Captain Bill Burt Posted November 20, 2025 Posted November 20, 2025 (edited) My neighbor has Christmas decorations out, so it can't be to early to be planning for spring shooting. The 2025 Magnificent 7 saw our highest participation in the three years it's been running with 77 people signing up. We gave out more buckles than ever before and gave away some great door prizes generously donated by our sponsors: Bullets by Scarlett, Page Custom Knives, Outlaw Bullets, and Buffalo's Wild West. This year we have a new sponsor in "Diamond Jake" Rewa! We're extremely grateful to SASS, and all seven state clubs who sponsored us and look forward to their sponsorship in 2026. The rules are the same in 2026. We should have the same 7 matches sponsoring us again. I need to confirm a couple. The South Carolina Championship will be hosted by the Geechee Gunfighters in 2026. Thank you Doc Kemm for continuing with us. My goal for 2026 year is to hit 100 participants. If you participated in the past and want to join us again we're grateful. If you haven't done the Magnificent 7 we hope you'll consider it this year. The price is still $20 and it's still non-profit. All entrance fees go towards Molly buckles and/or door prizes. The deadline to sign up will be the opening of The Last Stand, our kick off match. Some categories are pretty much locked in because we know we'll get the minimum needed (4). Other categories will be honored based on whether we get the minimum number of participants. Last year quite a few people were interested in Classic Cowboy and Frontiersman, so they recruited enough competitors and we added those categories. I encourage anyone who is interested to recruit a few more people and we'll honor whatever category you're interested in. Here's our current list of participants (72) and their requested categories: Happy Shootzmore. Gunfighter Tam Bam. Cowgirl Harry Trigger Elder Statesman Coyote James Cowboy Tin Can Sailor Silver Senior Scarlett Darling Lady Gunfighter Tyrell Cody Frontiersman LaSombra Frontier Cartridge T-Square Frontiersman Sedalia Dave Frontiersman Diamond Jake Elder Statesman Captain Bill Burt. Senior Shootin Sharyn Cowgirl Iron Cowboy Cowboy Kid Flash Junior Midwest Hale Cowgirl Arcadia Outlaw. Cowboy Crawdaddy. Elder Statesman Buck O. Billy Duelist Ciderbarrel Frontiersman Max Payne Elder Statesman Ophelia Payne Lady Senior The Revenuer. Frontier Cartridge Whiskey Belle. Lady Wrangler Krazy Kajun Frontier Cartridge Pops Corbin. Classic Cowboy T-Bone Johnson Classic Cowboy Stockbroker Gunfighter Timber Steele Classic Cowboy Fast Eddie Elder Statesman Pecos Pete Elder Statesman Dang it Dan Senior Santa Fe River Stan. Cowboy Delta Glen. Senior Doc Roy L. Pain Duelist Pinky Buscadero Cowgirl Jesamy Kid Elder Statesman Dancin Angel Ladies Senior Shagbark Steve. Frontiersman Sue Render Cowgirl Kid Ray. Senior Preacherman Frontiersman Big Six Henderson. Classic Cowboy Copperhead Joe Senior Cat A. Tonic Cowgirl Jimmie Gunfighter Frontier Cartridge Gunnby Lady Gunfighter Jodie Coyote Duelist Blackfish Kid Cowboy Tater Lawman Cain Duelist Smitty's Final Revenge. Lady Wrangler Marshal Mason Buckaroo/Young Gun Kentucky Drifter. Elder Statesman/Frontiersman Groundhog Cowboy Badlands Bob. Gunfighter Double Barrel Duelist Tennessee Tombstone. Outlaw Uncle Ethan Outlaw Christian Mortician Cowboy Amaduelist. Duelist Boonedoc Willie. Senior Rooster. Senior Pokerface Bill. Duelist Coyote Cowboy? Tuco Forsythe Frontier Cartridge Gunner Down Gunfighter Six Packin Jan Lady Senior Tennessee Williams. Frontier Cartrige Prairie Dog Kid. Young Gun Hanso Lowe Cowboy English Tom Senior Smart * Outlaw Categories need 4 each to fill. Our website: https://southeastopenmagnificentseven.com/ Edited Monday at 11:38 AM by Captain Bill Burt 3 1 Quote
Captain Bill Burt Posted November 20, 2025 Author Posted November 20, 2025 (edited) Schedule SASS Florida State Championship The Last Stand March 19-21st SASS South Carolina State Championship Rampage at Ridgeville April 9-11 SASS Kentucky State Championship Shootout in the Hills April 23-25th SASS Alabama State Championship Shootout at Cavern Cove April 30-May 2nd SASS Georgia State Championship Stampede at South River May 14-16th SASS Mississippi State Championship Smokin Guns at Rabbit Ridge May 22-24th SASS Tennessee State Championship The Regulators Reckoning June 4-6th Magnificent-Seven-2025.pdf Edited February 4 by Captain Bill Burt 2 1 Quote
