Black Powder Match April 29, 2012
Southern Chester County Sportsman’s and Farmers Association
Presents
“The Smokin’ Spring Thing 2012”
Muzzleloading Target Match
Sunday April 29, 2012
12:00 Noon until 4:00pm
Do you find Sunday afternoons to be….well… kinda’ boring? Have you been telling yourself that it’s time to get out and have some fun for a change? Well then, put away the lawnmower and garden tools for just one afternoon; put the cell phone on silent and turn off that Lifetime Movie that you’re watching. Yeah, we know you watch chick-flicks! So, instead of doing the same old thing you do every Sunday afternoon, why not get your rifle out of the closet and join us on the 50 yard range for an afternoon of bad jokes, challenging targets and great fellowship? Ok, we promise to keep the bad jokes to a minimum. But, there’s no limit on tall-stories, laughter or strange targets.
Because it’s Sunday, this will be a short match of 4 targets, with 5 to 6 shots for each target. Prizes will be awarded for top 3 scores of each target and will consist of road-kill….or..uhm..I mean…meat of some sort suitable for the grill and maybe some bacon for your breakfast too.
Any iron sight or peep sighted rifle, inline rifles are welcome and encouraged. Blackpowder or suitable Blackpowder substitute will be permitted. Patched round ball or conical bullet is also permissible. Scoped rifles, sorry, that one we can’t do- open sights only.
Scoring will be done by the guy with bad eyesight and less than proficient math skills, who recently lost his calculator so, best of luck!
Due to the short shooting time on Sunday there will be no lunch provided but we will take a short break between targets.
Match fees – Members of Brandywine Long-rifles or SCCS&FA - $10.00
Non Members - $15.00 (unless the non-member has a valid NMLRA or NRA card, then $10.00)
Come on! You can’t even buy a ticket to a bad movie on Sunday for $10.00!
Please, RSVP by sending an email to Blackpowder@sccsfa.org no later than April 27.
Black Powder Blanket Shoot January 14
The Black Powder Committee will have a match on Saturday January 14, 2012 Starting at 10:30 AM (weather permitting) on the 50yd range. This match is in place of the Brandywine Long Rifles match normally run on this Saturday. We are taking this time slot on their behalf, as they decided earlier in the year to leave this date open on their match calendar.
This match will be a "blanket shoot". There will be no entry fee. Bring an item of interest to a muzzleloading shooter of about $10.00 in value. Here are some ideas:
- Cast round balls
- Shooting and/or cleaning patches
- Ball starters
- Patch knife
- Percussion caps or flints
- Small leather items such as ball bags
Check your shooting bag and if you have an item in good condition that you've not needed to use for awhile, chances are pretty good that there may be someone who could use it. Common caliber items for calibers .36 .40 .45 .50 .54 are best.
The match will be open to all muzzleloaders - modern inline shooters are encouraged to attend!
Open or peep sights (sorry, no scopes).
Patched round ball or modern sabot bullets will be permitted.
Black Powder or Approved blackpowder substitutes permitted.
The match will be limited to 6 relays of 5 shots each instead of our usual 8, as we do expect winter weather to be with us. In the event of snow we will postpone to another more suitable Saturday that will be announced as soon as is practical.
Scoring will be the usual half ball or the best judgement of the shoot-master. Disputes will be handled in the usual manner - ignored with the opinion of the shoot-master as the final arbiter. Targets will be the most miserable and confusing we can find in our collection, just so you can clear your head after Christmas party season!
For more info or to RSVP please contact the Black Powder Chairman at blackpowder@sccsfa.org.
Black Powder Blanket Shoot 1/14/12
The Black Powder Committee will have a match on Saturday January 14, 2012 Starting at 10:30 AM (weather permitting) on the 50yd range. This match is in place of the Brandywine Long Rifles match normally run on this Saturday. We are taking this time slot on their behalf, as they decided earlier in the year to leave this date open on their match calendar.
This match will be a "blanket shoot". There will be no entry fee. Bring an item of interest to a muzzleloading shooter of about $10.00 in value. Here are some ideas:
- Cast round balls
- Shooting and/or cleaning patches
- Ball starters
- Patch knife
- Percussion caps or flints
- Small leather items such as ball bags
Check your shooting bag and if you have an item in good condition that you've not needed to use for awhile, chances are pretty good that there may be someone who could use it. Common caliber items for calibers .36 .40 .45 .50 .54 are best.
The match will be open to all muzzleloaders - modern inline shooters are encouraged to attend!
