Talking Rock Black Powder Shooters

Monthly Meet - June 22nd, 2024 - Independence Day themed targets
2024-06-22 08:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Pickens County Sportsmans Club, 739 Old Jones Mtn Rd, Talking Rock, GA, 39175, United States
Independence Day
Independence Day
Last month we suffered through a rain storm of epic proportions and did not get our shoot finished dang it. First one ever for us in our history. But summer is here and our Independence day celebration is almost upon us.
So we will be starting the registration sign in at 8:30am on Saturday June 22nd and start the course of fire description and safety briefing with the goal of starting the shoot by 9:00am. We are having two shooting categories, off hand and bench to compete in classifications for fairness. We do not want to exclude anyone who wants to shoot with us but we will not compete against centerfire or scopes to be fair for example.
We will be shooting two relays, 10 shots each, patch and roundball, any caliber in these two shooting classifications off hand and bench.
First Relay:
10 shots at 50 yards, we will have a new colorful fourth of July themed target. Pretty good size bullseye and with the added colors maybe easier to see for some folks.
Second Relay:
10 shots at 25 yards, of course to celebrate independence we all have to have some type of beverage so we are going to bust up the empties with a bottle shooting relay.
Both relays will be added together for placement within your appropriate shooting category off hand or benchrest.
First shot determines your scoring category. No changing your mind after first shot. So pick either supported or offhand.
20 shots total. Patch and roundball.
Our third Relay:
With our successful pistol match we will be having a monthly match independent of the rifle match. Participation is voluntary if you have a pistol and want to shoot it for score. 5 shots, 25 yards big bull target. So bring your pistols for added chances to bring home the meat so to speak.
MEMBERS: Remember that we will have a Trade Blanket at all monthly meets starting in 2024. Bring any items you would like to sell, trade or barter. The items can be anything – Old, New, Blades, Period Clothing, and all manner of supplies.
Guests are always welcome who just want to watch, learn and meet folks. Bring a chair and we got two picnic tables to sit at as well. Shooters under 18 years of age may participate for free.
Participation Fee: If you are …
Member of both TRBPS and PCSC: $5
Member of TRBPS and not PCSC: $10
Member of PCSC and not TRBPS: $15
Member of neither: $20

Monthly Meet - Blanket Prize, July 27th, 2024
2024-07-27 08:30 - 12:00
Blanket Prize Meet

Bring a Blanket Prize as your entry fee!
We are having two shooting categories, off hand as it is known as and bench to compete in classifications for fairness. We do not want to exclude anyone who wants to shoot with us but we will not compete against centerfire or scopes to be fair for example. Bench rest, shooting sticks, cover support pole, kneeling, sitting, prone et all shooting group. We will be shooting two relays, 10 shots each, patch and roundball, any caliber in these two shooting classifications off hand and supported. The classifications will not compete against each other but just bragging rights.
First Relay:
10 shots at 50 yards, we will have our clay pigeon setup and could add some new steel animals to knock down. Zero for a miss and 10 points for hitting the pigeon or steel knockdown.
Second Relay:
10 shots at 25 yards, five squirrel two shots each for score and remember it is a tough little bugger of a target so be ready to aim small miss small. They have a bullseye on them, small, we will be using to score so not so many ties we hope when it comes to the blanket prize selection process.
Both relays will be added together for placement within your appropriate shooting category off hand or bench-rest. Then we go to the prize blanket so you can choose your winnings based on finish and you choose what looks good to you.
First shot determines your scoring category. No changing your mind after first shot. So pick either bench or offhand.
So shooting safety talk start time: 9:00am, goal is done by noon so we can all enjoy time with our families this weekend and get out of the heat.
20 shots total,
Patch and roundball.
OUR THIRD RELAY:
With our successful pistol match we will be having a monthly match independent of the rifle match. Participation is voluntary if you have a pistol and want to shoot it for score. 5 shots, 25 yards big bull target. So bring your pistols for added chances to bring home the meat so to speak. This will be a separate match from the rifle and have its own prizes.
MEMBERS: Remember that we will have a Trade Blanket at all monthly meets starting in 2024. Bring any items you would like to sell, trade or barter. The items can be anything – Old, New, Blades, Period Clothing, and all manner of supplies.
Guests are always welcome who just want to watch, learn and meet folks. Bring a chair and we got two picnic tables to sit at as well.
Participation Fee: If you are …
Member of both TRBPS and PCSC: $5
Member of TRBPS and not PCSC: $10
Member of PCSC and not TRBPS: $15
Member of neither: $20

Monthly Meet - August 24th, 2024 - Something Different
2024-08-24 08:30 - 12:00
Blue and Orange 5 bull targets

We will be shooting two relays this month, 2 with 10 shots each, patch and roundball, any caliber in these two shooting classifications off hand and bench for score. The classifications will not compete against each other for prizes, just bragging rights.
First Relay for individual score:
10 shots at 50 yards, as we have shot a lot of variety targets of late we are adding some color to our targets this monty. So by popular demand or is it just demand? It will be a paper target for score. It will be wither a 5 or 6 bull target with color rather than our traditional black.
Second relay for individual score:
10 shots at 25 yards, paper as well for score. Looking at some animal targets as them critters are getting fat and sassy out there this late summer from all the greens they been eating.
Our third Relay:
With our successful pistol match we will be having a monthly match independent of the rifle match. Participation is voluntary if you have a pistol and want to shoot it for score. 5 shots, 25 yards big bull target. So bring your pistols for added chances to bring home the meat so to speak. This will be a separate match from the rifle and have its own prizes.
First shot determines your scoring category. No changing your mind after first shot. So pick either bench or offhand.
20 shots total for score. Patch and roundball.
MEMBERS: Remember that we will have a Trade Blanket at all monthly meets starting in 2024. Bring any items you would like to sell, trade or barter. The items can be anything – Old, New, Blades, Period Clothing, and all manner of supplies.
Guests are always welcome who just want to watch, learn and meet folks. Bring a chair and we got two picnic tables to sit at as well.
Participation Fee: If you are …
Member of both TRBPS and PCSC: $5
Member of TRBPS and not PCSC: $10
Member of PCSC and not TRBPS: $15
Member of neither: $20

September 2024 - Monthly Meet - Paper Bull, Steel Hog
2024-09-28 08:30 - 12:00
Paper Bull, Steel Hog
We will be shooting two relays this month, 2 with 10 shots each, patch and roundball, any caliber in these two shooting classifications off hand and bench for score. The classifications will not compete against each other for prizes, just bragging rights.
First Relay for individual score:
10 shots at 50 yards, as we have shot a lot of variety targets of late we are adding some color to our targets this month. So by popular demand or is it just demand? It will be a paper target for score. It will be a 5 bull target with color rather than our traditional black. Heck might even find some steel ground hogs to shoot at for some fun, no score, just to bring back a bad memory for the shooters and get in their heads.
Second relay for individual score:
10 shots at 25 yards, paper as well for score. Looking at some Alfred Hitchcock the birds targets as them critters are nothing but a nightmare this late summer around the homesteads with all the racket they make.
Our third Relay:
Will be a pistol match and it will be independent of the rifle match. Participation is voluntary if you have a pistol and want to shoot it for score. 5 shots, 25 yards big bull target. So bring your pistols for added chances to bring home the meat so to speak. This will be a separate match from the rifle and have its own prizes.
First shot determines your scoring category. No changing your mind after first shot. So pick either bench or offhand.
20 shots total for score. Patch and roundball. Aggregate the rifle 25 and 50 yard scores and we tell you all how ya did.
MEMBERS: Remember that we will have a Trade Blanket at all monthly meets starting in 2024. Bring any items you would like to sell, trade or barter. The items can be anything – Old, New, Blades, Period Clothing, and all manner of supplies.
Guests are always welcome who just want to watch, learn and meet folks. Bring a chair and we got two picnic tables to sit at as well.
Participation Fee: If you are …
Member of both TRBPS and PCSC: $5
Member of TRBPS and not PCSC: $10
Member of PCSC and not TRBPS: $15
Member of neither: $20

