts made to my specifications because I was not satisfied with what was available. I observed the need for a reliable source that custom gunsmiths and discriminating shooters could go to and be assured of getting only the very best quality parts available.
White Oak Armament is the result of that need. Since then, White Oak Armament has built a reputation for offering top-quality workmanship and exceptional service. As we enter our second decade of business I continue to be in the shop every day building uppers, talking with customers and suppliers, and ensuring that every White Oak product exceeds expectations.
SHOOTING AWARDS
15 Time Presidents 100
Distinguished Rifleman Badge (1988)
2000 CMP Pershing Trophy winner
2002 National Civilian Service Rifle Champion
2002 NRA Coast Artillery Trophy winner
2005 NRA Crescent Cup winner
3 Time Illinois Open Highpower Champion
8 Time Illinois Service Rifle Champion
6 Time Illinois Short Course Champion
High Master Classification HP and Long-Range HP
Holder of team and individual national records
John said he is still learning.
A little about Eric
Date of Birth: 02/16/1966
Hometown: Phenix City, Ala.
Events: Men�s 50m Rifle Prone, Men�s 50m Rifle Three Position
Personal
Sergeant First Class Eric Uptagrafft began his decorated shooting career when he was just 11 years old. He joined the Foresteen Jr. Rifle Club in Spokane, Wash., where his coach, Bill Havercroft, put him on the right path. In 1993, Eric made the National Development Team and just two years later, he made the National Team. In 1995, Eric graduated from West Virginia University, Suma Cum Laude, with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering. Eric has been a member of the National Team for nearly 20 years. Eric is married to National Pistol Team member Sandra Uptagrafft. As part of the Navy Reserves, Eric was deployed to Kuwait in January of 2007 for seven months. Eric is currently a member of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit. In the summer of 2011 Eric deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Competition Highlights
2012 Olympic Games, 16th Place
2012 World Cup London, 6th Place
2012 World Cup Milan, 5th Place
2011 World Cup Final Wroclaw, Silver Medalist (Prone)
2011 World Cup Changwon, Silver Medalist (Prone)
2011 World Cup USA, 5th Place (Prone)
2011 World Cup Sydney, Silver Medalist (Prone)
2010 World Championship, 7th Place (Prone), Team Gold Medal
2010 World Cup USA, Silver Medalist (Prone)
2010 World Cup Sydney, 6th Place (Prone)
2010 World Cup Beijing, Bronze Medalist (Prone)
2009 World Cup Beijing, 5th Place (Prone)
2007 Munich World Cup, 5th Place (Prone)
2006 World Championship, Team Gold Medal (Prone)
2006 World Cup China, 4th Place (Prone), 7th Place (3 Position)
2006 World Cup Brazil, 5th Place (3 Position), 9th Place (Prone)
2006 World Cup Final, 4th Place (Prone)
2003 Pan American Games, Silver Medalist (3 Position)
2002 World Championship, Silver Medalist (3 Position)
2001 Championship of the Americas, Silver Medalist (Prone), Bronze (Air)
1996 Olympic Games, 30th Place (Prone)
2005 World Cup Final, Gold Medalist (Prone)
2005 World Cup USA, Silver Medalist (Prone)
2004 World Cup Sydney, Gold Medalist (Prone)
2003 World Cup Final, Bronze Medal (Prone)
2003 World Cup USA, Gold Medalist (Prone)
