Any single shot black powder rifle is usually acceptable if it is of a US Caliber that was available prior to the year 1900. The NRA Silhouette Rules for Black Powder Cartridge Rifles shall be the final word on equipment questions.This sport is not for the shaky or those with poor vision. Rifle with scope maximum weight of 15 pounds. Rifle with iron sights maximum weight 12 pounds 2 ounces. Cast or swaged lead or lead alloy projectiles only.

This class will have it's own payout.I shot cast bullets for years for black powder silhouette competition and have. If there are at least three scope shooters, they will be allowed to compete in their own class separate from the iron sight shooters. A few competitors use period scopes, which are telescopic sights that are of a year 1900 vintage or earlier. Iron peep sights are usually used for these events. Usual single shot rifles are Remington Rolling Block or Hepburn, Winchester, Sharps, Stevens, etc, and they must have an exposed hammer.

For example, high-power rifle.Shooting competition customarily is a 40 shot for record course of fire which consists of 10 shots at each target at the following ranges: It is now shot all over the world with everything from air pistols to black powder rifles. IHMSA NRA Silhouette Targets. Full-size 200m Standing 500m gray yes Cartridge Rifle of era of Era 300-500m Any 5.8.1 Scope Black. 1/10-size Standing 5.8 45 yards dark blue yes Black Powder 7.1 3.4 Typical Typical 12 lb. Yes Sporter Air Rifle 7.3 3.3b Any Factory Original 11 lb.

Within that time, swingers of the particular animal are available at each range. The remaining targets are shot from either sitting or prone position with the use of cross sticks.Beginning relay starts with a 7 minute time limit in which you shoot 5 record targets. Metal silhouettes of Rams at 500 meters (546 yards)Chicken targets are shot off hand (standing) only. Metal silhouettes of Turkeys at 385 meters (421 yards) Metal silhouettes of Pigs at 300 meters (328 yards)

Alternate Day: The Second Saturday of the month. These monthly matches are approved by the National Rifle Association. The next relay is 5 minute time limit for the remainder 5 record targets but no swinger shots are allowed.Payout is determined by the number of shooters in each class. The animals must be shot in order. Once he or she call for record, they cannot go back to a swinger.

Sign the Visitor Waiver Online.Check the Monthly Newsletter or call the Range Information Line 30 for the schedule of monthly matches.For more information, contact Mike Rix by E-MailВ .All matches at Golden Gun Club are open to the public.Copyright В© 2021 Golden Gun Club. You only have to sign the waiver once a year, and it will be kept on file at the clubhouse. Fees: GGC members: $12.00 non-members: $16.00, women and juniors $8.00.All visitors to Golden Gun Club must sign the Visitor Waiver.

Nra Black Powder Silhouette Rules