[lower hammers on Vaqueros]

2 hours ago, SouthwestShooter said:

Is that a legal external modification?

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Hammers may be replaced or exchanged with hammers designed for the same frame size (e.g., small frame revolver hammers may not be installed on large frame revolvers or vice versa). Internal parts of the hammer may be changed (e.g., to allow for a half-cock notch on a revolver).

Ruger Super-Blackhawk/Montado style revolver hammers (i.e., lowered and widened hammers) are acceptable on both adjustable and fixed sight model revolvers. Hammer stops may be added.

The hammer travel distance on any revolver may be adjusted.

Rear sight notches cut into the revolver hammer may be widened.

Hammer spur grooves may be recut.

[lower hammers on Vaqueros]

If you can find a pair, the Super black hawk hammers as well as the Montado hammers are both a lower, and wider hammer spur, and in my case, (SBH)  at least, a drop in replacement.  

While you have them apart, perhaps a lighter hammer spring as well, depending on what is in there already 

 

 

[The Last Stand 2025 - Jawbone Time]

3 hours ago, Captain Bill Burt said:

Or stop on your way home and shoot the South Carolina Match, which is the following weekend.

If only I had the time, just a mere 12 more years until I retire and hit the road! 

 

 

[The Last Stand 2025 - Jawbone Time]

HMMM, 

Have vacation time to burn, now the question is, are any clubs on the 95 corridor shooting on Sunday the 30th?  

Make a stop on the way to work off some rust perhaps.  

 

 

[SBGW 73 Bolt Removal]

I can't speak for the coil spring mod, but to remove the bolt the dust cover needs to come off, remove the connecting slide between bolt and extension and it will drop out of the frame.  (73 by Cody)  

to remove the extension I have to remove the buttstock, and the trigger assembly  (two screws)  

 

 

 

 

[No miss shoot]

Our October/Halloween Shoot is often a no miss match. 

We use a static make up target, which is golden bb, as long as a round goes in the general direction of the target it's a hit. 

Yes, spotters have to pay attention, but it is also usually very close to the end of our shooting season in New England, and I bring candy, which distracts everyone anyway.  

Just something a little different, mixes it up and it seems to go over well.  

 

We also do a September 3 or 4 stage match and then a team shoot off, double elimination, random draw and the team that wins gets a free shoot.  We use the scores from the 4 stages to quickly make teams, top with bottom shooter is a team and so on.   Easily the largest attended shoot we do.  

 

Next best is an Ironman match the weekend of Thanksgiving, 4 stages, with 4 pistols, 2 rifles and nearly double the shotgun.   Surprisingly good turnout, folks must want to get away from the family! 

 

 

[The age of video]

50 minutes ago, T-Square said:

I'm much slower on video than in real life - why?

When I'm on the firing line, ...bang bang bang ...and I'm done !  On video, it's like 50 freaking seconds !!??  WHY ??!!

We all know video adds not only 10 pounds, but 20 seconds! 

 

[Clean Shot for 45colt]

9 minutes ago, Eyesa Horg said:

I haven't chronod them yet, but I'm up to 5.4gr in my rifle and still getting that annoying gold dust all the way back to the hammer spring. At 4.4gr in my pistols with C45S brass and 160gr. pills, the gold dust is almost gone! Next batch I'm going up another tenth in pistol and .2 for the rifle. Haven't noticed a difference with primers.

Hi Eyesa, Happy New Year to you and Ellie!  

I have not seen the gold dust yet at the 4.3 grains, but I have a serious crimp.  

Still kinda "Snappy"  I guess I was spoiled by the milder Trail Boss 

 

[Clean Shot for 45colt]

Wondering what people are loading for Clean shot in 45 colt, 200grain bullet. 

Been trying to work up a ne load before I crank out a few thousand for the 2025 season.  

 

My primary concern is for the revolver, rifle will work with whatever that load in, or so I have found so far. 

 

Currently I am at 4.3 Grains, Magnum LPP, 200 Grain bullet seated with a Lee Factory Crimp die.  

Average FPS is 618, Max deviation for 10 rounds 113fps, with an average of 35fps deviation.  

My Previous load was Trailboss, 5.4grains same bullet, primer and crimp and it averaged 566fps, with tighter deviations.  

 

So what say you, that also load Cleanshot?    

 

 

[Favorite 73 caliber?]

Strictly for cowboy, the .38 is the overwhelming choice. 

Cost is a big factor.  They just cost less to load. 

We are not taking down a charging bear or even a curious squirrel, so a moderate load is sufficient to hit steel.  

 

Now that being said I shoot 45 colt, have since I started, in my head it was the caliber of the west(I have since learned different)  

I also wanted to do mounted shooting and could only afford one set of guns.  Now I am to stingy to pony up the cash for a set or two of new guns. 

 

This game is all about what puts a smile on YOUR face.  Let the other cowboys and cowgirls do what makes them happy.  

 

 

 

 

[Dry Tumbling Update]

When I dry tumbled I used corncob media, add any one of the earlier mentioned wax, brass polish, and about 3-4 hours for 45 colt.  

I have switched to wet tumbling to cut down on lead dust exposure while sifting and handling the brass after dry tumbling.  I'll find out in a couple of weeks if the lead levels have come down. 

(Wet tumbling was only one measure taken, nitrile gloves while loading and Quality control checks, and carry lead wipes in every vehicle and cart now) 

 

 

[People of Cowboy Action Shooting]

Nutmeg Ryder

74966

Rhode Island

Lincoln County Lawmen, or wherever there's a shoot

Been having this fun for about 11 years now. 

 

[Proper Wording On Signs]

or one that i noticed on the Merit Parkway in CT.

 

"Depressed Storm Drains"

 

Poor things!