Monthly Meet - Shadows & Bats - October 26th 2024
2024-10-26 08:30 - 12:00
Shadows & Bats

We are having our two shooting categories, off hand and bench to compete in classifications for fairness. We do not want to exclude anyone who wants to shoot with us but we will not compete against centerfire or scopes to be fair. Heck bring your gun to work on and shoot. You do not have to shoot for score, just come and enjoy the day with fellow BP shooters.
We will be shooting two relays, 10 shots each, patch and roundball, any caliber in these two shooting classifications. The classifications will not compete against each other for prizes.
First Relay:
10 shots at 50 yards. we will be shooting vampires so make sure your roundball are dipped in garlic and holy water. If you cast your own a tad bit of silver will be some added insurance for you.
Second Relay:
10 shots at 25 yards, we will see if we can find some bats to shoot.
Both relays will be added together for placement within your appropriate shooting category off hand or bench rest for ranking of results.
First shot determines your scoring category. No changing your mind after first shot. So pick either offhand or bench.
So start time: 9:00am – 20 shots total, Patch and roundball. Conclude, scored, awards given, range cleaned up and gone by noon is always the goal.
Our Third Relay:
Will be a pistol match independent of the rifle match. Participation is voluntary if you have a pistol and want to shoot it for score.
We have some more hooded sweatshirts, long sleeve shirts and we will continue to be selling raffle tickets for our hand made donated quilt by Robbie.
MEMBERS: Remember that we will have a Trade Blanket at all monthly meets starting in 2024. Bring any items you would like to sell, trade or barter. The items can be anything – Old, New, Blades, Period Clothing, and all manner of supplies.
Guests are always welcome who just want to watch, learn and meet folks. Bring a chair and we got two picnic tables to sit at as well.
Participation Fee: If you are …
Member of both TRBPS and PCSC: $5
Member of TRBPS and not PCSC: $10
Member of PCSC and not TRBPS: $15
Member of neither: $20

Monthly Meet - November 16th, 2024 - Running Boar & Hapless Turkeys
2024-11-16 08:30 - 12:00
Running Boar
Our shoot will start at 9:00am, safety brief and shoot program description will be held before 9am. We are having our normal two shooting categories that everyone seems to believe is fair and inclusive for everyone. Off hand as it is known as and “supported” or bench to compete in classifications for fairness as we have done in every shoot this year. We do not want to exclude anyone who wants to shoot with us.
We will be shooting two relays, 2 with 10 shots each, patch and roundball, any caliber in these two shooting classifications offhand and bench. The classifications will not compete against each other for prizes, just bragging rights.
First Relay:
10 shots at 50 yards at a running boar. You will not be seeing much of him so be quick and make some good shots.
Second Relay:
Five targets, small turkeys. 2 shots each at 25 yards, small target for points. They are a tough but colorful little bugger of a target so be ready to aim small miss small.
Both relays will be added together for placement within your appropriate shooting category off hand or bench rest. Remember, fellowship and friendship are number one for our shoots. It is not about the prize. The prize is our friendship and fellowship, not a token. Thank you guys for your help and understanding.
So we have a start time goal of: 9:00am, after our safety brief and shoot program intro. 20 plus shots total, Patch and roundball.
MEMBERS: Remember that we will have a Trade Blanket at all monthly meets. Bring any items you would like to sell, trade or barter. The items can be anything – Old, New, Blades, Period Clothing, and all manner of supplies. Be sure to ‘id’ your merch so we know who it belongs to.
Guests are always welcome who just want to watch, learn and meet folks. Bring a chair and we got two picnic tables to sit at as well.
Participation Fee: If you are …
Member of both TRBPS and PCSC: $5
Member of TRBPS and not PCSC: $10
Member of PCSC and not TRBPS: $15
Member of neither: $20

