The fourth annual 'Buffalo Shoot' took place on 22 March 2009 at the Barnwell Range. This competition tries to recreate the challenge faced by hunters in the old wild-west within the constraints of our 100 yard facility at Barnwell. The targets used in this competition are an A3 'Buffalo' image with appropriate scoring rings to approximate a scale distance of around 300yds.
The competition is open to any traditional, open-sighted rifle with a calibre greater than .40" calibre i.e. Falling Block, Rolling Block or Under-lever rifles. 10 competitors stepped forward this year to compete for the club trophy, together with individual trophies and prizes for the top three shooters.
The 30-round course-of-fire required 10-shots prone at 100yds, 10-shots sitting at 75yds and 10-shots standing at 50yds. The larger 45-70 calibre rifles generally remained on top form, but an underlever in the traditional western calibre of 44-40 produced a fine third place.
Tips for next year?
- Make sure you know your zeros and check them at all three distances
- Practice in all three positions
Results
| Name | Rifle | Prone | Sitting | Standing | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew S | 45-70 | 90 | 63 | 67 | 220 |
| Steve G | 45-70 | 63 | 73 | 57 | 193 |
| Graham A | 44-40 | 47 | 72 | 60 | 179 |
| Lee G | 44 Mag | 77 | 19 | 63 | 159 |
| Tim A | 44-40 | 18 | 40 | 56 | 114 |
| Jim C | 45-70 | 31 | 37 | 37 | 105 |
| Carl R | 44 Mag | 0 | 31 | 53 | 84 |
| Richard A | 44-40 | 39 | 36 | 9 | 84 |
| Kathy A | 44-40 | 0 | 29 | 41 | 70 |
| Bernie G | 44 Mag | 7 | 37 | 19 | 63 |
