McDonald Sportsmen’s Association

www.mcdonaldsportsmen.com

2010 BLACK POWDER CARTRIDGE RIFLE SILHOUETTE MATCH SCHEDULE

ALL MATCHES SCHEDULED ARE 40-SHOT NRA APPROVED

DATES:  April 3^rd  -  May 1^st  -  June 5^th  -  July 3^rd  -  August 7^th  -  September 4^th  -  October 2^{nd   -}  November 6^th

RANGE WILL BE OPEN FOR PRACTICE FRIDAY BEFORE THE MATCH (NO CHARGE).

MATCH  FEES:   $25.00 – Make checks payable to McDonald Sportsmen’s Association.

            *Exception  –  $10.00 fee for 1^st time only non-registered non-classified shooter.

REGISTRATIOn:   pre-paid / pre-registered suggested.  range capacity is 60 competitors.  refunds will be given with one week notice prior to match.  walkons welcome providing space is available.

match time:  match begins approximately 9:00 a.m. sign up at 6:30 a.m. until match time, sight in starts  7:30 a.m., competitor meeting 8:45 a.m.

rules:   all current nra rules apply. ear protection required & eye protection suggested.  open block indicator rule will be enforced (open block indicators will be available at nominal cost). you must be a current nra member.

course of fire:   offhand – 10 chickens, from cross sticks – 10 pigs, 10 turkeys & 10 rams.

awards:  iron sight competitors  -  cash and / or prizes for 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd.  individual class  awards based upon number of competitors in each class.  if there are not enough competitors to make up a class, competitors will be placed in the next higher class.    

scope competitors  –  shooters will compete in one scope class only, unless there are 10 or more scope shooters, in which case the class will be divided into a & b.

            anyone shooting a score of 30 or higher for the 1^st time will receive a special club CERTIFICATE (it is the competitors responsibility to notify match officials).

long runs:   if a competitor knocks down all 10 targets in a row, he / she will  have the choice of firing a long run at the end of their relay or at the end of the match for the purpose of establishing a national record.  long run for the pigs must be at the end of the match.

            anyone who fires their first ten-in-a-row on any animal should inform  match officials to register forms with the nra (competitors will receive a certificate from the nra).

location of range:   our website has a map or you may call the match director.

facilities:   kitchen, water and indoor restrooms.  campers welcome (no charge) & sleeping in the club house is permitted.

motels:   super 8   724-873-8808,   i-79  exit 10 in canonsburg. 10% discount for mentioning you are attending mcdonald sportsmen’s club for the match.

knights inn   412-221-8110,  i-79  exit 11 in bridgeville.  10% discount also offered.

match director:   john powers Jr.   724-843-1955 (h)     724-466-1714 (cell)

                                       172 oak st.

                                      New Brighton, PA  15066

co-match director:   mike shamonsky     412-231-3617

statistical officer:   John Powers Sr.