Captain Bill Burt Posted July 28 Posted July 28 (edited) Yes, you read that right. The Magnificent Seven is now the Magnificent Eight thanks to the addition of the North Carolina State Championship, which will kick off the Magnificent Eight for 2027 (in November 2026!). The 2026 Magnificent 7 saw great participation with 72 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 and Diamond Jake Rewa. Every year we're seeing people travel a long way to participate in our game and this year I was remiss at the awards ceremony for not mentioning a group who not only traveled across the country, they lost their RV on the road, AND they still managed to shoot, not one, not two, but all SEVEN matches. Tam Bam, Happy Shootzmore and Hairy Trigger thank you so much for joining us and please consider coming back! We're extremely grateful to SASS, and all seven state clubs who sponsored us and look forward to their sponsorship in 2027. The rules are the same in 2027 the minimum number of matches is unchanged at 3. My goal for 2027 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 the Magnificent 8 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 April 1st 2027. The calendar is: NC State Championship Uprising at Swearing Creek November 5-7 2026 SC State Championship Rampage at Ridgeville April 8-10 FL State Championship The Last Stand April 15-17 2027 Kentucky State Championship Shootout in the Hills Date TBD Alabama State Championship Shootout at Cavern Cove Date TBD Georgia State Championship Stampede at South River May 13-15 2027 Mississippi State Championship Smokin Guns at Rabbit Ridge May 28-30 2027 Tennessee State Championship The Regulators Reckoning June 3-5 2027 I encourage anyone who is interested to recruit a few more people and we'll honor whatever category you're interested in. Edited July 29 by Captain Bill Burt 4 1 Quote
La Sombra Posted July 28 Posted July 28 I'm in! (Just have to pick which 3 this year.) Magnificent 8 lacks a ring to it. How about the Great Southern 8? Alternatively maybe The Hedley Lamarr Classic. Our motto is "Now go do that voodoo that you know so well!"? La Sombra 1 6 Quote
Badlands Bob #61228 Posted July 28 Posted July 28 This is a really good excuse to go shoot some matches that you might not have considered. Expand your horizons. 2 1 Quote
Jet Posted July 28 Posted July 28 I plan on joining in this time....gotta have something to do in retirement. 3 1 Quote
Captain Bill Burt Posted July 28 Author Posted July 28 30 minutes ago, Jet said: I plan on joining in this time....gotta have something to do in retirement. Thanks Jet! I look forward to meeting you. I’ll have the application up shortly. 1 Quote
Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903 Posted July 29 Posted July 29 6 hours ago, Captain Bill Burt said: Yes, you read that right. The Magnificent Seven is now the Magnificent Eight thanks to the addition of the North Carolina State Championship, which will kick off the Magnificent Eight for 2027 (in November 2026!). The 2026 Magnificent 7 saw great participation with 72 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 and Diamond Jake Rewa. Every year we're seeing people travel a long way to participate in our game and this year I was remiss at the awards ceremony for not mentioning a group who not only traveled across the country, they lost their RV on the road, AND they still managed to shoot, not one, not two, but all SEVEN matches. Tam Bam, Happy Shootzmore and Hairy Trigger thank you so much for joining us and please consider coming back! We're extremely grateful to SASS, and all seven state clubs who sponsored us and look forward to their sponsorship in 2027. The rules are the same in 2027 the minimum number of matches is unchanged at 3. My goal for 2027 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 the Magnificent 8 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 April 1st 2027. The calendar is: NC State Championship Uprising at Swearing Creek November 5-7 2026 SC State Championship Rampage at Ridgeville April 8-10 FL State Championship The Last Stand April 15-17 2027 Kentucky State Championship Shootout in the Hills Date TBD Alabama State Championship Shootout at Cavern Cove Date TBD Georgia State Championship Stampede at South River May 13-15 2027 Mississippi State Championship Smokin Guns at Rabbit Ridge May 28-30 2027 Tennessee State Championship exact date TBD I encourage anyone who is interested to recruit a few more people and we'll honor whatever category you're interested in. Bill, Tennessee State is June 3-5 2027 Thanks Randy 1 Quote
