International Postal Match

The rifle shoot on January 21st begins our annual competition sponsored by the Upper Michigan Peninsula Muzzle Loaders Club. The targets are shot at 25 yards, best 5 out of 6 are for score. This competition ends with the June rifle shoot. In past years we have done pretty well but last year.....well....participation was not up to what it once so that's all I'm going to say! Let's do better in 2023! 

 Fred Babcock Reports 

Yolla Bolly Rendezvous is held in November outside of Red Bluff. Fred placed first in the Squirrel Rifle Match. 2nd place on the Rifle, Pistol and Hawk and Knife Trails. I liked the Yolla Bolly Rendezvous and enjoyed the first time I did get to attend. It was early in my shooting career and I didn't own a trailer yet, just a tent. Kay Johnson came down from Oregon in her camper so I had a warm place to sleep and a place to cook. Glenn Hildebrand brought his tin tipi and Fred Babcock and Rusty McGhee joined him. We all did quite well on the trail walks although I no longer remember the outcomes. After the shoot was over we drove a short way up the road to Fred's mom (Frances) and dad's (Arlen) place. They had a well laid out and pleasant trail walk on their rolling hills land so we shot some more. Some happy memories.

Fred also went to the one day Northern Free Trader's Turkey Shoot. Fred reports several people were unhappy about his Hawk and Knife scores! Way to go, Fred!

January 13 - 15 2023 Freeze Arse Rendezvous at Manteca

Hosted by The Longrifles of the San Joaquin of the Manteca Sportsmen, Inc.

30261 So Airport Way, Manteca

Trailwalk - Friday from 10 - 4, Saturday and Sunday from 8 - 10

 Tim shoots on Friday, has lunch and heads home. He always enjoys himself and would like some SCML folks to join him. See the flyer Tim sent around for more details. 

April 19 - 23 2023 

Mountain Ranch Spring Rendezvous at Railroad Flat 

Rusty McGhee will be sending a flyer out soon with details for this rendezvous

Possible May Mini Rendezvous Date TBD

Sunnyvale Boy Scouts enjoy black powder shooting!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/HBjpvt7fTemWssi77 

 Upcoming Rendezvous, etc.

Sonoma Valley Muzzle Loaders Rendezvous - April 14 - 17. Marie Hill Ranch.  43700 Hwy 128 Yorkville CA. $20 shooting fee. $25 camping fee. Rifle, Pistol, Trade Gun, Hawk & Knife Trail Walks, Long Gongs for rifle and pistol, Shotgun, Fort Shoot. Registration 0800 daily. Awards Saturday evening. Bring a prize for the blanket, win a prize from the blanket, medallions given. 

Contact: David Spriggs at 707-765-1819. Michael George at 707-479-0112.

Mt Ranch Muzzle Loaders, April 22 - 24. Railroad Flat. Sponsored by West Point Archery and Gun Club. $15 camping fee. Rifle, Pistol, Trade Gun, Hawk & Knife Trail, Paper Aggregates. Medallions given.

Contact: Rusty McGhee at 209-754-3713

SCML Hosts Sunnyvale Boy Scouts, April 30.  SVSC Range. 0900 - 1200. Small caliber rifles will be needed for some of the boys. SCML members will load and swab for each scout. As volunteers we will be using our own powder, patches, balls, caps or flints. SCML Range Rules apply. Scouts may shoot from standing, kneeling or sitting cross sticks. 

Sonora Smokepolers Annual Spring Rendezvous, May 13 - 15. Camp Six-Bits, Chinese Camp. Held in memory of Roger Warner. Rifle Trail Walk, Animal Silhouettes, Pistol, Hawk and Knife. Traders Row. Primitive camp judging. $15 camping fee.

Contact: Tony Abbott at 209-482-o596

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