We typically start the season off with our Rendezvous Match. This match includes offhand target shooting, fire starting, tomahawk and knife throwing.
- There will not be an over 72 bench match on this day.
- Need an offhand “open sights only” ML rifle, a fire starter, a tomahawk, and a throwing knife with a handle.
** No shaders, diopters, or practice shots allowed ** - Five extra points each, for pre-1840’s dress, loading from a pouch, or using a flintlock rifle (.75 cal or less).
- Only seven extra points possible for fire-starting.
- Cost: A blanket prize equal to $25 or more (Prizes must be related to shooting and/or muzzle-loading
activities). No money prizes please. - Prizes: 1st place – Traveling trophy; Top 3 places: Medals
This match is made up of scores from shooting, fire starting, hawk and knife throwing, with additional points for period dress, shooting from a pouch, and using a flintlock. The 7 shooting stations consisted of (1) cutting cards, (2) steel turkey head, (3) hanging charcoal briquettes, (4) steel ring and targets, (5) lollipops, (6) steel circle at ~75 yards, (7) steel square at ~100 yards. This was the target setup for 2024, and it will likely change year to year.
The point system was setup as follows:
2 shots at 7 offhand targets for a total of 14 shots at 5pts each for a maximum of (70 pts)
Period Dress: (5pts)
Shooting from a Pouch: (5pts)
Flintlock: (5pts)
Fire starting: 0-7pts based upon speed (7pts)
Hawk and knife: 3 throws each. Stick = 1pt; Cut = 3pts; so the Hawk has a max of 9pts and Knife also has 9pts maximum. (18pts)
Total Maximum Point is 110 points.
Members that do not have a hawk, throwing knife, or fire starting supplies will be allowed to use another members supplies. Most members over time get their own supplies so that they can practice before the event. If a member makes an attempt at dressing in period clothing, they will be given the points at the discretion of the range officer.
Pictures from past events:
