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TMA Events and Activites => TMA Postal Shoots => Topic started by: Nessmuk on January 27, 2026, 12:37:49 AM

Title: 2026 POSTAL MATCH
Post by: Nessmuk on January 27, 2026, 12:37:49 AM
Yes, Virginia there will be a 2026 Postal match. I've been working up targets and rules for a couple months now. If you have idea or Targets you.d like to share post them here.
Title: Re: 2026 POSTAL MATCH
Post by: No Powder on January 27, 2026, 02:07:17 PM
Mark, I thought one of us participants should comment on your post. Thank you for telling us we will once again be having a postal shoot this year. I was looking forward to hearing that. Your track record of being our fearless leader speaks for itself. You've done a wonderful job and I don't see any reason that this year would be any different. Thank you, and just as soon as I can round up some thermal underwear for my muzzleloaders, I'll be going to the range to get a little practice in. And I also don't have any problems with your choice of targets. If I can see them, I'll throw some lead at them. :bow  :bl th up :applaud
Title: Re: 2026 POSTAL MATCH
Post by: Salty on January 27, 2026, 07:09:33 PM
Nessmuk,
I second NoPowder?s comments. I?m really looking to the new postal match season and your choices of targets.
Title: Re: 2026 POSTAL MATCH
Post by: Bigsmoke on January 27, 2026, 08:01:07 PM
And I am really looking forward to our shooting range to open up so I can shoot the targets.
So far, it is anything but open, but hope springs eternal. :pray:
Title: Re: 2026 POSTAL MATCH
Post by: Jim in Wisconsin on January 28, 2026, 09:17:52 AM
I'm looking forward to trying my hand at this, when the weather gets better. Right now the sun is shinning and it's not real windy. The bad part it's 1 above zero.
Title: Re: 2026 POSTAL MATCH
Post by: Rob DiStefano on February 03, 2026, 08:58:10 AM
My locale is sunk in with mountains of snow that have yet to melt due to single digit to teen temperatures.  And even if there was a thaw (please!!!) it's too damn cold to be messing with guns, let alone flitners!  Bah humbug - when the heck is the warm weather gonna kick in???

BUT, looking forward to punching some paper with the Kibler 16ga fowler ... and soon the .75 Bess!
Title: Re: 2026 POSTAL MATCH
Post by: KDubs on February 03, 2026, 01:45:25 PM
I'm ready for another round, still have to work up a load on the auction.45 percussion rifle.
 Recently heard through the grapevine goex will not be making powder for the civilian market in 2026
So the less powder I use the better.
But then again I'm making my own so I guess it don't really matter.
 Kevin
 
Title: Re: 2026 POSTAL MATCH
Post by: Rob DiStefano on February 03, 2026, 02:10:52 PM
The price of real black powder is gonna take off in the coming years, no question. 

Probably be harder to find, too.  ;banghead;

I don't worry about that much any more.  8)
Title: Re: 2026 POSTAL MATCH
Post by: KDubs on February 03, 2026, 03:42:01 PM
Right on rob, right on  :yessir:
Powder to the people
Kevin
Title: Re: 2026 POSTAL MATCH
Post by: No Powder on February 03, 2026, 04:30:16 PM
I guess this question would be for our NMD Nessmuk. Do you have any idea which month you will be starting our postals ?
Title: Re: 2026 POSTAL MATCH
Post by: Nessmuk on February 03, 2026, 05:50:16 PM
April 1st 2026. I'll have the rules, etc, posted in March
Title: Re: 2026 POSTAL MATCH
Post by: Rob DiStefano on February 03, 2026, 06:01:56 PM
Great Mark, thank you!

Maybe start a new thread for the rules and target, to make it easier for folks to get to the point and post an "I'm in!" reply ... plus I'll put up a banner link direct to the new thread.

 :bl th up :bl th up

Title: Re: 2026 POSTAL MATCH
Post by: Salty on February 03, 2026, 06:40:28 PM
I?m IN
Title: Re: 2026 POSTAL MATCH
Post by: Winter Hawk on February 03, 2026, 07:04:04 PM
:hairy
ME TOO, SALTY!

~Kees~
Title: Re: 2026 POSTAL MATCH
Post by: Nessmuk on March 18, 2026, 12:17:15 PM
14 days until the start of the 2026 Postal Match. Time to tune up them Shootin' Irons!!
Title: Re: 2026 POSTAL MATCH
Post by: dmarsh on March 18, 2026, 01:09:50 PM
Hopefully life won't get in the way this year.  Looking forward to shooting.  I assume the standard target will be used as well as a novelty target. Have you decided on the novelty target yet?  :hairy :bigsmile:
Title: Re: 2026 POSTAL MATCH
Post by: KDubs on March 18, 2026, 01:16:27 PM
Okey dokey, I'm ready as I'll ever be.
 Now if I can just get my postman to stand still..... :bigsmile:
 Kevin
Title: Re: 2026 POSTAL MATCH
Post by: RedOneFive on March 19, 2026, 08:56:08 PM
Me toooo!