ABOUT THE 'BOUSE HILL MUZZLELOADERS'

A muzzle-loaded rifle is defined as; "a shoulder fired firearm of which there are spiral grooves cut into the bore called rifling which consists of lands and grooves, of which is loaded with gunpowder and bullet from the muzzle end of the firearms barrel or muzzle-loaded, shouldered, then a trigger is depressed and fired." A muzzleloader is any firearm into which the projectile and usually the propellant charge is loaded from the muzzle of the gun (from the open end of the gun’s barrel). This is distinct from the more popular modern designs of breech-loading firearms. The term “muzzleloader” may also apply to the marksman who specializes in the shooting of muzzle loading firearms.

The early settlers gained a reputation for hardy independence and rifle marksmanship as a way of life, by the 1750s it was common to see frontiersmen carrying a new and distinctive style of rifle, the longrifle it was used with great skill to provide tens of thousands of deer hides for the British leather industry.

The Bouse Hills Muzzle Loaders club is a hardy group of individuals with an interest in promoting and preserving the nation's historical heritage in the sport of muzzle loading through events, recreational, educational, historical and cultural activities such as match competition, hunting, gun making and safety, historical re-enactments, exhibits, museums, libraries, and other related programs.

OFFICERS

President	Phil Sparks
Vice President	Larry Gilbert
Secretary	Libby Sparks
Treasurer	Elaine Gilbert

Board members
Larry Manchester
Pat Manchester
Terry Barnes

In January, 2016 the Bouse Hills Muzzleloaders recieved our National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association (NMLRA) Charter Club Certification

Month Events (Oct 2018)

October 6th - Board Meeting – BBC – 9:00 AM

10:00 AM at La Paz County Range - Trail walk all 20 targets (rifle) Trail walk all 15 targets (pistol) $2.00 fee. There will be only one winner in each event as this is a shooters choice shoot. Tie breakers will be shot on the rifle paper range before the walks.

October 20th - Members Meeting - BBC 9:00am

10:00 AM at La Paz County Range - Rifle paper shoot 5 bulls eye buffalo target, 3 shots per bulls eye ring point count. Shoot from 50 yards. Tie breaker if needed shot from 25 yards after the shoot. $4.00 fee split 50/50. Note, set up rebar.

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