Captain Bill Burt Posted November 20, 2025 Author Posted November 20, 2025 Rank Points for best three matches. We will use overall rank points for Mag 7 participants only. We will not rank within a match by category or include non Mag 7 participants in ranking. Lowest total overall rank points for each Mag 7 category is the winner. Total time for best three matches will be the tiebreaker if needed. We will automatically drop the highest points for any matches attended beyond three, so more matches attended equates to a better chance of winning a buckle To be eligible for awards based on shooting style/propellent all matches must be shot in the same shooting style/propellent. Age designations within shooting style/propellent do not have to be consistent. Our kickoff is Florida State, and we will wrap up with awards and prizes at Tennessee State. The entry fee is $20 Awards are first and second place only! 4 1 Quote
La Sombra Posted November 21, 2025 Posted November 21, 2025 Cap, No 9 ? I had hoped that NC and the SE Regional would be included. La Sombra Quote
Captain Bill Burt Posted November 21, 2025 Author Posted November 21, 2025 12 hours ago, La Sombra said: Cap, No 9 ? I had hoped that NC and the SE Regional would be included. La Sombra That's an ongoing discussion. I didn't plan to try to make it happen for 2026. Some folks have offered opinions publicly and others privately. There's no consensus feedback yet, but right now I think public opinion is split pretty evenly between leaving things alone and trying to add NC State (assuming they want to be added). Adding the Regional is coming in a distant third as a lot of folks like wrapping up at TN State. Feedback is welcome for sure, whether here or privately. 3 Quote
Captain Bill Burt Posted December 11, 2025 Author Posted December 11, 2025 I'm just bumping this back to the top! Now is the time to start planning for the spring matches. The Last Stand will kick it off in March and I'm sure it will fill up fast! 3 Quote
Max Payne Posted December 14, 2025 Posted December 14, 2025 Max Payne & Ophelia Payne will be in for sure. We just have to get signed up & give you money. Thanks for doing this. I believe it has driven much extra participation in the state matches, as I've have heard several cow-people say this caused them to shoot matches they may have missed otherwise. 1 Quote
Ciderbarrel Posted December 31, 2025 Posted December 31, 2025 Since Mississippi has now been allocated to the Southern Region, is it still included in the Magnificent Seven for 2026? 1 Quote
doc roy l. pain Posted December 31, 2025 Posted December 31, 2025 Where did this map come from and why isn’t it officially posted on the sass wire? Quote
La Sombra Posted December 31, 2025 Posted December 31, 2025 My guess would be nothing changes since the Mag7 is a competition overlayed to a region. I see no reason to change the 7. The Mag7 was formed due to the sequence of Southern states state matches. La Sombra Quote
La Sombra Posted December 31, 2025 Posted December 31, 2025 2 minutes ago, doc roy l. pain said: Where did this map come from and why isn’t it officially posted on the sass wire? It was just included in the SASS Member Bulletin that was just mailed out. We are just faster. 😁 La Sombra 1 1 Quote
doc roy l. pain Posted December 31, 2025 Posted December 31, 2025 I just got the map in a sass email Quote
Uncle Ethan # 94321 Posted December 31, 2025 Posted December 31, 2025 KY is now in Midwest. Southeast is down to six states. Quote
Blackwater 53393 Posted December 31, 2025 Posted December 31, 2025 (edited) And they moved Mississippi to the “Southern” regionl! They’re now grouped with Louisiana, Texas, and parts of Arkansas, and Oklahoma. Edited January 1 by Blackwater 53393 Quote
Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L Posted December 31, 2025 Posted December 31, 2025 3 hours ago, Ciderbarrel said: Since Mississippi has now been allocated to the Southern Region, is it still included in the Magnificent Seven for 2026? I believe the M7 was done to help promote the State Matches. 2 Quote
Captain Bill Burt Posted January 24 Author Posted January 24 We’re just over thirty and apps are coming in. Don’t wait! I’ll be ordering buckles next month! 1 Quote
MizPete Posted January 24 Posted January 24 You know I'll have $20 in my pocket for you somewhere down the trail. 1 Quote
Dang It Dan 13202 Posted January 26 Posted January 26 What is the "All Around Cowboy" event/catagory? Quote
Krazy Kajun Posted January 27 Posted January 27 On 1/26/2026 at 3:42 PM, Dang It Dan 13202 said: What is the "All Around Cowboy" event/catagory? IIRC you have to shoot one match gunfighter, one duelist and one two handed. Kajun 1 Quote
Fireball #7709 Life Posted January 28 Posted January 28 On 1/26/2026 at 2:42 PM, Dang It Dan 13202 said: What is the "All Around Cowboy" event/catagory? From the website: This year we will bring back ‘All Around Cowboy’. Competitors for AAC must shoot three State matches using three different shooting styles. The options are: Traditional, Duelist, Gunfighter and Outlaw. Pick three of the four. You may participate in your category of choice AND ‘All Around Cowboy’ so long as you meet the minimum requirements for both categories. 1 Quote
