NEW! 2010 EVENTS
The following is a listing of events open to the public at Golden Spike BuffaloRange. The number of shooters is limited and slots can fill up fast, so if you plan
to attend please register early. For registration information, download one of the
forms with the links found on the Contacts page or email us.
Match Dates
| NEW! Hunter Rifle | ||
| May 22 | August 28 | |
| Long Range Rifle |
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| July 10 |
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| Creedmore |
Buffalo | |
| June 4 |
June 5 | |
| September 4 (Labor Day Weekend) | September 5 (Labor Day Weekend) |
NEW! HUNTER RIFLE MATCH
This match is designed to give you a little pre-season hunting practice. A series of
various animal targets such antelope, deer, coyote, wolf and others set at various
distances will challenge your shooting ability and help you fine-tune your rifle skills.
Watch this site for more information on specific rules and course of fire. There will be
two matches scheduled; one in early summer and the second closer to the opening
of the big game hunting seasons.
LEVER-ACTION COURSE OF FIRE:
The course of fire for the Long Range Lever Action Rifle Match will be identical to our
BPCR Grizzly match, 60 shots for score, 10 shots each at 200 (offhand), and 300 to
600 yards any position using cross sticks. The targets are steel of various shapes and sizes. 200 yd target is 12″X16″ rectangle, 300 is an 18″ round disc, 400 is a diamond
30″ from tip to tip, 450 is a 30″ circle, 500 is a 38″ square with the corners cut off and
a 10″ swinger in the center, and 600 is a walking grizzly bear 40″ tall and 50″ long. We recommend that you bring at least 100 rounds.
Any pre-1899 lever action rifle, or replica, shooting a cartridge originally chambered in
that particular model, and equipped with iron sights may be used. All ammunition must
be loaded with cast lead bullets with or without gas checks.
The match will be held at the Golden Spike Buffalo Range. (See the map for directions)
The match will begin promptly at 0900 with practice starting as soon as it is light enough
to shoot.
Entries are limited to 40 shooters. Fee for the match will be $40.00.
BUFFALO COURSE OF FIRE:
The course of fire for the first days Grizzly Match will be 60 shots for score,
10 shots each at 200 (offhand), and 300 to 600 yards any position using cross sticks.
The course of fire for the second day shoots will be 50 shots for score:
Creedmoor Match: 10 shots each at 800yards (4x6’ Creedmoor Target),
900 yards (5x7’ Creedmoor Target), and (1,000 yards (6x8’ Creedmoor Target).
Buffalo Match: 20 shots at 1,123 yards (6x11.5’ Buffalo Target).
Any pre-1896 single shot rifle, or replica, shooting a cartridge originally designed
for
black powder, and equipped with iron sights may be used. All
ammunition must be loaded with black powder or a black powder
substitute, and plain based lead bullets. Smokeless powder will be
allowed, but will not compete for prizes.
The match will begin at 9:00 each day with practice starting as soon as it is light
enough to shoot.
Fee for the match will be $60.00 for both days or $40.00 for one day with trophies
for the top three competitors in Grizzly, Creedmoor and Buffalo matches, and
to the “Top Gun” of the aggregate of all three.
Bring your single shot .22 for some long range smallbore shooting (500 yards).
If an airplane shoot is held (R/C airplanes), it will be included in your entry fee, and you
can use any firearm you like (except shotguns).
Other scheduled matches at this range include the ViMBAR, ViMSAR, Sniper and F-Class matches. Visit vimbar.com for match rules and registration details.