Frederick Jackson Turner

I am a Californian. This is my home. I will stay, and I will fight to defend my home. I am not alone; listen to the Gunslinger radio show; we've been broadcasting a firearms friendly show out of Los Angeles, for SEVEN years now. https://am870theanswer.com/radioshow/the-gunslinger-show. And the tide is definitely turning; watch the upcoming race for governor in California. It requires a single visit to the computer to ship a firearm to California. You are taking more time to read this thread than the time required to transfer a firearm legally to a California FFL. Why let the monkeys win? Cheers, FJT

As I age, I become increasingly disinclined to go out in weather which is less than the number of my years... Seriously, I'll shoot down to about freezing, and up to 110. Anything more or less, and I suddenly have other things that need my attention. Hottest I've ever done was the Western Regional when the wonderful folks at Double RR Bar got slammed by a heat wave. Thermometer read - I'm not kidding - 119 degrees. Cheers, FJT

I have had the pleasure of attending this match several times in the past, and while this doesn't directly answer your question, I have shot matches all around the globe, and it is one of my favorite matches in the world. Cheers, FJT

Rest in peace, Beartrap aka Ryan Keto. He cut a broad swath in this cowboy world of ours, and introduced dozens, even hundreds of new shooters to our game. If you knew him, you were the better for it, if you never had the chance, you were the poorer. I'm going to miss that grumpy son-of-a-gun. With sadness and respect, FJT

Understood. 3 grains of Titegroup in that sized case should be pretty hot; the velocities that the folks I know are running are about 710-125 fps. I'd guess you were getting over 1,000 fps, which is pretty close to where leading is gonna become an issue. The tighter 9mm bores won't hurt! Cheers, FJT

Just so you know; the .356 lead bullets will work just fine in a .38 case; just make sure you have a good crimp. Several champion European shooters do this with no ill effects. I tried it, too. No problems at all, especially at typical CAS distances. Cheers, FJT

That's some solid gold redneck kit, right there... Cheers, FJT

Definitely a prop gun; most folks in non-shooting roles get handed zinc or rubber guns. Nice catch, though... Still better than 1892 Winchesters in the Civil War, or doubling as Henry's with the forend removed... 😉 Cheers, FJT

I have handled several that came through Triggernomics, and they have all been very nicely finished, and good-functioning rifles. At the pricepoint, they significantly undercut the MSRP of the various Uberti 1873s. About $80 in easily installed parts will make a solid CAS rifle that will last an entry to mid-level shooter for years. One of my students ordered a Boogie tuned one, and it is even better; a slick and splendid rifle for Cowboy Action. Cheers, FJT

Very clean burning, one of the most consistent powders I've ever used, and pretty much temperature insensitive. Love it - but it's a bit pricey, and hard to come by, these days. Cheers, FJT

This one hits hard. Zak was way too young...He cut a grand swath through the world of Cowboy Action Shooting, and he will be sorely missed. Glad I got to see him and share a pleasant conversation last Saturday at EoT. Be good to those around you, folks. You never know when it will be your last farewell. Great sadness, Frederick Jackson Turner

Well done! That is indeed, Boots Robb. Heckuva shooter - hey, they all were! That was a pretty stacked team... Cheers, FJT

Team Shoot winners; Hell on Wheels, circa 2003 (?) Can you name those guys?

One of my favorites. Cheers, FJT

Not quite in the window mentioned, but too good not to post. The Last Stand, in Florida; circa 2003... Lefty Longridge, Lusty Lil, Lead Dispencer, and FJT... Cheers, FJT