MercantileEXCITINGSee section our NovemberNovember 2001 2001 CowboyCowboy ChronicleChronicle(starting on pagePagePage 90) 11 The Cowboy Chronicle~. The Monthly Journal of the Single Action Shooting Society ® Vol. 19 No. 11 © Single Action Shooting Society, Inc. November 2006 GUNS OF AUGUST 2006 By Col. Fletch O’Dubois III, SASS #14224 Photos by Black Jack McGinnis, SASS #2041

iddletown, – How See HIGHLIGHTS starting on 72 can you improve on perfec- M tion? Like most shooters, excellent meals provided at the I had been anticipating this year’s Manchester Inn, and the Guns of event for a long time. To say last August stage designs. They plan to summer’s Guns of August was a spread the word to have even more roaring success would be an under- of the Canadians come next year. statement … so, how were they Local news media and shows going to do it again? Well, to start about SASS on ESPN have managed with, the Big Irons Board of to draw a lot of attention to our Directors met regularly during the sport. We had lots of folks check out off months planning each detail of the shooting and visit the vendors. the match. From berm marshals to During lunch I ran into a gentleman tractor drivers, from hospitality and his wife who had driven that night to door prizes, every detail was morning all the way from Northern considered. They even invited Evil Michigan to see what all the clang Roy (2000 SASS Overall National and clamor was about. I had a Champion, 2001 Overall World chance to introduce them to club offi- Champion, and winner of over 30 cials, and Coyote Calhoun from State and Regional Championships) SASS was able to provide additional to travel all the way to Middletown, Much of Guns of August was shot with overcast skies and under a thick guidance about name selection, an Ohio to put on a shooting clinic as a canopy of trees. Shooting into the arroyo with occasional rays of sunlight application for membership, and a warm-up to the main event. “You casting strange shadow patterns was exciting enough, but the blackpowder copy of The Cowboy Chronicle. You have to practice and practice correct- competitors put on an awesome display! Fire and brimstone belched would have thought we had given ly,” he advised and the students in from the muzzles of rifles, revolvers, and shotguns … them a poke of gold! attendance walked away with sometimes all the way to the targets! Day one broke with a wisp of enhanced abilities in their overall shooting venue from trap and skeet To show you how this has grown clouds and the promise of cooler shooting skills and enjoyment. to a pistol and 200-meter range for in not only national flavor, (there weather, a welcome respite from last The Guns of August SASS those who love to shoot those big cal- were shooters from 18 different year’s brutal heat ... This was the Midwest Regional Championship iber long-range smokepoles. Chuck states), but has grown in interna- day to participate in all the side continues to be one of the most pres- and his staff had everything under tional flavor as well, I was fortunate matches. Events ranged from the tigious and largest events in SASS. control. Motor homes, trailers, and to have breakfast at the Manchester pocket pistol and speed shotgun, as Nestled in the foothills between campers were housed close to the Inn with part of the Canadian con- well as speed pistol and speed shot- Dayton and , the Middle- modern clubhouse with full bath- tingent (over 28 of our brothers and gun on the tree covered hill, to the town Sportsman’s Club offers a full rooms and showers. The vendors sisters from the North endured the long-range rifle and long-range sin- were set up close to the shooting intricacies of bringing all their guns gle shot on the flats near the vendor owboy hronicle venue, and the coffee shop was open and gear across the international area. Wolf Paw managed to “pick SASS C C early every morning for a quick jolt border to be in attendance) and off” 10 quick shots to walk away of Joe and a scrumptious donut or asked what brought them back in with the long range Quigley Pail more filling plate of breakfast fare. ever-larger numbers every year. event in 86.96 seconds flat. Hoss In This Issue They also provided the dinner before And to a person, they all agreed it Lytle managed to get off all 10 shots the Friday evening skeet and trap was the hospitality of the in the speed rifle in 4.14 seconds 64 UBERTI USA’S MILLENNIUM by Tuolumne Lawman event … always a favorite of the Middletown Sportsman’s Club and and, not to be upstaged, Deuce scatter gunners. Big Irons staff, the comfort and (Continued on page 71) 66 IAC’S WINCHESTER 1887 SHOTGUN by Capt. George Baylor

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6 FROM THE EDITOR SASS Invades Las Vegas . . . Editorial Staff 8-20 NEWS SASS Members Might Consider Joining WOLA . . . Curly’s Cowboy Christmas . . . Tex Editor-in-Chief Tips On Entering The Costume Contest . . . Cat Ballou 16 CAT’S CORNER Editor What’s Goin’ On . . . Chiz 18 CHIZ BIZ Managing Editor Advertising Director 22-25 LETTERS Comments From SASS Members . . . Adobe Illustrator Layout & Design 26 POLITICAL Election Reform I’d Like To See . . . Mac Daddy Graphic Design 28-36 ARTICLES Workers & Shirkers . . . The 24th Annual Golden Boot Awards . . . Donna Oakley Advertising Administrator 44-52 GUNS & GEAR The “WHY” Factor . . . Why Don’t These Darn Things Fit? . . . Contributing Writers Bob Boze Bell, Bob Crismon, Capt. George Baylor, Cinnamon Lucy, 53-56 SASS CONVENTION & WILD WEST CHRISTMAS Col. Dan, Cree Vicar Dave, Ellsworth T. Kincaid, Holy Terror, Ioway, Joe Fasthorse Harrill, 57-59 MOUNTED 2006 SASS N.W. Mtd. Regional . . . 1st Mtd. Championship U.K. . . . Juaquin Malone, Madd Mike, Mr. Quigley, Nubbins Colt, This Month In History . . . Little Known Famous People . . . Purdy Gear, Quick Cal, 63 HISTORY Sierrita Slim, Swift Montana Smith, Tuolumne Lawman 64-68 REVIEWS-PRODUCTS Jack Stewart - Back In The Saddle Again . . . The Cowboy Chronicle is published by The , Board of Directors of The Single Action Shooting 70 REVIEWS-BOOKS “’s Boomtown” Documentary Film . . . Complications Society. For advertising information and rates, administrative and editorial Shootout At Old Simons’ Ranch . . . offices contact: 74 PROFILES Chronicle Administrator 23255 La Palma Avenue What’s Goin’ On In Your Town? . . . Yorba Linda, California 92887 76-82 ON THE RANGE 714-694-1800 FAX: 714-694-1813 84, 88 CLUB REPORTS Stage Trail Shootout 2006 . . . A Cowboy Thanksgiving . . . email: [email protected] http://www.sassnet.com The Cowboy Chronicle (ISSN 15399877) 86 TRAIL MARKERS is published Monthly by the Single Action Shooting Society, 23255 La Palma Nice SASS Collectibles . . . Avenue, Yorba Linda, California 92887. 90-96 MERCANTILE Periodicals Postage is Paid at ANAHEIM, CA and additional mailing offices (USPS 97- CLASSIFIED #020-591). POSTMASTER: Send ad- dress changes to The Cowboy Chronicle, 23255 La Palma Avenue, Yorba Linda, 101- SHOOTING SCHEDULES (MONTHLY)-(ANNUAL) California 92887. DISCLAIMER - The Single Action Shooting Society does not guarantee, 107 SASS MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION warranty or endorse any product or service advertised in this newspaper. Who would have thought? Smoke in the Valley The publisher also does not guarantee started out as the World Championship of SASS® Trademarks the safety or effectiveness of any prod- Blackpowder Shooting, evolved the next year SASS®, Single Action Shooting Society®, uct or service illustrated. The distribution of some products/services may be ille- into a blackpowder match that allowed ® ® END of TRAIL , EOT , gal in some areas, and we do not smokeless competitors, and finally became the The Cowboy ChronicleTM, assume responsibility thereof. State and Southwest Territories Regional. That was all COWBOY ACTION SHOOTINGTM, local laws must be investigated by the tough enough to keep up with, but the theme this purchaser prior to purchase or use or CASTM, year for the stages and Saturday night was truly products/services. bizarre, to say the least. Buccaneers! Pirates! The World Championship of Cowboy Action ShootingTM, WARNING: Neither the author nor The Wenches! Kegs of Rum! What has any of that got Cowboy Chronicle can accept any to do with Cowboy Action? Not much, the Bow-legged Cowboy Design, and the responsibility for accidents or diffe- uninitiated would say! But Coyote Calhoun did Rocking Horse Design ring results obtained using reloading a masterful job weaving the two together, and are all trademarks of data. Variation in handloading tech- Saturday night was nothing short of a hoot. The Single Action Shooting Society, Inc. niques, components, and firearms will make results vary. Have a compe- Everyone appeared to have a marvelous time. It Any use or reproduction of these marks just goes to show, cowboy outfits aren’t the only tent gunsmith check your firearms without the express written permission before firing. costumes Cowboy Action Shooters like to wear! of SASS is strictly prohibited. Page 6 Cowboy Chronicle November 2006

SASS INVADES LAS VEGAS By Tex, SASS #4

tainly the ladies. The Hall of Fame Territorial Governors Possible New Categories induction ceremony just keeps on The agenda for the Territorial One subject that continues to getting better each year … and this Governor Summit this December in surface at the Summit is whether year nine very deserving individu- Las Vegas is set and has been dis- or not to recognize new shooting als will be recognized. Come to the tributed to the Territorial Gover- categories. The chorus, lead by ceremony and meet the people who nors. If your Territorial Governor many Match Directors who have to have shaped SASS and made has not contacted you, one way or buy awards for their matches, gen- Cowboy Action Shooting™ the sport another, you should immediately erally starts with a resounding “no we know and love today. While it’ll get with him/her, understand the more new categories!” However, be difficult to top the Masquerade agenda issues, and make sure your there have been several sugges- Ball we had last year, this year’s Governor understands your point tions for new categories during this Scarlet Ball will prove to be a color- of view. past year, and they all have merit. ful and entertaining evening. And, Most Governors feel obligated These may be good subjects for dis- Tex, SASS #4 while it won’t be the first indoor to initially vote the way their con- cussion on Sunday during the “open ~SASS Hall of Fame Inductee~ SASS shooting event, the SASS stituents direct, which is appropri- forum” portion of the Summit. indoor championship is the first ate. However, after lengthy debate We now have B- and he 2006 SASS Convention is time we’ve hosted an indoor match at the Summit, all Governors are Classic Cowboy, two categories Tright around the corner! If you in a venue where there is no shoot- expected “to do the right thing,” all defined primarily by their costum- haven’t made arrangements yet to ing range! Participation is limited, things considered. Any Governor ing requirements. The B-Western attend, you should! There will be a so get signed up as soon as you can! who does not feel qualified to vote folks have essentially eliminated floor full of vendors, many with The original reason for our appropriately after listening to the all other Old West costumes except brand new products. It’s also a meeting in Las Vegas was to allow discussions doesn’t belong at the actual “cowboy” outfits. It has long chance to actually handle the cur- the Territorial Governors to discuss Summit. Please understand, this been recognized there are a large rent crop of new firearms and talk potential Cowboy Action Shoo- does not mean “caving in to pres- number of SASS members who to the folks who sell them. The ting™ rule changes. And, this is sure,” it means after due considera- favor military oriented costumes seminars are sure to have subjects still the central activity for many in tion deciding what is best for the and uniforms. They shoot in them, of interest to everyone … and cer- attendance at the Convention. game, and voting accordingly. (Continued on page 50)

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SASS MEMBERS MIGHT CONSIDER JOINING WOLA By Doc Shores, SASS Life #18672

ASS has a membership that articles about all the Old West char- speakers are brought in to compli- knowledge of the Old West history, Senjoys preserving the ideals and acters. The group includes western ment the tours. join WOLA at www.westernoitaw culture of the Old West. They make writers of every stripe, Bob Boze If you want to enhance your .com. You won’t be sorry. every effort to dress the period, use Bell, Marshal Trimble, Professor similar firearms, and enjoy shoot- Paul Hutton, and many other Old ing western action scenarios or West history experts. Also included ~ CORRECTION ~ stages. Choosing an alias can some- is Robert McCubbin, foremost collec- When I read the August install- helped Jackson receive a commission times be a challenge because new tor of Old West photos. ment of “This Month in History,” I as an officer in WWI, and he was one members are only familiar with Unfortunately, only a few SASS came across a bit of an error. While of the founders of the American well-known western characters who members such as Jim Durham, Kid it’s true a Packard also crossed the Legion. Jackson also ran for Gover- were period lawmen and outlaws. Rio, SASS #2741, and myself partic- country that year, the first automo- nor of Vermont, twice. What is missing is access to the ipate in the annual conferences. bile to cross the country was the Alexander Winton started the complete history of the Old West WOLA also publishes four quality Winton. On May 23, 1903 Horatio Winton Motor Carriage Company on and its many notable characters. journals each year. Nelson Jackson left in March 15, 1897, and on March 24, Therefore, I encourage SASS WOLA holds their annual con- a car manufactured by the Winton 1898, became known for the first members, old and new, to join ferences at locations where Old Motor Carriage Company and arrived commercial sale of an automobile in Western Outlaw and Lawman Asso- West history was made such as in on July 26, 1903. the United States. ciation (WOLA) to further inform Tombstone, AZ; Price, UT; Ingalls, Packard’s attempt to steal the honor Rusty Springfield, SASS #15038 themselves of Old West history. The OK; and , WY. Tours are came about by having the driver dip Collector of Curios & Relics organization is made up of mostly conducted to various historical the front tires in the Atlantic Ocean * * * after starting from the Pacific Ocean. View my Image Event albums at: non-fiction writers who thoroughly locations and roundtable panels As an aside, Teddy Roosevelt www.imageevent.com/1875td investigate and write books and debate historical theories. Guest

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THE ILLINOIS SASS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP HAS A NEW TIME, A NEW PLACE, AND NEW MANAGEMENT

he Illinois SASS State Cham- Spring Roundup website http:// Tpionship Match has moved for www.ilspringroundup.com . 2007. The Macoupin County Re- We have lots of available space, gulators are sponsoring the match and we encourage vendor participa- at their facilities–the Pheasant tion. All vendors interested in the Valley Sportsmen’s Club in Bunker event should contact Match Director Hill, Illinois and are proud to Railroad Bill at [email protected] announce Taylor’s & Co., Inc will or by phone at 314-994-0367. sponsor the main match. The new We believe this will be a show- dates are May 18-20, 2007. Appli- case event and are looking forward cations are available on the Illinois to seeing you all in the spring.

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NEW LINE OF COWBOY AMMUNITION FROM KANSAS, USA

ocated along the heart of the On-line sales through Loriginal , comes a CasCity.com new kind of ammunition company, Chisholm Cartridge Factory has targeting the Cowboy Action Shoo- partnered with CasCity.com and ting™ market. Chisholm Cartridge Marshal Halloway for their online Company brings cowboy ammo up to retail operation. “We are excited to a higher level with better consisten- have our store front on the longest cy and accuracy and with the same living web site promoting the sport of quality as required by IPSC and Cowboy Action Shooting. To be qual- IDPA shooters. ified with an exclusive product line in “We all know precision and con- CasCity was a step up the ladder for sistency counts, even for the larger us,” says Kevin Estes. And, he also sized Cowboy Action targets. The appreciates the fact the Halloways bigger the target, the faster we tend are well known for their one on one to shoot. Accurate and quality personal customer service. ammunition is as important for Cowboy Ammo with a touch Cowboy Action Shooters as it is for of the 19th century other competitive shooting sports,” Currently the Chisholm Car- says Kevin Estes, who has estab- tridge Company’s cowboy ammo is lished the ammo company with his smokeless and comes in .45 Colt, .45 partner, Walter Craig, both from Schofield, .44 Russian, .38 Special, Andover, Kansas. Kevin and Walter and .38 Long Colt. The company is have over 50 years combined experi- considering a line of blackpowder ence in shooting and loading compe- them two years of planning and with factory ammunition having the ammo, and a final decision will be tition ammunition. It has taken experimenting to provide the market accuracy of a hand load. (Continued on page 21) November 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 15