T-Square Posted July 29 Posted July 29 (edited) Well, butter my biscuits and pass the powder flask—the Magnificent Seven has grown into the Magnificent Eight! With the North Carolina State Championship joining the trail, there's now eight chances to collect stories, smiles, and maybe a buckle or two. If you've never tried Frontierman, now's the time. Bring those cap-and-ball six-shooters, make plenty of smoke, and remind everyone what real gunfire sounded like before smokeless powder spoiled the fun. Besides, every posse needs at least one Frontierman to keep the mosquitoes away! So hitch up the wagon, load the powder, and join the ride. The smoke is thicker, the laughs are louder, and the Magnificent Eight is waiting for you! T-SQUARE IS COMING, AND HELLS COMING WITH ME ! (sorry, I just couldn't resist). LOL Edited July 29 by T-Square 1 1 Quote
T-Square Posted July 29 Posted July 29 Here is a little travel help from Chat GPT: Here's the trail in chronological order, making a grand loop through the Southeast. Date State Championship Location Nov. 5–7, 2026 North Carolina State Championship – Uprising at Swearing Creek Salisbury, NC Apr. 8–10, 2027 South Carolina State Championship – Rampage at Ridgeville Ridgeville, SC Apr. 15–17, 2027 Florida State Championship – The Last Stand Hernando, FL Apr. 22–24, 2027 Kentucky State Championship – Shootout in the Hills Cave City, KY Apr. 29 – May 1, 2027 Alabama State Championship – Shootout at Cavern Cove Woodville, AL May 13–15, 2027 Georgia State Championship – Stampede at South River Covington, GA May 28–30, 2027 Mississippi State Championship – Smokin' Guns at Rabbit Ridge Ackerman, MS June 1–3, 2027 Tennessee State Championship – The Regulators' Reckoning Wartrace, TN Approximate Driving Legs Salisbury, NC → Ridgeville, SC: ~220 miles Ridgeville, SC → Hernando, FL: ~360 miles Hernando, FL → Cave City, KY: ~700 miles Cave City, KY → Woodville, AL: ~220 miles Woodville, AL → Covington, GA: ~220 miles Covington, GA → Ackerman, MS: ~300 miles Ackerman, MS → Wartrace, TN: ~250 miles Total driving: approximately 2,270 miles across eight state championships. This schedule is ideal for RV travelers, with a week between most matches and nearly two weeks before Georgia, giving plenty of time for sightseeing, visiting friends, or finding the next Walmart or campground. By the time you reach Tennessee, you'll have crossed eight states, fired hundreds of rounds, made lifelong friends, and (if you're a Frontierman) left enough black powder smoke to be seen from space! Saddle up—the Magnificent Eight Trail is calling. 3 Quote
T-Square Posted July 29 Posted July 29 And here is the Official T-SQUARE Wagon Train Trail. I hope you will consider joining me for a stop or two ! We have some time to coordinate (1) Range Camping or (2) RV Park camping. My camping preference will be (1) on-range, (2) next to the range, or (3) at the closest RV park. DM me and we can work out the details of SASS Camp. 1 Quote
Jet Posted July 29 Posted July 29 6 hours ago, Captain Bill Burt said: Thanks Jet! I look forward to meeting you. I’ll have the application up shortly. It'll be good meet you and all these other crazy cowboys as well. 1 Quote
Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L Posted July 29 Posted July 29 8 hours ago, T-Square said: Here is a little travel help from Chat GPT: Here's the trail in chronological order, making a grand loop through the Southeast. Date State Championship Location Nov. 5–7, 2026 North Carolina State Championship – Uprising at Swearing Creek Salisbury, NC Apr. 8–10, 2027 South Carolina State Championship – Rampage at Ridgeville Ridgeville, SC Apr. 15–17, 2027 Florida State Championship – The Last Stand Hernando, FL Apr. 22–24, 2027 Kentucky State Championship – Shootout in the Hills Cave City, KY Apr. 29 – May 1, 2027 Alabama State Championship – Shootout at Cavern Cove Woodville, AL May 13–15, 2027 Georgia State Championship – Stampede at South River Covington, GA May 28–30, 2027 Mississippi State Championship – Smokin' Guns at Rabbit Ridge Ackerman, MS June 1–3, 2027 Tennessee State Championship – The Regulators' Reckoning Wartrace, TN Approximate Driving Legs Salisbury, NC → Ridgeville, SC: ~220 miles Ridgeville, SC → Hernando, FL: ~360 miles Hernando, FL → Cave City, KY: ~700 miles Cave City, KY → Woodville, AL: ~220 miles Woodville, AL → Covington, GA: ~220 miles Covington, GA → Ackerman, MS: ~300 miles Ackerman, MS → Wartrace, TN: ~250 miles Total driving: approximately 2,270 miles across eight state championships. This schedule is ideal for RV travelers, with a week between most matches and nearly two weeks before Georgia, giving plenty of time for sightseeing, visiting friends, or finding the next Walmart or campground. By the time you reach Tennessee, you'll have crossed eight states, fired hundreds of rounds, made lifelong friends, and (if you're a Frontierman) left enough black powder smoke to be seen from space! Saddle up—the Magnificent Eight Trail is calling. Hey T-Square The Mississippi State is in Byhalia MS NOT Ackerman MS. You need to rework your travel plans. 1 3 Quote
