Captain Bill Burt

As I’m sure you know there are different types of difficulty. Small and far targets put a premium on accuracy. Big and close put a premium on running guns at speed with consistency. Track meets put a premium on fitness and youth, etc. etc. Different folks prefer different challenges. I like a mix, but if I’m going to get a steady diet of only one kind I’ll take big and close over small and far every time. The only type I’m not particularly patient with are the ‘let’s try something new’ folks who come up with bizarre stages because they think that will make middle of the pack shooters more competitive with top shooters when it actually only widens the gap.

I'm looking forward to getting back to the Ponderosa Pines. It's been wayyy too long!

The buckles are in and I think they look great!

I don't know from personal experience what OK women prefer in terms of ma'am or miss, but to answer the first part of the thread title, no OK is definitely not southern.

My three youngest started with youth model Henry 22's slicked up by Widder and Slater. They all started with SKBs in 12 gauge and Ruger .22 revolvers. The two boys both moved to Uberti 73's and Vaqueros in 38 special pretty quickly.

In order of preference: 1. Remington Gun Club 2. Remington STS 3. Winchester AA LRLN

I would not choose a rifle with a barrel longer than 20 inches for our game. Currently we have four shooters in the family. Two are shooting 18 inch full octagon barrels and two are shooting 18 inch half round half octagon. All have 5th gen C&I short strokes and all of them are straight stocks, although the stock shape is related to preference more than a perceived competitive advantage. Gunsmiths are Lefty Wheeler, Reno Mustang and Fast Eddie.

I use Meta Ray Ban Wayfarer smart glasses. They’re a bit pricey and battery life needs to be longer but they’re easy to use, do a lot more than just take pictures/video, and they’re prescription.

Just reposting this since it appears some folks missed it.

Our categories are Young Gun, Cowgirl, Cowboy, Lady Wrangler, Senior, Elder Statesman, Grande Dame, Duelist, Gunfighter, Lady Gunfighter, Outlaw, Classic Cowboy, Frontiersman, Frontier Cartridge, and All Around. We're at 77 shooters and I expect to pick up a few more at Florida State. Captain Bill Burt, Delta Glen, English Tom, Cotton Mouth Cole, Tin Can Sailor, Whiskey Belle, Shootin Sharyn, Cat A Tonic, Arcadia Outlaw, Iron Cowboy, Kid Flash, Midwest Hale, Copperhead Joe, T-Bone Johnson, Cowtown Scout, Pops Corbin, The Revenuer, Tyrell Cody, Midnight Rider, T-Square, Preacherman, Sedalia Dave, Santa Fe River Stan, Lady J. , Ophelia Payne, Max Payne, Fast Eddie, Scarlett Darling, TN Tombstone, Doc Roy L. Pain, Pinky Buscadero, Uncle Ethan, Posey County Lefty, Lefty's Lucky Lady, Badlands Bob, Tinhorn Timmy, Miss M, Mister Badly, Ocoee Red, Thin Mint, Hayfever Hart, Calamity Gray, Hawkeye Hart, Amaduelist, Crawdaddy, Gunnby, Jimmie Gunnfighter, Crooked Bullet, Brazos Belle, Krazy Kajun, La Sombre, Coosie, Witchy Woman, Timber Steel, Cahawba Kid, Jesamy Kid, Dancin Angel, Pig Iron Lane, Witch Doctor, Reno Mustang, Dodge City Dixie, Long Wolf, Jace the Ace, Goliath, Dodge City Dixie, Reno Mustang, Pecos Pete, Groundhog, Hanso Lowe, Smart *, Marshall Boonedoc Willie, Christian Mortician, Charlie Reb and Carolina Sunshine. Florida State is coming up soon....kickoff in just over three weeks April 4th, immediately followed by the SC Bushwhack April 11th and then KY Shootout in the Hills April 18th. I'm happy to be shooting all three of these! Three State Matches, back to back to back. There is a short (one weekend) break and then it's time to go to Alabama May 2nd where they are having them big and close. Another weekend off and it's time for a Stampede in Georgia May 16th followed immediately with Smoking Guns at Rabbit Ridge in Mississippi May 23rd. Catch your breath for a weekend and then the Magnificent 7 wraps up with a Reckoning in Tennessee June 6th!

Hmm. I’m going to remember you said that. Asked and answered. P and the offer of a reshoot sounds right to me.

I need to get mine and Iron Cowboy’s apps in!

We're up to 64, 11 of whom haven't registered yet, but have given me verbal confirmation. Frontier Cartridge and Outlaw buckles have been ordered. Our newest competitors are Coosie and Witchy Woman! Come join the fun!!

