Equipment

Important: Key Leader Input

Please consult the key leaders before purchasing equipment. They can offer specific advice before you make an investment.

For full equipment descriptions and information, see the Colorado State 4-H Shooting Sports Rule Book (Revised 4/2024).

Required Equipment

Eye protection.

Ear protection.

Muzzleloader case.

Shooting bench.

Powder measure.

Optional Equipment

Dry box.

Lightweight gloves.

Classes and Equipment

Utility

Any rifle designed to be loaded by the muzzle. Patched round balls. Maximum 60 grains loose black powder, primer.

  
    
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    Utility
    Any rifle designed to be loaded by the muzzle. Patched round balls. Maximum 60 grains loose black powder, primer.
    1 target page (5 shots), 1 bottles page (5 shots), swinging 4" gongs (5 shots).

Juniors shoot at 25 yards.

Seniors shoot at 50 yards.
    Standing.
    Safety glasses, ear protection, muzzleloader case, shooting bench, powder measure.
    Dry box, lightweight gloves.
  