Diamond Jake Posted July 29 Posted July 29 (edited) 5 hours ago, Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L said: Hey T-Square The Mississippi State is in Byhalia MS NOT Ackerman MS. You need to rework your travel plans. Oh Man! Why'd you tell T-Square? Now we have to put up with him in Byhalia! Just joking, T-Square. Looking forward to seeing you often in 2027. Edited July 29 by Diamond Jake 5 Quote
Frontier Lone Rider Posted July 29 Posted July 29 You might consider Ponderosa-Pines Black Gold when deciding to add more matches. 3 Quote
Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903 Posted July 29 Posted July 29 15 hours ago, T-Square said: Here is a little travel help from Chat GPT: Here's the trail in chronological order, making a grand loop through the Southeast. Date State Championship Location Nov. 5–7, 2026 North Carolina State Championship – Uprising at Swearing Creek Salisbury, NC Apr. 8–10, 2027 South Carolina State Championship – Rampage at Ridgeville Ridgeville, SC Apr. 15–17, 2027 Florida State Championship – The Last Stand Hernando, FL Apr. 22–24, 2027 Kentucky State Championship – Shootout in the Hills Cave City, KY Apr. 29 – May 1, 2027 Alabama State Championship – Shootout at Cavern Cove Woodville, AL May 13–15, 2027 Georgia State Championship – Stampede at South River Covington, GA May 28–30, 2027 Mississippi State Championship – Smokin' Guns at Rabbit Ridge Ackerman, MS June 1–3, 2027 Tennessee State Championship – The Regulators' Reckoning Wartrace, TN Approximate Driving Legs Salisbury, NC → Ridgeville, SC: ~220 miles Ridgeville, SC → Hernando, FL: ~360 miles Hernando, FL → Cave City, KY: ~700 miles Cave City, KY → Woodville, AL: ~220 miles Woodville, AL → Covington, GA: ~220 miles Covington, GA → Ackerman, MS: ~300 miles Ackerman, MS → Wartrace, TN: ~250 miles Total driving: approximately 2,270 miles across eight state championships. This schedule is ideal for RV travelers, with a week between most matches and nearly two weeks before Georgia, giving plenty of time for sightseeing, visiting friends, or finding the next Walmart or campground. By the time you reach Tennessee, you'll have crossed eight states, fired hundreds of rounds, made lifelong friends, and (if you're a Frontierman) left enough black powder smoke to be seen from space! Saddle up—the Magnificent Eight Trail is calling. T-Square, your Chat Gpt information is wrong on the Tennessee State Match. The correct date for Tennessee State are June 3-5 2027. Thanks Randy 🤠 1 Quote
T-Square Posted July 29 Posted July 29 (edited) Randy: I will update the actual dates, and eventually include departure and arrival times. Looking forward to shooting WarTrace again! The move from Ackerman to Byhalia shortens that leg by roughly 100 miles and places the match much closer to the Memphis area, which may open up a few additional sightseeing opportunities if you'd like to add one there. @Diamond Jake do you have room in your driveway !! (joke) Edited July 29 by T-Square 1 1 Quote
Diamond Jake Posted July 29 Posted July 29 (edited) 39 minutes ago, T-Square said: ... @Diamond Jake do you have room in your driveway !! (joke) I actually live over 80 miles from Wartrace...you'd be better off bothering visiting Randy and drinking his coffee in the morning. Edited July 29 by Diamond Jake 6 Quote
Tyrel Cody Posted July 29 Posted July 29 3 minutes ago, Diamond Jake said: I actually live over 80 miles from Wartrace...you'd be better off bothering visiting Randy and drinking his coffee in the morning. or Dairy Queen’s parking lot. Then Tennessee Williams can escort you to the range every day… 7 Quote
Waimea Posted July 29 Posted July 29 (edited) Howdy T-Square You know how on the bottom of Chatgpt it says that it makes mistakes? It sure does. It has the Florida State match being held in Hernando. It's really Gainesville. Roughshod Raiders. Also if you followed the map looking for Hernando, you'd still have a ways to go. Hernando is north of Tampa on the west coast, not in the middle of the state. Just thought you should know. PS Capt Bill: Congratulations on expanding your cool idea. Maybe you could consider a new name. These are my submissions: Egregarious Eight Eccentric Eight Elusive Eight Edgy Eight Edited July 29 by Waimea 2 2 Quote
Captain Bill Burt Posted July 29 Author Posted July 29 Lots of good suggestions. I still Like "The Magnificent Eight" "Cowboy Open" or something like that. Just a reminder, that first date up there for North Carolina is 2026!!! It's only a few months away. It falls a little while after Land Run, so if you went to Land Run and did well, then North Carolina State is a great opportunity to continue your streak. On the other hand, if you went to Land Run and aren't satisfied with how you did, this is your chance to try again at an awesome, well attended match. Finally, if you didn't make it to Land Run you should probably treat yourself by going to North Carolina. Basically all roads lead there so what are you waiting for?? 4 Quote
