Black powder cartridge rifle

Black powder cartridge rifle (BPCR) refers to modern shooting sports which employ black powder cartridge rifles. These firearms, often of the type referred to as "buffalo rifles", are single-shot firearms using a fixed metallic cartridge containing black powder, which launch heavy projectiles at relatively low velocities. History The sport was first formalized in 1985, in an NRA "Black powder cartridge rifle silhouette" match at the NRA Whittington Center in New Mexico. In 1987, a national championship was held, and also local clubs began to arrange matches. Equipment The sport requires

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