Bear Creek BPCR Fall Classic - John Day, Oregon

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RB1Shooter
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Bear Creek BPCR Fall Classic - John Day, Oregon

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Bear Creek BPCR Fall Classic
John Day, Oregon

2 days of BPCR Silhouettes Any sights
1 day of BPCR .22LR Silhouettes
New this year - 1 Day of Quigley (Q2) Shooting

Time to start planning for the annual September match at the Bear Creek Range in John Day. The match will be: Thursday, Sept, 12 thru Sunday, Sept.15, with the range being open Wed. the 11th for sight in and warm up.

NEW THIS YEAR! Thursday will be a Quigley type Gong match:
• Quigley Targets out to 800 yds
• 5 shots per target with no sighters
• Single shot rifles only
Black powder only, no smokeless.

NOTE: Stan & Eric are working to get the targets made & installed and further details will be announced at a later date.

Schedule for the week:

• 10Sept- Tue. afternoon…..Gate will be open.
• 11Sept- Wed…....range open for warm up and acquiring sight settings.
• 12Sept- Thur…………..”Quigley” type gong match 25-30 shots total
• 13 Sept- Fri…………..…40 shot .22 LR Silhouette Match
• 14&15Sept- Sat. & Sun...Big Bore Silhouette Matches (Your choice of sights)

NOTE: There will be a Potluck on Saturday Evening following the match. Bring you favorite dish to share with all.

Cost of the match is $25 per day.

No pre-entry required but please let Stan know you are coming by phone or email.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Stan Huston 10520 SW Mintken Lane Culver, OR 97734
PHONE: 503-319-1722 Email: stan4065@gmail.com

Awards will be in the form of cash prizes and of course, “Bragging Rights”

Bring your own water, as none is available at the range. Dry camping is permitted at range. Motels & RV parks are available in the area – Prairie City & John Day
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Re: Bear Creek BPCR Fall Classic - John Day, Oregon

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ADDITIONAL MATCH INFORMATION

Match limited to 40 shooters/spotters - call or email Stan to get on the list.

No lunches - Attendees responsibility for their own lunches.

Silhouette matches - To follow NRA BPCR Format / rules.

Q2 (Quigley) Match:

Black Powder Only - no duplex or smokeless loads.
No jacketed bullets - cast bullets only.
Shooting positions - sitting off cross-sticks, off-hand only.

Expect to meet fun people and have a great time!
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Bear Creek BPCR Fall Classic - John Day, Oregon

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MATCH UPDATE:

There is a change in the schedule....the .22 match and the “Q” match days have been swapped. Now the .22 match will be shot on Thursday and the “Q” Gong match will be shot on Friday. The distances for the “Q” match will be the same as the ones shot at the Quigley, with a similar format. The range will be open on Wednesday afternoon for sight in and practice, and also following the .22 match on Thursday.

Don’t forget the Potluck dinner on Saturday night!

If you plan on attending, please let Stan know as soon as you can, so he can plan accordingly.

Stan Huston 503 319-1722 Call or text
stan4065@gmail.com

WEATHER/SMOKE REPORT: The reports are....no smoke in the area, the temperatures have moderated and it should be a great week of shooting.
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