Local black powder shooters participate in Big Sky Games

Press release

Six members of the Bullhook Bottoms Black Powder Club participated at the Billings Rod and Gun Club in the 30th Annual Big Sky Games held in Billings Saturday, July 18.

They were joined by nine other shooters from Wyoming and Montana to compete in the Olympic-style event which had about 35 competitions going on all over Billings. Included among the black powder participants was 88-year old Frank Hanzel of Lewistown, who made his first appearance at the games.

Shooting conditions were excellent with the temperature very moderate in the 70s with a slight wind part of the day. Bob D...