The buffalo/long range shoot held last year in the flint hills of KS has been moved to the fall. It will also be held about 40 miles east of last years shoot. Mark the first wknd in Oct and watch for more info here and on ths Kansas board as new info unfolds. jt
I sticky it for ya Trap.
Thanks Del.
When it's over remind me to un-sticky it. ;D
BUFFALO/LONG RANGE SHOOT
Date: Oct 1, 2, 3, 2010
Location: near Lebo, KS.
Sponsors: Kansas Muzzleloaders Assn. & Kansas
Vigilance Committee (a posse of NCOWS).
Entry: $30 by Sept 20 or $35 after 9-20, or day of shoot
Black Powder and Smokeless categories. Medals for first five places in each category. 40 shots for score, no sight in-shots.
Rules: Any rifle caliber is ok but be aware, most targets must be knocked down to
count.
NO MODERN OPTICS, Spotters with period optics ok, period scopes ok.
Rifles must be of the period of pre-1886; cross-sticks allowed.
Lead bullets only.
Must be in period dress to shoot.
Side match: .22 caliber, any rifle except semi-autos, 20 shots, NO scopes, NO
sight-in shots, bullets must be loaded one at a time. Additional $5 entry.
Awards and door prizes (must be present to win door prizes) announced when last
shooter finishes Sunday or 10 am, whichever is later. Medals will be mailed to
anyone not present.
Primitive and modern camping (no hookups, no water)
Motels: Wyatt Earp Inn 620-256-6351
Universal Inn 620-256-6395
both approx. 10 miles distant
Food: Lebo Diner, Petticoat Jct. (Lebo), Casey's (Lebo)
Beto Junction Truck Stop, Wendy's, Subway (I-35 & 75 Hwy) all
approx. 10 miles
For more information and directions call John Torrence: 620-256-5866 or
e-mail trap4570@hotmail.com
Buffalo shoot entry
Shooter name _______________________________________
Address
Phone
e-mail (for entry confirmation)
Main match
Day of shoot or after Sept. 20 $ 35______________
Before Sept. 20 $ 30______________
Side match (.22) $ 5 ______________
Total ______________
Checks payable, and send to
John Torrence
2723 Emmer Rd N. W.
Lebo, KS. 66856
What are the targets and distances?
What do you consider period dress?
Will cooking fires be allowed in the primative camp?
Ranges will be out to about 400m actual ranges will be your estimate.
Cook fires will be allowed, with proper attention.
Targets will all be steel, mostly 60-65 lb knock=down buffalo, someNRA sillouettes(sp?), and a 3/4 size buffalo, and others.
So what exactly is the course of fire?
Shooter will shoot 40 rounds from 7 different stands at 34 different targets.
The first entries have started to come in. The numbers will be limited on this shoot , so get your entries sent in.
Directions to the shoot;
From the West, North, or East; At the jct. of I-35 & US 75, Go south 5 mi. to 22nd Rd. Turn right (west), Proceed west 5 mi. to Homestead Rd. Turn south 2 mi to 20th rd. Gate will be just south of 20th on west side.
From the South; Take 75 north from Burlington KS approx 10 mi to 22nd, turn left (west), follow previous directions.
Had a question today. Are we accepting donated prizes?
Answer You bet !! any door prizes cheerfully accepted.
You have about 20 days to get those entries in the mail to get the early reduced shoot fee.
You have 1 week from today to get in your entry for the early price. If you plan to come and pay the day of the shoot, please pm me and let me know so I have some idea how many shooters to plan for.
For those of you who are "techy" the GPS coordinates of the gate are N. 38 18.619' W. 095 49.270'