T-Square Posted July 29 Posted July 29 @Waimea Thanks Waimea. Yes, AI isnt as good as the Cowboys here !! When I get some time, I will dig deeper into the actual route, with departure dates, travel days, and arrival dates. Then I'll work on the site visits and places of interest. Eventually I will export the wagon trail into RV LIFE, for RV-safe GPS and Camping locations along the way. One night at a Cracker Barrel is okay, but we'll need a better campsite for those week(s) between some of the shoots. 1 Quote
Sedalia Dave Posted July 29 Posted July 29 1 minute ago, T-Square said: @Waimea Thanks Waimea. Yes, AI isnt as good as the Cowboys here !! When I get some time, I will dig deeper into the actual route, with departure dates, travel days, and arrival dates. Then I'll work on the site visits and places of interest. Eventually I will export the wagon trail into RV LIFE, for RV-safe GPS and Camping locations along the way. One night at a Cracker Barrel is okay, but we'll need a better campsite for those week(s) between some of the shoots. Having visited Vicksburg this year, you need a minimum of 4 days there. I recommend that you visit the Depot Museum the day before doing the Battlefield tour The docent there had a good video you can watch as well as an excellent working knowledge that she paired with their diorama of the battlefield . Really puts the closeness of the fighting into a perspective that the Battlefield tour lacks. The Old Courthouse Museum is a must see and will take most of the day. We stayed at the Ameristar RV park in Vicksburg. Nice, quiet, inexpensive, no frills RV park. However, Cell reception was not very good and streaming was out of the question. If you don't have one, get the America the Beautiful Senior Pass. The discounts you get at CoE RV parks makes it easily worth the money. The Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville takes 2 days to really see. 1 1 Quote
Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903 Posted July 30 Posted July 30 8 hours ago, T-Square said: Randy: I will update the actual dates, and eventually include departure and arrival times. Looking forward to shooting WarTrace again! We look forward to having you shoot with us again!🤠 Randy 1 Quote
Crawdaddy Posted July 30 Posted July 30 You might want to reroute your Kentucky trip to London, Ky, Kentucky State is in Manchester,Ky. about 30 minutes away from London, Cave City is about 140 miles or so. 4 Quote
Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L Posted July 30 Posted July 30 Hey T-Square You might what to use other sources other than ChatGPT to plan your trips and only use it for graphics once you get that plan. 1 Quote
Ciderbarrel Posted August 3 Posted August 3 Of course now that NC is included, I am so close to the range that I could walk to it, and only need 2 other matches to qualify, I used up all my hall passes this for the M7. My wife has invited me to not be away a few weekends a year for matches, as it would afford me many opportunities for consternation and arguments. 🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃 1 1 Quote
MizPete Posted August 3 Posted August 3 4 hours ago, Ciderbarrel said: My wife has invited me to not be away a few weekends a year for matches, Bring her. We'll be nice and find her something to do. 1 Quote
Double Barrel, SASS 34765 Posted August 4 Posted August 4 On 7/29/2026 at 3:49 PM, Captain Bill Burt said: Lots of good suggestions. I still Like "The Magnificent Eight" "Cowboy Open" or something like that. Captain BB, You could just call it “The Magnificent 7+. “ That way if you add any other matches in the future it would still be the same name. 1 Quote
Ciderbarrel Posted August 4 Posted August 4 18 hours ago, MizPete said: Bring her. We'll be nice and find her something to do. Unfortunately, that would be impossible. She has joint custody of her kids with her ex-husband and exchange day is Friday. It is a high-conflict divorce and he is a slave to the court order and is not open to temporary changes nor favors. 1 Quote
Badlands Bob #61228 Posted August 5 Posted August 5 Pick up three or four more states and you could call it the Confederacy Championship. 2 4 Quote
Captain Bill Burt Posted Wednesday at 04:44 PM Author Posted Wednesday at 04:44 PM Hmmm. Yeah, no. That old saw about any publicity is good publicity might not apply there. 4 Quote
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