Muzzleloader League

Muzzleloader League Matches are held on the firstWednesday of each month, April through October, at the pistol range. Check thechapter newsletter for specifics. Start time is 4:00 P. M. and multiple relaysare started until about one hour before dusk. Arriving earlier is better, especially if it's your first time or if youwant to shoot multiple times. Chapter membership is not required. If you don'thave the required equipment, let us know in advance, and we will supply it,with instruction. You may shoot multiplerelays in any combination of the following categories ·        50 feet: pistols or revolvers, "iron" sights only,single-handed hold. ·        25 yards: percussion, flintlock, or in-line rifles, "iron"sights only. Handguns with a two-handed hold are allowed in this category. ·        50 yards: same equipment as used at 25 yards except any type of sightsare allowed. This could be an in-line muzzleloader fitted with a scope, reddot, etc. All relays will be 10 shots in 40 minutes using NRAB-2 Slow Fire pistol targets at 50 feet and 25 yards; and NRA B-3 Timed / RapidFire Pistol targets at 50 yards. 775 caliber (10 gauge) is the maximum. If aperson shoots multiple relays in a category in one match, the best score willbe kept. Sighting shots are permitted and you are allowed tohang two targets for each category; a marked sighting target (a target with adiagonal slash through it) and an unmarked score target. Each shooter may firstshoot as many shots on the sighting target as they wish, followed by 10 shotson the score target. All shots must be finished in the 40-minute time period.It is the shooter's responsibility to notify the range officer when switchingfrom the sighting target to the score target. Eye and ear protection is required. Cost is $2.00 per relay fortargets, awards, etc. You must shoot in a minimum of three matches in acategory to qualify for an end-of-season award and for awards to be given theremust be at least two qualifying shooters in that category. Averages will bekept to three decimal places. Match results will be published. All shots (except sightingshots) must be held off-hand (no external support). NRA Pistol Rules apply whennot superseded by this document, i.e., no wrist or elbow support, no gloves, nospecial jackets, etc. Slings are allowed. Thereare no age limitations, but absolute safety is required. Shooters under 18years old must be accompanied by a parent at each match and the parent mustannually sign a liability waiver. If you have questions, contact Susan Cassell [email protected] or at 301-785-4323. E-mail is preferred.