Desert International Long Range Black Powder Championship Match

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Entries now open for the biggest Long Range Black Powder Target Rifle Match in the World.
Included for your shooting pleasure is a two day Black Powder Silhouette Match March 1-2, 2021




12-20-Long-Range-Match-Entry-Form-AZWINS-2021.pdf (azmuzzleloading.com)

Arizona Western Independent National Shoot
Desert International Black Powder Long Range Championship
March 3-11, 2021
Ben Avery Shooting Facility, Phoenix, Arizona

Three Categories, Muzzle Loader, Cartridge Rifle and Vintage Sniper

All Target Rifle Matches may be shot from any position including bench for competitors unable to shoot from the prone Position.

All shooting each day from one firing point, no firing line changes.

No match provided target pullers. Competitors will pull targets. Pit change after each relay.

Muzzle Loaders and Cartridge Rifles Black Powder or Pyrodex only

Cartridge Rifle Competitors cross sticks, wrist rest and/or sling, Vintage Sniper Sand Bags only, Muzzle Loaders USIMLT Rules

Shooters Meeting 7:45 AM each day at designated firing line


I. March 3rd & 4th 800 & 900 yards long range target.

A. Two 15 round strings for record each day, 1.5 hour relays for two shooters.
B. Cartridge Rifle and Muzzle Loaders unlimited sighters, Vintage Sniper Rifles three sighter shots, first hit on paper is first sighter shot. Sighters are not convertible. All shooters must declare when going for score.
C. Cartridge Rifle & Vintage Sniper allowed Spotter/Scorer
D. Muzzle Loaders, USIMLT Rules, self spotting and scoring, first hit on paper first recorded sighter shot, up to five convertible sighters, reverse count. May snap caps and load barrel during preparation period, apply final cap in firing position.



II. March 5 & 6, Steve Rhoades Memorial World Championship from 1,000 yards.

A. 60 rounds for score, 3x10 + 3x10 = 60, 30 rounds for score for days 1 & 2 .
B. All Categories Unlimited Sighters with Spotter/Scorer
C. One hour relays for two shooters plus one 3 minute preparation period.
D. Muzzle loaders may snap caps and load barrel during preparation period.


March 7th, day three Steve Rhoades Memorial World Championship 1,000 yards is
the last 20 rounds for score of the 80 round aggregate match.

A. 2 x 10 = 20 rounds for score, 2 relays alternating shooters. No spotter, no coach. Scorer only all categories. Shooter must declare when going for score.
B. First shot to hit paper is first sighter, 3 sighters only, all 3 categories.
C. 45 minute relays for two shooters with one 3 minute preparation period.
D. Pair firing permitted, Muzzle Loaders may snap caps and load barrel during preparation period. Muzzle loaders may cap loaded rifle only when in firing position. No sighter conversions.

III. March 8th, for .22 Long Rifle Chambered Rifles with .22 Long Rifle Ammunition only.

A. All shooting from the 200 yard line. Two 10 shot relays each target = 60 shots total, 20 scoring shots each distance maximum 3 sighter shots each ten shot string. Two shooters to target and firing point.
B. 45 minutes each relay with one 3 minute preparation period for each of two shooters alternating. Shooter 1 ten shots for score then shooter 2 ten shots for score. Pit change. Then shooter two ten shots for score then shooter 1 ten shots for score.
C. Standard Mid Range 200 yard target at 200 yards with reduced size targets to simulate visual differences at 300 & 600 yards all fired from 200 yards.
D. Two classes, .22 LR BPTR Rifle and .22 LR Open Rifle, sights iron or scope.
E. .22 LR BPTR Rifles cross sticks or wrist rest, .22 LR Open sand bags only.
F. Walk on shooters shooting the .22 LR Match only pay $35.00 in cash U.S. funds correct change at match and are exempt the $50.00 administration fee. 48 maximum total entries.

IV. March 9th & 10th, 500 & 600 yards on designated standard Mid Range Targets.

A. 3 x 10 record shots each distance for 60 shot aggregate. 30 record shots from 500 yards March 9th and 30 record shots from 600 yards March 10th.
B. One 3 minute preparation period plus 50 minutes for two shooters to complete firing of each 10 record shot strings. Pair firing permitted.
C. Limit 3 non convertible sighter shots all 3 categories.

V. March 11, 2020, is reserved for a weather shoot-over day in the unlikely event of rain in particular or seriously inclement weather any one match day. If more than on day postponed competitors will decide which substitute match will be fired.

NOTE: On March 10th, Awards and Banquet for competitors upon completion of record fire
with time and place to be announced during the match. For additional Banquet
attendees please add $6.00 each with name to your entry form.

NOTE: March 1st & 2nd A squadded silhouette match will take place. 40 record shots each
day at the silhouette range immediately West of the 1,000 yard range . Shooting
time will be in competitor packet. Early registration recommended. Space limited.








Match Entry Fees
Desert International Black Powder Long Range Championship
March 1-11, 2021
Ben Avery Range, Phoenix, Arizona

March 1-2 40 shots each day BPCR Silhouette $20.00

March 3 two relays x 15 shots at 800 yards = 30 shots
March 4 two relays x 15 shots at 900 yards = 30 shots $75.00

March 5 three relays x 10 shots at 1000 yards = 30 shots
March 6 three relays x 10 shots at 1000 yards = 30 shots
March 7 two relays x 10 shots at 1000 yards = 20 shots $75.00

March 8 three relays x 20 shots .22LR from 200 yards
on reduced targets simulating 200, 300 & 600 yards $35.00

March 9 three relays x 10 shots at 500 yards mid-range targets
March 10 three relays x 10 shots at 600 yards mid-range targets $75.00

March 11 is bad weather repeat day in event of rain.

