Sapphire Mountain Men Events 2026
Shooting competitions are held monthly on the second Sunday every month starting at noon.
Public is invited. If you have never tried blackpowder shooting come to the club shoot. We welcome instructing new shooters!
Hellgate Civilian Shooting Range, 7350 Zaugg St, Bonner, MT.
$5 shooting fee, or $10 for the family
January
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January 11th- Snowman Rifle Shoot
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Paper and metal targets
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Bring your gloves for this cold weather competition
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February
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Feb 8th -Sweetheart Pistol Shoot
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Paper/ Heart targets-Pistol Shoot
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Bring your sweetheart along for a fun day at the range
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March
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March 8th- Day Light Savings Time Shoot
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Accuracy Rifle shoot
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Paper targets off the bench
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April
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April 12th - Springtime Daffodil Shoot
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Celebrate warmer weather- we hope!
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Rifle shoot at metal gongs
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May
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May 10th - Rendezvous Tune Up
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Rifle and Pistol shoot - off hand
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Even a hawk block will be set up for practice
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May 16-17 Work Weekend for Rendezvous
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Set up starts at 9 am Sat and Sun
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Saturday night dinner @ 5:30 for workers provided by club
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May 22-25 - Memorial Day Weekend - Wildhorse Rendezvous
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Fantastic weekend events planned!
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Registration opens Friday at 11 am
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Competitions start Friday at 1 pm
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Cannon Shoot Sunday at 10 am
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Check out additional info on web page
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June
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June 14th – Flag Day Shoot
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Rifle shoot , gong, metal targets at 50-100 yards
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Wear primitive attire if you like-
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July
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July 12th- Carnival Shoot to celebrate Independence Day! 250 years of Independence! Bring your Rifle to hit balloons, straws, marshmallows and more! Fun way to celebrate.....
August
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Aug 9th - Sizzling Hot Summer Shoot
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Rifle accuracy
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Bench rest shoot and off hand
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Mixed targets
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September
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Sept 13th - Hunters Tune Up Rifle Shoot
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Hunting season approaching - Game bird season is here
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Metal targets
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Sept 18-20- SMM Camp Out/ BBQ- Sawmill Gulch
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MEMBERS ONLY
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Modern or Primitive camp, potluck Saturday, rifle & mini cannon shoot
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Details in Newsletter
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October
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Oct 11th- Pumpkin Pistol Shoot
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Pumpkin/ Halloween Theme Shoot
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Paper Targets- put a smile on the pumpkin face
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Cookies and apple cider
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November
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Nov 9th - Fall Rifle Shoot
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Paper targets at 50 and 100 yards!
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Nov 28th - 9 Mile Community Center Turkey Shoot
Fund raiser for the 9 Mile Community Center- also hosting a craft fair 10 am-3 pm
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Public shoot for prizes, SMM members run shooting line-11 am-2 pm
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Primitive dress requested for participants that help with shoot
December
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Dec 14th- Santa Hat Rifle Shoot
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Metal and paper targets- snow , cold or whatever
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Group photo- wear your primitive attire and a Santa Hat!
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