First Classic Lever and Buffalo Rifle Shootin’ Match – May 31st

To be held at the Rifle Range on Porto Rico Road.

Start time – 9:30 AM

Match # 1
Pistol cartridges in lever guns with exposed hammers, iron sights only.
This event will be shot offhand.
Targets at 50, 75 and 100 yards. 5 shots per target,(15 total) and using any style bullet and any powder type.

Match #2
Rifle cartridges in lever guns with exposed hammers and iron sights. Black powder or Pyrodex type powder and lead bullets only.
Targets are at 75, 100 and 200 yards. Offhand or cross sticks only. 5 shots at each range, (15 total). A fouling shot will be permitted before each round of 5 shots.

Match # 3
Buffalo rifles – single shot, exposed hammers, iron sights cast bullets and black powder or Pyrodex type.
Cross sticks may be used for 300, 400 and 500 yard targets. 5 shots per target with a fouler shot permitted before each 5 shot group.

There will be a side match for those buffalo shooters who are interested.
For $5.00 you may have 3 shots to hit a “Quigley” bucket at 400+ yards.
A special hat pin will be awarded for a “Quigley” bucket hit.

Each of the matches have a $5.00 entry fee.

A commemorative prize will be awarded to the first place shooter in each event.

Bring extra rounds for possible tie breaker shoot offs.

The aggregate winner of all three matches will be awarded the Nelson Rod & Gun Club Black Powder Trophy and have their name on it.

Bring your own lunch and we’ll see you there.

Contacts: Ron at (250) 357 9984 or Brad at (250) 354 4908.