Driftwood Johnson, SASS #38283 Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Howdy I bring along a pair of 'original model' Vaqueros to every match in case one of my Colts has a problem. Yes, it has happened. I usually bring a pretty complete tool kit too, but it stays in the car. Much too heavy to drag around with all the stuff that's in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramblin Gambler Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 screwdriver [ Now there's one I can get behind. But do you pre-mix the screwdrivers, or just carry all the fixins separately? In all seriousness, I'm new at this (it's been less than a year) but on my very first trip, I made sure I had some oil and a multi tool. When I got a cart, I started loading it up with all kinds of things, but I ran out of room awful fast. I don't know where some of you guys find the room for all your stuff. I think I might carry too much ammo. I kind of have a phobia about running out of ammo, and I'm not just talking about shooting matches. Here's what I bring, but note I don't think I've ever needed any of it except the trash bag Large Trash bag Multi Tool Extra Ammo Extra glasses Extra ear muffs (both for visitors) Oil choke gauge (I don't know why, but it's nice to have and don't take up much room) A bandana because I get sweaty. In my truck, I always have a decent set of mechanics tools, an umbrella that is only used to loan to ladies (not intentional, but that's just how it's worked out), toilet paper that I've had for 15 years and never even opened up, a roll of paper towels just as old, a basic first aid kit, and a few basic medicines. I like this topic. I'm going to have to shove a few more things into my cart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WymoreWrangler SASS 46187L Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 A bible that Boston John Doucette gave me, that way I always have a good friend at the match... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCandless Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 If it's a multi-day out of town match, I bring a backup and spare Everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-Shot Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 First aid kit. Small stuff like bandaids, super glue (closes cuts on finger tips much better than putting a bandaid on that then gets stuck in a gun mechanism or just falls off), sun screen, ibuprofen, aspirin. Every other match someone needs something. And always the cell phone to make an emergency call for ambulance or life guard helo. And always a small trauma kit for gunshot and CPR treatment. Good luck, GJ add "bug spray" to that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Something to sit on (and forget at the stage I just shot) We take two folding lawn chairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branchwater Jack SASS #88854 Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 One of Lassiter's broken case extractors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calico Mary Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 ibuprophen nail clippers (I kin't get through a match witout breakin' at least one nail) trash bag to pull over the guns ifn' it rains sunscreen (I even occasionally remember ta use it) baby powder band aids oh, and Buick!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branchwater Jack SASS #88854 Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Single use vials of eye drops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Culpepper 32827 Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 almost forgot... an EZ UP!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burt Blade, #25657 Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Packrat Action Shooting! (guilty) Between the cart kits, and the vehicle kits, we manage to solve just about anything that happens at a match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Dot, 14911 Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 My gunsmith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Canyon Kid #43974 Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Time to clean out my shooting box, it's gotten kind of out of control. Wondering what you all take to matches, either to have in your cart, or in the car, that has proven to be helpful over the years. Grizz Meds, foam ear plugs, throw away safety glasses (both for spectators), spares for all guns, either guns or spare parts as believed needed and that can be changed during a shoot, dust-rain covers for long guns, spare ammo, knock down ammo, rain coats if in forecast, umbrella if hot and sunny, stools to sit on, bags for spent brass, brass rod(s) for squibs, swab to clean SG chambers every couple of stages, bandana for sweat or whatever, clotting agent for cuts, etc, cleaner/lube spray for guns, especially rifle, soft ice chest with drinks and lunch unless shoot provides, cash for registration and brass pickers (leave billfold in car), wet packaged hand cleaners, cart cover if rain forecast, screwdrivers unique to guns for screws that might be removed at match, spare timer, towel, bachelor buttons, loading strips for number of stages in match, lip balm, sunscreen, pens for sights (black and gold), battery for timer, etc. PS, best swabs for shotguns to carry are short fuzzy swabs on a stick about 8 inches long, two come connected with short rubber tube from paint ball shop for a couple bucks, Only need to carry one stick til it wears out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustus Goodnight Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Outside of all the stuff already mentioned....... A "Pro CLEARS" Eye glass cleaning sham and a hand towel for the sweat. Hey, it's Arizona, it's what we do, grow rocks and sweat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 Good stuff folks, keep it coming. I'll add a couple things Though I rarely use sunscreen, I take it and have helped other folks out that needed it. If I know there will be brass pickers, I take some of the golden dollar coins, kinda of a fun way to thank them with some money that clanks. Chewable low dose aspirin. I have been told that chewing 3 or 4 of these and letting them