CURLY’S COWBOY CHRISTMAS DINNER AND CONCERT! Benefiting the Happy Trails Children’s Foundation Cooper Home

pple Valley, CA—Popular award winning cow- hand carved and silver mounted belt and holster rig with a genuine and Aboy singer Curly Jim Musgrave of Lake unique fully engraved Colt Single Action Revolver. Arrowhead, CA, along with talented friends, The Ambassador Hotel is located at the I-15 Palmdale Road exit in Belinda Gail, R. W. Hampton and Kip Calahan will Victorville, CA. Doors will open at 4 p.m. for a Social Hour with a No Host perform in concert Sunday evening, December 17, bar and entertainment, followed by dinner at 5 p.m. and an extraordinary 2006, at the Ambassador Hotel in Victorville, CA. show. Tickets are $50.00 each or $95.00 per couple. There is a special 10% Share the Holiday Spirit and enjoy an enchanted discount for Happy Trails Children’s Foundation Trailblazer Club members evening of great entertainment and delicious food with and SASS members. Seating is limited and tickets will sell out fast again good friends at Curly’s Cowboy Christmas! this year. All guests are invited to bring a new unwrapped toy worth $5.00 or Take pleasure in a scrumptious buffet meal followed more and help the Happy Trails Children’s Foundation support Toys for Tots. by a great lineup of the finest cowboy singers and song- To reserve your tickets for this special Holiday concert and dinner, writers in the land today! Talented and beautiful Belinda please call the Happy Trails Children’s Foundation, (760) 240-3330 or visit Gail has won Female Vocalist of the Year Awards from the our website: www.happytrails.org. We welcome American Express, Western Music Association several years in a row, and Discover, MasterCard and VISA. Dress is western/casual. Order your Curly Jim Musgrave is winner of Male Vocalist of the Year tickets today for this unforgettable evening of Holiday entertainment and by the WMA. Together, Curly and Belinda Gail are a dynamite dining pleasure! duo! R. W. Hampton was recently named Western Music Male Proceeds from Curly’s Cowboy Christmas benefit the abused children Vocalist of the Year 2006 by the Academy of Western Artists served by the Happy Trails Children’s Foundation Cooper Home. The and award winning Kip Calahan is a rising star in the Western Music Foundation is a tax-exempt nonprofit charitable organization under section revival. In addition to the great entertainment, a drawing will be held to 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. A portion of each ticket purchased is select the winner of the gorgeous Silver Screen Legend IX, Hollywood style tax deductible. Page 16 Cowboy Chronicle November 2006

TIPS ON ENTERING THE COSTUME CONTEST or How to Impress the Costume Judges! By Miss Tabitha, SASS #26972, and Mad Mountain Mike, SASS #4385, of River Crossing, Inc.

intended priority is having a good mittee, where each contestant is correct footwear might help edge you time. You know, sometimes it’s not judged in four areas: Originality, up in the scores.

always the flashiest, or most authen- Authenticity, Detail, and Presen- Detail:

Cat Ballou, SASS #55 tic, or most expensive or impressive tation. Each category earns you This category showcases all

costume that takes first place in the points toward the total score, so pay- those little things that set you apart q q contest. Following are a few tips: ing attention to all four can really from everyone else, like having the CATEGORIES: make or break your chances. appropriate accessories and know- To increase your odds of winning Originality: ing their usage. Explain the reasons The 5th Annual SASS Convention is just and also make for a better competi- You can have the most beautiful for your details; for example, the around the corner, and I know many of tion, consider entering a category ball gown or classy men’s outfit in way you style your hair, how you you are assembling your fabulous that isn’t as popular (almost every- the world, but if you’re up against 15 handle your false teeth, what you outfits for the Best Dressed Costume Contest. This article was published in one wants to enter in Evening other beautiful, classy outfits, what carry in your pocket or reticule – an earlier Cat’s Corner, but bears Dress). But, choose carefully! Some makes yours special? This is where basically the “above and beyond.” repeating as it has good information on flashy outfits would sweep the B- being original can make or break Presentation: entering costume contests … Cat Western category, but would not your odds. This category often This is your opportunity to tell score as well against authentically works closely with presentation. why you are wearing what you are q q recreated garments. Authenticity: wearing based on who your charac- THE JUDGING: This category is judged on the ter is; to show you “know your stuff.” irst of all – this is supposed to Many costume judges have historical look, silhouette, construc- We recommend you explain who be fun! Just like when adopted the system established by tion, style, and materials used in the your SASS persona is, and why you F attending a SASS shoot, the Cat Ballou and the Costume Com- outfit. For example: wearing the (Continued on next page) (Continued from previous page) they know how to research not only are dressed this way. Being “in char- their costume, but have developed a acter” is not required, but it doesn’t great presentation that really show- hurt. Tell a little story! It’s very pos- cases their character and more sible a person with a less impressive importantly, why they are wearing outfit but a great presentation can their specific outfit. out-score something flashier but IN CONCLUSION: weakly presented. If you’re new at all this, enter WHAT THE COSTUME anyway! Again, first and foremost, CONTEST IS NOT: this is about having fun, not just This is not a history contest. about winning a competition, so However, knowing details about start with what you have. The your character, the authenticity of biggest tips: tell a good story, do your fabric you selected, or any historical research, and select your category information will definitely help in wisely. Good luck, and remember – your presentation. the judges are happy you’re here! This is not a sewing contest. Postscript: Miss Tabitha and While the judges admire the skill Mad Mountain Mike are always many of you devote to the fine happy to visit with SASS members details of your costume, there’s noth- about building their character and ing wrong with having someone else costumes. Feel free to visit them in do the sewing for you. their River Crossing booth at events This is not a popularity contest! across the country, or contact them at Usually repeat winners have www.rivercrossinginc.com or 970- learned from trial and error. By now 221-2992.

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Brownells and Cimarron Firearms. air regularly on Saturdays Friday night starting at 7:00 p.m. Both Pete Brownell and Cimar- 10:00 p.m. Eastern, and at the Top of The Riv Ballroom. ron’s Mike Harvey understand the 7:00 p.m. Pacific He will discuss his efforts to importance television brings to our time, as well as protect our gun rights and sport. Both companies are dedicated early morn- take questions from the to providing products to the Cowboy ings on audience. Action Shooting™ community, as The SASS well as support in the form of spon- Convention is shaping sorships and marketing. up to be another huge Shooting USA Executive success for the membership. Producer and the show’s host, We have already exceeded the Jim Scoutten, has covered SASS attendance of last year with both events for more than ten years Conventioneers and exhibitors. and is the most experienced shoot- Moving the Convention one week ing sports reporter in the business. Tuesdays later placed us on the bigger week- He’s a Life member of SASS and and Thursdays. end of the two-week National Finals understands the appeal of Visit www.shootin- . With SASS becoming more Chiz, SASS #392 Cowboy Action Shooting™ and gusa.com for detailed familiar nationwide, we can expect a SASS Marketing Director the impact SASS has had on schedules and other great lot of visitors who are curious about family shooting sports. information. If you like the what this group of ome pretty exciting news in Shooting USA now resides on the SASS shows, please send an e- the world of television for Outdoor Channel, the most shooting mail or letter to Jim and the S SASS and Cowboy Action friendly television network in exis- folks at the Outdoor Channel. Shooting™. We have just finalized tence today. END of Comments and positive an agreement with Jim Scoutten and TRAIL responses from the members go his Shooting USA television series a long way in keeping our sport on that will dedicate television. Cowboys is up to. There’s still five of the shows was In other news, John Sigler, First time to sign up for the Convention exclusively to SASS the first show of the Vice President of the NRA will be and the indoor shoot. What are you Cowboy Action new season. Shooting USA will also our special guest for our “Evening waiting fer? Happy Thanksgiving. Shooting™. Joining cover the SASS Indoor World With” series at the SASS in as sponsors of the new programs Championship at the SASS Convention. John will engage the I’ll see ya at the Convention are long time SASS supporters, Convention in Las Vegas. The shows large group of Conventioneers on in Las Vegas, December 7-10.

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SASS-GERMANY HAS ITS OWN HEADQUARTERS

ASS-Germany now runs its own office, sta- Stioned in the western-town, “Carrizo- Springs,” in Duesseldorf/Germany/NRW. Guests are welcome to stay overnight or a whole week- end in the guesthouse with full . Either in the saloon or the Mexican Cantina you can have a whole lotta fun accompanied by the house band with the true western sounds. The SASS-Germany bureau is organized and managed by Hurricane Irmi, SASS Life #48230, and Rhine River Joe, SASS Life #48229. They are doing their very best to bring the German Western-hobbyists closer to SASS-type Cowboy Action Shooting™. More pictures and info can be found at www.western-hobby.com, www.sass-germany.de, and www.western-schiessen.de. Santa Klaus, SASS Life #28780 TG Germany November 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 21

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RIDE TO gallant force created scenes worthy of great Chuck Wagon, and Lady Stetson KEEP IT UP, the History Channel. Two days of quali- for her photographic and administrative GLORY ty saddle time honed our SASS men into support. COLONEL! a fighting force ready to earn the respect Riding with Kincaid’s Irregulars was WAS THE Colonel Dan, of the regular re-enactors who came to an honor. I can’t begin to tell you how much I the battle. Ivan Innaccurate, BEST appreciate your articles in The Cowboy During the Last Stand Battle, SASS #28522 Chronicle. As soon as it arrives, yours is EVER! Kincaid’s Irregulars put on a magnifi- Chief Trumpeter, 7th Cavalry the first place I turn. I certainly hope Ellsworth T. cent performance, forming a skirmish what you are writing is getting read by Kincaid helped line, and protecting General Custer from more than those of us who read The SASS members a hundred Indians out for blood. Ivan Innaccurate, GOOD RESOURCE Cowboy Chronicle. accomplish the On Sunday, June 25 Kincaid’s SASS #28522 I can’t agree with you more, and I impossible dur- Irregulars rode with General Custer to ARTICLE hope and pray this country will awaken ing the 2006 Ride-to-Glory at the Little the National Monument for special Dear Colonel Dan, before it is too late. I believe that is Bighorn. Twenty cowboys became an au- memorial services. Ellsworth’s diploma- I am a Buckaroo shooter in the 6th occurring up here in the “Last Frontier” thentic cavalry company under the direc- cy arranged for us to ride our horses into grade. I read your article in the July where in the recent primary, Frank tion of Sabre Jim (Lt. Bill Wirz of E the park and carry our pistols. Thanks 2006 Cowboy Chronicle entitled “Have You Murkowski was soundly defeated after Company, 7th Cavalry.) to this great concession by the Park Ever Wondered Why ...,” and I was won- one term. We trained on the wind swept high Superintendent, we could render honors dering, is there any way I can have you Keep up the good work my friend, as plains of Wyoming with Kevin McNevin while passing the Last Stand Hill send the PDF file (or a link) to me? I it is our patriotic duty to get wishy washy for two days to learn mounted drill and Monument and Native American memo- have a homework assignment in Western politicians and those who are there only tactics. rial. Upon our return, we galloped Global with the subject of Core to benefit themselves and not the country Ellsworth’s diplomacy and hard across the open ground below Last Stand Democratic Values (you know; Life, out and put in somebody who will stand work took us on a two-day crosscountry Hill like ghosts from the past. Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness). I his or her ground and do what is right ride from Custer’s Last Camp to the Only SASS members could have think your article would be a good one to and just. Hooah!!!! Crows Nest and on to the Little Bighorn achieved so much in so short a time. My use for discussion. Barry M. Deeper, Undertaker River where the Custer Battalion congratulations and thanks to all my fel- Wolf SASS #65152 attempted to cross and fell back. We low riders for their individual efforts. rode over grass and sagebrush covered Our efforts created a fine tribute to the SASS #65272 hills and down valleys retracing the trail 7th Cavalry and our Crow Indian hosts. of the 7th Cavalry on June 25, 1876. We My special thanks for Ellsworth T. experienced rough riding that left us Kincaid for making the 2006 Ride to VISIT THE SASS WEB SITE AT feeling like we had wrestled gorillas. Glory a grand success. I also need to rec- From my position as Chief Trum- ognize Kevin McNevin for providing WWW.SASSNET.COM peter to General Custer, I watched as our excellent horses, Happy Pappy for the

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RIDING TO GLORY seem. By the second day, most everyone through the river was an unbelievable was on the same page, and we were start- high. The young bucks were respectful, AT THE ing to look like a unit in 1876. Some fun playful, and dedicated to the memory of LITTLE BIG HORN was had when we tested our horses reac- all who fought and died in this battle. I tion to gunfire. One horse being ridden met numerous young Indians whose I d like to share with you my adven- by our bugler just took off hell bent for ancestors were actually part of the battle. ture back in time with the 7th Calvary. cover with the corporal hollering, “Cease That was quite an honor After I read the article by Ellsworth fire, cease fire!” I knew then we were I now have enough stories for the Kincaid recruiting for the 130th anniver- going to have a blast. next 10 years, just ask my wife! I owe sary of the Battle of the Little Big Horn, We all met again in Hardin, Mon- this experience to Ellsworth T. Kincaid, I couldn’t wait to sign up. I was looking tana, which is just up the way from Lady Stetson, and the “Kincaid for an interesting way to do some serious Garyowen and the battlefield. Again we Irregulars,” of which I am now a proud horseback riding in Wyoming and rounded up our horses and headed out to member. The trip was well planned and Montana. Being a cowboy re-enactor, it ride the Custer route. We were escorted very well organized. I met so many nice seemed this would be right up my alley. by Dr. Henry “Hank” Realbird, who with people that now have become friends. I We all met for the first time in his brothers have organized the reenact- have traveled out west many times, and I Lander, Wyoming. I was surprised to ment on the actual battlefield site. He is must say this was the most satisfying. I’ll find a wide range of age groups, with the quite the figure. His knowledge of the be back for the 135th and have already average age around 55. I am 57, so I felt himself and his son, Travis, and ranch battle is second to none, and he shares started dreaming about the 140th when right at home with my SASS family. We hand, Bob. Kevin then helped us pick out with us the other side of the story. One of my granddaughter will be of age to make introduced ourselves and listened to sto- the right horse for our 10-day adventure. the most emotional moments for me was the trip and experience it with me. ries of past events, which fueled my I told Kevin I had come here to ride, and when he took us to the Circle of Stones Corporal Doc Whip Lash excitement and anticipation. The next I was an experienced rider that would that was assembled by just SASS #15561 day we were off to the backcountry of put a horse through a workout everyday. prior to the battle. As the story goes, Company C, 7th Cavalry Wyoming. We drove in convoy for about He gave me Dancer. I rode him the whole Sitting Bull had his famous vision of sol- 30 minutes and were headed down a dirt time. He was the perfect match. Kevin diers falling from the sky in this stone road when off in the distance on a high made sure of that, as he was always circle. It was not marked and is on prop- ridge sat a lone cowboy on his horse. watching all the riders and offering erty where non-Indians are not allowed, For AD Then suddenly he came a ridin’ like the advice along the way. After a couple of so this was a great honor and a moment I wind, down the ridge and across the sage, days he allowed me free rein with shall never forget. Rates charging towards our ranks. He pulled Dancer, and I was able to ride whenever The actual reenactment battle was a up to a trot and led us to the horses. This I wanted. This was an honor and treat. childhood fantasy come true. To be able was America’s Cowboy, Kevin McNevin, For the first two days the company to play Cavalry and Indians on horse- ~ DONNA ~ one of the coolest cowboys I have ever practiced cavalry commands and riding back, in full dress, with hundreds of (EXT. 118) met. He rounded us up and introduced in formation. It was not as easy as it may Indians charging across the plains and Page 24 Cowboy Chronicle November 2006

SPECIALIZED Shotgun targets can only be engaged two at a time, with another firearm used MATCHES in between, so ’97 shooters can’t pull four Why not the following rounds at once. (I shoot a ‘97!) Design longer stages, 60/90 sec, with format for a special match? “Cowboy Action” in between firearms. ALL REACTIVE TARGETS For this match possibly reduce the number of categories, say no “Gunfigh- ter.” It might be a safety issue because of Targets must be down to be scored as reloading. Possibly delete other cate- a hit, if your loads are too light, then load gories as well. hotter. I believe all this could be done at a No miss penalties, all targets are “Specialized” match. mandatory! A 10 second “failure to Blaze Kinkaid, engage” penalty will be in effect, for all SASS Life/Regulator #253 targets left standing. A mandatory reload on every stage, (Marches like this are, indeed, “special- at least five rounds either handgun or ized” matches. They’re definitely not for rifle, shotgun will be shot and loaded as everyone … only those who are adventur- we do now. If a target is missed then ous and want an extra challenge. The old reload and engage again, with the pre- Coto Cowboys used to have a match Doc scribed firearm only. Bones called “Just Shooting” that was All shoulder arms staged horizontal- also a rough and tumble event. Give it a ly on a table, with butt completely on try and see how it works! By the way … table, or on a cradle. can figure out how to load All staged ammo “dumped” loosely in their firearms under the clock as well as a container, no “stacking” by shooter. the rest of the folks! … editor.) GIVE TO THE SASS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION (A non-profit, tax-deductable charity) MAKE THE DIFFERENCE! November 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 25

