Dusty Devil Dale Posted March 20, 2020 Posted March 20, 2020 So OK, many matches are now canceled or delayed and many of us are "sheltering at home" for an undetermined time. Do you have any plans for how to use that time to stay up on the CAS game and keep from getting out of shape? For me it's going to include some needed gun upgrades, repairs and deep cleaning, minor cart repairs, repairs on targets and props at our range, and practice--reload--practice--reload, etc. So far we are lucky, our range is remaining open for individual practice. Anybody have other suggestions?
Rafe Conager SASS #56958 Posted March 20, 2020 Posted March 20, 2020 Finally got the hand surgery I've been putting off for 2 years Rafe
Navy Davey Posted March 20, 2020 Posted March 20, 2020 Reloading, fixing guns and sneaking off to the local cowboy range so I have to reload and fix guns.
Turkey Flats Jack Posted March 20, 2020 Posted March 20, 2020 Got plenty of chores to keep me busy when I'm not at work. Sure the wife will be happy I'm doing the chores instead of out burning powder with the pals.
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted March 20, 2020 Posted March 20, 2020 Well, I'm burning up some powder to make up for what TFJ isn't doing..... Actually, with the nice weather we are having here in E.TN, I'm riding my ATV back out on the farm and shooting a few .22 pistols to get those winter cobwebs out of them. Right now, I'm trying to dirty up a Ruger MK IV conversion Volquartsen Scorpion and S&W model 41. The Scorpion loves CCI Blazer, Standard and Mini-mag fodder. The S&W model 41 loves the CCI Stinger but will not reliable run on Blazer ammo. But it does love the Standard Velocity stuff, along with Mini-mag, etc..... Doing A LOT of .357 SIG and 10mm reloading. ..........Widder
Silver Creek Jack Posted March 20, 2020 Posted March 20, 2020 Reloading , practicing on my cowboy range, working on some really accurate black powder long range loads for my Sharps rifles, turkey hunting when the season opens, hanging out with the grandkids as much as possible and praying that this virus will turn the corner and head downhill fast. SCJ
doc roy l. pain Posted March 20, 2020 Posted March 20, 2020 My wife and I are sleeping in shifts so we can guard our six rolls of toilet paper. Whoops, only five now lol
Yul Lose Posted March 20, 2020 Posted March 20, 2020 I’m down with bronchitis right now but when I’m feeling better I have two small projects and a cart to finish and then I’ll start on a cart I’ve been thinking about and designing in my head for a couple of years. I’ve got 300-400 bft of lumber stashed so lumber won’t be an issue..
Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 Posted March 20, 2020 Posted March 20, 2020 First, I have lots of Spring gardening tasks to complete. Next some auto maintenance. Then I bought some new bullet molds and will do some casting. My local range is an outdoor rec site and not affected by current proclamations so I will shoot some long range. Inside I have plenty of reloading to do.
Will Killya Posted March 20, 2020 Posted March 20, 2020 There's fence that needs to be ran and gates that need to be hung. I need to build a new milking/shelter barn if the rain ever stops long enough for the ground to firm up. The fields are plowed, but again they're waterlogged and so we can't plant. We need a new enclosed chicken run so that's a possibility as well. My tractor still needs some maintenance done (points and a radiator swap) and our well pump needs some maintenance as well. My regular 40hr isn't effected so I am still blessed with that. The kids are homeschooled so momma needs time off too so I make sure she has some down time to decompress and unwind. Add to that there's Spring Rio Grande Turkey season starting in two weeks and those song dogs near the farm are still wanting an invitation to a dirt nap.
Warden Callaway Posted March 20, 2020 Posted March 20, 2020 Just a continuation of winter. I've been wanting to get out and shoot my old Colt Frontier Six Shooter with black powder and bullets I'd lubed with Javelina bullet lube. But we've had thunderstorms, rain and high winds all week. Then this morning the temperature has dropped 20 degrees since 5:00am and wind is out of the north at 20 mph.
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted March 20, 2020 Posted March 20, 2020 6 minutes ago, Warden Callaway said: Just a continuation of winter. I've been wanting to get out and shoot my old Colt Frontier Six Shooter with black powder and bullets I'd lubed with Javelina bullet lube. But we've had thunderstorms, rain and high winds all week. Then this morning the temperature has dropped 20 degrees since 5:00am and wind is out of the north at 20 mph. We have the same weather happening here. There's plenty to do ..... OLG
Rye Miles #13621 Posted March 20, 2020 Posted March 20, 2020 Practicing some with my Colt bb gun right in the basement. I have gone to the indoor range a few times also. I am also dry firing with snap caps at the TV bad guys!!
Michigan Slim Posted March 20, 2020 Posted March 20, 2020 It's time to clear off my fancy workbench/storage area commonly known as a boat and get ready to catch crappies and perch. It's been severely neglected since I started into this cowboy life.
Sinola Kid Posted March 20, 2020 Posted March 20, 2020 Looks like I may have the time to finally build a new cart. That and reloading as much as possible.
Dantankerous Posted March 20, 2020 Posted March 20, 2020 I'll go to work more. Seriously, I will. No matches = no vacation hours on matches= more time at work.
