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Creedmoor 150, Oak Ridge, TN - Oct. 2024

Creedmoor 150, Oak Ridge, TN

October 8-12, 2024

Matches consist of 15 consecutive shots at each distance, 300, 600 and 1,000 yards.

There are three matches to choose from:

  • Traditional Class: Limited to; Side hammer muzzle loaders, Rolling Blocks, Side hammer Sharps. Vernier sights only. The maximum weight of the rifle shall not exceed 12.5 pounds as shot (original Creedmoor’s were < 10#).
  • Open Match: Period era rifle, Iron or Scope not to exceed 15 pounds.
  • Senior Match (70 over): 70 years of age or older, any period rifle, Iron or Scope not to exceed 15 pounds.

Read more: Creedmoor 150, Oak Ridge, TN - Oct. 2024

Traditional Creedmoor Match, 2024

Celebrating the 150th Anniversary
of the 1874 Match

Traditional Creedmoor Match

August 30 - September 2, 2024

August 30 22 Creedmoor match 200-225-250 yards, 36 shots total
August 31 Creedmoor 800-900-1000 yards, 36 shots total
September 1 Mile match, 24 shots total
September 2  Extra day for weather or other needs.

Read more: Traditional Creedmoor Match, 2024

2023 Joe Hepsworth Long Range Match

The 2023 Joe Hepsworth Long Range Black Powder Rifle Match will be held at at Camp Atterbury, IN., November 4th & 5th, 2023.

Shooting is at 1000, 1100 and 1200 yards. Permitted rifles: Any safe original or reproduction traditional muzzle loading or cartridge style firearm in the mid to late 1800's era of International Rifle Matches shooting black powder.

Download: Match Details

NRA(UK) Trafalgar Meeting 2023

Trafalgar Meeting, Bisley, Saturday 21st - Sunday 22nd October 2023. This is the premier UK event for historical firearms, and entries are now open. Link below.

Note also that following the Trafalgar Dinner there will be a 45 minute presentation from Neil Aspinshaw, celebrated expert on everything Martini Henry and author of acclaimed book "The Martini-Henry for Queen and Empire."

There will also be trade fair.

The origins of the Trafalgar Meeting date back to 1985 when the South London Rifle Club, with the support of Guns Review, introduced the inaugural Annual Open Meeting for Historic Arms. The name was later changed to The Trafalgar Meeting and taken on by the NRA of the UK.

Details and On-Line Entry: Trafalgar Meeting 2023

2023 NMLRA All 1000 yard

NMLRA All 1000 yard

Black Powder Target Rifle Match

September 9 & 10, 2023

Following is an announcement concerning the September Camp Atterbury all 1,000 yard black powder match.

Rifles - Any safe original or reproduction traditional muzzle loading or cartridge style firearm in the mid to late 1800's era of International Rifle Matches shooting black powder.

Note that pre-registration is required.

Download: Match Information and Registration Details

2023 BPTRA Creedmoor Nationals

5th Annual Creedmoor Nationals

This is the premiere longrange BPTR match in the Black Powder Target Rifle Association. 2 days of shooting 800, 900 and 1000 yards. Then we finish on Sunday with 2, 15 shot strings at 1000 yards. Look for the best BPTR competitors in the country to attend this event.  

Event details / entry form: 5th Annual Creedmoor Nationals

2023 NMLRA's Terpstra/Swallow Long Range Match

NMLRA's Terpstra/Swallow Long Range Match

800, 900, 1000 yards

10-11 June 2023, Camp Atterbury, IN.

Rifles - Any safe original or reproduction traditional muzzle loading or cartridge style firearm in the mid to late 1800's era of International Rifle Matches shooting black powder.

Course of Fire - Five relays over two days. 800, 900, and 1000 yards on Saturday. Two 1000 yards on Sunday. Ten shots for score at each relay. Unlimited sighters, last three converted for score in reverse order. Pair firing, one hour for two shooters. Targets are 6 x 10 ft.

Download: Match Information

Knowing the Enfield - Pattern 1853 to 1865 . Volume 1

Announcing "Knowing The Enfield - Volume 1" by Jon Huggett.

'Knowing the Enfield – Pattern 1853 to 1865 . Volume 1' covers subjects such as accoutrements, the British Volunteer Movement, pouches, tools, guide and parts. At 284 pages it covers a lot of information. It is a unique reference, beautifully illustrated, and perfect for the collector, re-enactor or competitive shooter. 

Read more: Knowing the Enfield - Pattern 1853 to 1865 . Volume 1

2023 Dick Hoff Memorial Match

The 2023 Dick Hoff Memorial Target Rifle Mid-Range Match will be held on 13 May 2023, at Miami Rifle and Pistol Club, Cincinnati, OH.

Shooting is at 300 and 600 yards. Permitted rifles: Any safe original or reproduction traditional muzzle loading style of firearms fired from the shoulder in the mid - late 1800’s era of International Rifle Matches or breech loading single shot rifle chambered in an original black powder cartridge.

Please complete and return the registration form to arrive no later than 1 May 2023.

Download: Match Details and Registration Form

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