MICHIGAN STATE MUZZLE LOADING ASSOCIATION NEWS LETTER

MAY/JUNE 2014

THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

As we wind down for the upcoming State Shoot I would like to remind you that we have many Match

and Aggregate sponsors to fill. It would be nice to see all the sponsorships filled. If you want to

sponsor any of the matches get a hold of Ron Fernwalt and he will take care of you.

Ron Fernwalt says that we are in line with last year as far as match and aggregate sponsors. As a

challenge to the other members of the association, Marty and I have committed to sponsoring one

more match for 2014. So, let’s step up and do the right thing for the association. (This paragraph is

borrowed from the last newsletter, but I believe it deserves repeating.)

Ted Thelen tells me that raffle ticket sales are going well for the beautiful rifle built by Joe Valentin,

as well as the shooting box built by John beard.

I am just thinking out loud, but what are your thoughts on putting on a match for in line black

powder front stuffers? I am thinking of any bullet or any sight match (scopes, peep sights, or open

sights) as long as it loads from the front and has a percussion cap or 209 primer for ignition. A four

match aggregate consisting of a 25 yard off hand match, a 50 yard off hand match, a 100 yard off

hand match and finally a 100 yard any position match. Any position to include offhand, bench, x-

stick, bi-pod, chunk or just prone. Sounds kind of interesting, doesn’t it? We’ll talk more about it at

the State meeting.

I am pleased to announce that for 2015 Lyle McGregor has volunteered to build the rifle for the State

Association. It is still in the planning stage, but I am told that it will be a small bore flint lock. That is

what the State Association is made of…a fine group of ladies and gentlemen volunteering their

talents for efforts for the good of the Association. THANKS LYLE………….

In closing, I would like to wish everyone the best for the Memorial Day holiday. Also, I hope I see all

at the State Shoot in July.

David Maddox MSMLA President

NMLRA

MICHIGAN

TRAP & SKEET

TERRITORIALS

GRAND VALLEY CAP n BALLERS MUZZLE LOADING GUN CLUB™

BLOCK HOUSE

May 23, 24, 25, 2014

GRAND VALLEY CAP n BALLERS

MUZZLE LOADING GUN CLUB™

SOUTH WEST OF DORR, MICHIGAN ON 26TH STREET AT 3576 – 26TH ST., HOPKINS, MI. 49328

1. Trap Territorial, Mens Aggregate J------ 2. Lady Trap Territorial Aggregate S-----

3. Flintlock Territorial Aggregate AA-----

4. Skeet territorial Aggrgate

5. Lady 16 Bird Skeet Territorial Aggregate Z

6. Flintlock Skeet Territorial Aggregate AA

Plus re-entry matches on both trap and skeet. 1st, 2nd and 3rd pay components on re-entry matches.

Free camping, electrical hook up $15.00 for the weekend

For more info: Ron Fernwalt 616-836-5760, rbfern@triton.net

Paul Mercer 616-307-7778 pmercer@bell.net

JUNE SHOOT 2014

By now, many of you have dates on your calendars for our big event. The shoot schedule was sent out with the last newsletter. For returning shooters and their families, it’s a great get-away from every day routine. Along with events and matches, many have enjoyed the pristine Manistee beaches and/or woodland trails. We’re hoping new shooters consider visiting our range this year so we can keep the “fun & games” going. 55th Annual Rendezvous June 28 & 29, 2014 Military Rifle Match

BRIDGE PORT SHOOT

On a balmy 11 degree day we had 25 hardy souls come out to the numb skull shoot at

Bridgeport. The crowd was cheerful and ready to have fun. They did. Some of the most popular

targets were the pixie stix, lasagna noodles, and the ice cream cups filled with oatmeal. Mike Hyde

and his sons came down from West Branch to join us. Mike took first in percussion. Len Graves led

the way for the flintlock shooters. Dennis Shriner took top honors in trade gun.

We want to thank Mike Sullivan for the big pot full of bean soup. It was hot and delicious. Everyone

had a great time and we had fun putting it on. Our next shoot will be April 13th. Diane is working on

some new target ideas and we look forward to sharing them with you.