Dusty Devil Dale Posted March 20, 2020 Author Posted March 20, 2020 8 minutes ago, Dantankerous said: I'll go to work more. Seriously, I will. No matches = no vacation hours on matches= more time at work. ++++ Last time I checked, work was still quite an honorable use of a person's time.
Dantankerous Posted March 20, 2020 Posted March 20, 2020 8 minutes ago, Dusty Devil Dale said: ++++ Last time I checked, work was still quite an honorable use of a person's time. And right now, I am happy to have gainful employment. I am NOT complaining. Paychecks have suddenly become quite valuable.
Captain Bill Burt Posted March 20, 2020 Posted March 20, 2020 My work load has blown up. We basically took our entire company online in a week. Now I'm riding herd on a bunch of tutors who are teaching individuals and classes online rather than in person. Once that calms down I'll probably reload more, deep clean all our guns, and try to catch some bass.
The Rainmaker, SASS #11631 Posted March 20, 2020 Posted March 20, 2020 Re-loa-ding! and runnin off them dang squirrels
Totes Magoats Posted March 20, 2020 Posted March 20, 2020 Longer working hours here too. Super busy with the recent developments. I have worked from home for over a decade, so nothing new being stuck at home for extended periods of time. Had some vacation planned for annual matches, but those have been cancelled. Totes
Captain Bill Burt Posted March 20, 2020 Posted March 20, 2020 10 minutes ago, The Rainmaker, SASS #11631 said: Re-loa-ding! and runnin off them dang squirrels You may want those squirrels later! I've heard they taste like chicken.
Choctaw Jack Posted March 20, 2020 Posted March 20, 2020 Our local shooting range just announced that it will be closed pursuant to the governors ban on public gatherings. I'm lucky that I live in the middle of hundreds of thousands of acres of public lands.Might have to find a secluded box canyon to try out some new C45s loads in.
Jackrabbit Joe #414 Posted March 20, 2020 Posted March 20, 2020 2 hours ago, Rye Miles #13621 said: Practicing some with my Colt bb gun right in the basement. I have gone to the indoor range a few times also. I am also dry firing with snap caps at the TV bad guys!!
Warden Callaway Posted March 20, 2020 Posted March 20, 2020 2 hours ago, Warden Callaway said: Just a continuation of winter. I've been wanting to get out and shoot my old Colt Frontier Six Shooter with black powder and bullets I'd lubed with Javelina bullet lube. But we've had thunderstorms, rain and high winds all week. Then this morning the temperature has dropped 20 degrees since 5:00am and wind is out of the north at 20 mph. I just couldn't stand it. I bundled up and took my Six Shooter out and blasted away 15 rounds (all the brass I have that's not already loaded). Those 2.3cc loads of FFg 200g bullet are stout! I came in and loaded up again with 1.6cc and a 1/8" felt wad for filler. Much more pleasant and still pleanty of smack. I'm waiting for the Lyman 450 lube-sizer to warm up to lube some more bullets. If you're going to shoot a few black powder loads, may as well shoot a bunch.
Kid Rich Posted March 20, 2020 Posted March 20, 2020 Good time to set on my butt and recover from surgery. kR
Hashknife Cowboy Posted March 20, 2020 Posted March 20, 2020 Keep riding my horse away from humanity.....and shooting my pistols. Today we smoked some mighty tasty pork ribs!
Eyesa Horg Posted March 20, 2020 Posted March 20, 2020 I'm working on my Issac Haynes 54 cal. flintlock from a Jim Chambers kit. Kit is a bit erroneous, it's more like a box of parts with no instruction! I've built some furniture, but this is a whole new ball game!
Joe Cross, SASS #13848 L Posted March 20, 2020 Posted March 20, 2020 Finished reloading, so clean guns. Set up a couple of tables in the garage, put on rig and work on gun handling and transitions for both CAS and WB. Read, watch movies. Since there's no racing, watch racing movies: LeMans, Ford v Ferrari, Secretariat... Whatever else comes to mind...
The Rainmaker, SASS #11631 Posted March 20, 2020 Posted March 20, 2020 2 hours ago, Captain Bill Burt said: You may want those squirrels later! I've heard they taste like chicken. Haha, My buddy from Tennessee keeps trying to get my to cook em up. Dang fuzzy-tailed rats
Marshal Hangtree Posted March 20, 2020 Posted March 20, 2020 12 minutes ago, The Rainmaker, SASS #11631 said: Haha, My buddy from Tennessee keeps trying to get my to cook em up. Dang fuzzy-tailed rats Yep, they're just half a grade up from a possum.
Mustang Gregg Posted March 20, 2020 Posted March 20, 2020 2 hours ago, The Rainmaker, SASS #11631 said: Haha, My buddy from Tennessee keeps trying to get my to cook em up. Dang fuzzy-tailed rats Not as good as cottontails, but better than possum.
Happy Jack, SASS #20451 Posted March 20, 2020 Posted March 20, 2020 I'm trimming and pointing 6.5mm bullets for my pecision rifle. Putting up new targets at 1320, 1540, and 1760yds (1 mile) and waiting for things to dry out and warm up so I can get the range opened.
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