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This episode covers all 3 Stages of the Plainsman Side Match from the CA State Championship last month. I also go over the gear I use for Plainsman. I’m wondering what y’all use. Particularly what Rifle you like and why.

January 28th (4th Sunday -2018) Reg. 9-10 Shooting 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Feb. 25th (4th Sunday -2018) Reg. 9-10 Shooting 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM 4 to 5 stages in Bay 7 (covered with heat) Rain or Shine. $10 per shooter. SASS Legal Plainsman Guns (Percussion Pistols .36 or larger, Shot duelist. SASS legal single shot Traditional BP rifle Cartridge, SxS-Single shot OR Lever action 87 shotgun. Shot Duelist. Minimum Round Count - Pistol: 50 Rifle:25 Shotgun: 25 Lunch - Bring your own. In case of High Winds or Ice, Will not shoot, Any doubt or Questions contact Lefty Lem - jesse1@peak.org

Ascorbic Acid and the price of powder and American Pioneer Powder special SASS pricing I had a conversation with Brett at American Pioneer Powder and he mentioned that the price of American Pioneer Powder had been climbing. Ascorbic acid is being produced in China (what isn't?!), and they've been "holding it for ransom." It costs $1.50 per pound more than it did on their last shipment. By that I mean it raises the production price of a pound of APP by $1.50. And there is no end in sight. American Pioneer Powder, Hodgdon Triple 7, and Alliant Black MZ all use ascorbic acid. But APP is offering the chance to buy APP at November prices all year. Brett agreed to extend November prices through December 7th so I could get the word out: (I'll also suggest you specify Premium Grade 3F for everything SASS. It meters better through Dillon Powder funnels) (Prices include shipping and hazmat) From AMERICAN PIONEER POWDER The Special SASS Discounted Pricing for November has been extended through December 7, 2016. By ordering now, not only do you save on this order, but you will save on every future same sized order until October 25, 2017 as your pricing for same will be locked in at the price you pay now. Special Discounted Pricing!!! 1 Case Order Pricing By Nov. 24, 2016 (extended to Dec. 7) is $21.25 per bottle delivered By Dec. 24, 2016 is $22.00 per bottle delivered Dec. 25, 2016 to Oct. 25, 2017 is $22.50 per bottle delivered 2 Case Order Pricing By Nov. 24, 2016 (extended to Dec. 7) is $19.25 per bottle delivered By Dec. 24, 2016 is $20.00 per bottle delivered Dec. 25, 2016 to Oct. 25, 2017 is $20.50 per bottle delivered 4 Case Order Pricing By Nov. 24, 2016 (extended to Dec. 7) is $18.25 per bottle delivered By Dec. 24, 2016 is $19.00 per bottle delivered Dec. 25, 2016 to Oct. 25, 2017 is $19.50 per bottle delivered MPORTANT - ADDITIONAL SAVINGS - Please Read!!! Whatever is the lowest, most discounted price that you have purchased powder for during the period of September 2016 to October 2017, you will be able to use this pricing for as many subsequent same sized purchases as you make until October 25, 2017. Any and all offers only valid for shipment to addresses within the continental United States and subject to change or cancellation without prior notice. Please call us at Toll Free 888-423-2310 (seven days a week) to order. Thank you, Brett.

I plan on shooting Plainsman at Bordertown this year and am pretty excited about it. So of course I have a stupid question. I am trying to figure out the most efficient way to carry the 45-70 ammo in addition to my shotgun belt where I have good access for pulling both. Belt slide? Special combo belt? Two belts? What do you experienced Plainsman shooters find works best for you? Also, what is a typical Plainsman rifle round count per stage? Looks like 5-6 is pretty typical... I currently wear a shotgun belt and a cross-draw pistol belt. My first notion was a 45-70 Prairie belt worn in place of the shotgun belt, and then moving the shotgun ammo to a belt slide on the gun belt. But my left revolver butt is perfectly aligned to block my left hand from reaching the shotgun shells on a belt slide, so this is less than optimal. Same problem for a belt carrier with the 45-70 ammo. Thanks!