Tracker Jim

I'm no stranger to the holy black - I've been shooting Frontier Cartridge Gunfighter for years and love it, especially the "King of Kaboom" class a few years back running full power .45 Colt & 12-Gauge BP loads. Stepping it up to 45-70 or larger just seems like a natural progression to me.

Thanks for the information - I hadn't heard anything about it. Sorry to hear the founder passed away, I never met him but he created something very interesting. I'll keep my eye on it, and hopefully they keep it running as a memorial to him. I was looking more to compete in next year's match - but if they announce this being the last year I may have to move things up (if possible). I'm still interested in the rifle either way.

Howdy, I'm interested in setting up a rifle for shooting in Quigley matches, and maybe The Quigley match out West if I get good enough at it. I have a couple of questions for the folks who know about such things - what rifle & caliber? I'm interested in the Browning 1885 High Wall in 45-70, though I've been outbid on all of them so far (I have a couple of Browning BLRs and am partial to the brand). Is this a good place to start, and is there an advantage to the 30" barrel over the 28" when trying to push it out to 800+ yards? If not, would a Sharps be better, and by what company? I'm planning to buy a 45-70, but is there an advantage in long range shooting to reaming the chamber out to 45-90 through 45-120? I'd appreciate any and all info, links, advice, etc. See some of you at the Ides of March this weekend!

I'll be there - Sailor Jim - shooting Frontier Cartridge Gunfighter as usual. Though after a few years hiatus and rotator cuff surgery a few months ago it might be kinda ugly.