2024 The 150th Anniversary of Creedmoor

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Kenny Wasserburger
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2024 The 150th Anniversary of Creedmoor

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Put this on your calendar. The Warmup match will be in 2023 Labor Day Weekend. dates for a Work party Weekend will be announced for next spring. Steel has been secured and was graciously donated by the Worland Gun Club thanks to the efforts of Tom and Kody Outland. :)

Labor Day Weekend 2024 Wasserburger Ranch, Wyoming Territory Traditional Creedmoor Match

In recognition of The 150th Anniversary of Creedmoor.
Fired on real steel Targets with a score-able Bullseye just like the original Match. No paper no pits, just like 1874. Targets will be original dimensions, 12X6 feet with the 36 inch round bull.

Course of fire is 2 sighters and then 10 record shots @ 800 yards, @ 900 Yards, @ 1000 yards.
Shooting will like it was in 1874, one shooter at a time will be called to fire a shot. Shooters will be squadded up to a maximum of 7 on the line at a time, maximum of 4 Relays. Total of 28 Shooters.

BP loads only no Faux powder crap. Cast lead or swaged bullets only no gas checks.

Any position, Prone, Knelling, sitting or bench cross sticks, no rear support, rifle must be fired off the shoulder.

Special commemorative Medals will be Awarded for the top 3 Shooters.

To secure your invitation, contact Kenny Wasserburger. Via email or pvt msg, or phone.

A mile Match will be Shot on the next day plus a 22 mini Creedmoor match on Friday before.

Dry Camping is allowed and encouraged. Lusk WY is 42 miles, Edgemont SD is 38 miles, Newcastle is 50 Miles.

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Medal Design by Bryan Youngberg.
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Re: 2024 The 150th Anniversary of Creedmoor

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Sounds fantastic :!:
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