MATCH RULES

You will note that we have increased the match fees, and have asked for a fee
for camping. Some explanation is in order: The land owner is facing higher taxes
on the property and lower revenue from the CRP program. The tax has almost
doubled over the past 5 years. This situation has forced him to come up with ways
to earn more from the land use. In order to do our part, and so we can retain access
to this great shooting site, we have raised our prices. Up until last year our entry fees
have remained the same since the inception of the GS Range in 1997. Please
understand our position that the increase in prices will help us to help the land
owner in his financial situation, and to help ourselves in keeping the GS Range
open for all of us to use. 

Lever Action Rifle Match Rules:

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.

Prizes
Ribbons will be awarded to the top three shooters.  We will also have a
drawing for other prizes.

Camping at the range is available for $5.  Toilet facilities are available at the range,
but no water is available so plan accordingly.  The range will be open on Friday prior
to the match for practice.

Buffalo Match Rules: 

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.

Prizes
We will have drawings each day for prizes, and on Sunday for a big prize,
like a custom knife or similar.

Camping at the range is available for $5.  Toilet facilities are available at the range,
but no water is available so plan accordingly.  The range will be open on Friday
prior to the match for practice.

Side Matches 

Bring your single shot .22 for some long range smallbore shooting (500 yards). 
The airplane shoot (R/C airplanes) will be included in your entry fee, and you can
use any firearm you like (except shotguns).  We will shoot until it falls out of the sky! 
Get ready for some fun!

Other scheduled matches at this range include the ViMBAR, ViMSAR, Sniper and F-Class matches. Visit vimbar.com for match rules and registration details.