Sacramento Valley Muzzle Loaders

Objectives:

• To promote black powder muzzleloader competitive shooting, safety, and knowledge through informal monthly shoots and formal match competition.
• Provide NMLRA Range Safety Officer training. To conduct shoots and matches which conform to NMLRA rules and format.
• To provide specialty black powder matches to be determined by demand.
• To provide parctice and training toward state, regional, and national NMLRA competition.
• To provide a safe and instructional shooting venue for ALL muzzle loading SHOOTERS.

Schedules: In 2011, shoots and matches meet on Range 11 on the second Sunday of each month *except as noted below. Shooting begins at 9am.
January 9
*February 18
April 10
May 10
June 12
July 10
August 14
September 11
October 9
November 13
December 11

Formats:

• Shooting programs include formal and primitive target shooting.
• Relays are 30 minutes.
• Training in the use of muzzle loading firearms by national competition experienced shooters with combined experience of over 100 years.

Fees: SVML family membership fees are $60 per year. A range fee of $5 per shooter per day is charged. Shooters are encouraged, but not required, to be members. Target frames and targets will be provided to members. There could be a nominal target fee to cover these expenses for non-SVML shooters.

Equipment:

• All muzzle loading firearms using black powder or a black powder substitute and a round ball are welcome. This includes both rifle and pistol. Inline muzzle loaders are accepted as well.
• Since we encourage participation and shooters new to muzzle loading, we can help new shooters with other required items and safety issues.

Contacts:
Match Director:
Michael Bush (916) 362-1469

Asst. Match Director:
Bob Tarkenton (209) 785-7605