The Rules of the Waterloo Shoot Black Powder Competition
Rules of the Competition
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| Firearm | Any muzzle loading pistol/revolver. Any propellant may be used provided the firearm is appropriately proofed | |
| Sights | Any iron sights | |
| Target | PL7 | |
| Distance | 25yards /20 yards/15 yards/10 yards | |
| Position | Standing unsupported | |
| Ready Position | With gun loaded and capped held at an angle of 45 degrees towards the ground. Gun may be cocked or uncocked at the shooter's preference | |
| Course of fire | 24 shots (20 to score) | |
| Practice 1 | 6 shots in 15 seconds (Best 5 to score) at 25 yards | |
| Practice 2 | 6 shots in 15 seconds (Best 5 to score) at 20 yards | |
| Practice 3 | 6 shots in 10 seconds (Best 5 to score) at 15 yards | |
| Practice 4 | 6 shots in 10 seconds (Best 5 to score) at 10 yards |
A BASIC CLUB GUIDE TO SAFETY AND USE OF MUZZLE LOADING PISTOLS
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