dissolve in your mouth when having a heart attack will lessen the chances of permanent damage. I have never needed these for myself or anyone else, and hope I never do, but they're there just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 For my self Moose Milk cleaning rod and "Nature Lube Patches". And Tin cup fer my coffee. Set of Smiths Screwdrivers ... For others a couple of squib rods !!! Jabez Cowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo slim Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Most important...Squib rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull Skinner Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Murphy's Mix Oiler Leatherman A couple screwdrivers handy wipes soapy water for cases long gun rain covers work gloves My pard Marshal Duncan who has anything else I could possibly ever need in his big ol' cart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Pards I carry a lot of stuff. Any time if I have needed something that I didn't have somebody has always offer So Thanks to y'all that have helped in the past and in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Extra pistol, a Colt in .44-40, yes a Colt as a backup to my Smoke Wagons. Screwdrivers, small needle nose pliers, long brass rod, Murphy's mix and a towel. Oh yea, a canteen full of ice cold water! Rye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Mark Flint #31954 LIFE Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Peanut Butter wrap!!! energy bar, 5 hr energy drink, and water!!!! and camera, guns, ammo, screwdriver, trauma kit, oil, glasses and ears... I have it on good authority that you don't travel anywhere without a full length mirror. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother King, SASS #69031 Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 I have it on good authority that you don't travel anywhere without a full length mirror. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Culpepper 32827 Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 I have it on good authority that you don't travel anywhere without a full length mirror. hmmph, dunt need wun!!!! I nose wut I luk lak! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 I have it on good authority that you don't travel anywhere without a full length mirror. Nah, he's got that fancy video camera that he can hook up to a laptop and look at himself now. Cheaper than breaking all those mirrors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTPOCKETS Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Handy dandy book of excuses! MT Pockets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rance - SASS # 54090 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Besides a lot of the stuff that cowpokes have mentioned.. I now carry an extra suspender button strap... Had one break on me at a shoot... the back one.. I didn't know it.. Kept adjustin' my suspenders wonderin'.. Why are they always loose??? made a couple extra's ... always laying in the bottom of my gun bag.. Rance Thinkin' I've never needed the extra's since I've made 'em.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Clayton Conagher #43872 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Eye drops for dusty days. Allergy meds (non drowsy of course) I keep a spare base pin screw stapled inside my ammo box. Forceps for plucking lead out of someones face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramblin Gambler Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Seeing squib rod a lot. Is there something special to a squib rob, or is there a cheap alternative? Like maybe a cleaning rod or old ramrod from a muzzle loader I lost a long time ago? Do you carry 2 sizes of squib rods? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil dogooder Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Pillows and blankets for the spotters, that way they can take a nap while i shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Money Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Dust covers for rifle and shotgun made out of canvas from Wally World and Scotch Guarded to use if it begins to rain. They fold up neat and require very little room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast Enuff Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Squib rod should be fairly stout so you can pound on it a little, just a piece of solid brass or something that cannot harm the barrel. Cleaning rods usually work, but are frequently bent or destroyed clearing squibs with them. And you have to be careful what the cleaning rod is made of if you are going to get aggressive with it in your barrel. Usually a few people at a match have one so most of us can get by being lazy and not toting one around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancy Shot, SASS #67163 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I have found that an amber colored adult beverage or two is a comfort after a long match. A cooler in the car is appropriate for storage. That's my story and I am sticking to it. Chancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fillmore Coffins, SASS #7884 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Squib rod should be fairly stout so you can pound on it a little, just a piece of solid brass or something that cannot harm the barrel. Cleaning rods usually work, but are frequently bent or destroyed clearing squibs with them. And you have to be careful what the cleaning rod is made of if you are going to get aggressive with it in your barrel. Usually a few people at a match have one so most of us can get by being lazy and not toting one around. I use a heavy brazing rod, maybe 25-30 caliber, 3 feet long. The weight and mass has always been enough to move a bullet w/o pounding. Fillmore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Extra applications for Hell On Wheels, Wyoming State Championship June 13-15 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Adams 3674 Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 A brass "squib" rod. Don't recall having to use it myself, but it sure gets borrowed a bunch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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