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156th Imperial: Historic Arms
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About
The Imperial Historic Arms Meeting (IHAM) is shot entirely in the Spirit of the Original with historic firearms and equipment appropriate to the period. IHAM offers a great opportunity to experience Classic & Historic arms in action, and works towards maintaining their legacy.
| Period | Dateline | Match No. |
| Muzzle Loading | Pre-1874 Flintlock & Percussion | 100-120 |
| Vintage | Pre-1891 Black Powder only | 200-254 |
| Carbine | Pre-1961 | 300-361 |
| Classic | Pre-1919 | 400-472 |
| Veteran | 1919-1945 | 500-544 |
| Open | 1st January of the year 50 years prior to the date of the meeting | 600-669 |
| Transitional | 1946-1960 | 710-722 |
| Gallery Rifle & Pistol | Multiple eras (see specific match conditions) | 801-898 |
Short range events typically take place on Melville and Running Deer Ranges, whilst a selection of longer range events take place at 100 and 200 yards on Short Siberia
| 10 Yards
25m Advancing 25m Bobber 25m Dueling 25m Precision 25m Slowfire 25m Surrenden |
50m Advancing
50m Precision 50m Rook & Rabbit Running Boar Running Deer 100 Yards Prone 100 Yards Standing |
100 Yards Three Position
200 Yards âAgonyâ Snaps 200 Yards Double Snaps 200 Yards McQueen 200 Yards Prone 200 Yards Rapid 200 Yards Standing |
 Dates
Saturday 12th â Sunday 13th July 2025
Saturday 11th â Sunday 12th July 2026
Results
Results are achieved by year in our Imperial Results section of the website