Monthly Meet - Over the Log Shoot - February 22, 2025
2025-02-22 09:00 - 12:00
Annual February Over the Log Shoot
(Mike Westervelt Memorial Shoot)
It is called an over the log or chunk gun match. It is a one of a kind match with unique scoring and format. We decided on this format and type of match as many of our group shoot the Alvin York match in Pall Mall TN, north west of Knoxville which occurs in March every year. This allows for practice and checking equipment before they compete against 120 or 130 shooters from throughout the midwest. It is a great first match as it is not a lot of shots and plenty of time to analyze your hits and talk to your fellow shooters. You literally change your target after each shot so you can see what is going on. No spotting scopes needed here for this one!
For those of you who do not like to get up and down from the ground, we will have two classifications, prone and bench. You do not have to have any special equipment like a “chunk gun”. No special clothing although many wear their authentic blue Alvin York overalls. See the attached picture for clothing optional dress. It is how the guns evolved and many shoot what they brung so to speak. So basically any gun, any sights, any caliber and shoot with us. So if you have a new rifle, new load, new anything and want to test it out, great match for that. Reason is you do not have to worry about sighting in your rifle, you bring the bullseye to where you are shooting. Very unique for sure and tough to describe. Just hit the paper somewhere in a group. Remember to bring your favorite 50 yard sight in target for your warmup practice shots.
Participation Fee: If you are …
Member of both TRBPS and PCSC: $5
Member of TRBPS and not PCSC: $10
Member of PCSC and not TRBPS: $15
Member of neither: $20

Monthly Meet - March 22nd, 2025 - NMLRA Bullseye Targets
2025-03-22 08:30 - 12:00
NMLRA Bullseye Targets – 6 Bull target and 2 Bull target

On March 22nd we will be doing some serious shootin’ under the watchful eyes of our range officers. We will be starting the registration sign in at 8.30am on Saturday, and start the course of fire description and safety briefing with the goal of beginning the shoot by 9:00am.
We are having two shooting categories, off hand as it is known as and “supported” to compete in classifications for fairness. We do not want to exclude anyone who wants to shoot with us but we will not compete against centerfire or scopes to be fair for example. Supported is the bench rest, shooting sticks, kneeling, sitting, prone et all shooting group. No prone this time as we gotta practiz with these other shooting positions. All the prone shooters went to Tennessee to try their luck up there anyway and they better report back on how good they done.
We will be shooting two relays, 10 shots each, patch and roundball, any caliber in these two shooting classifications off hand and supported. The classifications will not compete against each other for prizes, just bragging rights.
First Relay:
10 shots at 50 yards, the NMLRA six bull 50 yard target. Two shots each bull for score and one for practizin.
Second Relay:
10 shots at 25 yards, 50 yard NMLRA two bull targets, five shots each target. Heck, may have to change this one up and go smaller since you all want to do some serious shootin’ after you wet them sights.
Scores will be added together for placement within your appropriate shooting category off hand or supported (bench-rest, shooting sticks etc). First shot determines your scoring category. No changing your mind after first shot. So pick either bench or offhand.
So shooting safety talk start time: 9:00am, goal is done by noon so we can all enjoy time with our families this weekend or maybe a nice sit down debrief session at the Talking Rock train station.
So total of 20 shots total plus practice ones, Patch and roundball.
Remember we have a Trade Blanket at all monthly meets. Bring any items you would like to sell, trade or barter. The items can be anything – Old, New, Blades, Period Clothing, and all manner of supplies.
Guests are always welcome who just want to watch, learn and meet folks. Bring a chair and we got two picnic tables to sit at as well.
Participation Fee: If you are …
Member of both TRBPS and PCSC: $5
Member of TRBPS and not PCSC: $10
Member of PCSC and not TRBPS: $15
Member of neither: $20

April 2025 Monthly Meet - NMLRA Totomka 6 bull and Cookout Planned
2025-04-26 08:30 - 12:00
For this meet we will be shooting the official NMLRA 6 bull target at 25 yards and the 2 bull target at 50 yards. We are planning a cookout as well, weather permitting.