“A” IS in cheek. Betty had tried to explain that “Cowboy Stands Still and Shoots at a The grip is shortened to a simple knob. the scenarios were simple, the targets Single Target Shooting.” I’m sure there Some whittling and rough sanding FOR were not “all” too small, and this is an are a lot of “GOOD SHOOTERS” who will bring the blank to the shape of your ACTION action sport, not Cowboy Stands Still would show up, but I regret Bent Barrel gun – and slightly LARGER. Then, some Shooting. Betty and I won’t be there. We like SASS 1 1⁄2” PVC is cut and split to make the After a recent We had a good balance of targets, and Cowboy Action Shooting™ just the cylinder bulges. You want the two pieces, match at the both in size and placement. On four of way it is, and the way we play it with added to the thickness of your ‘plug,’ to Texas Trouble- the six scenarios, there were 8-10 rifle that pesky “A for ACTION.” be a bit wider than your cylinder. I made makers I was targets shot in any order; only two sce- Owen Judice, SASS #24581 the piece for the ‘outside’ of the holster a informed by Bent narios had multi-hit targets. With Match Director, bit long and cut at an angle to hold an Barrel Betty, revolvers, we had a Nevada sweep, a cou- Texas Troublemakers outward flair in the holster top. Owen Judice, SASS #33237, my ple of dump plates, a sweep the five tar- Brownsboro, TX Now, locate your pieces on the ‘plug,’ SASS #24581 best friend and gets one direction and then back the mark and drill small holes in the PVC shooting partner, that a couple who had other, on some stages at least two sets of ONLY, for round head brass brads. Put a shot the match were not happy and were five targets any order, and a three-target AN ALTERNATIVE TO bead of Gorilla Glue on the edges, tap the saying they would never come back. double tap-single shot-double tap. The brads home, and VIOLA! They thought the scenarios were too com- shotgun knockdowns were all shot any POOR PUNCHERS My gun belts hang on pegs in my plicated, our targets too small, and we order until down. On movement, we GUN BLOCK gunroom, so I tied leather loops through had too much movement. As I write the always have a good balance of movement, the ‘plugs’ and just hang ‘em on the peg scenarios, pick the targets, and decide from much on some stages to none on I just read “Poor Punchers Gun when the rig is in use. which guns will be used and where, I was other stages. Block” (Sept. ’06) by Purdy Gear. She’s Capt. Shaw, SASS #16191 curious. The scenarios were not compli- Now we try to listen to everyone’s right about the need for a dummy shape Okeechobee, FL cated, the targets were the same targets comments, good or bad, but these folks to keep your gun leather in proper form. we had been using for the better part of went over the line. They don’t help run I would like to offer an alternative six years, and it was about the same any club, so it is hard to take them seri- solution. The PVC cylinders are okay, VISIT amount of movement as we usually have, ously. As the days after the match but do not help form the leather for the so what was the problem? passed, Betty and I talked back and forth frame and trigger guard. I have a num- THE It turns out they didn’t care for the about what happened, and she reminded ber of wooden plugs for my holsters. The theme, a 5-second bonus on each stage me that the A in Cowboy Action first pair was cut from a scrap piece of SASS for a clean stage. As Betty listened to Shooting™ stand’s for “Action.” She gets 3⁄4” mahogany on my small band saw. them they said the three reasons given the credit for the title. So, for those peo- Here any soft wood will do, and leave it WEB SITE for not coming back was also the reason ple who don’t like lots of targets, simple bare to draw any moisture from inside AT the “GOOD SHOOTERS” don’t shoot scenarios, and movement-ACTION, your holster. with us anymore. Well, by now I was just please start your own club or better yet, I simply traced the gun and cut the WWW.SASSNET.COM about heart broken, he says very tongue start a whole new sport. You could call it shape, including a rise for the front sight. Page 26 Cowboy Chronicle November 2006

ELECTION REFORM I’D LIKE TO SEE By Colonel Dan, SASS Life #24025

ow that the mid-term election is Without exception, require proof pregnant chads requiring divine rev- Nmercifully over, I’m sure we’ll of citizenship and eligibility before elation to determine voter intent. hear renewed calls for election allowing anyone to register and vote. Absentee ballots should be similarly reform—especially from the losers. This may be an obvious no-brainer to marked with ink—no punch cards While I agree some changes are war- us, but the unscrupulous don’t like it and no Internet voting. A web based ranted, those I’d support are aimed because that would cut voting way system wouldn’t allow hard copies to at attacking election manipulation down in several key segments of be retained and only permits a more Colonel Dan, and skullduggery, not enhancing it, their political constituency—illegals, sophisticated kind of fraud; e-fraud. SASS Life #24025 as did the Campaign Finance felons, and dead folks. Do not call election results until Reform Bill. However, since political Abolish punch card ballots. all polls are closed. This would essentially disenfranchise most of elitists naturally prefer a system Dimpled ballots leave the election greatly lessen media hype on elec- mainstream America. Without the they can control, my ideas will prob- vulnerable to what we’ve already tion night and reduce the arguments Electoral College, a candidate would ably never be considered, but I’ll seen—fraud and exploitation. We about who was discouraged from vot- only have to win the few historically suggest them anyway. should do away with those and adopt ing in the west because of early calls liberal hotbeds of our major popula- [I use the word “attack” not a universal system of optically made in the east. tion centers to win the presidency. “eliminate” skullduggery because scanned ballots. We have that sys- Assign Electoral College votes. The rest of America’s mostly conser- when you have a professional politi- tem in my county, and it works fine. For presidential elections, I’d con- vative strongholds would become cal class as we do, they’ll always find It combines electronic vote counting sider doing away with Electoral inconsequential, and that’s exactly ways to manipulate, get around, or with paper ballots that can be used College delegates but not the why many liberals are suggesting unashamedly break any law ever for any required verification. There Electoral College system. elimination of the Electoral College. passed—elimination is impossible.] are no hanging or dimpled marks or Eliminating the system itself would (Continued on next page) November 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 27

(Continued from previous page) concept rather than the details. would reduce the money required by Postscript: At some point, we One reason we have delegates is The political parties could shortening the overall process and may hear calls for election reform in the 18th century the way to cast an declare several candidates internal- spare us from the torture of nonstop tied to a constitutional convention electoral vote was by the human ly as they really do now anyway, and political rhetoric. In fact, such a “… to make common sense reforms hand in a central meeting place. Not the primary campaigning would last process might convince a better crop … for the children.” Don’t buy into so today. The change I’d consider is about four weeks. The country of folks to run if the race didn’t con- that! The day we agree to allow offi- assigning the state’s electoral votes to would vote on the same day in a sume their lives, honor, and fortunes cial meddling with the entire the winning candidate after state cer- national primary and be done with for over a year. Constitution is the day politicians tification of the vote count was com- it. No need to go after momentum This would limit transition time begin officially meddling with our plete. This would retain the where the Iowa Caucus or New between administrations, but folks rights and dismantling the constitu- Electoral College concept keeping all Hampshire primary sets the tone for could adapt. Since work always tion legally. The “modernization” of of America in the election process and subsequent states because the expands to fill the time available, the Bill of Rights to make it a “more eliminate delegate tampering by sheeple have allowed media hype to even a year of transition wouldn’t be living, breathing” document would political hacks. Politicians, on the win out over independent thought. enough for some politicians. be the first “reform” and the concept losing side have been known to dig up Best of all, there would be no year- Term limit all elected officials to of pre-eminence of the individual dirt on the delegates in order to per- long campaign requiring multi-mil- one and only one six-year term. over the state would officially die … suade them to change their vote from lions of dollars, endless speeches, With no hope of re-election and no “In the interest of society’s overall the election night winner to the loser and countless lies. need for raising re-election money, welfare”… Yeah, right! So if what as happened in 2000. If we assigned Let’s establish the official start politicians couldn’t entrench them- I’ve suggested gets tied to an overar- the votes, we’d eliminate such per- date of the campaign season as April selves in power, corruption, and ching Constitutional Convention, suasion by removing the human tar- 16th – the day after tax day should influence peddling for life, so we just forget I ever said anything. gets. But never remove the Electoral have people in a proper mood to con- might be able to get some fresh, Just the view from my saddle… College process; that must stay. sider what they really want in their more decent, and effective leader- Contact Colonel Dan: Shorten the election cycle. Presi- next leaders. Run debates and ads ship for a change … maybe. [email protected] dential candidates today are re- for a month with unlimited, but quired to canvass the country for publicly revealed, contributions to months pandering to every little cau- the candidates and hold a national ADVERTISING INFORMATION cus, straw poll, and primary just to primary in mid-May—and do it on a generate the momentum necessary to weekend to help those with jobs vote ASK FOR keep contributions flowing! This more easily. The general election takes time; time takes money, and campaign would begin immediately ~ DONNA ~ (EXT. 118) money takes contributors, and large after the primary and go for about a contributors always come with quid month. The general election would pro quo deals. Why not shorten the be held in June, again on a week- primary and general election cam- end, and a new set of leaders sworn VISIT THE SASS WEB SITE AT paigns to a month each? You could in on July 4th—what more appro- argue the exact length for these two priate date? WWW.SASSNET.COM cycles, but for now, let’s focus on the Such a national election system Page 28 Cowboy Chronicle November 2006

WORKERS & SHIRKERS By Swift Montana Smith SASS #52720

Bob entered the examination got down off the table. “Thanks Doc. codger, I didn’t think I’d see you here room and sat on the end of the table. You’ve made my day.” He had a big this year, but just in case your sorry As the doctor entered the room, he grin on his face and seemed to walk a butt did show up, I saved you a spot looked at Bob and smiled. little lighter. As he left the office, he right next to my camper.” “How we doin’ today Chief.” He waved to a total stranger who was sit- “Thanks Pete. Now I can keep said as he reached for his stethoscope. ting in the waiting room. “Have a you awake all night with my snoring.” “Tired,” Bob said, “seems like great day!” he said and walked out They both laughed as Pete pulled every day it gets a little worse.” the door. away from Bob’s window. Bob pulled “That’ll happen,” said the doctor. It was a beautiful, sunny day as his truck around and very carefully He took the stethoscope and held it Bob drove down the highway headed backed his camper into the spot Pete against Bob’s chest. He moved it for his favorite three-day shoot. He had saved for him. around as if he was searching for was smiling as he drove. He reached After he had finished setting up Swift Montana Smith, something. over and grabbed a CD lying next to his camper, he walked under Pete’s SASS #52720 “The reason I’m here Doc, is that I him on the seat that had ‘Cowboy awning. have a big, three day Cowboy shoot Copas’ written on it. He put it in the “Mind if I sit down?” he big, three-day shoot was com- comin’ up, and I sure would like to go. player, and it wasn’t long before Bob “Who do you think that empty Ting up, and Old Bob sat in the It’s one of those things I always look was singing along with music that chair is for?” Pete said, and then waiting room at his doctor’s office. forward to and this year is no differ- emanated from the speakers. added, “Santa Clause?” “Bob,” the nurse called from the ent. I’d hate like heck to miss it.” As he pulled into the camping Bob sat down, and the two men hallway, “you’re next.” Bob eased “Well …” the doctor said, and area, he saw a lot more campers and just sat there for a while not saying a himself out of the chair and walked then, after a long pause he looked Bob tents than he had remembered from word. Both men were in their sixties slowly toward the nurse. straight in the eyes and said, “I don’t the previous year. “Hey Pete,” he and both of them had grown up loving “Take your time.” She said with a see why not. I’ll give you a prescrip- yelled out the window, “any room for the Cowboys they had watched as smile. Bob nodded and continued tion, and if you get any pain, you can me?” kids. Cowboy Action Shooting™ for pass her. always use it.” Pete came walking over and both of them was a way to play “Forth door on the right, Bob.” Bob straightened up his back and leaned into the window, “Hey you old (Continued on next page) November 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 29

(Continued from previous page) one in particular and turned and stand up straight again, and take the “They probably never even heard Cowboy. Neither one really cared walked to the shooters spot at the brass to the unloading table. He knew of , let alone seen one of his whether they won or lost the match stage where Calhoun had headed so he Prima Donna Punk couldn’t be much movies,” said Pete. they were at, and most of the time they could read the stage scenario. older than twenty, and he couldn’t get “Oh, I’m sure they know who J.W. were shooting against themselves any- After reading the scenario and over how he just stood there watching is. Heck, you would have to be raised way, just trying to do better in their explaining the shooting order, Calhoun the old man work. in a closet to not know who he is, but own minds. called out the names for Posse A, and Bob walked over to where the I’ll bet they’ve seen more movies with After a long silence Bob finally then for Posse B. “When Posse A is posse within the posse was standing. Tom Cruise than they have seen said, “Didja see the posse lists yet?” shooting, Posse B will work and vice-a- He listened to what they were talking movies with the Duke, and I’ll lay “Yep,” said Pete. “You’re on my versa.” Big Stupid-N-Stinky just about before he interrupted, in case it money on that,” Bob said sadly. posse. We ride together once more!” laughed in a low voice. was something important because he The second day of shooting started, He laughed, and Bob chuckled along Prima Donna Punk and his gang didn’t want to be rude. and the Posse was gathered around with him. were on Posse A, and they shot first. “… and you should be able to shoot their scheduled starting stage. “I hope we get a good bunch,” Bob Bob volunteered to spot and said he this next stage in fifteen seconds, Everyone was anxious to start shoot- said. “I love this Cowboy stuff.” wouldn’t mind pickin’ brass and settin’ twenty at the most,” Prima Donna ing, but the Posse Leader had not “Me too,” said Pete, and with that targets, “… but I moves a little slow Punk said as he stood there ghost shown up yet, and it was ten minutes the two just sat there looking out over these days so bear with me,” he said. shooting. past the time scheduled to start. At the campsite enjoying each other’s Pete offered to do the same and “Yeah,” said Dorcus, “Twenty tops!” twenty-five after, the Posse Leader’s company without saying a word. several other fellows from Posse B “Howdy fellows,” said Bob. “I’m helper was just about to start the stage “I will be your Posse Leader for this chimed in they were always there to Old Bob.” They ignored Bob and con- when he saw Cautious Calhoun head- weekend,” said Cautious Calhoun as help. tinued talking about the next scenario. ed their way, and he told the fellows to posse number five gathered around As the members from Posse A shot Bob wasn’t easily put off. “Me and my wait one more minute until Calhoun him. “Most of you I recognize, and the scenario, it was evident to Bob good Pard Pete have been pickin’ brass, could arrive. some I have never seen before, but these young boys really were fast. and we … well … I thought maybe you “OK, sorry I’m late. I had to take hopefully by the end of this shoot we’ll They all shot in the Traditional catego- boys wouldn’t mind helpin’ a couple of care of some business. Old Bob and all be good friends.” ry and wore very few accoutrements. old Cowboys make this a fun shoot.” Pete won’t be shooting with us today.” As Cautious Calhoun finished the They reminded Bob of a racecar that Big Stupid-N-Stinky spoke up “All those two old farts did was last sentence, he heard a snicker from had been stripped down to the bare then, “WE DON’T WORK,” he said. slow us down anyway,” said Prima one of the shooters. He looked at him essentials so nothing would inhibit its “We just shoot. We’re the best darn Donna Punk. and asked, “What’s your name Pard?” speed. Every time they would finish shooters here, and we paid our “Yeah, I’ve seen some slow shoot- “Prima Donna Punk,” he said with shooting, they would write down their entrance fee, and my boy here and me ers, but those guys take the cake!” a smirk. “Fastest gun here … you can scores on a separate piece of paper and and our friends here … well, we just chimed in Frack. just give me the buckle now and save then grab the sheet from their shoot- came here to shoot, win buckles, “All those guys wanted to do is yourself a lot of time and trouble.” er’s packet and start ghost shooting the awards, and certificates, and go home.” ‘play Cowboy’ anyway. They really “Oh, ‘taint no trouble at all,” said next scenario. Bob didn’t worry that Frick started to smile and then stank when it came to shooting,” said Calhoun, “but just for fun, let’s finish much about it since he was there to burst out laughing. Bob felt embar- Dorcus Malorcus. the match first.” “play Cowboy” and basically have fun, rassed and turned to walk away, but “Well you won’t have to worry Prima Donna Punk shirked his and he figured, to each his own, until before he left he said, “Just thought about those guys anymore,” said shoulders. It was then Calhoun he noticed something very strange. you might want to make it fun for Calhoun. He was feeling a little dis- noticed the several other shooters hud- When it came time for him to approach everyone and not just for yourselves, gusted with his posse, but didn’t say dled around Prima Donna Punk. Most the loading table and get ready to but I guess I figured wrong.” And with it. “Old Bob died in his camper last of them were pretty young, in their shoot, he asked if anyone that had that, he turned and walked away and night.” The Posse fell silent. “It twenties, a few looked older, and one already shot wouldn’t mind spelling listened to the cajoling coming from appears Bob had terminal cancer and looked a lot older. Calhoun looked at him on the spotting duties. He noticed behind him. knew his days were numbered. He their name badges and read them to Big Stupid-N-Stinky, Prima Donna After the first day of shooting probably shouldn’t have been here in himself - Big Stupid-N-Stinky, Dorcus Punk, Dorcus Malorcus, Frick, and ended, Bob returned to his camper. the first place, but his friend Pete said Malorcus, Frick, and Frack. Calhoun Frack, just stood there with their arms There was a campfire going that some- he loved this shoot so much that he pointed at Frick and then at Frack and folded in front of them. one else had started, and he and Pete wouldn’t miss it. Pete said he’d take asked, “Are you two brothers?” By the time they were finished moved their chairs over to it and sat care of Bob’s stuff, so he’s out of the “That’s right,” said Frick, “And shooting their third stage, Bob won- staring into the flames. match for the duration. I think we we’re hot guns too!” He laughed, and dered why this small group within the “I guess it won’t be long before guys should bow our heads in silence and the rest of their small contingent posse had done nothing to help out at like us are gone and out of this sport have a moment.” Calhoun took off his laughed and slapped each other’s the stages. They hadn’t set targets, and those youngsters will be taking , as did everyone else. hands. spotted, or even picked up brass, and over and that’s when it will just be After a minute or two, Calhoun put Bob looked at Pete and Pete looked he thought about his friend Pete, whom another shooting sport with all the his hat on and said, “Posse five, please at Bob, and they both shrugged their he would watch slowly bend over to Cowboy stuff added for window dress- gather ‘round. The name of this sce- shoulders. “I guess,” said Pete to no pick up the brass and then, with effort, ing.” Bob said quietly. nario is …” Page 30 Cowboy Chronicle November 2006

