Ham and Petersham Rifle and Pistol Club - Cavalry Officer Course of Fire

The Rules of the Cavalry Officer Black Powder Competition

Rules of the Competition

Firearm		Any muzzle loading pistol. Any propellant may be used provided the firearm is appropriately proofed
Sights		Any iron sights
Targets		2 x DP1
Distance		25m/20m/15m/10m
Position		Standing unsupported
Ready Position		With revolver loaded and capped held at an angle of 45 degrees towards the ground. Revolver may be cocked or uncocked at the shooter's preference
Course of fire		24 shots - Four practices
Practice 1		6 shots in 30 seconds at left hand target
Practice 2		6 shots in 20 seconds. Three on each target
Practice 3		6 shots: 2 shots on the right hand target at each exposure. 3 x 4 second exposures. 5 sec edging.
Practice 4		6 shots in 15 seconds. 3 on each target

A BASIC CLUB GUIDE TO SAFETY AND USE OF MUZZLE LOADING PISTOLS