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Frederick Jackson Turner

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  1. I haven't been out to Bordertown in a few years, but it was great to be back. there's simply no match in the world like it, and as Sassy D made clear at the Shooter's meeting, We set out to create a match where any shooter can finish a stage, go the unloading table, and say, "I just had the best stage I ever shot!" Cheers, FJT
  2. Congrats and welcome aboard! Great alias, BTW. Cheers, FJT
  3. Absolutely correct, and a worthy and necessary addition to this thread. Cheers, A wiser FJT
  4. Gravitational gusts. This, coupled with the Coriolis Effect, compounded by the fact that the earth is rotating at 1,038 mph at the equator, can easily lead to target acquisition and subsequent projectile impact difficulties. Now, because that speed changes as you draw closer to the poles, you are more likely to miss, depending on the latitude in which you are most accustomed to shooting. If, for example, you shoot regularly in Quito, Ecuador, and you transition to a shooting match in, say, Utqiaġvik, Alaska, where the rotational speed is far less, your point of impact is just going to be all over the place, compared to what you're used to shooting. Always glad to help, FJT -The Professor
  5. .38 is more economical. It is not necessarily more fun. And, you can always buy a new firearm if whatever you get doesn't float your particular cowboy boat! ;-) FJT
  6. For navigating stage props, windows and doorways, you might find 20 or 18.5 inch barrels a bit more convenient. Given the modest distances at which rifles and carbines are generally employed in this sport, that barrel length tends to make the most sense. Cheers, FJT
  7. As a member of the kilt wearing community, I know that it is possible to ascertain, with some accuracy, the velocity of a projectile fired below the kilt, between the legs, and above terra firma. You're still good to go. Cheers, FJT
  8. The equipment is better, the targets have been migrating a bit closer, the stage times are dropping, the crowd is greying, and the fun is still there! Cheers, and welcome back! FJT
  9. Good luck, have fun, and please say hi to Mad Cat and Ray Heartless for me! A review of your experience will be great! Very Best Wishes, FJT
  10. This is always a great match, and the peripheral hijinks are some of the most enjoyable in all of SASS. checking gas prices... Cheers, FJT
  11. I'm just here for the party. Three generations of motorcyclists in my little clan...
  12. 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
  13. Joyeux Noël et bonne année, Curly! Looking forward to seeing you in 2012!

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