OUR EXTENDED FAMILY By Longshot, SASS #747

have been to 23 END of TRAILs accomplishments, mostly career Papa Joe was someone I had known monthly matches and attended Iand still participate in many cow- wise, and a few family members and for over twenty years, I have spent annual events leads to a closeness boy matches. Recently, I have had old friends spoke of fondly remem- whole days with him on various with other Cowboy Action Shooters the misfortune of attending several bered times past. posses at various matches. I had who eventually become an extended funerals – several cowboy and sever- At a cowboy funeral, it is differ- dinner with him many times. I family. Sure, there are Cowboy al not. ent. First, there are about 50 to 60 shared his campsites and his friends Action Shooters I avoid, and some I have made the following obser- cowboys and cowgirls showing their many times, and we spoke at length who avoid me (like members of my vations. At the cowboy funerals support, and they vastly outnumber about grandchildren, Cowboy Action family, I might add). But, on the even though the deceased had been blood relatives or remaining friends. Shooting™, retirement, and gun col- whole, there are more people I have a policeman for 30 years, or in the They are of more varied ages, they lecting. I saw him 12-15 times per learned to trust and would cancel military for 20 years, or been a busi- remember the person for their year for over 20 years. Yet, I had any plans for to help if ever needed ness executive or doctor, the pictures recent activities, not for the distant never called him at home and didn’t that I know as Cowboy Action displayed or the poster sized picture past, they know why there are guns find out his last name until the Shooters than from any other organ- of the person shown at their funeral and guncarts in the chapel. They funeral. But as I reflected, I had to ization I belong to – religious, frater- has been their picture in full cowboy are missing a contemporary, not a answer yes, we were close. I have nal, professional, or otherwise. attire. In two recent funerals their “previous” acquaintance. seen Papa Joe more than I have seen Recently I introduced a new guncarts or rigs were present at the At a recent funeral of a 76-year- some of my family. shooter to Cowboy Action Shoo- funeral. When I looked out at the old retired policeman whose SASS It strikes me as we participate in ting™. He is a professional with a audience I saw about 120 people, number was less than 100 away Cowboy Action Shooting™ for longer long business resume and now owns fully half cowboys in costume and from mine, I talked with his son and longer into our “senior” years we his own company. After the very the other family and friends, and at after the funeral. I told him I knew become more defined by the compa- first cowboy match he attended, the non-cowboy funerals about half his father a long time, and I was ny we keep. Long after retiring from wearing borrowed guns, holsters, as many total, just family and a few sorry to see his passing. He asked the police force, Papa Joe was a and ammo, he remarked “ I have older friends. In marked contrast to me an interesting question, and I Cowboy Action Shooter. The close never met as strangers as many peo- a cowboy’s funeral, people comment- had to stop to think before I could proximity and frequent reinforce- ple willing to help me, show me a ed about the individual’s past, their answer. He asked, “Were you close?” ment of 200-500 participants at (Continued on page 39)

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COWGIRLS AND THEIR GUNS By Drummer Girl, SASS #21299

omen in Cowboy Action Shoo- SASS Handbook says: “Originals Wting™ are sophisticated and and reproductions of firearms manu- particular about the guns they carry factured during the early 1800’s by and shoot. When they begin Cowboy Action Shooting™, however, most are primarily concerned about the cloth- ing they wear. Before their very first match, they select or make clothing to reflect the ‘character’ they assume. Understandably costuming has cap- tured a lot of attention. Articles and Diamond J’s equipment is highly photographs galore show women in personalized. Her revolver is Betty Boots with her personalized calico gowns and poke bonnets, embossed and the grips carved … 12-ga. shotgun. ladies in taffeta dresses with bustles this trade. Then they take a far Colt, Winchester, Remington, Smith and stylish hats, and dance hall girls more active interest in their & Wesson, Marlin, Sharps, Henry, in black net hose and bustiers. ‘firearms of choice.’ Just as quickly, and so forth are allowed in SASS Little has been said, though, they learn a good gunsmith can turn competition, as long as they are in about the firearms Cowboy Action a heavy or rough trigger into one safe shooting condition.” cowgirls use. Partly, perhaps, be- that’s light, smooth, and easy to pull. When I decided to go forth and cause their guns are generally not Let’s turn our focus, too, from find out which guns are preferred, I the women shooters’ first order of Cowboy Action Shooting™ clothing attended a monthly match held by business. After they’ve shot a few to Cowboy Action Shooting™ fire- the Cajon Cowboys, (say ‘Ca-hone’) a matches, however, most of the ladies arms. The Single Action Shooting thriving southern California Cowboy of Cowboy Action Shooting™ recog- Society has specific guidelines for Diamond J makes a patriotic Action Shooting™ club that meets nize the importance of these tools of the choice of firearms used. The statement with her costume. (Continued on next page) November 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 33

(Continued from previous page) Women I saw at the Cajon Cow- on the second and fourth Saturday of boy match, with a few exceptions, each month. What I discovered dur- carried ‘Vaqueros,’ generally in 4-3/4” ing attendance at various matches, barrel length and, with just a few in various locations, is four firearms exceptions, in .357 caliber. RUGER in particular dominate the field. ‘Blackhawks’ are another favorite. The revolver of preference may One competitor, Nellie Belle Path- be the old COLTS, primarily because finder, who is one of only a dozen of their authenticity. If a shooter women nationally who shoots “Gun- insists on an original COLT and can fighter” category uses a RUGER in find one for sale, she must be willing .32 H&R. That same neatly sized and able to put out about $4000. and nicely balanced revolver and cal- Understandably, COLT clones are iber is also used by another Cajon also huge favorites. Some of the bet-

Nellie Bly Pathfinder poses to show how she handles her matched RUGER .32 HMR revolvers in the demanding category. One of only a dozen women who shoot Gunfighter-style, Nellie says she’s always looking for a challenge. Jeanette Norwood enjoys portraying ter-known clones, mostly in .45 cal- dance hall girl, Henry’s Hussy, iber, are ‘The Regulator’ (cost: about especially when she straps her $400) made by UBERTI, The ‘Rodeo’ holster rig and matched revolvers over her costume. She shoots (about $500) made by USFA, and RUGER Bisleys in .357 in a rig made The ‘Peacekeeper’ from American by Cajon Cowboys president, BoJack. Western Arms (made in Italy! about $850). But COLTS aren’t the revol- Cowgirl, Lickety-Split. When I vers found in most Cowboy Action talked with Lickety-Split she confid- Shooting™ holsters. Those you’ll ed she’d had not one but two hip … in fact, all Diamond J’s guns Lickety Split hasn’t let two hip bear the signs of her personalizing. find in greatest number are RUGER replacements deter her from Cowboy replacements early this year. Surge- Even DJ’s holster rig has been ‘Vaqueros’ in several calibers - most- Action Shooting with her RUGER .32 ries hadn’t slowed down this plucky designed and decorated to reflect ly .44, .45 Colt, and .357 with .38 HMR, YellowBoy lever action, and lady, though. She was competing on her attention to details. Special rounds used in the .357’s. WINCHESTER ‘97 shotgun. (Continued on page 37) Page 34 Cowboy Chronicle November 2006

THE 24TH ANNUAL GOLDEN BOOT AWARDS By Ellsworth T. Kincaid, SASS Life/Regulator #6037

aturday evening, August 12, 2006, Beverly Hilton S Hotel, Beverly Hills, Cali- fornia – Anticipation ran high this year at the “Boot” Awards … “rsvp’d” and his arrival had the paparazzi, er “event photog- raphers” as I was corrected by one of them, swarming. The PR firm organizing this event allowed me a media pass. I joined the other pho- tographers near the red carpet. Initially they told Lady Stetson she couldn’t join me. Once they saw her dressed in her Victorian best, they allowed her to stand near the end of the Red Carpet where the “stars” would pass the photographers. This was a perfect step up as the PR per- sonnel soon learned. I took photos, and she stopped celebrities and “interviewed” them, holding them for further photos. She’d motion to me, and I would slip down to her and take closer/better celebrity photos, most with Lady Stetson standing next to them, of course. This was especially fun when the cast of Deadwood came through. Director (who earned an Emmy and the DGA award in 2005 for the pilot episode of Deadwood, and also directed the mini-series Broken Trail, and the movies The Long Riders, , and Wild Bill) and Powers Boothe (‘Cy Tolliver’ from Deadwood, ‘Curly Bill’ from Tombstone) stopped and had their photos taken on the Red Carpet. Waiting for them was Lady Stetson and Parisse Boothe, Powers’ lovely daughter and one of the soiled doves of the Bella Union Saloon in Deadwood. She and I had a scene together during the second season, and she remembered me (yeah sure, she did … but I appreciate her saying so). She also remembered we tried getting her father to attend END of TRAIL several years ago. We waited, and once Mr. Hill and Mr. Boothe came off the Red Carpet, we had a great time reminiscing about the now-cancelled series. We did the same with Gerald McRaney (‘George (Continued on next page) November 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 35

(Continued from previous page) Hearst’ from Deadwood). Many of the Western celebri- ties coming across the Red Carpet are SASS members. They have attended END of TRAIL and several competed over the years in the “Celebrity Mounted Shooting Competition.” Enough of them recognized me, would walk over and shake my hand, stop and chat with Lady Stetson that one of the television interviewers complained, and we were asked to “tone it down and not work the room so well.” Apparently Lady Stetson was having better conversations than the interviewers! HA! One young woman walked the Red Carpet, stopped, and announced we were from SASS, smiled for the “event photogra- announced the title of my just phers.” I usually recognize these released novel, and asked us to celebrities, but didn’t recognize stand and be recognized. Thanks this beautiful lady. I called out, Rob! SASS was heavily in atten- “What were you in?” Okay, I dance. Along with the SASS agree … stupid on my part, but I celebrities, Phil Spangenberger got her attention. She walked and his crew (almost all of which over to me and politely replied, are SASS) were there assisting in “Hell to Pay.” I said, “I was in the live auction and handling Hell to Pay, too!” I then recog- various chores for the event. nized her name, Rachel Kimsey Ben Cooper was Master of … she’s the daughter of our very Ceremonies. Mr. Cooper has own SASS member, Jubal MC’d this event for several years Sackett. We had a quick laugh, and MC’d the SASS Convention and she moved on. in Las Vegas our first three Oftentimes the most sought years. He and his wife Pamela after celebrities will not come were unequivocally the best look- down the Red Carpet because it ing couple that evening. Pamela causes a commotion. They come radiates warmth and Ben is the via the “back way.” We’ve figured persona of gentlemanly manners. this out over the years and were Ben did an excellent job as an waiting for Mr. Eastwood. Sure MC, keeping the event on time … enough, Clint and his attractive even interrupting Burt Reynold’s wife came out a side door, and we funny stories to remind Burt he were there to shake his hand and was introducing Ann Margret. click a quick photo or two. Lady Burt was a hoot and THE enter- Stetson asked, “May I have a tainment on stage. photo with you for The Cowboy Clint Eastwood was awarded Chronicle?” as he was rushing to the prestigious Founders Award, his table. Clint stops, looks at presented to him by his friend her and tells her how beautiful Morgan Freeman. Other she looked and replied, “The celebrities in attendance were Cowboy Chronicle? Sure.” He Joan Leslie, Ann Margret, Wes put his arm around Lady Stetson Studi, Mike Conners, Anne and posed for me. Was he a nice Jeffreys, Cheech Marin, Stuart guy? He sure seemed very gra- Whitman, Bruce Boxleitner, cious, unassuming, and pleasant Stella Stevens, Andrew Prine, … Definitely a nice guy. William Smith, Marty Kove, and Dinner was announced and many more. everyone took their seats. Holly- The proceeds from this event wood executive producer Rob benefit the Motion Picture & Word, SASS Life #50528, intro- Television Fund (MPTF), which duced and pointed out all the provides healthcare, childcare, celebrities in the room. With retirement living, social services, many in attendance this special and financial support to the peo- evening, this took awhile. I was ple of the entertainment commu- surprised and pleased when he nity. SASS congratulates all the introduced Lady Stetson and me, honorees and presenters. Page 36 Cowboy Chronicle November 2006

We All Dug Ponies. What Happened to Them? By Bob Boze Bell, SASS #50,000 This past summer, I was in Bisbee, Arizona, working on a Top Secret Project. While taking a break, I wandered into a little store called Va-Voom and found a box of old photographs featuring kids on ponies (see at right). Seeing them made me realize when we Boomers were young, most of us wanted a pony more than anything in the world. Is this still a desire among kids today? I don’t know, but I do know looking at these photos makes me smile, and it makes me sad. Life was simpler when getting a pony was going to solve all the world’s problems, don’t you think? Which brings me to one of my favorite jokes: “Shoot low, they’re riding Shetlands.” And by the way, everyone I ever knew who got a Shetland hated the little boogers. Said they were mean. Come to think of it, I haven’t seen a Shetland in years. Do they still make ’em?

Bob Boze Bell is the executive editor of True West magazine and the author of six illustrated books about the Old West. He writes a daily blog at twmag.com

Harry Houdini with a child on her pony November 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 37 COWGIRLS AND THEIR GUNS . . . (Continued from page 33) are most likely to appear at major the firing line with her ‘posse’ - and annual matches rather than at the club doing very well, thank you! level shoots. They are offered in .45 Reasons for the wide popularity of Colt, .44-40, and .357 calibers. Quite a the RUGERS are basically strength, few ‘Yellow Boy’ (Winchester-Henry) reliability, and price. Like most clones also show up at every match, too, Horses, Big & Small BOB BOZE BELL RUGER firearms, the ‘Vaquero’ offers made by, among others, Navy Arms and Here’s something that kind of grinds me. Rarely do Western movies portray honest value - a rugged, reliable fire- Uberti. These are certainly handsome, the wide range of horse breeds that existed in the Old West. arm at a reasonable price. They’re like eye-catching pieces. Their polished In most Oaters, all of the horses seem to come from one stock provider (and they probably did). These horses are usually big, sturdy quarter horses, all of them about the same size and color. In fact, these horses are called the Eveready battery - they just keep brass action stands out like a beacon “N.D.,” which is script talk for “nondescript,” an apt description. going, and going, and going … That’s among the blued or casehardened metal Of course, in the real Old West , there were Mustangs and Indian ponies, farm horses, cousins to the famous why ‘Vaqueros’ get the nod from so finish of most rifles. Clydesdales, thoroughbreds and Arabs, not to mention mules. Believe me, there were a lot more mules in the Old many Cowboy Action Shooters. As for shotguns, the hands-down West than Hollywood has ever depicted. On authentic cattle drives, Another revolver gaining increasing favorite is the sturdy, ubiquitous side- most of the horses used were numbers of fans, wears the “CIMAR- by-side ‘Coach Gun’ made by cow ponies—small, agile RON” name. These are made in Italy by STOEGER. Another, similar ‘Coach cayuses—not the big, lumbering quarter horses that UBERTI to specifications set by Texas- Gun’ is made in China by NORINCO. took over ranch life in the based CIMARRON. I find CIMAR- A close runner-up is WINCHESTER’s 20th century. RON’s neat, compact ‘Lightning’ model ‘97 pump-action gun. Other smooth- A few times, Hollywood has Lonesome particularly appealing. In .38 Spl./.38 bores that find favor among Cowboy gotten it right: Dove’s is Long Colt caliber, with 3.5” barrel and a Action Shooting™ aficionados are fantastic on his polo pony, the bird’s head grip, this little dandy looks authentic or reproduction ‘mule ear’ Hell Bitch, which he rides good and fits a small hand beautifully. models – i.e., they have external ham- with classic cowboy bravado in each of his scenes. Also, the The pistol caliber rifle of choice mers. While I admire their owners for blooded stallions that were seems indisputably to belong to MAR- attention to historic correctness, I have cast in Marlon Brando’s horse- One-Eyed Jacks LIN. The guns are well made, function to wonder why anyone would subject friendly are a welcome break from the same flawlessly, and the price is right. himself (I’ve seen no women with these ol’ horses picked by central Second-place goes to another MARLIN - guns!) to the almost assured beatings casting. the 1886 ‘Cowboy’ model. With octagon those external hammers frequently In most Westerns, for too long, it seems like “one size barrel and casehardened metal, this inflict upon the hands of their devotees. fits all.” And to us horse one, in .38 Spl. only, is a more expensive There are, of course, many other lovers, that’s a crime. version of the basic lever-action, and it firearms used in Cowboy Action appeals to those who enjoy the authen- Shooting™ matches than those listed tic appearance. ROSSI’s Model ‘92 here. These, however, are the most lever gun is also being seen more and popular. As long as they meet SASS twmag.com • 888-687-1881 more. Uberti makes several high-dollar standards and are not visibly modi- rifle and carbine clones of 1873 guns, fied, they may be used in sanctioned SUBSCRIBE NOW! $10.00 OFF! ONLINE ONLY — USE COUPON CODE SASS3 which, like most of the pricey firearms, matches.

