Talking Rock Black Powder Shooters

Event: Monthly Meet - Gathering of Friends, Family & Members
2021-11-20 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Pickens County Sportsmans Club, 739 Old Jones Mtn Rd, Talking Rock, GA, 39175, United States
To all, for our next match in November, we have moved the shoot date up a week. Rather than the Saturday after Thanksgiving we are going with the Saturday before Thanksgiving and we will be doing a lunch gathering to celebrate our last match of the year. November 20th. We all feel the holidays are for family and especially thanksgiving so please enjoy the time of the holidays.
We will be shooting three relays, 2 with 10 shots each, patch and roundball, any caliber in these two shooting classifications supported and unsupported and a team fun match. The classifications will not compete against each other for prizes, just bragging rights.
First Relay:
10 shots at 50 yards, small bowling pins, simple hit or miss for points. Plus steel target plates. So 5 shots at each type of target at 50 yards. We got lots of steel and lots of different size bowling pins that we have not even shot yet.
Second Relay:
Two targets, small running deer and single bullseye. 5 shots each at 25 yards, small target for points. They are tough little bugger of targets so be ready to aim small miss small. DO NOT SHOOT EACH OTHER’S TARGET PLEASE! Makes it tough on the scorer and he does not need the headache it gives him!
Third Relay – Teams:
Our final match will be the optional team match based on time finished. We do not want to interfere with lunch time as we all need time to clean up a bit and get cooking. All shooters will draw a number from a hat to create a team. Evens will be one team, the odd numbers the other team. This will involve the teams shooting against each other at the same time to break charcoal briquettes or flour balls at 20-25 or so yards. First team to break all their targets wins. All shots for this match will be shot off hand. The goal is to have each shooter only shoot one or two times each. Example, if there are 6 team members for each team, there will be 7 targets minimum for each team to break so there is a reload for at least one team member if everyone hits their target. The match will start with all rifles loaded, but not primed or capped for safety reasons of course. No volley fire for safety reasons.

Father & Son Event 2021
2021-11-13 09:00 - 12:00
CANCELED
Beginning at 0900 or as close to it as possible.

TRBPS is hosting a “Father & Son” shoot – lunch will be provided – I understand BBQ is on the menu.

I’m looking for volunteers to assist – bring whatever Black Powder shootin’ Irons you have – the more the merrier for this experience. It is my plan to host activities for youth and interested parents as we did for the RECOIL RALLY only this time limited to BP type shooting.

Great JUJU for the TRBPS gang so please plan to come and lend a hand – YOUTH are the future of the shooting sports they NEED US and we need to set them on the right path.

Please let me know if you are available that day.

Event: Monthly Meet - Pins at 50 yards and Smalls at 25
2021-10-23 09:00 - 12:00
We will be shooting two relays, 10 shots each, patch and roundball, any caliber in these two shooting classifications supported and unsupported. The classifications will not compete against each other for prizes, just bragging rights.

First Relay:
10 shots at 50 yards, small bowling pins, simple hit or miss for points. They are getting even smaller for those that shot with us a month ago. They are known as the bulls balls. Plus steel reset target plates. So 5 shots at each type of target at 50 yards.

Second Relay:
10 shots at 25 yards, small target for points. It is a tough 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 unsupported (off hand) or supported (benchrest, shooting sticks etc).

First shot determines your category. No changing your mind. Stick to your preference please.

Start time: 9:00 AM
20 shots total
Patch and roundball

Bring water just in case it heats up, chair to chill in and be prepared for our after shoot debrief at the Talking Rock Brewery to share stories and ideas for the future. Very nice, quiet and friendly place. Support a local family building their dream.

So we look forward to everyone coming and shooting with us Saturday, October 23rd at 9:00 AM. If you have any questions please holler as I am sure we all have ’em.

Event: Monthly Meet - Gathering of Friends, Family and Members
2021-09-25 08:30 - 12:00
We will be shooting two relays, 10 shots each, patch and roundball, any caliber in these two shooting classifications supported and unsupported. The classifications will not compete against each other for prizes, just bragging rights.
First Relay: 10 shots at 50 yards, small bowling pins, simple hit or miss for points. They are getting smaller for those that shot with us a couple months ago. They have been on a diet in preparation for this shoot.
Second Relay: 10 shots at 25 yards or less, small multiple squirrel targets for points. It is a tough 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 unsupported (off hand) or supported (bench rest, shooting sticks etc).
First shot determines your category. No changing your mind. Stick to your preference please.
Start time: 8:30am, 20 shots total, Patch and roundball. NMLRA and NRA range rules apply, Hearing and eye protection required.
Bring water just in case it heats up and be prepared for our after shoot debrief at the Talking Rock Brewery to share stories and ideas for the future. Very nice, quiet and friendly place. Support a local family building their dream.