We now have 62 shooters, 50 of whom have sent in their registration. This is the most ever with a month left! Here are our registered shooters. Captain Bill Burt, Delta Glen, English Tom, Cotton Mouth Cole, Tin Can Sailor, Whiskey Belle, Shootin Sharyn, Cat A Tonic, Arcadia Outlaw, Iron Cowboy, Kid Flash, Midwest Hale, Copperhead Joe, T-Bone Johnson, Cowtown Scout, Pops Corbin, The Revenuer, Tyrell Cody, Midnight Rider, T-Square, Preacherman, Sedalia Dave, Santa Fe River Stan, Lady J. , Ophelia Payne, Max Payne, Fast Eddie, Scarlett Darling, TN Tombstone, Doc Roy L. Payne, Pinky Buscadero, Uncle Ethan, Posey County Lefty, Lefty's Lucky Lady, Badlands Bob, Tinhorn Timmy, Miss M, Mister Badly, Ocoee Red, Thin Mint, Hayfever Hart, Calamity Gray, Hawkeye Hart, Amaduelist, Crawdaddy, Gunnby, Jimmie Gunnfighter, Crooked Bullet, Brazos Belle, and Krazy Kajun. I’ve already ordered 14 buckles from Mollys and am about to order two more (Frontier Cartridge and Outlaw).

Awesome!

It’s getting close.

lol! I’ll add WC to Outlaw!

Looking forward to it!!

Wouldn't you know! We're now up to 57 and only need one more Frontier Cartridge to fill that category. Where are the smoky shooters and the ones who don't know what sights are for?

I ordered buckles! Here's what is on order: Top Man, Top Lady, Cowboy, Cowgirl, Gunfighter, Lady Gunfighter, Duelist, Lady Wrangler, Senior, Elder Statesman, Grand Dame, Frontiersman, Classic Cowboy, Young Gun (male and female combined), All Around (male and female combined). I will do a second order if the demand materializes. Up next would be Outlaw, Lady Senior, and Frontier Cartridge, in that order.

We currently have 56 shooters, 46 of whom have sent in their registration. Here are our registered shooters. Captain Bill Burt, Delta Glen, English Tom, Cotton Mouth Cole, Tin Can Sailor, Whiskey Belle, Shootin Sharyn, Cat A Tonic, Arcadia Outlaw, Iron Cowboy, Kid Flash, Midwest Hale, Copperhead Joe, T-Bone Johnson, Cowtown Scout, Pops Corbin, The Revenuer, Tyrell Cody, Midnight Rider, T-Square, Preacherman, Sedalia Dave Santa Fe River Stan, Lady J. , Ophelia Payne, Max Payne, Fast Eddie, Scarlett Darling, TN Tombstone, Doc Roy L. Payne, Pinky Buscadero, Uncle Ethan, Posey County Lefty, Lefty's Lucky Lady, Badlands Bob, Tinhorn Timmy, Miss M, Mister Badly, Ocoee Red, Thin Mint, Hayfever Hart, Calamity Gray, Hawkeye Hart, Amaduelist, Crawdaddy. Counting these magnificent competitors and the 10 that are 'pre-registered' we need about 6 more to hit the breakeven point.

I plan on ordering buckles at the end of this week. Here are the categories that currently have enough signed up for a buckle. If you know you're going to compete, please let me know and I'll update my order. 1. Cowboy 2. Cowgirl 3. Gunfighter 4. Lady Gunfighter 5. Senior 6. Buckeroo/rette (this will be both male and female shooters) 7. Frontiersman 8. Classic Cowboy 9. All Around 10. Elder Statesman 11. Grand Dame 12. Lady Wrangler 13. Duelist 14. Top Man 15. Top Lady We have shooters who have requested Frontier Cartridge (1), Lady Senior, (2) Silver Senior (1), Outlaw (2), Junior Boy (1) , B-Western (1), 49er Lady (1) 49er(1). If these don't fill I'll roll them into the most suitable existing category.

What's the trigger pull? Will they be available in stainless steel? Will they be available with traditional hammers?

It’s unfortunate you’re having to deal with this Misty. I don’t recall posting images like those you describe, but it’s certainly possible that at some point I have. If we retain the ability to post pictures or video in the future I will be careful not to post anything that has the slightest chance of being copyrighted. I’m sure once other members are aware of the issue they will also exercise due care.

The success of Frontiersman has definitely impacted Frontier Cartridge, so that mystery is solved. Right now the ten categories I mentioned are for sure, and even if no additional people sign up I will have the funds for two additional categories (once all the State matches sponsorship money gets here). Those categories will be selected based on the number of competitors that are signed up. Full transparency these awards as well as match pins and clean match pins are funded by your match fees of $20, the State Match’s sponsor us for $80 each, and SASS has already purchased the Top Man and Top Lady awards. When those two come in I will post pictures. I operate this thing on a shoe string because I’m determined to keep the entry fee low at $20 as I know that the cost of attending the matches themselves is significant. We have 1 person each signed up in the following categories: Silver Senior (may be rolled into Senior) Outlaw, Junior Boy, B-Western, L. B-Western, Frontier Cartridge, and 49er (may be rolled into Cowboy). I already have the match pins and the clean match pins. If you’re interested and have questions please contact me. Edit-I got a shipping notice from Molly’s this morning. The Top Man and Top Lady buckles will be here tomorrow. Thank you SASS!!