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And the Uberti 73 parts winner is?
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator replied to Badlands Bob #61228's topic in SASS Wire
And that Handy Dandy Gadget works great. I have one I keep in for shop for cleaning and one in truck for cleaning is emergency arises. Gig comes with punch. I find cleaning of residue from my BP sub (and sometimes Clays and Clay Dot) trapped under extractor a worth while addition to cleaning after several matches. I use SOG extractors and non-extension firing pin system but extractor cleaning should be a worthwhile addition to all 73 rifles cleaning sessions ever so often. -
shotgun won't open
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator replied to Lankyframe #44046's topic in SASS Wire
I like this idea for starters also. Maybe just drop of any oil on firing pins for a quick try. You might be surprised. -
Experience With Codymatic short stroke?
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator replied to Doc Justuce's topic in SASS Wire
Interesting story here: Our store's major cowboy gun dealer at time was Cimarron so we ordered '73s from them and usually had them sent directly to Cody. We then sold them as "race ready" for customers. Some Cody sent on to customer and never came back to us. Others we often sold to Joe then he resold them. When Miss Ann (my late wife) passed away Donald (Cody) and his wife Linda flew down for funeral. There Cody and Briscoe (Joe) met face-to-face and struck up more of a one-on-one "partnership" so no middle man was involved. We were all friends so it worked best for all. There are a number of shooters that still mention to me how they got their Codymatic from me. BTW, the Briscoes are fine, traveling a lot, not tent vending any more nor shooting much. They were at EOT passing thru this year. I do not live far from them so can go visit easily. -
Experience With Codymatic short stroke?
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator replied to Doc Justuce's topic in SASS Wire
I have owned and when in firearms business, sold many Codymatics for close to 10 years. Even had several Cody designated as The Billy Boots Model (shortened 24" to 19", rolled crown, and more of Cody's tricks). Great rifles. But, as Stan mentioned stroke is not as short as many of the newer "drop-in" (not cut/weld) 73s now available. Codymatics always impressed me as to how smooth they ran. IMO when one goes to the newer short strokes, they usually give up some smoothness and gain a bit more resistance (effort inn throw) for the shorter lever throw achieved. -
Anybody Remember This Cowboy?
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator replied to Yul Lose's topic in SASS Wire
me too. Been to a few of his Outdoor Channel gatherings when in Vegas. He was glad to have someone there to represent his show where most there were for hunting shows. We, Handlebar Doc, Longhunter, Kirkpartick Kid &/or Briso were often in town for SASS convention and/or SHOT show so a few cowboys in costume and SHOOT magazine staff was welcome site for The Cowboy show's hosts., Flash or Tequila. -
Anybody Remember This Cowboy?
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator replied to Yul Lose's topic in SASS Wire
He did a fine job hosting but sure enough good Elvis impersonator. -
Anybody Remember This Cowboy?
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator replied to Yul Lose's topic in SASS Wire
Good competitor, entertainer, and just fun to be around. As I remember he was one of the entertainers at Judge and Kate's wedding. As was Dusty Rogers and band. Miss seeing Flash. -
Anybody Remember This Cowboy?
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator replied to Yul Lose's topic in SASS Wire
yes indeed. -
DFW area SASS Clubs
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator replied to Ninety Caliber Al, 50218's topic in SASS Wire
Cleburne your closest, 55 minutes. Bar-3 about 2h 15min, Albany 95 min, 10horns 80 min -
DFW area SASS Clubs
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator replied to Ninety Caliber Al, 50218's topic in SASS Wire
Al, Bar-3 now 2nd weekend. bb -
Cart holsters ?
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator replied to Horace Patootie, SASS #35798's topic in SASS Wire
Very nice. Handy and simple fix to a welcomed cart attachment. -
I agree with all, IF any difference it is very minimal for our game. If the slightest increase in groups shot bothers you mentally, go with what leaves less "doubt" in your shooting. Personally, I would go with KIS method that is a Non Stop standard. Example: your wife needs 1.45" for carbine then load that for all, including revolvers. Just Keep It Simple in loading. I set the OAL seating for 105 then do not change seater for 125, 135, or 147. All stays same in primer, charge, and seater set, KIS. Groups and velocity (which is checked) are tests that make for no mental hesitance. I will sometimes separate loads to headstamp because often one feeds more flawless over another.
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SKB 100 Lever Spring Replacement
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator replied to Hawkeye Kid's topic in SASS Wire
sent you PM. -
we had adventures at EOT
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator replied to Irish Pat's topic in SASS Wire
I took Lawman and Too Tall's advice and stayed out of this bar this year. However I did take a pic of the good looking cowgirl out front. -
we had adventures at EOT
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator replied to Irish Pat's topic in SASS Wire
Deep thought as to whether it time for one more Old Overholt. -
we had adventures at EOT
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator replied to Irish Pat's topic in SASS Wire
Harley is only one not so "glassy eyed". Glad all Sassy and I had to do was walk (stumble) back to room. Unfortunately Four Deuces was just before getting to our room. We may have stayed to long. All Sassy's fault. -
Another starting position question
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator replied to Shooting Bull's topic in SASS Wire
yep. good job. Pre-match Q/A for PMs covered it well. -
we had adventures at EOT
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator replied to Irish Pat's topic in SASS Wire
I'm surprised you even made it on the right highway out of Tombstone. Not good to stay to long in Kate's watching Harley. Don't ask me how i know. -
Another starting position question
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator replied to Shooting Bull's topic in SASS Wire
When I first read "At Ready" in Posse Marshall info I had to ask for clarification since around our area it often means gun in hand, or hands (if stated in plural). I was informed that it was in regards to body position and hands not torching guns. I will now assume that at other matches unless there is addition to wording such as "At Ready, gun in hand or hands", or "At ready, hand or hands touching gun flat on table", As mentioned, I also think the command is to be over-ride of SASS default. I certainly favor this in stage writing and appreciated it at EOT. TT, GAP is fun, maybe more so for us shorter folks. IMO, if stated "in hand" then that means one hand could be on shells if stating with shotgun. If flat on table is not mentioned then I assume long gun can be to shoulder. -
For your reading entertainment and additional confusion.
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End of Trail 2024 Stage Conventions.pdf Posse Marshal Stage Questions with Response 2024.docx
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Eot starting position
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator replied to Hells Comin's topic in SASS Wire
SB, Are you referring to EOT Stage Conventions per Posse Marshall sheets? I find the long gun flat on table mentioned in #22 but IMO it is referring to when starting with long gun or revolvers. However in Stage 6 and 11 because of board it was specified in walk thru that rifle was flat and not on board. Interpretation of shotgun safely seemed to have "drifted" on Stage six. -
Eot starting position
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator replied to Hells Comin's topic in SASS Wire
Honestly, although my posse was instructed by myself and Deputy, Half-a-hand Henri, to stage long guns flat and not leaning on red board, I do believe the intent (oops there's that word) was for the starting long gun (rifle) to be flat. Shotgun staged safely could have been interpreted as across board as it was not the starting long gun. For stage six there was caution given to our shooters as to angle of shogun if staged on position two's short table. -
EOT 2025
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator replied to Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator's topic in SASS Wire
Is that on your confirmation? You may have beat Hells Comin. bb who be stirring up "mayhem on the wire".