Sapphire Mountain Men Events 2025
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 12th- Jack Frost 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 9th -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 9th - Daylight Savings shoot
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Accuracy Rifle Shoot
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Paper accuracy bench rest shoot
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Wear primitive attire with some green to welcome Spring!
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April
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April 13th - Daffodil Shoot
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Rifle shoot at metal gongs
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Celebrate warmer weather!
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May
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May 11th - Rendezvous Tune Up
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Rifle and Pistol shoot - off hand
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Celebrate Mother's Day by bring the kids and letting her have a day off!
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May 17-18 Work Weekend for Rendezvous
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Set up starts at 9 am Sat/Sun
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Saturday night dinner 5:30 for workers provided by club
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May 23-26 - 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 8th – Flag Day Rifle Shoot
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Rifle shoot , gong, metal targets at 50-100 yards
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Wear primitive attire!
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July
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July 13th- Carnival Shoot to celebrate Independence Day!
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Bring Rifle to hit balloons, straws, marshmallows and more!
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August
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Aug 10th - 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 14th - Hunters Tune Up Rifle Shoot
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Hunting season approaching
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Metal targets
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Sept 19-21- 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 12th- Pumpkin Pistol Shoot
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Pumpkin/ Halloween Theme Shoot
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Paper Targets
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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 29th - 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 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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