StirrupTrouble Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Entries are starting to come in for the match, and planning is well underway. Stages have been written, match books are being worked on, and we are working to improve upon last year to make it an even better match. The Platte Valley Gunslingers look forward to showing you guys a good time for an affordable cost. Planned Events On Friday, October 20, 2017, tours of the Hornady manufacturing facility are available to shooters and their families that are interested. Hornady has offered these tours at no cost. If you are interested in taking part, please note on your entry form. If you are not sure, please mark that you are interested. We would rather plan heavy than have you miss out. At 7:00pm on Friday October 21, 2017, we will meet at Perkins restaurant for a get together before the match to visit new and old friends. The meal is not included in the match fee, but please indicate the number who will come with you on the entry form for planning purposes. Saturday, October 21, 2017, the gun smoke and lead starts flying. Eight stages are planned with lunch included in the entry fee. After the main match stages are complete, the Battle of the States side match will begin. Awards to follow. Notes on Josey Wales For those that are shooting Josey Wales, you will shoot four pistols and a shotgun. Two of the pistols will be staged where the rifle would be staged and will be used to engage rifle targets. For pistols in this category, cowboy port arms will mean at the low ready. Battle of the States This year we are adding a new side match, so don’t put your guns away quite yet in case eight stages isn’t enough for you. Shooters from each state will select four shooters from that state (each state may have more than one team). If there are not four shooters from your state, you may recruit outsiders. Each shooter may only shoot the battle once. On each team, each shooter will shoot one gun and will stand in front of their targets. At the start signal, first pistol shooter will engage his targets, holster, then run over and tag second shooter, who will engage his targets, until all four shooters are finished. Total after penalties will determine winning team. Awards Top three in each category Top team in Battle of the States Top Cowboy/Cowgirl Best dressed Cowboy/Cowgirl Match fees are very affordable, with extra discounts for early signups. Space is limited and we will have to limit entries to 75 shooters, and we don’t want anyone to miss out Paid Entries Before June 1: $40 $50 Standard Paid Entries After September 1: $60 Info and entry forms may be found on our website https://www.platteva...unslingers.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 I sent in my entry a while back, I wanted to make sure and not miss out of this fine match! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Art Tillery Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Yep, it is a great match! My app is filled out just waiting for money to get it sent off. It will be great to see everyone! Major Art Tillery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Hey Major, ya git it sent off yet? Wouldn't be the same without cha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Art Tillery Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Hey Major, ya git it sent off yet? Wouldn't be the same without cha! Got it filled out, ready to go... Just need to drop a check in there. Really looking forward to this years Iron Hero. The tour of Hornady will be a good time, I have been there once before several years back. It is really neat how they manufactur bullets. Would highly recommend it to all those that can make it Friday for that! Then the dinner at Perkins was great too, hope to see many there again this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder SASS #13056 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 https://www.mapquest.com/us/nebraska/business-alda/heartland-public-shooting-park-350836183 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Art Tillery Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Free bump for a pard. He puts on a great match! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StirrupTrouble Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 Already getting some entries in. According to the park, if we hit 60 shooters this year we can move back to a two day annual in 2018. If we do, it will be a true Iron match, with either 14 or 15 stages over two days (8-6 or 9-6). Details are pending for now. Last year our entries increased 42% over 2015. Looking forward to trying to put on a fun match for all that can make it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your Nemesis Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 The two day match sounds good but the one day 8 stages works better for me.I can leave here Friday shoot Saturday drive home Sunday and only take one day off work. jmho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StirrupTrouble Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 That will be taken into account Your Nemesis. If the shooters would rather have a one day shoot like it is, I have no problem leaving the Hero as is. One big day is easier to manage than a whole weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lodan B. Fast Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Let's just do one day but 12 stages now that's an iron man. We will be sending in our app when we get back from WR. We had such a good time last year. See ya soon LBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Art Tillery Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Let's just do one day but 12 stages now that's an iron man. We will be sending in our app when we get back from WR. We had such a good time last year. See ya soon LBF LBF, It will be great seeing you folks again!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StirrupTrouble Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 Let's just do one day but 12 stages now that's an iron man. We will be sending in our app when we get back from WR. We had such a good time last year. See ya soon LBF Now that sounds like FUN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Art Tillery Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 One day, 12 stages? Hmmm now I wouldn't hesitate to shoot that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your Nemesis Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Im in for 12 stages one day Great idea LBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie Laveau Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Heck ya! I wanna play!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Colter, SASS #43258 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Ditto, a match schedule that works for a regular working guys schedule! That could be worth the drive down fir sure!!! 😎👍🏼 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StirrupTrouble Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 Be glad to have you Kid. Entries received by June 1 get a $10 discount, so only $40 for the match, and the Friday Hornady tour is free if you get in on Friday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Art Tillery Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Be glad to have you Kid. Entries received by June 1 get a $10 discount, so only $40 for the match, and the Friday Hornady tour is free if you get in on Friday A great match for the shooter on a budget! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StirrupTrouble Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share Posted February 12, 2017 Finished writing the match book, and put together my to do list. This is gonna be fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustang Gregg Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 I'm comin'!! You tell 'em I'm comin'! And hell's comin' with me. Hell's comin' with me, you hear? HELL'S COMING WITH ME!! See you there. Mustang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustang Gregg Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 :FlagAm: Stirrup: Oh yea, I do like the idea of grounding revolvers (two) in the JWC. Safer and faster!!!! I was trying JWC at a local match and I lost one of my Birdhead 4.6" Vaqueros (unloaded) out of a shoulder holster. OOPS....Oh damn...Done for the day. MG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Roper Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Finished writing the match book, and put together my to do list. This is gonna be fun At this rate you'll have the 2023 Iron Hero planned out and ready by the 4th of July! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Art Tillery Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 At this rate you'll have the 2023 Iron Hero planned out and ready by the 4th of July! Yeah he is always on the ball. Me I always seem to be behind for our annual match! You go Stirrup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Ol' Stirrup does have a bad case of waterfowl alignment disorder. He has to keep his ducks in a row. I know what that is like, I suffer from the same thing, though am not as good at keeping it under control as he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Art Tillery Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 I really encourage folks to give this shoot a try... Ole Stirrup does a great job. You won't regret it, so come on... SIGN UP!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustang Gregg Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 I'm signed up. But Russ T.Spittoon can't make it as he has a big trap shoot in CO that weekend. Mustang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lodan B. Fast Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 We just filled out the registration form. Will put into the mail tomorrow. Can't wait we had a great time last year. Hopefully we will see a couple of you guys this summer on the range. Be safe see ya soon. LBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StirrupTrouble Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 For those who are coming to town for the match, the Days Inn on Diers Avenue (by Walmart) has new owners and the rate are VERY affordable....$55/night with breakfast. 2620 Diers Ave., Grand Island, NE 308-384-8624. I hope this info is useful. This hotel is about 20 minutes from the range with traffic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalton Masterson, SASS #51139 Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 I got a message from Stirrup the day after the last Hero match that he was already working on the next Hero match. That's dedication... See you all there! DM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Art Tillery Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Time to get this match on your list for 2017! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 This is an awesome match folks, give it a try, I think you'll be glad you did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StirrupTrouble Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 Entries are well ahead of last year at this time. Shaping up to be our biggest match yet. Still time to get the early bird discount for entries received by 6/1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Art Tillery Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 My entry is headed your way tomorrow! Looking forward to it! Major Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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