Primitive Matches

Range Officer–Tim Hamblen; Range Assistants – Bonnie Brown and Sue Young.

Rules

1. All Primitive Matches are roundball, loaded from pouch and horn, to be shot with open and fixed, non-adjustable sights, (refer to Rule #9090). Shaders, chaw straps, spotting scopes, binoculars, or shooting jackets are not permitted (see exceptions noted in Matches 605 and 607). Costume of 1750–1840 period required in specified matches. Ramrods for Matches 603, 609, and 611 must be a traditional ramrod made with material readily available in the period of 1750–1840. Those materials are wood, iron, horn, antler, brass, and bone. Non-traditional materials are stainless steel, fiberglass, plastic, and so forth, or handles or partsmade of aluminum, nylon, plastic, or such. Whether or not materials like these are traditional in style, they are not allowed.

2. Smoothbore–No rear sight above the plane of the barrel, no set triggers, 54 caliber or larger; Sighted Smoothbore–set triggers, rear sight, any calibers ALLOWED.

3. Pistol competitors need to use a loading rack.

4.  There will be special impromptu matches throughout the week (such as a Husband and Wife Match). Check the blockhouse or bulletin board for details.

5.  Hearing protection and protective eyeglasses are allowed and encouraged without regard to whether modern or primitive in style. Any tinted corrective eyeglasses used on the Primitive Range are acceptable only if the user has a doctor’s slip stating that the tinted glasses must be worn on a daily basis (due to glaucoma or other eye disorders). In addition, any commercial shooting or safety glass may be used EXCEPT those with yellow, red, dark blue, or mirror-finish lenses. Final determination of acceptability shall be at the discretion of the Range Officer. No sighting aids on glasses.

6. Primitive Range protest and challenge time will end Sunday, September 22, at 8:00 a.m. Scores will be posted at the Block House and in the Club House. Note: It is the duty of the competitor to check all current postings of scores; if there are any errors, it is the competitor’s responsibility to question them. Protests and challenges will not be allowed after the conclusion of the official protest and challenge period.

While every effort is made to have match officers versed in the rules, ultimately it is the competitor’s responsibility to know the rules.

Safety

- There will be no blowing down the barrel of any gun during NMLRA National Matches. (See NMLRA Range Rules and Regulations,

section 21-7.11).

- Once a shooter has completed a match, he or she must prove to the match officer that his or her rifle, smoothbore, or pistol

is unloaded

and safe. There are two accepted methods of proof:

1. Put the ramrod into the empty barrel of gun and show the match officer the unloaded mark on the ramrod.

2. Drop the ramrod, metal tip first, down the empty barrel. The “click” of the tip hitting the breech plug must be distinct.

- Failure to do either of these safety checks will result in the score being thrown out and not scored. Shooters will not have a second chance

to shoot the same match again.

PRIMITIVE AGGREGATES 

(Aggregate fee $3.25, plus $4.50 per match; Junior and Sub-Junior plus $2.00 per match)

Costume required for all matches in aggregate even if costume is not required for the individual match.

Aggregate MV Men’s Valley Flintlock Aggregate—

Includes Matches 601, 602, 603, 609, and 610.

Aggregate WV Women’s Valley Flintlock Aggregate—

Includes Matches 616, 626, and 627.

Aggregate JV Junior Valley Aggregate—

Includes Matches 620, 621, and 628.

Coaches are advisory only and may not physically assist competitor in any way except by permission of the match officer in the interest of safety. Coaches are optional for all women’s division matches and are required for all competitors under the age of 16.

Proof of age may be required. Any Junior participating in any match on the Primitive Range must be supervised by a competent adult

registered shooter. Each individual match will be awarded 3 place medals; each aggregate 1 place.