SURVIVAL FOR MUZZLE LOADING CLUBS

There are many reasons for the decline in muzzle loading. The bad economy is a very big factor in

the decline. Gas prices have hit us hard, especially for those that have trailers to haul around.

Muzzle loading was always considered an inexpensive form of shooting. Not anymore. The cost of

powder and lead keeps going higher and higher. The cost of good quality firearms has gone

through the roof.

Our biggest enemy is our age. We are not as young as we used to beand it takes a lot more energy

to keep us going. Let’s face it, it’s not as much fun as it used to be for many of us; but we keep on

going.

Another issue is that we cannot get younger people interested in muzzle loading; we need them to

keep it going.

For those of us that come from small clubs, it is becoming a big problem. It takes money to

operate a club and as our membership declines so do our activities, and our income.

The Washtenaw Sportsman Club has 1000 members, but we have less than a dozen active

muzzleloaders. Again age comes in to play, one of our big problems is our older members do not

like shooting in cold winter months, but as soon as it warms up they all head up to their homes in

the north. We had to cancel many of our shoots last year because lack of participation. It’s hard

to have a match if only two or three people show up.

Bob Elka

SPRING BROOK TRADING CO.

EST 1990

Black Powder Shopp whammond88@hotmail.com

William F. Hammond, 9024 E Spicerville Hwy. Eaton Rapids, Mi 48827 517-663-

3115

DUTCH FLINTER

Robert Damoth of Davison, Michigan made this Continental Style Dutch Flint lock in 2009. The parts

are Colerain 62 caliber 38 inch barrel smooth bore with L & R Queen Ann Lock and plate. L & R Col.

Trigger with Brown Bess Butt plate and brass fittings

FLINTLOCKS LLC

6929 Beech Tree Road, Nineveh, In 46164

Ph: 317-933-3441

www.myflintlock.com

Shotgun wads, cleaning patches, percussion caps, flints

UPCOMING EVENTS

MAY 15 - 18 SPRING RENDEVOUS OAKLAND COUNTY SPORTSMAN CLUB

MAY 16 - 18 RENDEZVOUS HART LONG RIFLES

MAY 17 – 18 SPORTING CLAYS (modern Shotgun) GRAND VALLEY CAP N BALLERS™

MAY 23, 24, 25 NMLRA MICH. SKEET & TRAP TERRITORIAL GRAND VALLEY CAP N BALLERS™

MAY 24 - 26 TC RENDEVOUS BENZIE SPORTSMAN CLUB

JUNE 7 - 8 SPRING SHOOT@SCIOTA RANGE LANSING MUZZLE LOADING GUN CLUB

JUN 7 OVER THE LOG SHOOT BROKEN LOCK - ALMA

JUNE 13 - 15 HOWARD CITY JUNE RENDEZVOUS HOWARD CITY

JUNE 14 - 15 SPORTING CLAYS (modern Shotgun) GRAND VALLEY CAP N BALLERS™

JUNE 14 – 22 N.M.L.R.A. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS FRIENDSHIP, INDIANA

JUNE 21 – 28 MIDWEST RENDEZVOUS GRAND VALLEY CAP N BALLERS

JUNE 20 - 22 BRIDGEPORT FAMILY RENDEVOUS BRIDGEPORT

JUNE 22 34th ANNUAL FUN SHOOT LINDEN

JUNE 28 - 29 SHOOT TIME MANISTEE MANISTEE

JULY 4 - 6 OPEN TRAP CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND VALLEY CAP N BALLERS™

JULY 4 - 6 52nd ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY SHOOT BEAVERTON

JULY 9 - 13 MICH. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHES GRAND VALLEY CAP N BALLERS

JULY 18 - 20 WHITE RIVER RENDEZVOUS SHOOT ROTHBURY

JULY 19 - 20 SPORTING CLAYS (modern Shotgun) GRAND VALLEY CAP N BALLERS™

JULY 19 OVER THE LOG SHOOT BROKEN LOCK – ALMA

JULY 20 JERRY BOYER MEMORIAL MATCH MARLETTE

JULY 20 BROKEN LOCK BLANKET SHOOT ALMA

LOSS OF A LOVED ONE

Kay Weeks from muzzle loading years ago, passed away March 20th. Her

husband died a year ago in March. She was married to Dave Weeks,

they used to camp at Beaverton in a tepee and they had a muzzle

loading business for years. He died about 3 years before. Kay

remarried and eventually they settled in TX. That is where she will

be buried. She was 68.