Remember we have a Trade Blanket at all monthly meets. Bring any items you would like to sell, trade or barter. The items can be anything – Old, New, Blades, Period Clothing, and all manner of supplies.
Guests are always welcome who just want to watch, learn and meet folks. Bring a chair and we got two picnic tables to sit at as well.
Participation Fee: If you are …
Member of both TRBPS and PCSC: $5
Member of TRBPS and not PCSC: $10
Member of PCSC and not TRBPS: $15
Member of neither: $20

Monthly Meet - May 31st, 2025
2025-05-14 09:00 - 12:30
Our shoots normally occur on the 4th weekend of each month. This year the 4th weekend is Memorial Day so the Program Committee had decided to delay the shoot and move it to May 31 the following weekend. This change is so all of us can be with family and friends for graduations and remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

Thank you all for participating with us in our monthly shoots. We look forward to seeing everyone on the 31st with our shoot starting at about 9:00am. Gates open for sign in, set up and chit chat about 8:00am.

Participation Fee: If you are …
Member of both TRBPS and PCSC: $5
Member of TRBPS and not PCSC: $10
Member of PCSC and not TRBPS: $15
Member of neither: $20

Monthly Meet - June 28, 2025 - Lead on Paper - Axe on Log
2025-06-28 08:30 - 12:00
Lead on Paper – Axe on Log
The Tomahawk or Axe throw is not yet a scoring event, but it’s there for you if you want to practice and blow off some steam and have fun honing your throwing skills.
We’ll be using the NMLRA 6 bull target at 25 yards, and the NMLRA 3 bull target at 50 yards.

The Tomahawk, Axe, Hatchet, Knife throw activity is picking up a lot of participation. Right now, this is strictly recreational and not competitive. Burn off some pent up energy and join in. If you don’t have your own weapons, you can borrow Chris Greene’s t’hawks.

We have a Trade Table at all monthly meets. Bring any items you would like to sell, trade or barter. The items can be anything – Old, New, Blades, Period Clothing, and all manner of supplies.

Guests are always welcome who just want to watch, learn and meet folks. Bring a chair and we got two picnic tables to sit at as well.
Participation Fee: If you are …
Member of both TRBPS and PCSC: $5
Member of TRBPS and not PCSC: $10
Member of PCSC and not TRBPS: $15
Member of neither: $20

Monthly Meet - July 26, 2025 - Blanket Prize
2025-07-26 08:00 - 12:00
Blanket Prize Meet

Bring a Blanket Prize as your entry fee!
We are having two shooting categories, off hand as it is known as and bench to compete in classifications for fairness. We do not want to exclude anyone who wants to shoot with us but we will not compete against centerfire or scopes to be fair for example. Bench rest, shooting sticks, cover support pole, kneeling, sitting, prone et all shooting group. We will be shooting two relays, 10 shots each, patch and roundball, any caliber in these two shooting classifications off hand and supported. The classifications will not compete against each other but just bragging rights.
First Relay:
10 shots at 50 yards, we will have our clay pigeon setup and could add some new steel animals to knock down. Zero for a miss and 10 points for hitting the pigeon or steel knockdown.
Second Relay:
10 shots at 25 yards, five squirrel two shots each for score and remember it is a tough little bugger of a target so be ready to aim small miss small. They have a bullseye on them, small, we will be using to score so not so many ties we hope when it comes to the blanket prize selection process.
Both relays will be added together for placement within your appropriate shooting category off hand or bench-rest. Then we go to the prize blanket so you can choose your winnings based on finish and you choose what looks good to you.
First shot determines your scoring category. No changing your mind after first shot. So pick either bench or offhand.
So shooting safety talk start time: 8:00am, goal is done by noon so we can all enjoy time with our families this weekend and get out of the heat.
20 shots total,
Patch and roundball.
We Might have a THIRD RELAY:
With our successful pistol match we will be having a monthly match independent of the rifle match. Participation is voluntary if you have a pistol and want to shoot it for score. 5 shots, 25 yards big bull target. So bring your pistols for added chances to bring home the meat so to speak. This will be a separate match from the rifle and have its own prizes.
MEMBERS: Remember that we will have a Trade Blanket at all monthly meets. Bring any items you would like to sell, trade or barter. The items can be anything – Old, New, Blades, Period Clothing, and all manner of supplies.
Guests are always welcome who just want to watch, learn and meet folks. Bring a chair and we got two picnic tables to sit at as well.
Participation Fee: If you are …
Member of both TRBPS and PCSC: $5
Member of TRBPS and not PCSC: $10
Member of PCSC and not TRBPS: $15
Member of neither: $20