March 4th After 900 yard relays sight in rifles at 1,000 yards no charge

ADMINISTRATIVE FEE FOR MATCH $50.00
Walk on shooters for one day only .22LR Mid-Range Match exempt admin fee

TOTAL FEES ALL MATCHES & AWARDS BANQUET $330.00









Competitors that shoot in the March 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 10 Black Powder Target Rifle matches (all categories) will receive a commemorative long sleeve pocket T and ball cap if entry is received “before”, January 20, 2021.

Entries close February 19, 2021, entries limited to 48 competitors all stages.
Late entries subject to available space and an additional $25.00 late fee.

MATCH ENTRY FORM
Please Print Legibly

Name, first & last: ______________________________________________

Mailing address: _______________________________________________

Telephone: ____________________ email: _________________________

Shooting partner: _______________________________________________
If you do not list a shooting partner we will assign you one.

List the days in order you and your partner will shoot write ALL to choose all: _______________________________________________________________

Write here total amount of your check: ______________________________

Mark One: Muzzle Loader_______ BPTR_______ Vintage Sniper __________

You may shoot any match with two or more category rifles but will not be eligible to win an aggregate match except for the match you enter with that particular rifle. For instance, you may shoot the 800/900 yard match with BPTR and the 1,000 yard match or matches with a Vintage Sniper Rifle, but, in the 800/900 you are competing only against the BPTR rifles and in the 1,000 yard matches you are competing only against the Vintage Sniper Rifles to win an individual match but not an overall aggregate match. If shooting more than one rifle write the day of the match you will shoot which rifle in the three choice lines above. Changes may be declared the day before the match to be fired.

Personal Checks in U.S. funds made to: AZWINS

Mail Entries TO: Zack Taylor, POB 4012, Rio Rico, Arizona 85648
Questions: LLHEPBURN@outlook.com 520-281-7148

Entries close February 19, 2021, entries limited to 48 competitors all stages

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The Desert International Long Range Black Powder Championship Match HAS NOT BEEN CANCELLED and we have no reason to suspect that it may be cancelled.

The foregoing information in the post above is correct.

We do need to purchase target cardboard, targets, etc and please register at your first opportunity so we know how much to acquire !

Don't miss out on the biggest long range black powder match on the planet.

Zack Taylor llhepburn@outlook.com if you have further questions.

[Glen Ring]

I will not be shooting this match.

[jackrabbit]

Well thank you Glen for letting the whole world know. We were all on the edge of our seats waiting to hear if you would be coming.....

[DeadEye]

Well that's it then, if Glen isn't coming I'm not either.

Paul

[desert deuce]

Oh no, Paul? Disclosing such disappointing information will likely keep Tom Selleck from attending. Drat!

[DeadEye]

Actually Zack when we had supper with Tom over the holiday he said that he is still thinking about going. Fear Not.

Seriously, thank you for all your effort and passion to keep this shoot going. I'm afraid the border being closed presents me with an insurmountable problem.

Paul

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NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE

Effective today, December 31, 2020, the AZWINS administrative fee is lowered from $50.00 to $20.00 which makes this the cheapest shoot around at $300.00 total for all matches. Make sure to send you entries in right away. Space is limited.

[J.B.]

Well that's done it then If Pauls not going... then I'm out too Especially after all that 'name dropping ' Hope all goes well for your shoot Zack and you get the numbers. Happy New Year.

rgds.. Gavin.

[Skipper]

We look forward to seeing as many of you Old and hopefully many New Friends at the Desert International Long Range Black Powder Championship Match at Ben Avery this year. Our Match Staff has been and will be “putting in the prep time” to deliver a series of great and enjoyable Matches for all of you Competitors. Match supplies have been ordered, and either gathered or soon to be gathered. A number of us including Zack Taylor, Steve Ferringer, Chip Matte, Bill Loughrige and more will be landing early at Ben Avery to insure our prep delivers what each of you want ... a series of great individual Competitive Matches. Come one... come all! We look forward to seeing each and every one of you! Signed, your Chief Pit Slug.... Skip Burks

[Don McDowell]

I had a must go meeting that got scheduled in December that would make getting there on time pretty tough, then another meeting right smack in the middle of the match, so regretfully had to cancel my campground reservation.
But the good news from that is space 53 in the shooters East campground should be available for the entire thing.

[desert deuce]

Well, the good news is our rock population will get a respite.

[Don McDowell]

LOL yes, the state of Arizona can rest easy about their rocks, this year...

[desert deuce]

Yes, the rocks are dangerously exposed at Ben Avery.

In case you folks elsewhere are wondering what it is like weather wise in Phoenix here is a link that you can access:

https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/39 ... 3e5cfb65e9

Before I went to the above site I did check Wyoming, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin and Michigan. Nuff said.

Right now in Rio Rico it is only up to 71 F in the shade, winds calm.

[bruce m]

lovely one day, perfect the next.
bruce.