Internal modifications are allowed. cause the drop at the comb and heel are The most common modification to pretty steep, is some shooters build up revolvers is a ‘trigger job’ - reducing the comb with padding, which is then trigger pull and smoothing its action covered with a piece of leather, laced for ease of use and greater accuracy. firmly in place. This is permitted, for it Many of the RUGER ‘Vaqueros’ have appears to be what ‘old timers’ may been ‘tricked-out’ with improvements well have done to their ‘Ol’ Trusty.’ such as the ‘free-spinning pawl’ made Those who select the WINCHES- by POWER CUSTOM. This nifty TER pump shotgun (or clones) general- replacement part allows the cylinder, ly get a trigger job done, as well as some when the gate is open, to spin in either internal polishing of the action. Even direction, which makes for faster load- though the pump guns can hold more, ing and un-loading. only two rounds at a time are permitted Cowboy Action Shooting™ rifles in Cowboy Action Shooting™. also undergo some ‘after-market What is most evident at every improvements’ such as polishing the Cowboy Action Shooting™ match is, loading ramp, changing the springs, whatever costume is worn, whatever and smoothing the lever’s action and revolvers are packed in whatever plain trigger. One external addition is made or fancy holster rig, whatever rifle and on many of the rifles, too, and that’s the shotgun is carried, everyone’s having a addition of a peep sight - on the tang. wonderful time. You won’t find anyone The tang peep sight was used before who isn’t obviously enjoying him or her- 1899, so it’s allowable - and it sure does self. Camaraderie is contagious, and help with quick target acquisition! the friendships formed seem to become Wrapping the lever handle with a lasting. Shooters share their equip- leather thong is common, too, for ment, their ammo, and their experience appearance as well as to protect the to help one another and are equally back of the shooter’s hand. This modifi- generous with a newcomer or a novice. cation was adopted early in our nation’s Cowboy Action Shooting™ is a won- firearm history. derful game – a competition where Shotgun modifications seem to be everyone’s a winner, not because of modest, if undertaken at all. The short, prizes won, but because participating in stocky 12-gauge ‘Coach Gun’ is inex- a delightful experience gives each one a pensive, simple, and rugged. It has treasure chest of valuable memories to internal hammers and two triggers. take home. There’s always the possibil- The triggers can be - and often are - ity, too, of making a new, lifelong friend. lightened, but little else is generally * * * done to these Cowboy Action Shoo- (Originally published in ting™ workhorses. One exception, be- “Women & Guns” magazine) Page 38 Cowboy Chronicle November 2006

EUROPEAN COWBOY ACTION SHOOTING™ REACHES ONE MORE COUNTRY—SLOVENIA! By Arizona Tom, SASS Life #30872 Photographs by Susanne Putsche

“this good thing going” in yet anoth- Boro and Tom also sent out the Since this sport has just crossed er part of Europe. As usual, local call to other surrounding countries, over what used to be called “The authorities were not at all happy and on the memorable day, shooters Iron Curtain” of Cold War days (the Arizona Tom, SASS Life #30872 and/or eager to get more “idiots with from Croatia, Germany, Italy, and elderly among us remember those guns” licensed in their jurisdiction. Austria showed up to join their new days.) into a country that has not or those among us that are not However, Boro is not only a certified friends in Slovenia for a day of fun had any contact with this sport so Ftoo familiar with geographical gun dealer in his country, but is also and enjoyment on the shooting far—there are not too many “cowboy conditions in “Old Europe,” Slovenia an experienced IPSC competitor and range! Boro and his friends man- shootin’ irons” available! But again, is located east of Italy, to the south of organizer, so even though the aged to set up five stages in the lanes Boro is a gun dealer, and Arizona Hungary and Austria just north of process had to go step by painful of an ancient rock quarry they use as Tom has three complete sets of the Mediterranean Sea. This part of step, it finally reached the point a shooting range. The cowboys and Cowboy Action Shooting™ guns he Europe used to be the northernmost where Boro called Arizona Tom and girls blasted away with everything freely loans to folks just getting part of communist ruled Yugoslavia invited him to join in the first they had to get into the “Spirit of the started. So blast away they did, before that country was divided into Cowboy Action Shooting™ match Game” that has already infected so with great fervor and enthusiasm. several separate countries (Slovenia, ever to be held in Slovenia! many shooters all over the world. At the end of the day, the winners Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, happily received their certificates, Serbia, and Monte-Negro) after the and surprise, surprise, the winners war ended here in 1990/91. were almost evenly divided among For the past two years Boro the nations gathered at the range. Licina, the proprietor of Pro-Guns, a Overall winner “Traditional” was gun-tuning store in the nation’s Hellfried Otto from Austria, second capitol city, Ljubljana, has been try- winner Edgar Franjul from Croatia, ing to get this fascinating sport third place going to Boro Licina from legalized in his country. In 2003 Slovenia, followed by Guenter Arizona Tom, Germany’s Cowboy Guetinger from Germany. The “First Action Shooting™ TG, met with Lady” award went to Susanne Boro at the International Gun Fair, Putsche from OWSS Italy. Arizona IWA, in Nuremberg, Germany and Tom did his best to “smoke ‘em out” offered his assistance in getting by blazing away with his full house blackpowder loads and taking the lead in the “holy black” category while giving the photographers something to do … All is well as far as Cowboy Action Shooting™ is concerned in “Ol’ Europe” with the now quite impressive list of countries such as Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Ger- many, Switzerland, Luxemburg, Net- herlands, Austria, Hungary, The Czech Republic, Italy, Croatia, and now Slovenia actively participating in – and ENJOYING this fascinating pastime that first really got moving on the continent in 1999. The Cowboy Action Shooting™ European Championship “Days of Truth 2007” will be sponsored by the renowned Italian gun manufacturer F.LLI Pietta, (Alessandro Pietta), and ARMI Sport, (Susanna & Rino Chiappa), and will take place in the latter part of August 2007 near Brescia, Italy! It might be time to take a look at your favorite travel catalogue and think about Europe next year. What about me? I’ll be there! November 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 39 www.mshelhart.com

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OUR EXTENDED FAMILY . . . (Continued from page 30) “Cowboy Action Shooting goes way better way, or wanted to lend me beyond the shooting.” He is right. I guns and ammo to shoot than at this look forward to monthly matches as (monthly) match.” He was, in short, well as annual matches not because “adopted” by the seasoned veterans I do so well (I don’t), but because as a hopeful new member of their there is a ”family” of people I care community and treated as a wel- about and enjoy being with. If we comed newcomer. Needless to say, look at Cowboy Action Shooting™ he is now hooked and can’t spend his from a short distance, we see people time and money fast enough to catch who plan their vacations around up with the rest of us. Now that he annual matches, wear clothes that has attended four matches and many ordinary citizens do not, bought his own guns and rig, he is engage in a safe and competitive, ready for his first “away” match. family friendly shooting sport, buy When he experiences the campfires, vehicles that support their hobby, communal meals, his first awards spend time practicing and reload- ceremony, and the breaking of camp, ing, and frequently invest their time he will be initiated into the family of and energy in the sport of Cowboy Cowboy Action Shooters. Action Shooting™. My point is the people who One often hears the expressions, offered him help, and many have “cowboy up” or “the cowboy way” or (perhaps indicative of his skills), “spirit of the game.” These words and didn’t know or care what his have special meaning for Cowboy profession was, what his real name Action Shooters; they define a was, or where he lived or whose son lifestyle as well as a participative he is, offered to help because he was sport. These things contribute to a new Cowboy Action Shooter and camaraderie of same-minded indi- remembered the help they got at viduals who to me are “my extended their first match when they were family.” looking to join the family. RIP: Igo Heeled, Papa Joe, and Tex Fiddler once commented, Ken Stone.

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SIGNIN’ ON TO THE HEAVENLY SPREAD By Roy ‘Sess’ Poole, SASS #56545

“How’d ya git here,’’ he asks. There, you’ll be working for the fore- are you?’’ “Not quite sure,” I answer. “I was man, J.C.” Well, that ought to be easy, I think pushin’ those horses pretty hard, and “What sorta questions is he askin?’’ to myself. I’ve been a Shootist for over it was gettin’ pretty late. Maybe I fell “Well, can’t rightly say. I’ve never half of my life, even started to compete asleep.” been here before. None of us have. in the silver-haired category. But, Roy ‘Sess’ Poole, “Yeah,” he continues, “and proba- You might say this is the real SASS ‘speed’ and my alias are never used in SASS #56545 bly bounced off a big ol’ rock!” Invitational.’’ the same sentence. And if you asked “But ya know,’’ I say, “A lot of these The line moves slowly, and as we who had a clean stage, my alias also wasn’t quite sure how I fell in with fellers look familiar, ‘though I ain’t get closer to Marshal Pete, I notice not wouldn’t get called out. Fact of the Ithis big posse. One moment, I’m seen some of ‘em in quite a spell.” everyone is being offered a job on the matter is, I’m only a fair-to-middlin’ makin’ my way down the ol’ 80 Road on “Yep, you might know some of Heavenly Spread. Most are. Those Shootist. Maybe I’m gonna have some my way to Cheyenne. I needed to get them. We’re all part of SASS, the who aren’t get invited to take a few trouble gettin’ a job after all.’ there early, ‘cause a Regulator-friend Saints And Sinners Shootists.” steps away from the hitchin’ post. But I’m now standin’ third in line of mine said he needed some help drag- “Well, I’ll be! Is everyone in line to from where I’m standin’, I can’t seem before the Marshal. I can easily hear ging the targets out to the stages. The register for a big shootout?’’ to see where they’re goin’. his questions of the nervous feller. next thing I know, I’m standing here “Not exactly,” my new friend Getting closer, a few are starting “Tell me again about what you did with a bunch of fellers. explained. “You see, we’re all in line to to hear some of Pete’s questions, and in SASS,” says Pete. It looks like I’m in some sorta line. have a word with Marshal Pete. If’n whisper them to those behind. “Well,” says the cowboy proudly, “I Most everyone is quiet, a few are he likes your answers, you might be Eventually, one of the questions was the state champ two years in a talkin’ though. The guy behind me is able to pass through those big tall makes it to me. row. I placed 5th overall at the nation- the talkative type.’ gates onto the Heavenly Spread. He’s askin’, ‘What kind of Shootist (Continued on next page) Your Source for Cowboy Action Parts

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(Continued from previous page) “Most everyone looks out for each al End of Line Camp.’ other. Most everyone picks up a bit of “I already know that!” says Pete, “I the load. I liked being an RO, which want to know what you DID.” means Range Officer, although on “Well,” he starts again. “I bought some days I think it really meant matchin’ revolvers for $1800 apiece, Rookie Observer.” Marshal Pete had ‘em tuned for another $500, and smiled knowingly. showed everyone how fast you could The cowboy continued with excite- really complete the stages. There was- ment, “Folks gave of their time and tal- n’t a soul who could come close to me.” ents to set up the stages, or set up the “Let’s try this another way,” says a dinner after. Why heck! I even saw frustrated Pete. “What about the folks loanin’ guns or ammo to someone PEOPLE you knew while in SASS?” who needed a hand. Some of ‘em made “Um, the wife and I had a fallin’ out mistakes, but all of us together never after a couple of years. She always let it get out of hand.” wanted to go, but complained all the “Sounds like you had a good time,” time about sittin’ around with ‘nothin’ said the Marshal. Tell me what you to do. And then there were a couple of liked best.” guys who could afford rigs like mine, “To be honest, I never won much. we used to hang out after the shootin’ But, and this probably sounds a bit was over. But not too often, ‘cause they silly, I really liked it when I could bring were always teachin’ tenderfoots and new folks into the game. I got a couple ladies the basics.’ of my neighbors, my wife of 32 years, “Thanks,” says the Marshal, “I’ve and even my son-in-law. Boy, new got enough now. Why don’t you follow guns for the wife cost a bit, but I ain’t that trail off to the side there?’’ never seen her happier.” Looking confused, he started down “You know what,’’ said Pete, “I a well-worn cattle trail. In an instant, think the foreman, J.C., would like to the air just seemed to swallow him up. meet you. Head on up through the There wasn’t even a boot print in the gates.” dust to say he’d ever been on the trail. Pete was smiling broadly now, as I Now, it was the man in front of me took my turn at the head of the line. who stood at the hitchin’ post. Pete “Which part of SASS did you find your- was once more smiling as he asked a self interested in?’’ he asked. question. “Understand you belong to Before answering, I smiled too, SASS. Tell me about it.” thinking about how much I liked doin’ “It’s one of the greatest group of the same things the man ahead of me folks I’ve ever met,” he began excitedly. had talked about. Page 42 Cowboy Chronicle November 2006

WOMEN, GUNS, AND GEAR TARGETS By Holy Terror, SASS #15362

in the motel room for practice during lem I might not notice on steel. shoot on timing. If you vary the height the match. The next set of targets important of your targets, it will help you make Live fire practice has some very to my practice are the steel plates I use sure you are on the target before you different target needs. When it comes for rifle and revolver work. When buy- break the shot. to my personal live fire practice, I use ing steel targets, there are five things I I think the perfect number of steel Holy Terror, SASS #15362 three types of targets: paper targets, look for: weight, height, number, size, targets is two or three. I really like steel targets for rifle and revolver, and and quality. three because you are able to practice shotgun targets. First, look at is the weight of the the common drills such as two-one- ractice is the number one most I have paper targets because they target. If your targets are big and two, one-three-one, and the Nevada Pimportant step in becoming a better help me keep focused on the sights. I heavy, then it will be difficult to move sweep. Three targets allow you a good shooter. One subject regarding practice know if I hit the edge of a paper plate, them around the range. Those of you compromise between enough targets to I haven’t talked about is targets. then it was almost a miss. An edge hit who have to transport targets to and achieve a good practice and too many The two types of practice are dry on a steel plate is just a hit. For paper, from the range certainly don’t want targets to move around the range. fire and live fire. Dry fire practice is I like to use regular paper plates with heavy targets weighing down the it comes to target sizes, you pretty straightforward as far as tar- little orange dots attached. When of your car. I like to have fairly small want to have a range of sizes. I person- gets go. I use little orange sticky dots. shooting the dots live fire, I have to targets. They are easy to transport to ally like to have a 4”, 6”, and 8” target. I find that gives me a nice point of aim. concentrate hard on the sights, which the range and to move, so you can set This is much smaller than anything you They are also inexpensive, easy to helps me remember to look at the up different scenarios easily. normally see at matches. However, I replace, and can be taken down or put sights when I am going fast. Shooting Next, you don’t want your targets find by training on the smaller targets, up at your leisure. I also like to take paper also helps me recognize if I am to be all the same height. If they are it makes the match targets seem easy. them with me when I travel to put up developing a jerk or some other prob- all the same height, you will learn to (Continued on next page) November 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 43 to take the impact of a shotgun hit. 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RANGE OFFICER ROUND UP WHAT’S THE CALL? Utilizing the SASS Wire