Primitive Match Descriptions 

(Matches $4.50; Reentry $3.50. All Junior and Sub-Junior Matches $2.00)

Match 600    Open Seneca—Flintlock or percussion, running match, 5 shots offhand from 5 stations at various targets and

distances, 10-minute time limit on approximately 300-yard round trip course. Load from the pouch and horn. No premeasured charges. Range rod is allowed. No time-keeping devices allowed on person. Time breaks ties after Xs. Start with an empty rifle. Load on the firing positions ONLY, NO loading while running to the next position. All competitors, regardless of age or gender, run full 300yd course. Seneca Range closes at 3:00PM.

Match 601     (Agg. MV) Rick Gilland Men’s Fer-du-Lac-Flintlock—5 shots offhand (1 shot each on two 50-yard bulls, 2 shots on 100-yard bull, 1 shot on split 100-yard bull). If shooting Aggregate MV, must be shot in 1750–1840 costume. 

Targets must be posted with the two small bulls at the top.

Match 602    (Agg. MV) Roger Rickabaugh Flintlock Seneca—Same as Match 600, except flintlock only, costume of the 1750–1840 period. No auxiliary ramrod may be carried. All competitors, regardless of age or gender, run full 300yd course. Seneca Range closes at 3:00PM. 

Match 603    (Agg. MV) Mountain Man Aggregate—Flintlock only. Costume of the 1750–1840 period required. Rifle 5 shots, Tomahawk and knife throwing, flint and steel firemaking. Only traditional-style ramrods will be allowed, and they must be carried in the thimbles of the rifle. No auxiliary ramrods allowed. Sights will be non-adjustable and of the 1750–1840 period. The tomahawk and knife event must have 3 throws each. There is no set distance, but the hawk

and knife must make one full turn when thrown. Flint and steel firemaking will be judged on how long it takes to get a flame; the faster the time, the more points. Shooters must have all equipment on their person when they give the match officer the match ticket. There will be no borrowing of equipment or going back for equipment. Knife, hawk, and firestarting equipment will be needed for this match. 

Total points equal 100. No starts after 3:00 PM.

Match 604    Rifle Frolic—(Reentry) Flintlock or percussion rifle, 6 shots offhand at eighteenth-century bottle silhouette target, at approximately 40 yards on the Fer-du-Lac Range.

Match 606    Thomas Meyer, Jr. Hawken—Flintlock or percussion rifle. No muskets. Original-type adjustable and fixed traditional sights permitted; no shaders. 5 shots (2 offhand, 3 from any traditional rest) at a 100-yard target, at about 130 yards. Shortest total string measure from center.

Match 607    Andy Baker Plains Rifle. Flintlock or percussion, 5 shots off cross-sticks (to be provided – hand held), 100-yard target at

about 130 yards, on the Hawken Range, shortest string measure around group, high point score to break tie. Original type adjustable and fixed traditional sights permitted; no shaders.

Match 608    Men’s Free Trapper—Flintlock or percussion, 5 shots in 5 positions (offhand, kneeling, sitting, prone, cross-sticks). Only one sighting shot permitted; 50-yard, 6-bull target at approximately 30 yards.

Match 609    (Agg. MV) Smoothbore Aggregate—Flintlock smoothbore only. 28 gauge (54 cal.) or larger. Costume of 1750–1840 period required. No set triggers, no rear sight above the plane of the barrel, no auxiliary ramrods. Traditional ramrod to be carried in the thimbles under the barrel. Hawk, knife, roundball, and shot will be needed for this match. Front sight will be traditional-style. Targets will be scored as hit or miss. Shooters must have all equipment on their person when they give the match officer the match ticket. There will be no borrowing of equipment or going back for equipment. No starts after 3:00 PM.

Match 610 (Agg. MV)    Flint Pistol—Traditional-style pistol, flintlock only, 6 shots, eighteenth-century bottle silhouette target at 25 yards, offhand, one- or two-hand hold permitted. No time limit. If shooting Aggregate MV, must be shot in  1840 period.

Match 611    Women’s Smoothbore–– Same as Match 609. No starts after 3:00 PM.

