Frederick Jackson Turner
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Congratulations to the THREE of You! Pretty sure you've added a pirate lass to the community...what a lucky kiddo! Cheers, and very best wishes, FJT
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Any SASS attendees or news from Shot Show ‘24?
Frederick Jackson Turner replied to Tennessee River's topic in SASS Wire
Much goodness. Less of an AR - fest than usual. Lots of lever action guns - new offerings from Ruger, S & W, Henry, and Winchester. We'll be talking about it on the Gunslinger radio show on KRLA 870 Los Angeles. And we have interviews upcoming, from the folks at Ruger, Dillon, Taylors, and Midway's Larry Potterfield. We'll also be interviewing Dana Loesch, Lena Miculek, Michelle Viscusi, and TacGirl Michelle Waldran. https://am870theanswer.com/programguidedaily Cheers, FJT -
S&W Lever rifle?
Frederick Jackson Turner replied to Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L's topic in SASS Wire
Just back from the SHOT Show. Looked and felt solid in person, but I don't think it is currently aimed at the cowboy market. The tupperware stock is geared for practicality, not tradition, and the optional wood stock is too pricey to being chucking about on sketchy range tables. Glad to see S&W enter the market, though! Cheers, FJT -
This really hurts. I regard the days that I got to spend in his company as some of my best days in this game. I really liked that guy. Condolences and very best wishes to his family and friends. Sincerely, FJT
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That's quite good...
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I am certainly not rich, by the standards of the day, but I do like to see what's over the next hill. Or across the river. Or the ocean. So I keep mine current, and handy. The upcoming April issue of the Cowboy Chronicle will contain a few more details on this topic. Seems we're not the only ones who enjoy this cowboy action stuff. Cheers, FJT “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime.” ― Mark Twain, The Innocents Abroad
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http://cowboysandindianstore.com/ Just checked it out; site is up and running! Cheers, FJT
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Fire and Ice still has openings
Frederick Jackson Turner replied to Flying W Ramrod's topic in SASS Wire
I'm in! Cheers, FJT -
Shotgun Boogie. Lassiter. Jim Bowie. There may be others, but those are my go to guys. Cheers, FJT
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I have NOT had a good experience with Ginex primers. The brisance or heat index is definitely different than the primers with which I am most familiar; Federal, Winchester, or CCI. I have had decent experience with them out of rifle length barrels, but have had numerous instances of incomplete burns, up to and including bullet projectiles not being completely expelled, from pistol length barrels. Your mileage may vary, but that is absolutely my experience. And I'm not alone in this. YPYMATYC... FJT
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1873 extractor cleaning - what a chore!
Frederick Jackson Turner replied to Last Call Saul's topic in SASS Wire
Hang tough. New parts, including short stroke kits, are incoming. Cheers, FJT -
The SAT Question Everyone Got Wrong
Frederick Jackson Turner replied to Sedalia Dave's topic in SASS Wire Saloon
The Coin Rotation Paradox. That was fun! Cheers, FJT -
The Ploughboys end "Wild Colonial Boy" with these verses: "Come all of you Australians And Irish, and Americans, too You have no rights that your government Would not gladly strip from you So remember Jack, and Ned Kelly, too If your freedoms, you enjoy Never fear to fight for them, Like the Wild Colonial Boy." Cheers, FJT
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End of Trail Wild Bunch Match
Frederick Jackson Turner replied to Rattlesnake Slim's topic in SASS Wire
I understand the desire to open the game up to as many as possible. Like many others, I ran matches for years with an "open" class, allowing any SASS legal rifle and shotgun. A few ultimately made the move to WB, but I don't recall more than 3 taking advantage of the category. In addition to the record turnout at EoT last year, at the European Championships this year, there were 130 WB shooters out of a capped 360 total participants. That's almost 40% participation, in an environment where securing the needed additional firearms is REALLY difficult. So, when it is watered, WB ain't dead. It is disingenuous to say you can run a power factored .45 rifle the same speed as a cowboy loaded .38. There may be a few freaks who can, but I surely can't. I've tried it. Shooters who have purchased firearms at significant cost, procured components, developed loads, and invested in the game have a right to feel a bit stiffed, don't you think? Imagine the outrage if Classic Cowboy, or B Western became "Run What Ya Brung." I don't think either of those have the numbers combined at Winter Trail or End of Range, or whatever they're calling it, now, that WB demonstrated. I get that it is a game, and it belongs to SASS. Whether or not the changes will swell the ranks is yet to be seen. But don't belittle those who sweated and invested to make it what is is, so far. Cheers, FJT- 50 replies
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I know there are others, but... When we filmed "Duel In The Sun", for "Shooting Gallery," the episode that pitted 3 top 3-Gun shooters against 3 top Cowboy Action shooters, Bud did exactly that. On camera. Even more impressively, he had to go back to his belt, while the birds were still in the air. He still nailed them, both. Look it up. I had the pleasure of timing Red Knee for a whole bunch of runs, one year at the speed side matches at EoT, New Mexico. Wow. And, I have to compete against that freak of nature that is Hell's Comin.' Sigh. I just shot with Single Barrel, last weekend. Simply unbelievable. Cheers, A very fumble-fingered FJT
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2nd grade, in a parochial school, in a little town. The principal came in, informed us the president had been shot, and we had a few moments of prayer, then got back to work. I have a clearer memory of the funeral, which we watched, as a family. I was bored out of my gourd, and wanted to go outside to play, but my dad insisted we all watch it, saying that this was world history, and we would want to be a witness to it. Solemnly, FJT
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Don't do it. Put in a lighter spring, and you won't even notice it. But, don't take it out. Please. Cheers, FJT
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