Dallas Battles past away Friday morning May 2nd with unknown

complications. There were no visitation or funeral services. Keep

Beverly in your prayers. Her address is 22016 Dutch Settlement,

Cassopolis, Mi. 49031

RIFLE MATCH SPONSORS 2014

Match Match

1. 25 Yard Off Hand--------------Columbiaville Sportsman Club 31. 100 Yd. Musket----John Fullerton & Sherry Wolbers

2. 50 Yard Off Hand-------Manistee Clan of Muzzleloaders, Inc 34. 25 Yd Pistol or Revolver---

3. 50 Yard Rest------------------------------- 35. 50 Yd, Pistol or Revolver------Serge Bourdeaux

4. 100 Yd Rest-------------------Robert A & Mary E. Elka 36. 25 Yd. Revolver---The Hoskinson Family (The Computer Guy)

5. 50 Yard Rest---------------------------------Randy & Shelly MacInnes 37. 50 Yd Revolver---- Serge Bourdeaux

6. 100 Yard Rest------------------Randy & Shelly MacInnes 38. 25 Yd Flint Pistol------

7. 100 Yard Off Hand--------------------------- 39. 50 Yd Fl;int Pistol----------- Serge Bourdeaux

9. 50 Yard X Stick--------------------David & Marty Maddox 40. 50 Yd Off Hand (Co-ed)-------

10. 100 Yard X Stick------------------------- 41. 25 Yard X Stick11Yrs & Under------

11. 50 Yard X Stick----------------JB & Marge Brotherton 42. 50 Yd Rest-11 Yrs. & Un der—----John & Diana Reist

12. 100 Yard X Stick---------------------Richard & Gladys Wiltse 47. 25 Yard Off Hand------------------Matt Crum

13. 25 Yard Off Hand Flint------------------Jeff Terrell 48. 50 Yard Off Hand------------------Matt Crum

14. 50 Yard Off Hand Flint---------- 49. 50 Yard X Stick-------

15. 100 Yard Off Hand Flint------------------- 50. 50 Yard Rest-------

16. 50 Yard X Stick – Flint------------------------- 51. 25 Yard Off Hand--------

17. 50 Yard Rest Flint-----David & Marty Maddox 52. 50 Yard Off Hand----------

20. 25 Yard Off Hand Women—Lansing Muzzle Loading Gun Club 53. 50 Yard X Stick---

21. 50 Yard Off Hand Women---------------Jenny Sanders 54. 50 Yard Rest------------

22. 50 Yard X Stick Women---------------Tobacco River Muzzle Loaders 60. 25 Yard Off Hand Old Timers----

23. 50 Yard Rest Women----------David & Marty Maddox 61. 50 Yard Off Hand Old Timers—

26. 25 Yard Off Hand Juniors-----Guy R. & Sharron Smith 62. 50 Yard Rest Old Timers----------Clyde & Betty Carr

27. 50 Yard Rest Juniors-----------Guy R & Sharron Smith 63. 100 Yard Rest Old Timers----

30. 50 Yard Musket-------------------John Fullerton & Sherry Wolbers

43. 50 Yd Lite Bench Rest OS------ Baughman Family 45. 100 Yd Lite Bench Rest OS ------Wayne Lamson