Match 612    Any Old Muzzleloading Pistol—(Reentry) Muzzleloading pistol, flintlock or percussion, modern or traditional style, single shot or revolver, 6 shots, one- or two-hand hold permitted, eighteenth-century bottle silhouette target at 

Match 613    Flintlock Feather Duster—(Reentry) Flintlock smoothbore, musket, trade gun, or shotgun. First 6 birds guaranteed, 12 birds maximum; shoot until you miss, most hits wins. You can miss 1 through 5 but you miss the 6th bird and you’re out of the initial 6 guaranteed. Hammer fall counts.

Match 614    Flint Double Duster—(Reentry) Flintlock, double-barreled shotgun. First 6 birds guaranteed, 12 birds maximum;

shoot until you miss, most hits wins. You can miss 1 through 5 but miss the 6th bird and you’re out of the initial 6 guaranteed. If you break 12 birds, you have to shoot a tie breaker. You call for the 1st bird and the 2nd bird is on report. Hammer fall counts.

Match 615    Lizard’s Widowmaker–Smooth rifle match—(Reentry) Any traditional flintlock smooth rifle and smoothbore in any caliber may be shot in this match. Match will be 5 shots offhand at about 50 yards and in costume; rear sight and set triggers allowed.

Match 616    (Agg. WV) Mountain Squaw Aggregate—Flintlock or percussion rifle. Same as Match 603. Costume of 1750–1840 period required. Rifle, 5 shots, tomahawk throw, flint and steel firemaking, no knife throwing. The contestant may have a coach. Flintlock must be used if contestant is using score for Aggregate WV. No starts after 3:00 PM.

Match 617    Jeff Lipp Memorial –11 Years Old and Under—(Sponsored by Fred & Patsy Lipp in memory of Jeff Lipp.) Flintlock or percussion rifle, offhand or from standing rest. Any metallic sights. Load from pouch and horn or from shooting box. Five shots on 100-yard target at approximately 20 yards. Match will be held on the Free Trapper Range behind the cabin.

Each contestant must have an adult supervising the loading and shooting. Adult may help contestant load and hold the rifle, but each contestant must sight the rifle and squeeze the trigger. Match held at 4:00 p.m., first Saturday only.

Match 620 (Agg. JV)     Junior Mountain Man—Flintlock or percussion rifle, costume of the 1750–1840 period required. Rifle, 5 shots, tomahawk throw, fire starting. No knife throwing. Contestant must have a coach. No starts after 3:00 PM.

Match 621 (Agg. JV)    Junior Open Seneca—Same as Match 600, flintlock or percussion, 150-yard round-trip course. Contestant must have a coach. Only coach may carry spare ramrod. If shot for Junior Valley Agg (JV), must be in costume of 1750–1840 period.

Seneca Range closes at 3:00PM.

Match 622    Smoothbore Flintlock Seneca—Flintlock smoothbore of 28 gauge (.54 caliber) or larger only. Costume of the 1750–1840 period. No rear sight above plane of barrel, no set triggers. All competitors, regardless of age or gender, run full 300yd course.

Match 623     Arlin Blair Smoothbore Frolic—(Reentry) Flintlock or percussion smoothbore, 28 gauge (.54 caliber) or larger; 5 shots offhand at 100-yard target at approximately 40 yards, no rear sight above the plane of the barrel, loading must

be from pouch and horn, separate powder measure. Military-style cartridges not allowed. Shot on the Fer-du-Lac Range.

Match 626 (Agg. WV)         Women’s Flintlock Seneca—Same as Match 600, 150-yard course. If shot for Women’s Valley Flintlock Agg (WV), must be in costume of 1750–1840 period, flintlock only. Seneca Range closes at 3:00PM.

Match 627 (Agg. WV)    Women’s Fer-du-Lac—Same as Match 601, except women are scored separately and may have a coach.

If shot for Women’s Valley Flintlock Agg (WV), must be in costume of 1750–1840 period and use flintlock. 

Match 628 (Agg. JV)     Junior’s Fer-du-Lac—Same as Match 601, except Juniors are scored separately and must have a coach.

