Barry Sloe

Another thing that could be easily overlooked is the sights. Highly recommend going with fixed sights. Adjustable sights limit the categories that you can shoot in. BS

If you haven't already, take some time and go to a match. Talk with the people there. If you smile nice they may let you get the feel of their guns. What caliber, stainless or blue, barrel length? Plow handle or Bisley grips? What category are you thinking about? Some categories are more caliber specific. Good luck in your search. BS

First- I meant that as the stage writer, you need to be specific when writing a stage. Second- As a Spotter, I like to know where I should be looking. It's hard for my eyes to play catch-up. BS

If there is a specific way that you want a stage shot (or not shot) that needs to be specified in the stage write-up. Otherwise, a 3, 1, 2, 4, 5, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3 is in the works for the gamers. Not me, of course, just the gamers. BS

Quicksand receives the app, then it's handed off to Star for "entry", after that you'll get the notification. I believe the checks only go in a few at a time, so don't judge by that. It's still a long ways till October. BS

I've got 2 pair, both .44 magnum. One pr was 7 1/2", but I had Johnny Meadows cut them down to 5 1/2" to match the others. They were all slicked up at Classic Single Action, Joe Perkins. They all have SBH hammers. Grips are by Joe Perkins, 1 pr walnut burl and the other is Iowa walnut that came from my FILs farm. I started shooting .44 special and now use .44 Russian with a heaping 1 cc of APP 2F. BS

I'm glad someone bought these. It was tempting. And then I would have had to buy a Micro 9 (I've got a Micro 380). BS

If I remember correctly, boats are less than 120 ft long and ships greater than 120. A second item is that ships roll outboard when making a turn. A boat leans to the inside. Those are from the cobwebs of my mind. Retired 30 years and counting. BS

If it's an annual multi-day, state or higher, I usually expect a shooters book. Doesn't have to be fancy, just show the stages. BS

Heat pumps are pretty much ineffective at mid to low 30s. If a/c is an alternative, I would go with that. Just my thoughts. BS

Shooter's Handbook, Version 27.5, January 1, 2024 Page 13 Section 4 - Range Operations and Safety Rules Stage Conventions The following stage conventions (stage defaults) should be followed in all SASS matches, unless otherwise directed in the stage descriptions. - In the event a target fails or is downed, the shooter should "shoot where it was". For safety reasons a target on the ground should never be engaged. Have a great day, Barry Sloe

So, with your logic - if I am shooting a plate rack, 6 knock downs, my first shot hits the frame and all the targets go down. I'm done with the plate rack and just dump the other loads? Not where I've been shooting. You shoot where the target(s) were at, then dump the extra rounds. BS

Chief - shooter had 10 rounds to knock down 10 targets. Per the OP he missed the 4th target, re-engaged the 4th target knocking it down, then knocked down the other standing targets. At that point he had no rounds left to "engage, shoot where it was" for the target that was knocked down by a pistol round. The fact that all the rifle targets are down does not negate the fact that one rifle target was never engaged/shot at with the rifle. One miss on target #4 and one miss for the target that wasn't engaged. BS

Just think of the power you could get out of a wind turbine! BS

I'm curious. While all this magical shooting was going on, where was the TO and spotters? The TO should have a clue as to which target was being aimed at. The shooter seemed to be going down the line of rifle targets, what did the spotters see? I'll revise my original count to 2 misses. 1 miss on target #4 and a miss for not shooting where the downed target was. Sure wish PWB would chime in. BS