Sir Walter Gun Club, Inc.

Raleigh, North Carolina


2007 Match Bulletin


Cowboy Action Match

Time: The second Saturday of each month. Registration is from 8:00 to 9:00 am. The mandatory safety briefing at 9:00 a.m. with shooting starting immediately thereafter.

Contact: Greg Kehle at 919-733-3679 in Raleigh, NC, e-mail .

Eligibility: Match is open to the public and to all interested cowboys/girls. Single Action Shooting Society (S.A.S.S.) membership is highly encouraged but is not mandatory.

Classification: Classification is determined by the type of single-action pistol used: modern - adjustable sights, traditional (Colts/Colt clones), duelist (one handed shooters), blackpowder, blackpowder cartridge, ladies, and juniors (age 12 - 17).

Rules: Current S.A.S.S. rules apply. The Spirit of the Game is mandatory. All cowboys/girls will wear cowboy hats, long sleeve shirts and long pants or dresses for ladies, and cowboy boots or leather boots (if a disability exists). Ear and eye protection for competitors/spectators are mandatory. The match is held on a "cold range." Guns are loaded and unloaded only at designated tables. All questons are to be directed to the match director. For additional information about the Single Action Shooting Society (SASS), you can check out their web site at http://www.sassnet.com/.

Equipment: At least have one (1) but it is best to have two (2) S.A.S.S. approved single action pistols (Colt, Colt-clones, Ruger, etc.); one (1) lever action pistol caliber only rifle (Winchester 66, 73, 92, 94, Marlins, Italian copies - S.A.S.S. approved); and a shotgun (double without auto-ejectors or pumps with exposed hammer (e.g., Winchester 97 or similar).

Course of Fire: Six [6] scenarios will be available at each match. An explanation of each scenario will be made before shooting the event.

Entry Fee: SWGC Members: $10.00 per competitor,  Non-Member: $15.00 per competitor. Juniors [12 - 17] shoot free if accomapnied by a parent or guardian.

Make checks payable to: Sir Walter Gun Club, Inc. (SWGC)

Directions: The Sir Walter Gun Club's range facilities are located at 2507 Hester Road (SR 1129) which is north of Creedmoor, North Carolina. A MAP is available in addition to these directions. From Raleigh, proceed north on NC 50 to Creedmoor, then through Creedmoor to U.S. 15. Proceed north on U.S. 15 for approximately 3 miles to the crossroads of Hester; turn right on Hester Road and go 0.6 miles. The entrance to the Club is on the left.

From Interstate I-85 South, exit at the Creedmoor Exit # 191 (NC Highway 56). Drive east into Creedmoor till you get to the traffic light. The Ford dealer will be on your left. Turn left at the light (US Highway 15) and follow it north towards Oxford, NC. Approximately 2.5 miles north of Creedmoor, turn right onto Hester Road (SR 1129). The range is on your left about 0.6 miles down Hester Road.

From Interstate I-85 North, exit at Exit # 202 (US Highway 15). Drive south on US 15 about 8 miles and turn left onto Hester Road (SR 1129). The range is on your left about 0.6 miles down Hester Road.

Accommodations: The Sir Walter Gun Club facilities include a covered firing line, camping space (no hookups) for competitors (under the supervision, and at the discretion of the Match Director), running water and indoor restrooms. Snacks and cold drinks will be available at the range. Motels and camping facilities are located a short distance from the range along Interstate 85.

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