Event: Monthly Meet - Running From the Boar
2021-08-28 08:00 - 12:00
First match: Burst Water Balloons – a team match. Numbers will be drawn. Odds are one team, evens the other team. Distance is 12 yards. Shooters will shoot one at a time, no volleys for safety reasons. First team to burst all their water balloons wins.
Second match: Running From the Boar. 10 shots at 50 yards, same as at Friendship. Offhand and Bench. How you start determines how you’ll shoot throughout this match, no swapping methods. Each will get their own Boar target. All shots count.
Third match: 25 yards for score. 6 shot group. If the sultry southern atmosphere doesn’t call this one off. You’ll shoot this match the same way you shot in the Second match.
RULES:
Check in: 8:00 am
First shot: 8:30 am
Plain ole patched roundball
Separate classes of off hand and bench
First shot determines your category

Event: Monthly Meet - Blanket Prize
2021-07-24 08:00 - 12:00
This Blanket Prize event entails the NMLRA 6 bullseye target; bowling pins; water balloons. You may shoot off-hand or bench.
Member cost to enter is the blanket prize they brung, else $10.

Non-Member cost to enter is blanket prize + $10, else $20.

The Rules:
1) NMLRA 6 bull target, 50 yards, 5 for scoring, 1 for practice, two shots at each scoring bull. Max points possible: 100
2) Bowling pin shoot, 25 yards, 5 tries each shooter, hit or miss, 10 points for each hit. Max points possible: 50
3) Water Balloon shoot, 25 yards, 3 tries each shooter, hit or miss, 7 points for each hit. Max points possible: 21
Scoring:
Total points possible for event: 171 = Perfect Score.
1st place winner gets 1st grab at blanket prize.
2nd place winner, 2nd grab at blanket prize.
3rd place winner, 3rd grab at blanket prize.
and so on.

We want to start with signing in and submitting blanket prizes at 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM. Let’s begin the event at around 8:45 AM.

Event: Monthly Meet - Stand Up or Bench Shoot
2021-06-26 09:00 - 13:00
We will be having a stand up, off hand match, and a bench shoot category on the same day. Just declare your preference, setup, load and shoot.
We will be shooting the 25 yard NMLRA targets and 50 yard NMLRA targets along with an animal silhouette. Everyone will shoot the same targets and the only difference will be standing off hand or bench supported sitting based on how, what you feel capable and most comfortable doing.
Total shots will be 20, so bring powder, shot, patches for at least 20 shots plus practice, warmup shots. We will be using the NMLRA scoring methods for this one. There will also be time limits for each relay of shots to ensure we get completed prior to the heat of the day.
We will meet and sign in starting at 8:30am with a start time goal of first shot at 9:30am.

SOCIAL EVENTS
2021-06-16 09:00 - 11:30
TRBPS SOCIAL gathering – JUNE 16th 09:30

TRBPS - MEMBER MEETING
2021-06-05 10:00 - 11:30
There will be a short member meeting as emailed – RANGE DEVELOPMENT

Event: Monthly Meet - William Tell, 5 Card Draw and more
2021-05-22 09:00 - 12:00
Plain ole roundball, patch, offhand. Primitive range. Check in about 9-9:45. Shoot start about 10.
Relay number one, Playing cards,
$5 per shooter, 2 rounds.
5 shots, best hand, two cards are hole cards. Cards are face down just like a poker deck. Hit the card creates your hand. Miss, hope you get 4 of a kind.
First and second best hands split pot.
2nd relay, Challenge match novelty shoot.
Challenge another shooter for a $1 and pick your target. One shot each, hit or miss. Keep shooting till a winner. Targets will be placed random distances on the range.
So we will have a William Tell target, low hanging fruit, burst your bubble(balloon), cut a string, blow up the coffee, lite a fire (charcoal briquet), others as we come up with them. All these targets are environmental friendly and easy cleanup so we leave no trace.
See you all Saturday.

Monthly Meet, Event: Playing Cards (CANCELED)
2021-04-24 09:00 - 13:00
CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER
Relay number one, Playing cards:
5 shots, best hand, two cards are hole cards. Cards are face down just like a poker deck. Hit the card creates your hand. Miss, hope you get 4 of a kind.
First and second best hands split pot.
2nd relay, Challenge match novelty shoot:
Challenge another shooter for a $1 and pick your target. One shot each, hit or miss. Keep shooting till a winner. Targets will be placed random distances on the range.
So we will have a William Tell target, low hanging fruit, burst your bubble(balloon), cut a string, blow up the coffee, lite a fire (charcoal briquet), others as we come up with them. All these targets are environmentally friendly and easy cleanup so we leave no trace.

Event: Monthly Meet - Woods Walk
2021-03-27 10:00 - 13:00
The Woods Walk meet is modified for range use. We will walk from range to range, load from our shooting bags, shoot steel plates off-hand. Most hits wins.

Inaugural Meet, Event: Over Log Chunk Gun
2021-02-27 09:00 - 13:00
In this event you can shoot either over log, or from the bench. You may bring any long-gun you want as long as it’s a muzzle loader.
Check in is from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM. Event begins at 10:00 AM.
The first 1/2 hour is to site in your long-gun at 50 yards. Then, each participant is given 10 official chunk targets. One shot per target. Score keeper measures distance of center of target to center of shot hole. Those measurements are added together for a total score. The lowest total wins.