By PaleWolf Brunelle, SASS Life #2495

the applicable rule(s) and reference every conceivable circumstance. ings can trace their origins to the source documents. One disconcerting observation “What’s the call” inquiries on the When an interpretation of a I’ve noted is the number of RO’s SASS Wire. Pale Wolf Brunelle, “gray area” is called for, we will gen- (including some Territorial Gover- Here are just a few examples of SASS Life #2495 erally consult with the other mem- nors who are required to be RO-II significant rule changes and/or clar- bers of the RO Committee via email certified) who are not up-to-date on ifications that have been recently any SASS members frequent to try to get a consensus before post- the current versions of the rules. added to the rulebooks: Mthe various SASS Wire forums ing a reply. This is evident in some of the • The Gunfighter and B-Wes- for a variety of reasons, too numer- We usually agree on most “com- answers and opinions posted in tern Categories are the only ous to list here. mon sense” applications and, as a response to some of the “what’s the categories that allow two Some of the more interesting dis- rule, will always give a shooter the call?” threads. loaded revolvers out of leather cussions have originated from benefit of doubt (if any exists) when A discussion based on outdated at the same time. “what’s the call?” posts. There have a “black & white” answer is not or obsolete information is counter- • When a stage calls for 10 been times that individual members available. productive to getting a correct solu- revolver rounds in a single of the RO Committee have been One of the primary functions of tion to the question. sequence or the use of only one called upon (either within the the RO Committee is to make those Another occasional problem with revolver for the stage, the thread itself, via direct email, or determinations and interpretations “what’s the call? questions, particu- Gunfighter may draw both Wire PM’s) to settle the issue at based on the rules as written, and larly those originating from actual revolvers and engage the tar- hand. For the most part, when applying the actual intent of the range incidents, is the lack of com- gets. The Gunfighter shall answering those questions, we quote rule if it is not clearly spelled out for plete information in the initial post. shoot the targets in exactly the An answer may be posted based on same sequence as prescribed in the details provided by the origina- the stage scenario. tor of the post (as s/he observed the Both revolvers may be cocked at incident), but then additional factors the same time, but must be shot one are introduced after the question at a time to facilitate scoring. A has been answered that radically Gunfighter may not holster change the circumstances, thus revolvers with the intent to modifying the correct call. engage another revolver se- There have been some rather quence. All rounds must be ‘lively’ exchanges when a shooter expended prior to holstering unless posts a “what’s the call?” question the revolvers were drawn at the and other posse members, including wrong time or a revolver/ammuni- the timer operator and spotters, add tion malfunction has occurred. additional details that seem to be Stage design may allow a com- quite the opposite of what others petitor shooting “Gunfighter present recall happening. Style” to stage or restage When a Wire thread degenerates revolvers between target se- into an argument (or name-calling … quences. I personally consider the term “rule Inadvertently leaving un- Nazi” extremely offensive), rather fired rounds in a revolver is a than a civil exchange of opinions miss unless the round is under (particularly in regard to what’s con- the hammer, then it is a Stage sidered “fair” whether the rules “as Disqualification. written” cover the situation being If the stage scenario requires the discussed or not), the Wire modera- use of another firearm between the tors have no choice but to edit or revolver sequences or the shooter’s completely shut down the thread. hands are otherwise constrained Posting as much relevant detail as (e.g., rolling the dice between possible and maintaining a polite con- revolver sequences), the revolvers versation that stays “on topic” will help must be drawn and shot one at a considerably in soliciting a response. time unless they are allowed to Keeping this in mind, the SASS be staged rather than holstered. Wire can be an excellent source of In this case, both revolvers may information and a means of generating be employed at the same time clarifications to the rules as needed. for the first five rounds, safely Some of the agenda items for restaged, and then employed at Regional TG gatherings, the TG the same time again for the sec- Summit, and RO Committee meet- (Continued on next page) November 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 45 J.B. Hickok Mercantile Prescott, Arizona Home of the World’s Oldest Rodeo

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(Continued from previous page) and set gun on table or prop.” A that is deemed unsafe will result ble to all members on-line at the ond five rounds. shooting string is defined as shots in a Match Disqualification. TOP of any of the forum pages and (The intent here is to allow the from one type of firearm prior to the Any discharge that hits the on the www.sassnet.com homepage. Gunfighter the option of staging his next type of firearm engaged. ground or stage prop from five The most recent version of the revolvers between the two five-shot Revolvers not re-holstered with to ten feet from the shooter will Shooters Handbook was also includ- sequences, if it is safe to do so. He the hammer not all the way down on result in a Stage Disqualification. ed in the July issue of The Cowboy does not need specific permission in either an empty chamber or a spent Note: Match directors have the Chronicle. the stage description … editor.) case will result in a Stage latitude to place props so shooters I highly recommend ALL shooters SASS Shooters Handbook Disqualification unless corrected must negotiate them. In doing so participating in Cowboy Action Shoo- (pages 19-20) before using the next firearm. Match Directors may declare ting™ at clubs operating under “SASS ********************* Range Operations Course props expendable or shootable rules” become familiar with those Revolvers are returned to (pages 11-12) without penalty. rules, either through the RO training leather (re-holstered) with hammer ********************* Range Operations Course program or, at the very least, by down on a spent case or empty Any discharge that hits the (page 13) studying the available documents. chamber at the conclusion of the ground or stage prop less than ********************* shooting string, unless the stage five feet from the shooter, any The Shooters Handbook, Range description specifically directs oth- discharge at the loading or Operations (RO-I), and Range Offi- / erwise; e.g., “move to next position unloading areas, or discharge cer Course (RO-II) links are accessi-

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THE “WHY” FACTOR By Cree Vicar Dave, SASS Life #49907 TG Michigan

ty or state of being happy; 2. Good you are responsible for the type of a heapin’ full left cortex that fortune; pleasure; contentment. 3. feed you give your horse. encourages you to do better, to Aptness or felicity, as of expres- So what does all this mean to a climb out of the “I can’t do it” sion.” This explains what it is, but 21st Century cowboy? I would wagon rut, and to program your- doesn’t deal with the why. This estimate from first hand experi- self to do the extraordinary. This WHY factor is the main reason for ence that over 90% of those partic- tends to turn an introvert into an most of us being involved in ipating in Cowboy Action Shoo- extrovert. Kind of like always rid- Cowboy Action Shooting™. ting™ fill to the brim their left ing high in the saddle with no fear According to articles obtained frontal cortex, resulting in very of bushwhackers. All this can take through Google, it seems our large smiles on beaming faces place by positive thoughts, setting brains have been designed with a known as a “Duchene Smile.” your sights high, and a healthy By Cree Vicar Dave, pre-frontal cortex kind of hard Duchene was a 19th century head hearty laugh. SASS Life #49907 drive system that produces our doctor who first noticed the differ- Proverbs 15:13 attests to the Territorial Governor, Michigan mood direction. This is located ence between a polite smile that left side positive and right side directly behind the forehead. The has no positive effect and a gulley negative dilemma. It says “A ecently I stumbled onto the right pre-frontal cortex directs washer grin that wrinkles up the happy heart makes the face cheer- Rcause of one of mankind’s basic negative moods or depression, skin in toward the eyes. This gen- ful, but heartache crushes the experiences, “HAPPINESS.” There while the left pre-frontal cortex uine wrinkled face smile, turns spirit.” As for me, I’m gonna stoke is an old adage “Happiness is some- activates positive moods or happi- out, activates the left frontal cor- the ol’ left side cortex with as thing to do, something to hope for, ness. This hard drive system is tex, which in turn strengthens much positive ammo as I can, and and something to love.” Webster programmed by the software pack- your positive outlook on life. keep ginning ear to ear. The way I defines happiness as “1. The quali- age of your choice. In other words, Optimistic thoughts make sure of (Continued on next page)

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THE “WHY” FACTOR . . . (Continued from previous page) intend to accomplish this is to keep my faith in the Lord and be involved with Cowboy Action Shooting™ as much as possible. The Vicar’s Wife tells me she can never tell how well I did on any given stage because I always have the same wrinkly-faced wide smile. I’m just stoking my left frontal cor- tex. That’s the WHY factor. That’s WHY I shoot Cowboy Action.

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WHY DON’T THESE DARN THINGS FIT? By Purdy Gear, SASS Life #33315

off the heel band and combines with the rowel (pointy, spinny thingies on end of shank) to tangle you up, toss you down stairs, and prompt impres- sive fandangos in attempts to keep your footing and prevent your com- padres from laughing at you ‘til civi- lization as we know it ends. Rowels Purdy Gear, SASS #33315 come in many sizes and shapes. They can be outfitted with jingle-bobs (two little bell clappers that jingle against oggone! Britches and shirts the rowel). Dshrink while in the closet, Depending on the type of spur, boots pinch or bite your tootsies, there may or may not be a chap guard hats get pert near impossible to pry protruding up off of the shank off after a quick, clean shoot and oh between the rowel and the heel band. … them spurs! This can be a curved talon-like device To understand spurs proper-like, or a barrel-shaped one. There may ya hafta know their parts. First, also be a set of chains. In old times, Heel bands, shank length and drop, and rowel size will all determine there’s the heel band, that pair of these were extra long and dragged on how your spurs fit and work for you. elongated thingies that pinch the the ground ‘cause them ol’ boys con- sides of your heels. Then there’s the sidered themselves horsemen not are shorter and tend to pick up wads with bigger heel bands or look at cus- shank. That part sticks backwards ground pounders. Chains nowadays of bubblegum. (Very annoying.) Spur tom spurs. The reason why bending “c” is a style that has the loop for doesn’t work is that you aren’t spread- WE MAKE THE PATTERNS, chains, but no chains. ing the heel bands except at the ends. Finally, there’s the button. There For heavy boots or big feet, the entire YOU MAKE IT GREAT! are two of ‘em, one on each side of the circumference of the heel band must be Full-Size Tracing Patterns, heel band near the front of the spur. bent. Before you try this, understand Detailed Illustrations These are the suspension mechanisms that the application of heavy brute The World’s Largest Supplier of Leather and Instructions for the spur strap. Spur buttons come force on cast spurs can result in cracks & Leatherworking Supplies Guarantee Your Success! in two flavors, fixed and swing. The and metal fatigue. You have a tad (SASS Corporate Member #69180) fixed ones are applied directly to the more leeway on forged spurs, but you heel band, while the swing style has a must proceed with caution as it’s easy hinge allowing greater movement and to ruin silverwork or the gentle curve (supposedly) comfort (“c”). The fixed of the heel band if you get rambunc- ones may be right on the heel band tious. This is work best left to folks only #6055 (“d”) or on a slight upcurve of the heel with serious metallurgical skills! * $900 band (“a” and “b”). Another problem with re-bending Make a Holster Here’s where the trouble starts: heel bands is that they get shorter and to fit any Pistol. Most heel bands are made to fit a some heel bands simply come short. regular “counter.” (That’s (The old style charro or Chihuahua that piece of leather that fits around spurs have notoriously-short heel the heel and ankle.) That’s great if bands). If you take a look at spur “d,” OFFERS EXPIRE DEC. 30, 2006 you have a cowboy boot with a regu- you’ll notice the heel band is very *PLUS SALES TAX & SHIPPING lar-thickness counter and if you have short compared to the others. You’ll only #6042 regulation-sized feet. If you have larg- also notice the buttons are on the heel * er-than-average hooves and/or boots band instead of on the upcurve as on $700 Features 25 patterns for made of extra-heavy leather, those “a” and “b.” A short heel band or a regular-sized spurs are gonna be a combination of short heel band and Holsters and 5 for Gun Belts. misery. To fit properly, spurs have to the “in-line” buttons causes the spur be slightly loose in the heel band. Put strap to suddenly become too short for short: if they don’t flop up and down your foot. If you have spurs with short

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SASS INVADES LAS VEGAS . . . (Continued from page 6) new SASS memberships. GIVE TO THE and they compete in the costume The Gunfighter category contin- SASS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION contests in them. There are also lit- ues to grow. Gunfighters are dis- (A non-profit, tax-deductable charity) erally thousands of military orient- covering this is an exciting, but ed re-enactors, who are not prevent- challenging, category in which to MAKE THE DIFFERENCE! ed from joining SASS and shooting shoot. Several folks have noted Cowboy Action, but there is Seniors are the largest shooting cat- presently no attractive home for egory, and our Senior ranks are con- them within SASS. A Military tinuing to grow. Senior Gunfighter VISIT THE SASS WEB SITE AT WWW.SASSNET.COM Category was suggested in The may now make sense, and is worthy Cowboy Chronicle a few months ago … of consideration. to the “dark side,” and are asking support the category, it should be it’s worthy of consideration … and it Similarly, many Frontier Car- for a Frontier Cartridge Gunfighter considered for inclusion in major might even prove to be a boost to tridge competitors have succumbed category. Whenever the numbers matches as well.

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WHO SAYS .45s CAN’T COMPETE WITH THE SMALL BORES? They can now. Introducing the first purpose built cartridge designed for use in Cowboy Action Shooting™.

By Adirondack Jack, SASS #53440

hen I started shooting Cowboy WAction three years ago, like many shooters, I already had one .45 Colt revolver, a Ruger Case Blackhawk, and soon bought a head of brace of Vaqueros. Following the the new familiar course, I ran what I brass. thought were plinker loads, 800 fps 250s, that seemed mild compared to often in life, and in truth, doesn’t the heavy hunting loads I was used come around often in the world of to. After a few monthly shoots, I revolver cartridges. Unlike a new began to realize mine were about cartridge designed to work in a new the hottest loads anybody was gun, this was a round meant for use shooting, prompting pards to com- in any .45 Colt revolver, without ment I didn’t need to “kill the steel.” any modification to the guns. Watching others shoot, it What to name a unique round, became clear if I was EVER going to with a unique purpose, to make the get off the bottom of the score sheet, old .45 Colt, a 130 year-old black- I needed to lighten up the loads powder military cartridge, suitable some. My idea of light was a 250 at for use at target load levels in the 730 fps, which seemed light enough, guns Cowboy Action Shooting™ was shot to POA, and I was content with Shown here are two cutaway cartridges to help illustrate the change built around, the SAA and clones, my “warthog” loads. Then I began in case capacity. On the left is a .45 Colt with a 200 RNFP bullet and the Ruger revolvers? After and in the middle is the Cowboy .45 Special with a prototype shooting Frontier Cartridge using “EPP UG .45-147 boolit” named by Dick Dastardly for it’s original creator, kicking it around a while, consult- 777 FFG, and I soon discovered a El Paso Pete (deceased SASS member). Dick has the molds on order. ing pards on the wire, many of full case of 777 was a HOT load for On the right is a round loaded with the EPP UG .45-147 bullet. whom suggested I use some Cowboy Action Shooting™, far hot- acronym involving my alias, and so ter than my original smokeless powder and the much lighter recoil going to name the cartridge?” I was forth, I decided to honor Cowboy loads. They recoiled considerably made it worthwhile enough that I at a loss, and yet knew this was a Action Shooting™, the reason for and slowed down my shooting. ran the cut down cases in my pistols moment that doesn’t come around (Continued on page 62) I’d just invested in a progressive for a year with good results. reloading machine, so I didn’t want Pards commented making the to use fillers, and wads cost money, cases was a lot of work, (it was) and (not that I wasn’t spending enough they did look funny when loaded, as loading .45 Colt and 12 gauge with the bullets bulged the brass (they 777), so I thought, “why not just cut did). The real answer, I knew, was the cases down?” I chopped off appropriately drawn cases adhering some .45 Colt brass to ACP length, to .45 Colt dimensions in every and lo and behold, the fine Hodgdon respect, except made shorter with 777 ran a sweet 730 or so FPS, just the unwanted middle of the case like my smokeless loads in .45 Colt. removed, and a case mouth of the No fillers, no wads, progressive correct thickness preserved. After a loading, about 40% less powder, not heart to heart with my faithful wife, too shabby. I got in touch with Starline Brass, In all honesty, the cut down and they agreed to produce a run of cases were only fair. Straight- “custom brass” to the specs needed. walled cases are tapered on the They further told me they would not inside, so when cut back as much as catalog or market the brass. That I did, they end up too thick for a would be up to me to accomplish. These are the firearms used in the development of the new rounds proper case mouth, run rough in the Then the man from Starline after a hard day’s shooting with Hodgdon 777. The revolver is a press, and squeeze bullets exces- asked something I was totally Ruger Vaquero, and the rifle is the first Marlin 1894 Cowboy .45 sively. Nevertheless, the savings in unprepared for. “What are you Special conversion done by Spur. Shown as well are the prototype rounds. Page 52 Cowboy Chronicle November 2006

