August 2-3: Boscobel
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American Civil War Shooting Association Skirmish

August 2-3, 2008

Boscobel Sportsman Club, Boscobel, WI  

Hosts: 1st USSS , 15th Wisconsin and 8th Wisconsin

 

Click Here for: Boscobel Civil War Weekend Information

 

 Tentative Schedule

August 1-2-3, 2006

Skirmish Director: Becky Baird1st USSS                      Artillery Director: Gary Van Kauwenbergh 2nd Wisconsin

Note: Please make checks payable to 1st USSS

 

Friday, August 1

5:00 p.m.                             Mortar Competition

 

Saturday, August 2

9:00 - Noon     Individual Competition  

                     "Hands on History" - Public invited to try shooting Civil War era rifles!!

 

12:30 p.m.       Carbine Team Commander Meeting.

1:00 p.m.         Carbine Team Competition

3:00 p.m.         ACWSA Shooters vs. Boscobel Sportsman Club All-stars  

3:15 p.m.         Gatling Gun Competition 

3:30 p.m.         Cannon Demonstration

 

Sunday, August 3

9:00  a.m.        Musket team. Commanders Meeting

9:15  a.m.        Opening Ceremonies

9:30  a.m.         Musket team. Competition

11:30 a.m.        Closing Ceremonies

 

All times subject to change.

 

Tentative Event Details

Individual Competition: $10.00 per shooter, Unlimited re-entry

 

All team. Events         $6.00 per shooter

 

Competitions

 

(Carbine/Musket )

 

@ 50 yards  

    (16/24)   Mounted pigeons

      ( 8/12)   4" Hanging tiles   

      (8/12)   Hanging pigeons

      (8/12)   Rolling Thunder: Water filled cups w/water bottle for first target 

@100 yards 

    2-Minute Rapid Fire with 4 inch tile in middle  

Photos from 2004 Boscobel event:

 

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