March 2015 Powder Horn News article

IOWA BLACK POWDER FEDERATION MEMBERS and all black powder/muzzleloader shooters and all readers of the Powder Horn News

           

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself as the newest IBPF (Iowa Black Powder Federation) board member.  My name is Leon Curran of Oxford, Iowa.  My nickname is “Inky”.  This name was given to be by my father because I was an incubator baby.

 

Even before I purchased my first gun in 1975, muzzle loading guns has interested me for many years.  In 1995 I built a 50 caliber flint long rifle which I still hunt and shoot with today.

 

I have been hunting with muzzleloaders since 1984 and took my first deer in 1988.  Since then I have taken one to four deer a year, mostly does and some bucks, all with a side lock muzzleloader.  Primarily I am a meat hunter and eat all I take.  I also started pheasant and turkey hunting with a muzzleloader in 1999 or 2000.

 

As a long time member of the IBPF, I would like to promote black powder to younger generations so the legacy and knowledge will be continued.

 

I am a member of the Amana Sportsman’s Club and also shoot at the public range in North Liberty.  I take every opportunity to promote traditional muzzle loading in Eastern Iowa.

 

My object is to promote clubs shoots including the IBPF and National Muzzle Loading rifle Association shoots.  My philosophy  is to shoot as much as possible and have fun while doing it.  The current IBPF Shoots fits these parameters.  See the IBPF shoot schedule on this page, come as either a shooter or spectator.

 

Looking forward to seeing you at a 2015 shoot………………

Leon “Inky” Curran

IBPF Board Member

319-828-4953 or cell 319-400-5341

ltcirish@southslope.net

410 Augusta Avenue

Oxford, Iowa 52322

 

2015 - IBPF - RIFLE - PISTOL- AND - IOWA GAMES

 

Since you will soon be hearing about Iowa Games, I am letting you know at this time that once again IBPF will be including the Iowa games black powder shooting in their agenda for both rifle and pistol.  Black Powder Pistol Events will be held on August 1 and 2 at the Range of Raccoon Valley Muzzleloaders, Jefferson, Iowa.  Black Powder Rifle shooting will be held August 7, 8 and 9 at the Beaver Creek Range, Collins, Iowa.  More information will be coming in future PHN articles, but for now mark those dates on your calendars.

 

IBPF CALENDAR OF EVENTS

 

Located to the right of this article is the 2015 shooting schedule for the IBPF.  Start marking your calendar with these dates now.  If you are not presently a black powder shooter just come and see what goes on.  We welcome spectators.  IBPF members will receive the flyers in the mail Mid-March.

 

2015 IBPF POSTAL MATCHES

 

The IBPF has once again elected to conduct an annual black powder postal competition.  Your participation by simply purchasing targets is an important part of protecting the IBPF’s financial well being!  Should you decide to help by purchasing targets for personal practice, to participate in the event or to simply contribute, the IBPF appreciates your support.

 

The “competition” aspect of this event is far broader and longer lasting than any other year.  The competition period has been extended from now until  December 1, 2015.  Hopefully that will allow plenty of time to participate no matter what your schedule.  In the past the event ended before many of you even considered getting out your favorite hunting rifle before that season arrived.  The other expansion involves the sheer number of events that are offered.  This year there are 8 (eight).  As follow:

 

(1) Percussion rifle with any sights,

(2) Flintlock rifle with open sights,

 (3) In-line rifle with any sights or any projectile,

(4) Smoothbore with front sight only,

(5) Sighted smoothbore with front and rear sights,

(6) Muzzle loading military musket,

(7) Any muzzle loading pistol 

(8) Black powder cartridge rifle with open sight/cast bullets.

 

All competitions are intended to be fired from the ‘off hand’ position at 25 yards.  If you are a black powder enthusiasts there is something here for you.

 

There is a “TWIST”!  The Board of Directors for the IBPF formally stated that should this postal event prove to be “not self sustaining from a financial prospective” this will be the last IBPF postal event.  Let’s not take that as a threat, rather let us all take that as a challenge!

 

This year the target is again all new, fun and yet challenging.  As always additional targets are available on an unlimited re-entry basis for the low cost of $1.00 each.  These are available an all IBPF events or via USPS from:  IBPF, 606 South 6th Street, Forest City, IA 50436 (completed targets to be submitted for completion should be mailed to the same address). 

 

First, second and third place IBPF medals will be awarded in each class with special recognition given to each winning competitor on the IBPF website and listing in the Powder Horn News

 

The IBPF appreciates your support, please enjoy the event no matter how you choose to participate and “GOOD LUCK”.

 

IBPF Board of Directors

www.iowablackpowderfederation.net

 

End of article

 

 

IOWA BLACK POWDER FEDERATION

Visit IBPF website for shoots, flyers, scores and more

www.iowablackpowderfederation.net

Peter Sheets, Webmaster

 

2015 STATE EVENTS SCHEDULE  

SAVE  Dates to Your Calendar  NOW!!

Complete Flyers will be Sent Later

 

2015 STATE CHUNK GUN  SHOOT

Saturday, June 6, 2015

Beaver Creek Plainsmen’s Range,

10842 North 103rd Avenue West, Collins, IA

 

2015 STATE BLACK POWDER PISTOL SHOOT (IOWA GAMES)

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ Sat, Sun - August 1 and 2, 2015 (2 days only)

Raccoon Valley Muzzleloaders Range

1430 Jordan Avenue, Jefferson, IA 50129

 

2015 STATE RIFLE SHOOT (IOWA GAMES)

Fri, Sat, Sun - August 7, 8, 9, 2015

Beaver Creek Plainsmen’s Range,

10842 North 103rd Avenue West,  Collins, IA

 

2015 STATE BLACK POWDER CARTRIDGE  SHOOT

Fri, Sat, Sun –August 14, 15, 16, 2015

(Home of Pine Ridge Rifle Club) Steamboat Rock (County Park), IA

 

2015 State Hawk and Knife Throw

Sunday, September 6, 2015 -- 1:00 p.m.

To Be Held at the Range of

Smokey Ridge Muzzleloaders, 17001 V Ave., Steamboat Rock, IA

At Their Labor Day Weekend Rendezvous

 

2015 STATE SHOT GUN  SHOOT

Fri , Sat, Sun - September 25, 26, 27, 2015

Marshall County Gun Club, Marshalltown, IA

 

IBPF MEETINGS

March 7, 2015 - 12:30 p.m.

 November 7, 2015 - 12:30 p.m.

Pleasant Hill Public Library

5151 Maple Drive, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327