Flint or percussion. If shot for Junior Valley Agg (JV), must be in costume of 1750–1840 period.

Match 629    Women’s Free Trapper—Same as Match 608, except women are scored separately and may have a coach.

Match 631     Fred Furkin Knock ‘em Down Rabbit—(Reentry) Percussion or flintlock, 5 shots offhand at a rabbit target, at about 30 yards, on the Free Trapper Range.

Match 632     Percussion Feather Duster—(Reentry) Refer to Match 614, except percussion ignition.

Match 633    Percussion Double Duster—(Reentry) Refer to Match 614, except percussion ignition.

Match 634     Buck Fever—(Reentry) Flintlock or percussion, 5 shots offhand at a deer-head target, at about 30 yards. Shot on the Free Trapper Range.

Match 635     King’s Mountain—(Reentry) rifle or smoothbore, 5 shots in 5 minutes, offhand, at approximately 120 yards. Start with

loaded gun– first shot starts clock. May use loading block.

Match 636     Turkey Gobbler—(Reentry) Flintlock or percussion, 5 shots offhand at 3 turkey heads, 1 shot on each small head, 3 shots on middle head, at about 30 yards on Free Trapper Range.

Match 637    Women’s Rifle—(Reentry) 5 shots offhand at 2-bull buffalo target at approximately 30 yards on the Free Trapper Range.

Match 638    Women’s Rifle—(Reentry) 5 shots offhand at fox target at approximately 30 yards on the Free Trapper Range.

Match 639    Junior’s Rifle—(Reentry) 5 shots offhand at small buffalo target at approximately 30 yards on the Free Trapper Range.

Match 640    Junior’s Rifle—(Reentry) 5 shots offhand at bear target at approximately 30 yards on the Free Trapper Range.

Match 641    Women’s Smoothbore Widowmaker—Same as Match 615. Shot every day on the Free Trapper Range.

Match 642    Ghost Buffalo–(Reentry) Primitive dress, flintlock only, smoothbore.

Match 643 Jacquline Rene Egolf Memorial – 11 & Under–(Reentry) Elk target. See Blockhouse for details.

Match 644     Women’s Feather Duster–Same as Match 613 only flint or percussion.

Match 645     Women’s Smoothbore Match––(Reentry) Same as Match 650.

Match 646     Women’s–(Reentry) Running Deer target. Shot on the Free Trapper Range.

Match 650     Smoothbore Match (Medals supplied by Beaver Bill Forging Works.) Bear target. One daily winner and 3 places for weekly winners. Shot every day on the Free Trapper Range.

Match 655 Smoothbore Silhouette (Reentry), 0-100 yards, shot on King’s Mountain Range (five minute time limit).

Match 656 Sub-junior Match —(Reentry) Buffalo 100-yard target (7-ring).

Match 657 Rifle Match(Reentry) Flint or percussion, 0-100 yards, shot on King’s Mountain Range (five minute time limit).

Match 658 Women Rifle and Smoothbore Silhouette (Renentry): Refer to Match 657 (five minute time limit).

Match 659 Junior Rifle and Smoothbore Silhouette (Renentry): Refer to Match 657 (five minute time limit).

Match 680 Men’s Rifle Match—(Reentry) 5 shots, squirrel target. Shot on the Fer-du-Lac Range.

Match 681 Women’s Rifle Match—Same as Match 680.

Match 685 True Doubles – Same as Match 614 except flint or percussion. Thursday only.

Match 687 Sub-Junior Mountain Man or Squaw, 11 years old and under. Flintlock or percussion rifle. Costume of 1750-1840

period. Rifle 5 shots (contestant may use rest supplied at Blockhouse), tomahawk throwing (no knife throwing), fire

starting. Contestant must have a coach; coach is allowed to hold rest for contestant. Match is shot first weekend only. No starts after 3:00 PM. Match 688 Mike Money Memorial, 11 and under (Reentry) Nightmare target - see Block House for details.