Open or peep sights (sorry, no scopes).
Patched round ball or modern sabot bullets will be permitted.
Black Powder or Approved blackpowder substitutes permitted.
The match will be limited to 6 relays of 5 shots each instead of our usual 8, as we do expect winter weather to be with us. In the event of snow we will postpone to another more suitable Saturday that will be announced as soon as is practical.
Scoring will be the usual half ball or the best judgement of the shoot-master. Disputes will be handled in the usual manner - ignored with the opinion of the shoot-master as the final arbiter. Targets will be the most miserable and confusing we can find in our collection, just so you can clear your head after Christmas party season!
For more info or to RSVP please contact the Black Powder Chairman at blackpowder@sccsfa.org.
Black Powder "Spring Fellowship" Match 4/30/11
SCCSFA will be holding a black powder rifle "Spring Fellowship Match" on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at 10:00 AM.
Cost: $8.00 for Members of SCCS&FA or Brandywine Long Rifles
Non-Members: $10.00
Specific range TBD.
Lunch will be provided
This will be a fun match and will be an opportunity to come out and get some practice after a long cold winter. In-line rifles and Pyrodex shooters are welcome but open sights only.
This will be an 8 target match with a Spring Theme - small prizes will be awarded for each target.
If you are planning to attend please email the Black Powder Committee Chairman, A. Drew Gregg at blackpowder@sccsfa.org.
Frosty Roundball With Hot Chile Rifle Match
“FROSTY ROUND BALL WITH HOT CHILE RIFLE MATCH”
WHEN – Saturday January 8th at 10:30am
WHERE – SCCS&FA 50YD RANGE
ENTRY FEE - $5.00
This will be a just for fun match. We know, it’s just after Christmas and finances are low. You haven’t pulled the trigger in about a month. It’s now January and it will likely be cold on the range. Well, we have a solution for you. A short match of only 5 targets (you will notice a spring theme to the targets that will make you long for Spring that much more) at a small fee of only $5.00! We will break for a lunch of homemade chile and crusty bread for free!! Ok, not really free, your entry fee covers our cost of making your lunch. There are no prizes for this match, just good food and friendship with your fellow front-stuffers and some practice time on the range. If you have a favorite dish or desert that you would like to share please bring it along. I will try to make the targets miserable, errr… I mean, challenging!
Bring enough powder and ball to shoot 20 to 25 rounds and don’t forget your gloves. Lunch will be served in the clubhouse to allow everyone to warm up a bit before we finish the match.
This match will be for any open sighted muzzle loading rifle, inline rifles are acceptable and yes, you may shoot Pyrodex pellets if you feel you must. Please no scoped rifles, magnifying the gray cloud on the range doesn’t really help your shooting that much anyway.
Please note that this match is being run by SCCS&FA Black Powder Committee and is open to the public. Our friends that are members of Brandywine Long Rifles are encouraged to join us for some good food and frosty round ball shootin’.
IMPORTANT – If you plan to attend please send Drew Gregg an email before Friday January 7, so that we're sure to have enough targets and food available for everyone. Send email to:
Thank you for your help!!!
Black Powder Bowling Pin Match 11/6/10
SCCS&FA BLACK POWDER COMMITTEE
ANNOUNCING
CAP AND BALL REVOLVER BOWLING PIN MATCH
WHERE – 15YD RANGE
WHEN – SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2010 10:30 AM
WHAT- An unusual match. A sort of 19th Century meets 21st Century. Cap n’ Ball revolvers in a timed shoot. 6 chambers loaded and 5 Nu-bold bowling pin shape targets to knock down. Nu-bold targets are made from a semi soft, rubber like material that is self healing (well, sort of, anyway) and come in a variety of shapes.
Your mission for this match, should you choose to accept it – knock down all 5 targets in the least amount of time. Each shooter will be given 3 attempts at the target with number of hits and time being recorded. Match #4 if needed, will be used to decided a tie if necessary. One or 2 handed stance is acceptable. Round Ball or Conical ball is also permitted.
WHAT TO BRING – Your .36cal or .45cal Cap n’ Ball smoke belching revolver with enough powder, ball and caps to shoot at least 18 to 24 rounds. Entry fee is all of $8.00 which will include a lunch of homemade soup and bread. Promise, no road kill!
Prizes - Awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.
We will have a mix of prizes from meat items to some fresh lead for your revolver.
Come on out get a free lunch and have some fun blanketing the range with clouds of gray sulfur smoke. Don’t tell me you’d rather stay home and do chores!