Black Powder & Muzzleloader

Contacts: Paul Schaapman; [email protected] (804)-397-5232 Thomas Barrett, Jr. [email protected] (804)-306-6899 Go to Matches > BPCR RAM Bash for more information .Range 5 600 yd Practice at 9:00 AM Match starts at 10:00 AM Capacity is limited. Preregistration recommended.

This is a black powder match at Marysville Rifle Club where you shoot muzzleloaders—flintlock, percussion, or inline—against the clock and the target. It's a chance to test your fundamentals with iron sights and see how your load development pays off. Matches like this mix competitive shooting with practical marksmanship. You'll be loading on the line, managing your powder charge, and placing shots downrange without modern conveniences. It's the kind of event that sharpens your technique and lets you run your rifle the way it was meant to work.

A black powder or muzzleloader shooting event featuring traditional firearms. Depending on the format, this may include flintlock or percussion rifles, pistols, or smoothbores in competition or recreational shooting. | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | Firearms | Muzzleloading rifles, pistols, smoothbores | | Propellant | Black powder or approved substitutes | | Distances | 25-100 yards typical | Muzzleloading firearm Black powder or substitute, caps/flints, patches, balls/bullets Cleaning supplies (range rod, patches, solvent) Eye and ear protection (required) Contact Ranges for specific format, distances, and any period-attire requirements.

This is a black powder match on July 4th at Marysville Rifle Club where you shoot muzzleloading rifles or pistols against the clock and targets. It's a straightforward way to test your load development and accuracy with traditional firearms—whether you hunt with them or just prefer the shooting style. The match runs starting at 10 AM. You'll be competing alongside other shooters in a structured format that lets you see how your setup performs. This is solid practice for hunting season or just keeping your skills sharp with black powder.

Come out and shoot with the muzzleloaders on the 1st and last Sunday of the month at 10 AM

Traditional Rendezvous is a muzzleloader shooting event where you'll dial in your rifle or pistol and compete against other shooters using black powder loads. It's the practical way to prepare for fall hunting season and refine your shot placement with period-correct gear. You'll shoot from various distances and positions—the format mirrors real hunting scenarios rather than bench rest shooting. These events draw people serious about muzzleloader accuracy, not casual plinking. It's a chance to learn from other shooters, compare loads, and prove your rifle shoots where it needs to when it counts.