Hoss

Hmmmm. Not often I see 14EE boots for sale on the wire. (my brother used to tease me, he said when he got new boots he would give me the boxes to wear! )

I generally drag out my 22s & 410 double to shoot at least one match a year, usually in the summertime )when it’s hot and the lighter guns are less work!) this is for a monthly club match. I’ve never had a problem with our knockdowns, if fairly hit. I do aim a bit more for the upper 1/3 of target than I would with my 38s. shooting 22s is fun. I have a Win pump and a Marlin 39a. A Ruger Single Six, a Ruger Shopkeeper, a Colt new frontier. I bring them all and have fun.

You won’t go wrong with a Uberti Win 73 & Ruger Bisleys. Shotgun wise most consider the SKB the best. But I see a lot of Sharptails. A few BSS, Baksils are good but getting hard to find. Stir gets available and decent but not overly great. Any shotgun is going to need tuning by a knowledgeable COWBOY gunsmith. Dont scrimp on leather. A good working rig is essential. Get one from a reputable cowboy shooter. There are many. My favorite is J-M Leather, but there are lots of good ones out there. cart wise I like the Range Tactical. I’ve had rugged gear carts. They are not as durable. I think only way you could break a range tactical cart is to run it over with your truck! above all, be very wary of great deals from strangers. If the deal sounds too good to be true it probably is! Even here on the sass wire the scammers will trick you into thinking they are legit. FTF is always best, but if you have a question ask on here for friends if the seller to vouch for him. Have fun. Greatest bunch of guys/gals in the world.

Verdadero passed June 8 2024. A great friend and cowboy. He and I travelled to many matches together. He mentored me as I started cowboy shooting & reloading. Truly a great guy. I know he is gone with Jesus now, but I’m gonna miss him Vaya Con Dios Pard

He had the exact brass I was looking for!!!! Total scammer. But he has an answer for everything! When I told him ship and I would pay on arrival he said he didn’t have the money to ship it. If I would pay shipping upfront he would send it. I guess get to a few bucks for shipping is better than nothing!!!

He also has the 550 caliber conversion I’m looking for. I asked for him to post a picture with Hoss written on it by the item. He couldn’t/wouldn’t. (Phone didn’t take pictures Lol!) I called him a scammer and told him to get a job

Ok did get PM from him, but I saw it as a scam, but before I could report you already had it removed

Like many, I have 6. Load them up the night before. Gives me one more chance to check for split cases and high primers. Then it’s simple. To the loading table, don’t have to worry about counting rounds going into rifle. Load up, slip block in hip pocket, (no trips back to cart with ammo boxes) ready to shoot. Only way to go! and Missouri Marshal is great guy to work with. Gets work out quickly, sends an invoice with note if satisfied send payment. (And I’d be willing to bet he has never been stiffed!)

We use 3/8 common steel. Works fine with cast Bullets. 4x8 sheet around $250.

will they fit a rugged gear cart?

Who made them?

can't be adjustable. lots of folks use a rubber pad, if its not "period" they put a leather cover over it. I have a rather ugly slip on pad on my Marlin 1895 45-70. sure tames the recoil, but it hurts my eye to look at it. I put a leather cover over it!

2.5 hrs is nothing! I'm further than that from a lot of matches I go to Check out the Texican Rangers near Fredericksburg, and the Tejas Caballeros in Blanco. They may be a little closer. Anyways, welcome to the game. You are in for the time of your life. Look forward to seeing you down the trail.

Where at in central Tx? Plum Creek shoots this Saturday near Lockhart. Even if you don't have your pistols, come on out and shoot, I'll be happy to loan you pistols.

+ 1 on Unique

Thanks guys. Looks like I have some affordable (read cheap!) options.

From the handbook A pocket pistol is a small frame, fixed sight, pre-1900 design revolver having a barrel length of four inches or less. Pocket pistols must be .31 caliber or larger. Model ―P‖ Colts and clones and revolvers with swing out cylinders are specifically not allowed regardless of caliber, frame size, or barrel length. Pocket pistols may not be used as or converted to main match revolvers. So yes, 31 cal would be legal. I only shoot BP subs in mine, usually APP. Most of those old guns were made in the BP era, and really can't stand up to the pressure spikes of smokeless powder. I really enjoy shooting my pocket pistols, it's neat shooting g 100+ year old guns!

yea, I ain't Jim No Horse with mountains of money to spend! I guess my question is can I get a usable scope for <200?

Been dipping my toes in LR shooting. Likely going to need a spotting scope. Not going to spend big bucks, but what is about the least I can get away with? Anticipate out to 500 yds.

I've had 2 SDQs once for moving with a loaded closed shotgun, another I tripped and fell and dropped an unloaded shotgun. both earned and deserved. the dropped gun or moving are easy, nobody should get their nickers in a twist over that. the more subjective ones, breaking the 180 etc, are a little tougher. usually if somebody breaks the 170 its only for a second, happens fast, and if your angle is not just right, then its a hard one to call. they are easy to see on videos, but harder in real time.

Nothing but good experiences. I've bought and sold guns & gear. Never a problem. The only thing I don't care for us if a seller requests PayPal (for gear, not guns) and ask that I send it as just money to a friend, instead of paying for an item. If you use PayPal services you ought to pay for them!

Great day! Great range! Only going to get better. Thanks to Judge Menday Coming and his bride for allowing the Cabs to rebuild there. They have done a ton in just a few months. Lots more room for development. The property is beautiful. You owe it to yourself to go check it out. Even got to visit with Jim No Horse. Was good to see him, plus I like shooting with him, that way I don't have to worry about finishing last!

Well, I hate to hear this. I met him a year ago if so, bought a rifle from him. He was an upfront guy. Prayers up for his family.

While I would not reload for others, nor use others ammo (except for a very select few) I would think a match worth if shotgun vs a match worth of cartridges would be about right.