44. 50 Yd Lite Bench Rest AMS----Wayne Baughman 46. 100 Yd Lite Bench Rest AMS

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AGGREGATES PRIMITIVE

A. Michigan State Championship---Grand Valley Cap N Ballers ™ 101. Norm Blaker-------Saulk Trail Long Rifles

B. Flint Off Hand Championship--- 102. James “Mac” Hall Open Woods Walk—

C. Womens Championship-----------Pattie Baughman

D. Junior Championship--------------Joseph N Valentin 103. Primitive Woods Walk---Columbiaville Sportsman Club

E. Musket Championship----------------Dick Williams Gunsmithing 104. Free Trapper---Lyle & Diane McGregor

F. Flint Lock Championship—Lyle & Diane McGregor 105. Primitive Free Trapper---

G. Serge Bourdeaux Pistol/Revolver--------- Saulk Trail Long Rifles 106. Fer-Du-Lac---------Bridgeport Gun Club

H. Bench Championship-------------JB & Marge Brotherton 107. Knife Throw—

I. Cross Stick Championship---------Wayne Lamson 108. Tomahawk Throw--------

J. Off Hand Championship--------JB & Marge Brotherton

K. Roy Keeler Championship------- Eaton Rapids Conservation Club 109. Father Marquette--------

L. Thelma Keeler Championship-----Eaton Rapids Conservation Club 110. Kids Knife----- Kelly McGuire

M. Guy R. Smith Overall Championship—Guy R & Sharron Smith 111. Kids Hawk---------------John & Diana Reist

N. Novice Championship--------------------- Joseph N Valentin 115. Junior Knife-------Kelly McGuire

O. Flint Primitive---------Bridgeport Gun Club 116. Junior Hawk----Guy R & Sharron Smith

P. Open Primitive-------------- 100. Trade Gun Woods Walk—Bud Thompson

R. Old Timers------

S. Trade Gun –

T. Lite Bench Aggregate---Ron & Sharon Smith

U Lady’s Hunter Agg----Deo & Wanda Freeman

SHOTGUN MATCH SPONSORS

WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT!! MATCH 1 25 BIRD ST. CHAMPIONSHIP………………………..………….……………..…PAT KING MATCH 2 20 BIRD JR. ST. CHAMPIONSHIPS……………………………...CLYDE & BETTY CARR MATCH 3 20 BIRD LADY ST. CHAMPIONSHIP………..………GRAND VALLEY CAP N BALLERS MATCH 4 PERCUSSION CHAMPIONSHIP….....................................RON & BONNIE FERNWALT MATCH 5 FLINT ST. CHAMPIONSHIP………………….……………………CLYDE & BETTY CARR MATCH 6 15 BIRD ST. NOVICE CHAMPIONSHIP………….….…..……PAUL & LOUISE MERCER MATCH 7 JUNIOR NOVICE CHAMPIONSHIP……………………………….KEVIN & SARAH PRICE MATCH 8 25 BIRD FLINT MATCH……………………………………………….……..THE JAG SHOP MATCH 9 HUNTERS MATCH………………………………………………………………………………. MATCH 10 FLINT ONLY……………………………………….…..JOHN AND NANCY SHINABARGER MATCH 11 LADIES NOVICE………………………………………...RICHARD & JOAN WADSWORTH MATCH 12 LADIES ONLY……………………………...…………………………………………………….. MATCH 13 COOK’S SHOOT………………………………..……………….………………………………. MATCH 14 NOVICE ONLY…………………………………..………DENNY & KATHLEEN TIGGLEMAN MATCH 15 JUNIORS ONLY (RE-ENTRY)………………………………………..………………………….. MATCH 16 JUNIOR NOVICE..…………………………………………JAN, HEATHER & LACEY WHITE MATCH 17 DOUBLES…………………………..……………………………………………….…..………..… MATCH 18** TRADITIONAL STYLE SHOTGUN………………………………………………………………. MATCH 19** TRADE GUN MATCH....………...……………………DAN NUTTALL & JOHN CRAWFORD MATCH 20 OLD TIMERS……………………IN MEMORY OF MAYLAN HOBDAY by TEAM HOBDAY MATCH 21 LADYS 55 AND OVER…………………………………………..…WAYNE & ARDITH KNOP MATCH 22 JUNIORS………………………………………………………….…..……………………………. MATCH 23 LADIES…………………………………………………………..GUN RIVER SKEET & TRAP MATCH 24 RUSS EATON MARATHON………………………….......................…………………………. MATCH 25 PERCUSSION/FLINT……………………………………..….………JOHN & JUDY TURNER MATCH 26 16 YARD NOVICE…………………………………………….…...………………………………. MATCH 27 DEAN & PAT KING CO-ED PROTECTION……………………………...…………PAT KING MATCH 28 FRIDAY PROTECTION……………………………………………..THE MACINNES FAMILY MATCH 29 SATURDAY PROTECTION………………………………………………………………………. MATCH 30 SUNDAY PROTECTION…………………………………………DAVID & JOAN MCMURRY MATCH 31 HANDICAP…………………………………………….…........................................................ MATCH 32 PERCUSSION/FLINT……………………………….......…MORRIE & MYRNA HOLLOWAY

FLINT/PERCUSSION AGGREGATE……………………………………………………………………………………

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Club Hosting

OPEN TRAP CHAMPIONSHIP

JULY 4, 5, 6, 2014

FRIDAY 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

SATURDAY 9a.m. – 4 p.m.