The Tomahawk, Axe, Hatchet, Knife throw activity is picking up a lot of participation. Right now, this is strictly recreational and not competitive. Burn off some pent up energy and join in. If you don’t have your own weapons, you can borrow Chris Greene’s t’hawks.

We have a Trade Table at all monthly meets. Bring any items you would like to sell, trade or barter. The items can be anything – Old, New, Blades, Period Clothing, and all manner of supplies.

Guests are always welcome who just want to watch, learn and meet folks. Bring a chair and we got two picnic tables to sit at as well.
Participation Fee: If you are …
Member of both TRBPS and PCSC: $5
Member of TRBPS and not PCSC: $10
Member of PCSC and not TRBPS: $15
Member of neither: $20

Monthly Meet - August 23, 2025
2025-08-23 08:30 - 12:00
The Tomahawk, Axe, Hatchet, Knife throw activity is picking up a lot of participation. Right now, this is strictly recreational and not competitive. Burn off some pent up energy and join in. If you don’t have your own weapons, you can borrow Chris Greene’s t’hawks.

We have a Trade Table at all monthly meets. Bring any items you would like to sell, trade or barter. The items can be anything – Old, New, Blades, Period Clothing, and all manner of supplies.

Guests are always welcome who just want to watch, learn and meet folks. Bring a chair and we got two picnic tables to sit at as well.
Participation Fee: If you are …
Member of both TRBPS and PCSC: $5
Member of TRBPS and not PCSC: $10
Member of PCSC and not TRBPS: $15
Member of neither: $20

Monthly Meet - September 27, 2025
2025-09-27 08:00 - 12:00
Details of the September meet will be provided about two weeks before the shoot date.

The Tomahawk, Axe, Hatchet, Knife throw activity is picking up a lot of participation. Right now, this is strictly recreational and not competitive. Burn off some pent up energy and join in. If you don’t have your own weapons, you can borrow Chris Greene’s t’hawks.

We have a Trade Table at all monthly meets. Bring any items you would like to sell, trade or barter. The items can be anything – Old, New, Blades, Period Clothing, and all manner of supplies.

Guests are always welcome who just want to watch, learn and meet folks. Bring a chair and we got two picnic tables to sit at as well.
Participation Fee: If you are …
Member of both TRBPS and PCSC: $5
Member of TRBPS and not PCSC: $10
Member of PCSC and not TRBPS: $15
Member of neither: $20

Monthly Meet - October 25, 2025
2025-10-25 08:30 - 12:00

Monthly Meet - November 22, 2025
2025-11-22 08:30 - 12:00
NOTE: We will meet the fourth (4th) Saturday, the 22nd.

The Tomahawk, Axe, Hatchet, Knife throw activity is picking up a lot of participation. Right now, this is strictly recreational and not competitive. Burn off some pent up energy and join in. If you don’t have your own weapons, you can borrow Chris Greene’s t’hawks.

We have a Trade Table at all monthly meets. Bring any items you would like to sell, trade or barter. The items can be anything – Old, New, Blades, Period Clothing, and all manner of supplies.

Guests are always welcome who just want to watch, learn and meet folks. Bring a chair and we got two picnic tables to sit at as well.
Participation Fee: If you are …
Member of both TRBPS and PCSC: $5
Member of TRBPS and not PCSC: $10
Member of PCSC and not TRBPS: $15
Member of neither: $20