THE LAST WORD ON BLOW UPS By J. P. Lower, SASS #18563

ondo Smokin’up presented a used this gun in fast cowboy match- Hvalid but terribly overlooked es and general plinking for five years problem in the September 2006 without a hitch. It was basically a Cowboy Chronicle. Even though our gray gun with some original blue left editor, Tex, made light of his sugges- and a great set of grips. The locking tion and theory, in his defense, he notches on the cylinder were some- probably had very little information what worn, but they locked up fine to work with regarding it. As a gun- with the factory standard bolt and smith who has worked exclusively springs that had been installed cor- with original Colt single actions for rectly. I happen to like shooting nor- 25 years, what I have to offer should mal factory weight springs; it’s more be credible to anyone who embraces challenging. My friend took the safety and open minded thinking. piece home and promptly sent it to a race gun shop. A month later he Although I cite many modern Rear of 1879 Colt cylinder Top of the repaired strap guns here that have blown up, I cau- with edge fired primer. of the 1879 gun. called to say the gun had blow up on tion everyone not to use smokeless his fifth shot at his first match, and powder in Colts made before 1898. he asked me to repair it. When I Those I have examined after a fail- received the Colt and examined the ure or near failure generally start to parts, I found a piano wire type trig- show pressure signs right at the ger/bolt spring, and a bolt head that cylinder notch if they have been fired had been hollowed out for some out of time with smokeless powder. unknown reason. Removing what You can see a little dimple starting remained of the cylinder, I was to push out into the notch as you shocked to discover that the bolt look down a chamber. My first head could be pushed down into the blackpowder Colt, an old workhorse frame with the lightest of pressure, that was shipped in 1878 to J. P. just like the computer keys I’m now Lower in has such a dimple, Fine old 1879 .45 that had a light typing upon. That trigger spring and that chamber is expanded. It Shot of the repaired strap on the trigger spring. Note the bright spot had no business in that gun, and wouldn’t take much to burst it, so 1879 gun. on the edge of the notch, whoever put it there only had one check all your antiques before shoot- possibly from a throw by. thing in mind—making a buck, or ing with black or smokeless powder. maybe three. To begin, I am in partial agree- behind them. At the very least, the were still lodged in the chambers, I took out the spring and ment with those who have investi- barrel will bulge while the gas exits with their primer witness marks installed it in one of my better Colts, gated the phenomena of light pow- around the barrel/cylinder gap, but present, but the offending cartridge and then worked the action as fast der charges and all the associated the cylinder is usually intact. was always missing, blown to pieces and as hard as I could, just like in problems. In theory, the flash over Ok, you’re all thinking, I’ve with the rest of the parts. The bar- competition. Four out of six were from one end of the charge to the heard all this before, so what? Well rels NEVER showed any damage throw bys, and they repeated over other may cause a pressure spike Pards, the so what is what you have whatsoever, even when the threads and over again. I changed bolts with inside the chamber (while the bullet been doing to your guns to improve in the frame were stretched up and a standard factory bolt and the is still held by friction in the case) your scores. These “improvements” out in the direction of the blast. throw bys continued. It was clear to that exceeds the yield point of the have graced my bench ever since I However, they ALWAYS exhibited a me this spring was the culprit, but steel from which it is made. Keep started working on single actions, large amount of leading on one side what about that hollowed out bolt? I this in mind as we advance here, and and a great many of them can bite of the forcing cone, enough to create later learned from my friend the per- remember, the bullet is the “plug” in the hand that needs them. When an oval bore opening. This observa- son hollowing out the bolt thought the “pipe bomb” we are examining. they contribute to a blown frame and tion initially got my attention, and a the alteration created two surfaces Over charging, therefore, is a big no- cylinder, we need to ask ourselves if close inspection of the damaged with which to “catch” the notch no as well. they are improvements or liabilities. parts revealed some consistent facts. instead of just one plain surface that If we equate this with Hondo’s No less than 50 blown frames On the three or more remaining could hop out of the notch. Hmmm, idea, it becomes obvious any signifi- have been repaired in my shop, and cylinder notches, each typically had maybe they knew ahead of time that cant obstruction of the bullet could each and every one had a common a bright rub or wear mark on the something wasn’t right? In reality, lead to catastrophic detonation in a denominator: the presence of light- edge opposite the lead in groove, an the hollowing did absolutely nothing cylinder or barrel. What difference ened, non standard springs or dam- obvious sign of “throw by.” This to improve lockup. In fact, it weak- is there if the bullet is stuck in the aged springs in the action. These occurs when the bolt head cannot ened the bolt head, for now the thin- chamber behind a light charge or blown up Colts were a mix of pre- engage the notch at the right angle ner cross section could actually bend blocked from entering the barrel and post-1898 first generations, sec- or misses it entirely because the under constant battering and reduce with a standard charge? As the det- ond generations, and new third and rotation of the cylinder is faster than the critical dimensions of the bolt. onation takes place in milliseconds, fourth generation guns. By far, the the speed of lockup. The cause? Testing the possibilities further, either scenario will produce the majority were post 1898 and third Light trigger/bolt springs or improp- I primed several cartridge cases and same result. I’m sure many of you generation Colts. In every case but er, altered shaping of the bolt head. put them in the gun, firing as fast as have seen split barrels caused by one, the strap was completely blown 10 years ago, I sold a beautiful I could. Each time the cylinder bullets lodged halfway down a bore away along with the top half of the .45 single action made in 1903 to a would throw itself out of alignment. that had a second round pumped in cylinder. Sometimes the blown cases fellow collector and shooter. I had (Continued on page 60)

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THE 2006 SASS NORTHWEST MOUNTED REGIONAL Lots of Hard Ridin’, Fast Shootin’, and Havin’ Fun!

By Eliza Mae, SASS #66037 Photos by Ken Taylor, Bunkhouse Studio, Prineville, OR

illican, Oregon – The sun ful to their riders. Hot and thirsty Mounted Shooters prevailed. Northwest Regional Mounted bore down on the horses, and cowboys could empathize with their The third annual SASS North- M Winners: they thirsted for the cool waters of mounts. When possible they dis- west Mounted Regional match held the spring rains. They were in the mounted and walked, once the run- on Horseridge in Millican, Oregon Overall high deserts of Central Oregon; yet, ning and shooting subsided. The was full of hard riding, fast shoot- Mens Bullwhip Bub, SASS #66036 they still remained steady and faith- dust boiled, balloons died, but (Continued on next page) Ladies Eliza Mae, SASS #66037 Divisions Division 1 Chick Magnet, SASS #70979 Division 2 Bullwhip Bub, SASS #66036 Division 3 Seemore Dust, SASS #45987 Senior Tumbleweed Mann, SASS #71099 Wrangler Oregon Rattler, SASS #63144 Junior Tyler Gamble, SASS #70980 L Division I Hangin Hannah, SASS #71159 L Division 2 Eliza Mae L Division 3 Princess Pay Pay, SASS #50184, L Senior Prairie Sunshine, SASS #42323 Sharp Shooters Chick Magnet, Tyler Gamble, and Calamity Cassie, SASS #62512 November 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 59

FIRST EVER MOUNTED SHOOTING CHAMPIONSHIPS IN UNITED KINGDOM By Shotsie Sadie, SASS #7437; Arizona Dave, SASS #1283; and Auntie Lee, SASS #17261

iddlesborough, England— MBadas Bob, SASS #3814, is crowned United Kingdom’s Cham- pion Mounted Shooter in the first Mounted Shooting event to hit the UK ever! Badas Bob of Elwick, England beat out Sonoita, Arizona, USA, Arizona Dave by one second! “If I hadn’t missed that one balloon, I could have won England!” says Arizona Dave returning from an exciting adventure with his wife, Shotsie Sadie. After visiting the USA several times from England, taking Moun- ted Shooting lessons from Outlaw Annie, and participating in many SASS, MSA, CMSA, and ACMSA Mounted Shooting matches in the USA, Badas Bob and Josie Blaze, SASS #4786, put on the first United Kingdom Championship match at their Woodview Ranch in Elwick, just outside of Mid- dlesborough, England. They re- cently purchased their ranch and have done a great job remodeling Division Winners (l-r): Morg, SASS #4785; Shotsie Sadie, SASS #7434; Blaze, SASS #4786; Badas Bob, SASS #3814; and renovating. They have added and Arizona Dave, SASS #1283. Shotsie Sadie and Arizona Dave were visiting from Arizona. Badas Bob was Overall Winner and Arizona Dave was the Reserve Champion. an arena, an outdoor shooting range, and what they call the CQB Sadie attended by special invitation. tors want to see more Mounted We take for granted our wonderful house (Close Quarter Battle—for The match was followed by a catered Shooting in the UK. Badas Bob and life here with wide open spaces.” training) and have various events house/ranch warming with the spec- Blaze have put on Mounted Not only did Arizona Dave and going on at their ranch, a beautiful tators all dressing “the American Shooting demonstrations, stirring Shotsie Sadie have the honor of area surrounded by lush green theme.” “Some dressed like cow- even more interest in the sport. shooting the match, but Badas Bob English countryside. boys, others like Elvis,” says Arizona “They have some pretty fine and Blaze made their 10-day visit The Mounted Shooting Cham- Dave. They had a pretty good coun- horses over there,” Arizona Dave exceptionally memorable by taking pionship match was held in their try western band, too. All had a commented. “They ride the same them to many tour sites, which arena. Arizona Dave and Shotsie great time and many of the specta- patterns and the same rules as we included Leeds Armourie (reputed do in the US, but because of the to be the best gun museum in the THE 2006 SASS NORTHWEST MOUNTED REGIONAL . . . restrictions in their country, they world), the Moors, York, Whitby, (Continued from previous page) ambiance of the “Old West” shoot. have to use a special blank gun in and others. They also visited ing, and best of all, having fun! This At the end of the first three stages, .45LC or a soft air pellet gun that friends’ homes, the local cowboy year six times the number of there were six perfect runs with the looks just like a Colt. The match club, and many great restaurants. Mounted Shooters participated as sharp shooter award up for grabs! was a great success. Many specta- What great hospitality! “Thanks the first year it was held. The com- Buck Cantrell, SASS Regulator tors expressed an interest in get- Badas Bob and Josie Blaze,” say petition was fast and furious, and #38242, was kind enough to give the ting clubs started. The western Arizona Dave and Shotsie Sadie. still there was always an air of fam- interested shooters the MRO-1 lifestyle and cowboy mentality is And, best wishes for more Mounted ily, friends, and fellowship. The skill class. Saturday afternoon, he con- very much appreciated over there. Shooting in the UK! ranged from juniors up to seniors ducted the MRO-2 class. We appre- and one wrangler, Oregon Rattler, ciate you, Buck; thank you!!!!! petition. The 4th stage of the shoot www.LonePineRangers.com. SASS #63144. Friday evening brought more weeded out one sharp shooter, and As the sun set behind Horse- Thursday night, July 13th, fun. The Lone Pine Rangers hosted the 5th weeded out two more. ridge, and the horses were fed and began with a get acquainted “choose a cart shoot for the Action Shooters Saturday evening the much antici- watered, the cowboys settled down your firearm” fun shoot. Riders to hopefully give them a little taste pated awards presentation was held. for a deserved rest. With the shake from Southern California and the of being on horseback. With 30 Sunday, July 16th, Bunkhouse of a hand, the nod of a hat, and a Bay area as well as from Redmond, runs, only two “bucked off,” Texas Billy, SASS #64388, conducted our hug for the road, all headed for the Sisters, and Prineville, Oregon all Jack Morales, the sponsor of the cart Cowboy Church. Billy is also our barn. They were already thinking participated shoot, won the event even though he club photographer. For shots of our about next year with the thrill of the Friday morning, July 14th, the was one of the “bucked off.” regional, check out his website at competition, and making new six-stage competition commenced. Saturday, July 15th, brought www.bunkhouse-studio.com. Also, friends. But all still had one thing Competing out in the junipers, sage- more dust, sweat, and heat along for more information on the Lone on their minds - RIDE HARD, brush, dust, and heat added to the with the last three stages of the com- Pine Rangers, go to our website at SHOOT FAST, HAVE FUN’ Page 60 Cowboy Chronicle November 2006 proving ground were cited, but here tainment point is at the notch of his they were talking about artillery chamber. BANG! That’s all she pieces that were loaded with a light wrote folks. Is a two-dollar spring charge. The energy to mass ratio is worth a 1500-dollar Colt? way out of kilter in this comparison. These conditions where springs If we Cowboy Action Shooters were are altered or lightened are not driving steel projectiles at super exclusive to Colts and Colt clones. sonic velocities in our Colts, well, Several years ago, a Winchester ‘73 maybe then we’d be on equal footing. replica in .44-40 caliber blew and Look at this from the bullet’s drove the firing pin into the eye of point of view. All you want to do is the shooter. Many articles and com- exit the cartridge, engage the rifling, ments were written about it, but and strike a target down range with again, a basic tenant was over- absolutely nothing impeding your looked. One of the articles had a progress. When it’s your turn, you photo of the actual cartridge case see ahead a thin, dark crescent to that had given out and caused the one side of the bore, something damage. Several expert opinions never seen before. Your buddies were given, most attributing the have made this trip before and never light charge or over charge theory as complained, but you know a shadow the cause. Looking at the photos, I means something is in the way. As found it hard to imagine how either the heat and expansion at your base could be the logical choice. The car- pushes you on your way, you realize tridge case was expanded and rup- that there is no way you can squeeze tured from the base about two thirds past this crescent, which is turning of the way up, but from there to the out to be the crusted up edge of the case mouth, it was narrower and barrel face. Who, you wonder, would matched the diameter of the cham- force you out of your home with the ber. This could only happen if the door partially closed? Well, the oth- cartridge had been fired BEFORE it ers made it, so here goes, but ... was completely seated in the cham- damn! I gotta lose weight to fit ber. How was this possible? Out through here … luckily, I can leave a came my Winchester for a test. little of myself behind, let the next It didn’t take long to see that if guy worry about how to get out. So one depresses or renders inoperable the next guy tries. The energy in the trigger block, that little metal the expanding gas behind him must stud that sticks out below the frame go somewhere, and the weakest con- (Continued on next page)

THE LAST WORD ON BLOW UPS . . . (Continued from page 52) sive machining, forging, and fitting The primers all fired, set off by the of flat trigger springs if they were firing pin at the edge of the primer. inferior to wire springs? Why would There was apparently enough force they, to this day, along with other and deformation of the primer cup to clone manufacturers, use flat trig- cause a detonation, and it was clear ger/bolt springs and not piano wire that a misalignment of up to 50 springs? I should not have to pro- thousands of an inch, about a six- vide an answer here, but it can be teenth of an inch, would give our condensed into one word - Safety. pipe bomb plug very little chance of Music wire springs are excellent escaping. when in the coiled state, as in Ruger Gun makers of long ago knew actions, but flat, they have the same accuracy and safety depended upon breakage and stretching problems fast lock up times. Hammer springs found in musical instruments. On a were as heavy as possible to insure guitar, the spring usually breaks ignition with flint, percussion cap, where it is bent at a ninety-degree or primer. Positive lockup of a cylin- angle over the bridge bars. If you der with a strong spring insured the shoot blackpowder and the residue correct alignment of chamber to the coats the thin wire spring, a failure bore, and it had to function reliably, will occur much sooner than with a usually in the field of battle. Our flat spring. When either a flat or early military had strict and com- round spring limits the amount of prehensive tests, requirements, and pressure needed for positive lockup, inspections to ensure each spring we indeed play with fire. performed exactly the same as the In each of the blow up repairs, next. Of course, they knew break- the combination of light or damaged age would occur and ordered springs and altered or improperly replacements as a standard part of fitted cylinder bolts was the root their vast orders. The U.S. cause of the problem. The owners of Government ordered over 30,000 the guns blamed everything else, Colt single actions between 1873 from a progressive reloader to and 1890, not to mention the hun- absentmindedness, but never con- dreds of thousands of percussion sidered the springs a problem. Colts of earlier manufacture. Music Why? Because gun writers have wire was available at the time, so told us that these springs cannot why wasn’t it used? Why would Colt possibly be related to blow-ups. and our government opt for expen- Even tests conducted at Aberdeen November 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 61 SALE“COWBOY USED GUNS”

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THE LAST WORD ON BLOW UPS . . . (Continued from previous page) shooter to trip the trigger with a and behind the trigger, the trigger misplaced finger or even a shirt- could be snapped at any time during sleeve while the action was the travel of the bolt on its way to unlocked. Was the trigger safety battery. With the cartridge case disabled or weakened? No one ever sticking out of the chamber two- said, but the cartridge case certain- thirds its length, the firing pin is ly indicates a strong possibility. drawn back out at the rear of the If you boil this all down, our frame nearly an inch. If the ham- need for speed is at the bottom of mer is cocked and the trigger the pot. Many well- intentioned tripped, it will fall with enough force individuals have created products to drive the pin forward and strike and services to help us with our the primer. Go ahead; try it! The speed, but they may have not tested cartridge head is held in place at these items thoroughly enough to this moment by the extractor, and it ensure safe operation under all con- provides resistance for the pin to ditions. Lockup of the action at bat- fire the primer. It is also enclosed tery is the critical factor, and only a loosely within the carrier block, factory engineered and tested which can aid in directing gas ener- spring/device, or one that has facto- gy to the rear. If powder and bullet ry approval, can guarantee that had been loaded, the explosion lockup. In my opinion, using light would have driven back the pin and springs that feel like mush is akin to toggles instantaneously, probably driving your car at 100 miles per with enough force to shear the thin hour with under inflated tires. firing pin retainer, thus propelling Something has got to give sooner or the whole pin to the rear and into an later. eye. During the heat of competition, It is plain to see not all light it would have been easy for the spring and bolt alterations have led GIVE TO THE SASS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION (A non-profit, tax-deductable charity) MAKE THE DIFFERENCE! Page 62 Cowboy Chronicle November 2006