SUNDAY 9 a.m. – 12 Noon

GRAND VALLEY CAP n BALLERS™

3576 26th STREET

HOPKINS, MI. 49328

Paul Mercer, 70 Douglas Cres, Cambridge Ontario, Canada NIR6B8 e-mail pmercer@bell.net

Ron Fernwalt, 16808 Peach Ridge, Kent City, Mi. 49330 Ph: 616-836-5760 e-mail rbfern@triton.net

REGISTRATION

$10.00 PER SHOOTER + ELECTRIC

JUNIOR’S 15 AND UNDER: NO CHARGE

TRAP CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHES 1 or 2 NON RE-ENTRY

Matches 1 & 2 to be shot SATURDAY ONLY from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Trap 3 unless otherwise

posted, rain or shine

Trap 3 will be open for 16, 20, & 27 yard matches all day Friday and Sunday till 1 p.m. and Saturday

afternoon

Trap 2 will be open for all matches (as assigned)

Match 1:

Men’s Trap Championship-----------------$10.00 (Birds)

15 birds @10 Yds, 15 birds @16 yds, 15 birds @ 20 Yds

JACKET embroidered with “GVCnB TRAP CHAMPION” on back. Target and year embroidered

on front + regular prizes

Match 2:

Ladies Trap Championship-----------------$7.00 (Birds)

10 birds @10 Yds, 10 birds @16 yds, 10 birds @ 20 Yds

JACKET embroidered with “GVCnB LADIES TRAP CHAMPION” on back. Target and year

embroidered on front + regular prizes

Jackets will be presented at Frontier Shoot Saturday Night 2014

RE-ENTRY MATCHES

MATCH 3. ----------------10 YARDS-----------------------------10 BIRDS

MATCH 4.-----------------16 YARDS------------------------------10 BIRDS

MATCH 5.-----------------20 YARDS------------------------------10 BIRDS

MATCH 6.------------------LADYS 10 YARDS--------------------10 BIRDS

MATCH 7.-----------------LADY’S 16 YARDS--------------------10 BIRDS

MATCH 8.-----------------JUNIORS 10 YARDS-----------------10 BIRDS

MATCH 9.-----------------FLINT 10 YARDS---------------------10 BIRDS

MATCH 10----SUNDAY TRANTHAM PROTECTION--------10 BIRDS

MATCH 11----------------27 YARD HANDICAP----------------10 BIRDS

Sunday protection shot at 12:OO Noon

SHOOT OFFS – 1 p.m. SUNDAY on TRAP 3unless otherwise noted

MUZZLE LOADING SHOTGUN ONLY

FREE CAMPING

ELECTRICAL HOOK UP $15.00 FOR THE WEEKEND

FROM THE EDITOR

Bob Elka wrote a real nice article which is explaining what is happening to our clubs which we need

to work on getting new people to get involved. All clubs are struggling today to make a positive

bottom line.

One of the ways to help your club out is to come up with new ideas etc. and the least expensive idea

is to advertise in the state newsletter which cost you or your club nothing. I have been getting very

few flyers to put in the state newsletter. Most of the flyers are coming from one or two different

clubs. All you need to do is e-mail them to the editor rbfern@triton.net. Send them in a pdf file or

Microsoft word document and then I can copy and paste them in the newsletter.

The other things which we are looking for are articles about your club, activities and hunting and

fishing stories and experiences you have had.

Remember this is not my newsletter, it is yours and the more information we can get, the better the

newsletter will be.

Have a great day and good shooting.

Ron

MSMLA

16808 PEACH RIDGE

KENT CITY, MI. 49330