Smoothbore Match in Near Future?

[Maven]

Gary, This may be a shot in the dark, but is anyone interested in a smoothbore match (patched RB or bare ball) in the near future?

 

[MSmith]

I would be but Maven is going to have to send me a gun to use.

 

[PK]

I’m in. I would like to see it at 25 and 50 yds.

 

[garypl]

Maven, we currently offer 4 categories: Rifle Offhand, rifle benchrest/supported, pistol offhand and pistol benchrest/supported. Are you suggesting adding another smoothbore category to the current monthly match using the same target?

 

[The Crisco Kid]

Would this be a postal match? Would a smooth rifle be eligible?

 

[PK]

if it’s going to be a smoothbore match then it should be truly a smoothbore with no rear sight. Otherwise we can all just continue as is and use whatever gun we want for the postal shoots and just identify what gun we use. I’ve used my smoothbore for the postal shoots. More challenging but just as much fun. Seems like it would be a lot easier for Gary keeping track of things.

 

[garypl]

if it’s going to be a smoothbore match then it should be truly a smoothbore with no rear sight. Otherwise we can all just continue as is and use whatever gun we want for the postal shoots and just identify what gun we use. I’ve used my smoothbore for the postal shoots. More challenging but just as much fun. Seems like it would be a lot easier for Gary keeping track of things.

Thanks PK - good suggestion and I have no problem adding a smoothbore category like you suggested (no rear sights) and shot offhand or bench at 25 yards.

 

[Maven]

All, I really like the "no rear sight" option for SB's if we embrace a SB match. My trade gun lacks one, but you quickly get used to it and adapt (sort of like shooting a bow and arrow without sights). Truth to tell, I've come to prefer the absence of a rear sight and my trade gun needs some "exercise." Last, but not least, a big Thank You to Gary and PK for considering this.

 

[garypl]

Anyone who wishes to submit a target using a smoothbore with no rear sight, offhand or benched/supported, go right ahead and follow the sames rules as rifle and pistol. Will be interesting to see how many enter targets!

 

[PK]

I can not shoot the rest of this month but will definitely be submitting smoothbore targets going forward starting in November.

 

[nessmuk]

I am in for a smoothbore match, no rear sight.

 

[Rebel bull]

if it’s going to be a smoothbore match then it should be truly a smoothbore with no rear sight. Otherwise we can all just continue as is and use whatever gun we want for the postal shoots and just identify what gun we use. I’ve used my smoothbore for the postal shoots. More challenging but just as much fun. Seems like it would be a lot easier for Gary keeping track of things.

if its truly to be a smooth bore not only no rear sight but no set triggers and must be flint lock

 

[SDSmlf]

if its truly to be a smooth bore not only no rear sight but no set triggers and must be flint lock

How about must be matchlock…..

 

[PK]

if its truly to be a smooth bore not only no rear sight but no set triggers and must be flint lock