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I found this photo. I have no idea where to get one of these. I just thought it was cool.

Probably somewhere near here

It must be Monday… Where is this?

Shotgun boogies "66-style " loading gate for the '73 makes it easier to load also.

Told y'all. NIAA (No Intelligence At All).

As we announced on March 19th, Illowa Irregulars are incorporating a long-range option into our May 2024 Cowboy match. Our regular cowboy shooters will shoot a traditional 6-stage match at our standard target distance of about 12’ to 15’ for pistols and 30’ for rifles. However, we’ve added a third set of targets set to about 60’ to 70’ for those wanting an extra challenge of shooting a longer-range match. Shooters choosing the long-range option at the May match will shoot the same 6 stages but will shoot their pistols at the 30’ targets and their rifles at the 60’+ targets. Some of the 60’+ targets are likely to be just a bit smaller as well. We’ve even created a new category for Cowboys/Cowgirls accepting the challenge – we’ve name it “Open Range.” We tested the setup and am sharing it with you here. The test consisted of a 3-target pistol/rifle stage at our normal distance, along with a third set of targets set at 70’. We shot the stage once at our standard target distances (15’/30’) and then again at the long range (Open Range category) distance (30’/70’). We even downsized the distant targets. Five people participated in the test. We recorded each shooter’s attempt at the normal and long-distance stage. The video below shows what happened. Take a look and see how each fared. Suffice it to say, the May match should be very interesting.

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Well, I had a buncha gift cards for Cabela's that I got as bonuses from work. So, today, I got this for "free." It's an Ithaca 16 gauge. Now, why this particular gun? Well, I already have a modern Winchester Ranger in 16, but didn't really think it was worth tooling up to reload for. But... I had more than enough gift cards to buy this, so this gives me an excuse to get the things I need to load for 16 gauge. And, I can get Cody letter for it. It's it pretty good shape, and I am looking forward to shooting it. It's not as nice as a Parker, but what is? Interesting thing is that the safety does not engage when you open the gun. In fact, the safety is really stiff. I can't even thumb it on. Not that I'll worry about it.

Reality Tough, huh?

Hmmm…Great minds…

Marlin

There is a reason the Ruger Vaquero is the most popular revolver in SASS. Your only decisions are grip style - Birdhead, plow handle, or Bisley and Stainless or blue.

Not a "speed loader", but the Mrs has pushed many-a-round into her 73's using this. Get the round started into the gate with one hand push it in with the pusher. She can load ten faster than I can w/o it. It's a wood finial drilled to accept the dowel. 45C round for size reference. Might have $1 invested.

On the 66 you can also drill and tap a hole in the lower tang for a strain screw. Just like a 73 has. Then if you are away from home and start getting misfires you can tighten the strain screw to increase mainspring pressure.

For our Pards Down Under. One of the least dangerous species they have. Still dangerous, but a little less so.

Just got an email. I wondered when I saw it was titled WE'VE BEEN TRYING TO REACH YOU Then I opened it.

First Day!! I hardly shot at all. Rifle malfunction and lots of movement, so I just ran the unloading table and stayed off the foot! Posse Ten is a riot and everyone is working and smiling and the Darksiders are smokin’ up the place! Imis and Lucky LeRoy are shooting Black Powder Josey Wales and tearing it up! Most of the posse is shooting clean and smokey!! Imis says tell everybody high!! GREAT MATCH!! Fast stages and no P traps!!

The weather tomorrow will be loud and partially smoky. The weather tomorrow will be smokey and kinda loud. The weather tomorrow will be ..... 'tomorrow'. I've not been programmed past midnight. Sorri Partner. ..........Widderborg

And the opposite of fast. I hit the first tombstone a couple of times but too low. I should have shot my left gun first at the larger tombstones - saving my right for the small targets. But I got them all down and had one for dump.

Ya know - a couple of my companies are exploring A.I. for social media creation and automated responses. I initially skimmed the post the first time, but reading this post again - it reads almost EXACTLY like an Artificial Intelligence created ChatGPT style posting. And if you read it ALOUD - there is no doubt it is a generated post. Im having my doubts that our "friend" with a whole 5 posts actually exists.

+ as many as Widder wants. I have said this for "all the years" Speed is INFINITELY more difficult than accuracy. If you do everything correctly - you WILL hit the target; do everything exactly the same again and you WILL hit the target again. Accuracy (at least at "normal" people distances) is a trainable, repeatable skill - it is a SCIENCE. Speed is an ART. It is incredibly difficult to train another person to "go fast". Many, whether for fear of crashing, failing or "safety" have an internal limiter that they simply refuse to go beyond - they cannot or will not exceed a certain percentage of their ability. A number of folks on this forum have years of experience; boxes of trophies and many a story of trainwreck - the scars of which we wear just as proudly as the buckles on our belts. These are the folks whose "opinions" I seek out when I am exploring improvement.

"....... pinpoint accuracy". I don't know where you shoot, but "pinpoint accuracy" ain't exactly a big requirement when shooting at 18" square targets at 6 yards. ..........Widder

The yeller horse-1988 APHA Honor Roll Cowpony horse. She has A large enough white spot in the center of her udder.. Trinity Heir.

Let him know WE ALL hope he has a complete and quick recovery. As for TW, ya gotta remember that he's a little hindered hisowndangself with those 2 bad forearms. He's still wearing splints a few hours a day and I doubt he'll do much practicing before the match. I think his 'Chicken Feet' curse has backfired on him..... CAPT: hope to see you at the Ocoee Rangers tomorrow. ..........Widder

Screw in choke, Limbsaver pad, big bead. Barrel cut to 18 1/4”. D series made in 1905. Has been parkerized. It does hold 6. Has Wild Bodie Tom spring and follower. $750 shipped to your FFL.

Ask your Pharmacist, they have given better advice than my PCP does and I only have to stand at a counter for a short time. I take mine at breakfast and supper regardless of the actual time usually while eating.

As I recall, army coffee wasn’t bad except for the one day a year when the urns were cleaned.

I work part time at a gunstore here and when the daily "Liar's Club" come in, they all ask if I made the coffee or the lady who also works there. They say mine is too strong... Cowards