Rafter 9 Ranch Great Basin Bull Sale Lots 2026
Performance Powerhouse: Spotlight on the Upcoming Spring Yearling Bulls
We are excited to showcase a deep set of performance-tested Angus bulls featuring elite genetics from some of the breed’s most impactful sires. Whether you are looking for explosive growth, superior carcass quality, or maternal excellence, this group—headlined by the Crouch Congress and R9R Top Gun lineages—delivers.
The “Congress” Legacy: Growth & Carcass Merit
Lots 109 and 112 represent the Crouch Congress (AAA 19859067) progeny. As a son of G A R Home Town, Congress is designed to move the needle on carcass quality, specifically marbling and ribeye area, while maintaining the structural integrity required for rugged range conditions.
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Lot 109 (R9R Crouch Congress 502): Shows great promise with a weaning weight ratio of 112 (updated EPDs).
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Lot 112 (R9R Crouch Congress 506): A carcass standout with an IMF ratio of 125 and a weaning weight ratio of 113 (updated EPDs).
Note: Lots 110 and 111 (Crouch Congress 504 and 505) have been scratched from the sale but are available private treaty.
The “Top Gun” Influence: Elite Performance & Calving Ease
Lots 108, 113, and 114 are sired by the standout KR Top Gun 0914 (AAA 19808331). Top Gun has made a name for himself by combining a smooth, attractive look with a massive performance profile. He is known for passing on exceptional length of body and high-growth EPDs without sacrificing calving ease.
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Lot 108 (R9R Top Gun 510): A balanced performance bull with a solid weaning weight ratio of 101 (updated EPDs).
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Lot 113 (R9R Top Gun 509): Boasts an impressive $AxH of +150.
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Lot 114 (R9R Top Gun 513): A high-growth prospect with a weaning weight ratio of 110 and yearling ratio of 113 (updated EPDs).
Special Feature: Lot 260 – S A V Magnum Strength
Lot 260, R9R SAV Magnum 424, brings the legendary S A V Magnum 1335 (AAA 20120516) genetics to the table. Magnum is celebrated for adding incredible thickness, volume, and “fleshing ability” to his calves. This bull is a “curve-bender,” offering a moderate birth weight with a heavy-hitting weaning weight ratio of 100.
Performance Summary Table BW and WW Ratios
| Lot | Name | Sire | BW Ratio | WW Ratio |
| 108 | R9R Top Gun 510 | KR Top Gun 0914 |
96 |
101 |
| 109 | R9R Crouch Congress 502 | Crouch Congress |
100 |
112 |
| 112 | R9R Crouch Congress 506 | Crouch Congress |
107 |
113 |
| 113 | R9R Top Gun 509 | KR Top Gun 0914 |
100 |
100 |
| 114 | R9R Top Gun 513 | KR Top Gun 0914 |
110 |
113 |
| 260 | R9R SAV Magnum 424 | S A V Magnum 1335 |
100 |
100 |