Captain Bill Burt Posted January 30 Author Posted January 30 (edited) On 1/26/2026 at 3:42 PM, Dang It Dan 13202 said: What is the "All Around Cowboy" event/catagory? Similar to what we did years ago at Georgia State. I hope you will join in!!! @Fireball #7709 Life too! Edited January 30 by Captain Bill Burt 1 1 Quote
Fireball #7709 Life Posted January 31 Posted January 31 20 hours ago, Captain Bill Burt said: Similar to what we did years ago at Georgia State. I hope you will join in!!! @Fireball #7709 Life too! I love this idea, I just usually don't get to 3 of the matches on the list. 1 Quote
Captain Bill Burt Posted January 31 Author Posted January 31 Just now, Fireball #7709 Life said: I love this idea, I just usually don't get to 3 of the matches on the list. You’re my target market! Folks who typically shoot one or two state matches but might be willing to shoot three (or more). I’m sure you’ll shoot Fl State, probably GA State, all you need is one more… 1 Quote
Fireball #7709 Life Posted January 31 Posted January 31 4 minutes ago, Captain Bill Burt said: You’re my target market! Folks who typically shoot one or two state matches but might be willing to shoot three (or more). I’m sure you’ll shoot Fl State, probably GA State, all you need is one more… I'm willing, I just need someone to pay my way and drive me around😆 3 Quote
Captain Bill Burt Posted January 31 Author Posted January 31 1 hour ago, Fireball #7709 Life said: I'm willing, I just need someone to pay my way and drive me around😆 I’m sure @Santa Fe River Stan,36999L wouldn’t mind! 1 Quote
Captain Bill Burt Posted February 4 Author Posted February 4 Applications are starting to pick up. We're at 34 shooters and aiming to exceed last year's 77. The sign up deadline this year is April 1st. Don't be foolish. Sign up before then!! 1 Quote
La Sombra Posted February 4 Posted February 4 Cap, April 1st? I thought that registration closed once The Last Stand started. Doesn't matter to me as the application went out Monday. La Sombra 2 Quote
Ciderbarrel Posted February 4 Posted February 4 3 hours ago, Jet said: What is Outlaw? Pistols -- one handed. Duelist, double duelist, or gunfighter only. Pistols and shotgun shot below the chest, with elbows bent, no aiming down the sights. Think "shooting from the hip." According to the SE regional website https://www.northalabamaregulators.com/alabamastatechampionships , rifles can be shouldered and aimed down the sights. 1 1 Quote
Captain Bill Burt Posted February 6 Author Posted February 6 (edited) On 2/4/2026 at 8:33 AM, La Sombra said: Cap, April 1st? I thought that registration closed once The Last Stand started. Doesn't matter to me as the application went out Monday. La Sombra Howdy Pard! Yeah, typically we've cut it off at the beginning of FL State, but the last two years that didn't happen until April. Now it's Mid March. I don't want folks to get caught by surprise, so I figured we would give them until April 1st. We're up to 45!! Edited February 9 by Captain Bill Burt 1 1 Quote
Blackwater 53393 Posted February 7 Posted February 7 Hey Capt. BB!! Any changes in the Mag 7 since the new regional realignment?? Quote
Captain Bill Burt Posted February 7 Author Posted February 7 33 minutes ago, Blackwater 53393 said: Hey Capt. BB!! Any changes in the Mag 7 since the new regional realignment?? No sir. Still the same 7 states, though South Carolina State is now Doc Kemm and crew with the Rampage. I know everyone appreciates the great job @Slippery Stew and his cowboys did for the last several years. I hope you'll join us! 2 Quote
Captain Bill Burt Posted February 13 Author Posted February 13 I'm going to give this a bump. We have 45 shooters, apps are coming in pretty regularly. Cowboy, Cowgirl, Senior, Elder Statesman, Frontiersman and Classic Cowboy have four or more already. Duelist, Silver Senior and Frontier Cartridge are headed that way. I'm wondering where all the Gunfighters and Outlaws are? 2 Quote
Captain Bill Burt Posted February 23 Author Posted February 23 (edited) We're up to 53 shooters with several regulars I haven't heard from yet. Right now the for sure categories are: Cowboy, Cowgirl, Senior, Classic Cowboy, Frontiersman, Elder Statesman, Young Gun. We need a few more Duelists, Gunfighter's, Frontier Cartridge, Ladies Senior, Ladies Duelist and Silver Senior. The sign up deadline is April 1st, but I plan to order buckles next week, so let me know! Edited February 24 by Captain Bill Burt 2 Quote
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