2019 Big Muddy Rendezvous in Lexington Missouri
The 8th Annual Big Muddy Rendezvous will be held on September 19-22, 2019 at the Big River Ranch in Lexington, Iowa. The rendezvous is Sanctioned by The Missouri Offhand Association and co-hosted by the Fort Osage Muzzleloaders and the Strother Freetrappers Club.
Public is Welcome with a parking fee of $2.00 / Vehicle
Pre-1840’s primitive camp and dress is appreciated!
Pre-1865 Traders Row Including the Cowboy Action Traders
(Setup to begin September 14th & teardown after 1 PM Sunday)
No Vehicles allowed in primitive camp during the event
Registration (9-4) Thursday – Saturday & (9-11) Sunday
All Shooters are admitted free of charge
Money and Prizes based on Event Participation.
All Matches available in Women’s Division.
Blanket Prizes not available to Top Money Winners
No Shotgun Matches This Year!
Co-Sponsored by: Ft. Osage Muzzleloaders & Strother Freetrappers Club
For More Information
Jim Thorp (660) 232-4944; Carl Donze (660) 563-1295 articred@att.net
Big Muddy Rendezvous Camping
Trash Removal, Restrooms, Showers, Firewood, &Water Provided
24 Hookups with Water & Electricity @ $20/day
14 Hookups with Electricity @ $15/day
(Dump Station provided for campers & RV’s)
Moderately Priced Food, Drinks, & Concession
Book your RV and Camper spots early to ensure you have a spot!
Black Powder Shooting Events:
Events: (9-5) Thur – Sat & (9-12:30) Sun Cost: 1st 2nd 3rd
Rifle (Novelty) $10 $20 $15 $10
Rifle (Paper) $10 $20 $15 $10
Rifle (Silhouette) $10 $20 $15 $10
Rifle (Squirrel gun – 40 Cal or Smaller) $10 $20 $15 $10
Shoot all 4 for $35 Rifle Champion (4)
Period dress requested for rifle events, thank you! 1st $100 & 2nd $50
Pistol (Paper & Novelty) $10 $20 $15 $10
Trade Gun (Paper, Novelty & Clay Targets) $10 $20 $15 $10
Shoot all 6 for $50 Overall Champion
No Scores Accepted after 1PM Sunday (6 events) $200
See back / next page for more details Top Woman $50
Rifle Champion: (Single shot on paper “X” target used for tiebreaker)
- Novelty Rifle – 21 Steel Novelty Targets at various distances (10 – 100 yards). Only visible hits will be counted X – ten points. Please, be respectful of personnel volunteering as score keepers. Their say is final. (21 Shots)
- Rifle Paper – Targets posted at 25 & 50 yards may be shot (5 shots each) in 20 minute relays. Make sure your name and competitor number are written on each target. Please turn targets into the registration desk as soon as possible. (20 Shots)
- Rifle (Long Range) Silhouettes – No restriction on caliber – Steel Novelty Targets at various distances (100 – 200 yards). Only visible hits will be counted X – ten points. Please, be respectful of personnel volunteering as score keepers. Their say is final. (20 Shots)
- Rifle (Small Bore) Squirrel Silhouettes – 40 calibers and smaller – Steel Novelty Targets at various distances (100 – 200 yards). Only visible hits will be counted X – ten points. Please, be respectful of personnel volunteering as score keepers. Their say is final. (20 Shots)
- Hawk & Knife – 2 – 3 – 4 quadrant system for each – Max 9 points for each (3 Throws Each)
- Pistol – 6 Steel Novelty Targets; 10 Shots at 25 yard pistol target & 5 Shots at a 50 yard pistol target
- Trade Gun – 10 Steel Novelty Targets; 5 shots on a 25 yard paper target and 6 thrown clay birds
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Big Muddy Rendezvous on the third weekend in September at the Big River Ranch in Lexington, Iowa.
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