Register now for the Grand Muster of the GAF! September 14,15 and 16. Ackley Iowa.
Registration forms can be found on the GAF website, in "Dispatchs"
www.grandarmyofthefrontier.orgIn addition, please indicate the rifle you intend to use, and what type of powder you will be loading. Our intent is to run this match in a GAF unique format, classes based on the type of rifle used. Battle rifles are encouraged, but not required. Proposed Class structure below. (Do not choose a class! what you bring and the numbers demonstrated will determine the final class structure, IE cowboy style, GAF, or a mix of the two as needed)
Fees: $25 per person shooting fee.
$15 per person for the Banquet
$20 per person for 2 days of meals on site (well worth it!)
Primitive camping on site. Period camping encouraged.
Registrations to be sent to:
D.C. Luetkemeyer
400 N. Oak St.
Meta, MO. 65058
Checks to be made out to D.C. Luetkemeyer.
These are meant to be GAF classes at a GAF only match, like a regional or National Muster. GAF classes are Rifle based, not handgun as per SASS and NCOWs. Mode of hangun operation is considered irrelivant based on the use of one gun and reloading. All weapons shall start with no more than 5 rounds loaded. Reloads are unlimited.
Much of this is based on the concepts as put forth in the "Battle Rifle" standards. THese are all 2 gun (rifle and pistol) unless specificaly stated. Please review the "Battle Rifle" entry.
Those wishing to use C&Bs may use more than one revolver/cylinder, but will have to cap on the clock in liu of reloading.
All Calibers in the Milspec class will be milspec, with case by case exemptions granted. (Example: a properly outfitted Winchester 95 carbine in .30-06 may be accepted in liu of the Milspec .30 US caliber)
All calibers will be loaded to CAS spec. Rifle calibers will be all lead, no more than 405 grains lead at no more than 1400 FPS. Calibers greater than .501 may use up to a 480 grain bullet. Hangun calibers all lead at no more than 1000 fps. Further requirements for minimum pistol loadings are under discussion.
Handgun Calibers in "Non Milspec" classes (Militia, Scout, Buffalo Scout and Forager) will have a minmum bore diameter of .357.
For purposes here, Spencers are considered "Repeaters," not lever actions. Winchester 95s are also considered "Repeaters". "Lever actions" utilize underbarrel magazines.
1-Milspec Repeating Rifle, smokeless powder.
2-Milspec Repeating Rifle, Black Powder.
(combine if numbers warrent)
3-Milspec Single Shot, Smokeless Powder.
4-Milspec Single Shot, Black Powder.
(Combine if Numbers warrent)
5-Militia-Lever action rifle calibers, single action revolvers.
6-Scout- Lever action pistol calibers, single action revolvers.
(Combine if numbers warrent. Each can be seperated by powder type, should numbers warrent)
OPTIONS
7-Staff Officer- Handgun only, Milspec or of documented Military use in the Victorian era. No loading aids.
8-Infantry-Milspec rifle only.
9-Buffalo Scout- Single shot hunting rifles (no ejectors), single action revolver.
10-Forager- Single shot (ejectors allowed) double barrel (No ejectors) or lever action shotgun, single action revolver. (Bummer class!)
For those wanting a Spencer class, If you think about it, BP repeater will most likely be just that.
Reviewing the Battle rifle standards, you will see that it refers to hanguns, not single action revolvers. It means just that. That they should be related in PERIOD to the rifle used in the Milspec classes gives a great deal of flexibility. MILSPEC classes will be shot in accordance with Battle Rifle Standards
Should numbers dictate then, a match could be shot with as few as 3 classes, or as many as 12.