Welcome to the Rio Salado Sportsman’s Club Black Powder web site. Our goal is to provide a safe and fun format for Black Powder shooting events. If you’re a new shooter or an experienced Muzzle Stuffer, we have something to offer you.

Many times people “inherit” Black Powder rifles and don’t know how to shoot them. We can help. If you’re interested in joining us for the first time, you can contact me ahead of time or just show up at a shoot. We will partner you up with one of our shooters and provide one-on-one instruction. You’ll be “in the black” in no time.

If you’re interested in trying Muzzle Loading but don’t have the equipment, give me a call. We will provide a rifle and a shooter so you can see how much fun it is.  We shoot paper and steel silhouettes on alternating months. We also shoot pistol and shotgun.

The second Sunday is usually our rifle shoot and the fourth Sunday is usually our pistol and shotgun shoot.  Our schedule is subject to change so please contact me if you have any questions.  Muzzle Loading shoots are on the Small Bore Range.

We also shoot Black Powder Cartridge Rifles. BPCR shoots on the third Sunday at 12:00 following High Power Silhouettes on the High Power Range.  This can be shot with smokeless powder and your choice of sights.

Please remember juniors shoot for free.

If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact me.  We hope you enjoy all that Rio Salado Sportsman’s Club has to offer.

Jim Neff
(480) 325-6820
jnjneff@cox.net

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MUZZLE STUFFERS

Shoot schedule

 RIFLE

November   27       silhouettes
December   11       paper
December   17       Night Shoot
January        8        silhouettes
January       22       Iron Muzzle Stuffer
February     12       paper
March         26       silhouettes
April           6-9      AMLA
May            14       paper
June            11       silhouettes
July             19       paper
August        13      
September  10       silhouettes

After paper shoots there a 10 shot pistol match
After silhouette matches there is a 16 shot shotgun match.
October we change to winter hours shoot starts at 9:00am
April we change to summer hours starting at 8:00 am

Schedules are subject to change. Please contact me with any questions.

Jim Neff

(480) 325-6820

jnjneff@cox.net

 

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SPECIAL EVENTS

 

Dec 17             Night shoot   5:00 pm

This annual event has become one of our more popular shoots.  It is a steel and paper match that starts as soon as it gets dark. If you haven’t seen muzzle loaders being shot at night, you will want to visit us. Don’t forget your cameras. 

Jan 22              Iron Muzzle Stuffer

What is an Iron Muzzle Stuffer?  We don’t know. We haven’t done this yet. We’ll shoot our standard pistol steel match. Those who want to compete for the Iron Muzzle Stuffer will continue with the rifle match.  Pack a lunch. It will be an all day affair.

April 8-10        A.M.L.A State Shoot

This will be our third year hosting this event. Shooters from around the state will visit our range for this event. Part of the campground is reserved for those traveling from afar.