PO Box 730 • Chandler AZ 85244 shooting Traditional. cious remaining prototype samples ® www.katzknives.com • [email protected] Then another happy accident to try, and I sent him some brass to Tel (480) 786-9334 • FAX (480) 786-9338 occurred. I heard that Spur, cowboy try a few. Orders only: 1-800-848-7084 rifle smith from Macomb, Illinois, The results were astounding. He and a fine shooter, could make a fired some extremely consistent KNIVES, INC. Marlin rifle cycle short cases. An blackpowder loads that shot into one ™ exchange of emails later, he agreed hole, and I shot some smokeless Alamo Bowie to TRY to make the stubby .45 run loads that also shot into one hole. in my Marlin 1894. Not only did he Recoil with the EPP UG .45-147 bul- succeed in making it work, but also let is next to nothing. It was a Three new Bowie knives for old west reenactments, cowboys and the gun ended up to be what one match made in heaven. The molds black powder shooters shooter called “the ultimate .45 are on order. CB-10/CW Marlin for Cowboy Action Shoo- With that development, some 256mm (10”) blade length ting™.” In order to make the gun adjustments to the Marlin carrier 6mm (1/4”) blade thickness operate with the new round, a cus- were in order. The light bullet has a tom carrier is made from scratch, fairly short nose, so it was too short to XT-75 stainless steel (440C Plus) 58-59 Rockwell “C” scale the ejector is moved forward a bit, feed in my rifle. Spur was in the and the lever throw ends up a com- process of converting a second rifle, so Full tang construction CB-10/ST pact 4-5/8 to 4-3⁄4 inches and as slick I asked him to adjust the geometry of Weight - 16.5 oz as oiled glass. The 650 fps pistol the carrier, and now we expect to be load runs right around 800 fps able to feed the 147 grain .45 bullet in through the 24-inch rifle, and is the the Marlin as well as the revolvers. recoil equivalent to a .38, just as it is For those who love their .45s, in the pistols. but think they HAVE TO switch to CB-10/CR Yet another unexpected develop- .38s if they are ever going to break ment was a message from Dick some personal speed barriers, think Dastardly. It turns out he's been sit- again. For those who love .45s but Available with cherrywood, genuine stag, genuine stag crown and white micarta ting on a 147 grain .45 bullet proto- yearn for an accurate and consistent (not shown, model CB-10/WM) handles type. When he heard of my work “orthopedic” .45 round for their pis- with the new cartridge, he thought tols, got ya covered. The Limited Edition Alamo™ Bowie • Presentation box the light bullet would thrive in the As one pard who shot a few sam- • Texas Star medallion in the crown short, reduced case capacity car- ples and ordered some Cowboy .45 • Blade etched “Limited Edition” tridge. He gave me a few of the pre- Special brass said, “It’s about time!” CB-10/LTD 1 of 300 High quality vegetable oil tanned leather sheath For AD Rates ~ DONNA ~ (EXT. 118)

WHO SAYS .45s CAN’T COMPETE WITH THE SMALL BORES? . . . (Continued from page 51) With a case capacity almost exactly the existence of the cartridge. equal to .45 ACP or Autorim, I had a Thus, the COWBOY .45 Special lot of data that could be mined. Soon was born. The headstamp reads I discovered if the goal was to run “COWBOY .45 SPL,” and every ammo that shot to one-hole groups, piece is a tribute to our sport and the pressures built inside the short the most famous gun in the history cases made that possible at levels of America, the “Peacemaker,” in it’s that were well below the threshold original caliber, .45. where .45 Colt ammo grouped well. While waiting for the manufac- A favorite load is a LEE 200 RNFP ture of the first 50,000 rounds, I bullet and a mild load of 700X, used my prototype cases and worked which runs 650 fps and delivers very on loads with smokeless, which I consistent chronograph results and had not done a lot with previously. shot to one-hole groups at 15 yards November 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 63

THIS MONTH IN HISTORY LITTLE KNOWN Twentieth FAMOUS Century - End PEOPLE of an Era WAY OUT WEST – By Joe Fasthorse Harrill, SASS #48769 Joe Fasthorse Harrill, NNoovveemmbbeerr SASS #48769 WES HARDIN was the most Paso policeman named John Sel- feared shootist in Texas. He killed man shot him in the back. Hardin’s By Ellsworth T. Kincaid, his first man in 1868 and went on to last words were “Three sixes to Life/Regulator #6037 kill dozens of men throughout beat.” It is claimed that Hardin had Texas. Wes was hunted down and drawn both his pistols before he hit captured in Florida the floor dead. 21 Nov 1900 , the , , , and Will by Texas When the coroner Carver sit for a studio portrait at John Swartz’s studio at 705 Main Street, Rangers in 1877. examined the Fort Worth, Texas. Swartz puts a copy of the photo in his front window. Fred Dodge, a Wells, Fargo & Company detective, recognizes Will Carver, When Ranger body, he found the suspects the others may also be outlaws, orders 50 prints, sending one to John Armstrong corpse had a bullet the Pinkerton Agency. pointed his pistol wound in the back 5 Nov 1901 Ben Kilpatrick, aka the “Tall Texan,” member of the Wild Bunch and the at Wes’ head, of the head and Ketchum gang, is arrested by the St. Louis police. Ben had been foolishly Hardin said, “Go one in the chest. spending Bank of Helena currency – money stolen during a ahead and shoot. His only comment months earlier in Wagner, Montana. With him is Laura Bullion, aka Della You will never was, “Well, if Rose, and Clara Hays, his lover. Laura is a prostitute known to associate with outlaws, including Tom and Sam Ketchum and Will Carver, and she kill a braver Hardin was shot in supposedly rode with the “Wild Bunch,” assisting them on raids by tending man, nor a more the front first, Sel- their horses. Cash taken by the “Wild Bunch” from that train robbery in honest one.” He man used good Montana is found in her possession. She is given five years for her partic- was taken back to aim. If Wes was ipation. Ben confesses and is given a fifteen-year term at the Atlanta, Texas and tried for the murder of shot in the back first, Selman used Georgia Federal Penitentiary. Jack Helm and spent the next 17 good judgment.” The following year 2 Nov 1902 Wild Bunch member, Harvey Logan, is sentenced to twenty-years for years in Huntsville prison. Hardin Selman got into a heated argument wounding two police officers in Knoxville, Tennessee. He’ll escape the fol- lowing year and flee to Colorado. was killed in 1895 while rolling dice with George Scarborough and Scar- with the bartender at the Acme borough won the quarrel. He shot 23 Nov 1902 Augustine Chacon, Mexican gang leader, murderer, robber, nabbed by Arizona Ranger Captain Burton C. Mossman is hanged for murder at Saloon in El Paso. A part-time El and killed Selman. Solomonville. 20 Nov 1903 is hanged in Cheyenne, Wyoming for the July 18, 1901 murder of 13-year-old Willie Nickell, whose father was a sheep rancher. Horn had q q been an army scout and Spanish translator, present at Geronimo’s surren- der. He had joined the Pinkerton National Detective Agency, and finally became a gun for hire. 23 Nov 1903 Outlaw Tom O’Day, who once rode with the Cassidy’s Wild Bunch, is cap- tured with a herd of twenty-three stolen horses by Sheriff Frank K. Webb VISIT THE SASS WEB SITE AT of Casper, Wyoming. 8 Nov 1904 Teddy Roosevelt is elected President of the United States. WWW.SASSNET.COM 16 Nov 1907 Oklahoma (Indian Territory) is admitted to the Union as the forty-sixth state. The population is 1,414,177 of which 5.3% is Indian. Attempts to name the state Sequoya, after the Indian author of the Cherokee alphabet is refused. 6 Nov 1908 After robbing a silver mine payroll, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid are surrounded by mounted soldiers at San Vincente, Bolivia. What hap- pens is open to speculation. Does the wounded pair die at their own hands, Butch killing Sundance and committing suicide or do they escape? 1 Nov 1924 In Cromwell, Oklahoma, Wiley Lynn, a drunken Prohibition agent, mur- ders 71-year-old , legendary lawman of Kansas and Oklahoma, one of the “Three Guardsmen,” Dodge City Marshal, state sen- ator, and police chief. 3 Nov 1926 dies in her sleep after enduring four painful years from an automobile accident. Despondent Frank Butler dies less than three weeks later, on November 23rd. 25 Nov 1930 ’s half-brother, Joseph Antrim, dies at the age of 76; Denver, Colorado. 17 Nov 1935 Chris Madsen, one of the “Three Guardsmen” of Oklahoma dictates his memoirs to Harold L. Mueller. His story will be serialized as “Four Score Years a Fighter” in the Daily Oklahoman through March 15, 1936. 21 Nov 1948 Clay Calhoun, last of the five Outlaw Exterminators, Inc. members, dies at the age of 97. 18 Nov 1959 Robert Franklin James, son of Frank, dies at the age of eighty-two. Page 64 Cowboy Chronicle November 2006

A. UBERTI USA CATTLEMAN .45 COLT “MILLENNIUM” By Tuolumne Lawman, SASS #6127

it are still true, the part about being able to start on a shoestring is not as true now as it was back then. While the cost of clothing, carts, and leather hasn’t changed greatly, unfortunately the cost of firearms has. When I joined SASS and Tuolumne Lawman, Cowboy Action Shooting™ in 1994, SASS #6127 the shootin’ irons were cheaper by a long shot. I started with a used “Cowboy Action Shooting™, as Rossi ‘92 (65) in .44-40 $175, a used epitomized by SASS, offers a unique Rossi 12 Ga. coach gun $200, a opportunity for the shooter and west- Dakota $175, and a used 1875 ern history buff. One of the best fea- Remington $225. I had about $775 tures (besides the “Spirit of the Game”) in the whole lot. It would be hard to is it doesn’t have to be expensive to be do that now. I wish I still had the enjoyed and participated in! In this .44-40 Rossi, too! series of articles, we’ll talk about how Today, the average Cowboy Action to get started on a shoestring.” Shooting™ shooter can easily spend as much as I spent on my whole bat- hat is a quote from one of my tery on just one pistol, especially if Tearly Cowboy Chronicle articles they are not careful. Fortunately A. written in 1995. While some parts of Uberti USA has introduced their

1873 Cattleman “Millennium Model.” and two to three times that for vin- It is a good quality, reasonably priced tage ones), gave rise to a booming main match revolver for roughly $300 industry producing replica firearms retail. When the original family run at very modest prices. The Italian firm of Aldo Uberti was bought out by firm of Aldo Uberti was the primary The Beretta Corporation, Beretta pioneer in this area. Now owned by wisely kept the 1873 Cattleman Beretta, they are still leading the Single Action Army clones as a main- industry in Colt clones for Cowboy stay of their cowboy line. In addition Action Shooting™. to the original caliber of .45 Colt, A When the A. Uberti “Millennium” Uberti USA also offers their main- arrived, I was intrigued. It is some- stream 1873 Cattleman in the popu- what unusual looking, to say the lar .44-40 and .38 Special/.357 Mag- least! This does not mean it’s bad or num calibers. The Millennium Model ugly, but it is just “different” com- is available in .45 Colt only, however. pared to an original Colt or higher Uberti is still meeting their con- priced clone. The Millennium has a tracts with importers like Navy 4-3/4” barrel. It has a matte black Arms, EMF, Cimarron, and others. finish, almost like a modern military Recently A. Uberti U.S.A. has been phosphate finish on an M16. It has a importing and marketing their brass trigger guard and grip frame firearms directly to US dealers. with a one piece oiled walnut grip, not When Ted Hatfield of A. Uberti, unlike an 1851 Colt Navy revolver. U.S.A. contacted me and asked me to The fit and finish is actually evaluate some of their guns, I specifi- fairly good, considering it is an inex- cally requested a .45 Colt 1873 pensive, entry-level gun. It has the “Millennium” model Cattleman. I “smokeless” style frame with trans- have seen them advertised in verse mounted, spring loaded, cylin- Cabela’s and other sources, but had der pin retaining screw of the post- never handled one. They have inter- 1898 models. It also has the ested me for their potential as an eco- “smokeless” crescent style ejector nomical, entry-level gun. rod. The metal-to-metal fit is good. A. Uberti USA’s “Millennium” It has a nice, one-piece, oiled walnut .45 Colt grip. The grip to metal fit of the The fact that real Colts being one-piece grip is also very good. All well out of the average person’s mating surfaces are smooth, with no budget ($1,800 and up for new Colts, (Continued on next page) November 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 65 (Continued from previous page) The Black Hills 230 grain gaps or “wiggle.” The timing is right Schofield groups were centered on the money. The trigger is fairly about 3” above point of aim, and heavy, however, breaking at 7-8 lbs, about 4 inches. crisp with some noticeable creep. The test Millennium absolutely The action is not as light as a did not like the Black hills 180 grain Hartford or Frisco, but still fairly Schofield loads. The rounds impact- smooth. Again, this may not be a ed well below point of aim, always to bad thing for an inexperienced the right of POA. As for groups’ size, shooter that hasn’t learned to keep I guess it would be 8 or 9 inches!! I his finger off the trigger. tried four separate groups, and final- AT THE RANGE ly gave up on the 180 grain How does the Millennium do as Schofields in the Millennium. I have far as shooting? The bore on my seen numerous instances of a gun sample had a groove diameter of not liking a particular loading, but .452, and all .452 and .454 bullets this was ridiculous! should work. For this article, I used: The sample “Millennium” pre- • Black Hills .45 Colt ferred the 230-grain Black Hills 250 grain. Schofield factory load. This sur- • Black Hills .45 Schofield prised me, as the other Cattlemen I 230 grain. shot definitely preferred .250 grain • Black Hills .45 Schofield .45 Colt load. I am sure the accura- 180 grain. cy issue was due to the heavy trigger The shooting was done at 10-12 pull. This could smooth out some yards, traditional two hand hold. with dry firing or simply putting a Group sizes could definitely be lot of rounds through the gun over a improved with a slicked up trigger. period of time. Seven or eight pounds is too heavy CONCLUSION for bullseye shooting, but OK for After shooting the Millennium, Cowboy Action Shooting™ with its another thought occurred to me, large targets and close ranges. though. This is not necessarily just The 250 grain .45 Colt loads an inexpensive “beginner” gun. The from Black Hills printed centered matte black finish eliminates any about 1-1/2” above point of aim, one glare a standard blued gun or nickel inch right, with a group that was one would have. Since the Millen- about 5 inches. nium is relatively inexpensive, spen-

ding a few dollars for a light spring, For over a century, the saying “God action job, recessed muzzle crown, created man, Samuel Colt made custom grips, and so forth won’t hurt them equal” has been ingrained in us as bad. With this in mind, the Mil- from our earliest youth. Even among lennium has the potential to be a today’s Cowboy Action Shooters, great gamer gun platform. I have some insist “Real Men shoot Colts.” seen people spend as much, or more, Unfortunately, most of us can’t as they spent on the gun to get it afford Colts! For the entry level or “slicked” up. Spending less on the budget conscious shooter, and even basic platform leaves more money for the gamer that wants an inexpensive improvements. A number of years gun to spend some dollars on to ago, Norinco sold many inexpensive “gamer-up,” the Millennium is a 1911A1 clones that were bought up pretty good bet. The Millennium is to be platforms “for race guns.” made by Uberti’s Italian craftsmen, Maybe those IPSC folks aren’t so in Brescia, a region that is famous dumb after all . If it was a good for making guns since prior to the idea then, it is still a good idea. Revolutionary War. To most of the world, the Colt You can check out their web site 1873 Single Action Army revolver is at: www.uberti.com. Tell them ol’ the gun that tamed the Old West. Tuolumne Lawman sent ya!

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THE “DROP TWO” 1887 WINCHESTER SHOTGUN IS FINALLY AVAILABLE! By Captain George Baylor, SASS Life #24287

some worry because of the delay in the arrival of this long-awaited new shotgun. He didn’t want an article about a gun that didn’t exist or would require a very long wait. Well, the wait is over. Guns are arriving, and IAC has plenty in stock. Capt. George Baylor, I received a couple of guns for SASS #24287 testing. The first was a 2005 pro- duction gun, SN CC0500001, with Classic Cowboy Shotguns 20 inch barrel, high grade walnut I call them Classic Cowboy shot- stock, recoil pad, really nice lever guns because Classic Cowboy re- wrap, full action job, and #4 bead. quires either a hammer double or an Since this was SN 1, it was destined

2005 production 1887w-20 with 20" barrel.

Laser-engraved forearm on CC0500001 intended for Judge .

1887 lever gun. Additionally the for Judge Roy Bean, and it had a blackpowder categories don’t allow really nice laser engraved forearm. 1897 pump shotguns, so these look As a result, I didn’t take it to a inviting for those categories, too. match and shoot it or let other peo- 1887 W20 Lever Action ple shoot it. I didn’t want to have to Shotgun explain any dings on it to The Judge. Two dummy rounds, one started in the chamber, When I asked Tex if he wanted an The other got the bulk of testing. and one below it, ready to go. article on the 1887 lever he expressed (Continued on next page) November 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 67

(Continued from previous page) hundreds of repetitions caused the It’s SN CC0600007, destined for ends to open up and dump the corn Hipshot. Sorry, Hipshot, the wear meal on my floor. Additionally my marks on the action were earned right hand (I’m left-handed) has a legitimately. I put about 175 rounds repetitive motion injury that has through this gun and countless hurt for days. About then I switched dummies. Both guns have the “Two to loading with the strong hand Shot Feeding” system, and it works while holding the gun to my shoul- correctly and ejects the last round der with my weak hand. It seemed reliably as advertised. Length of to be the superior method for me Pull is 12.5”. because the gun was more stable. It should also be noted the Then I took the gun to a month- leather wrap is necessary to prevent ly match and shot it for practice and pinching your fingers in the pivot. If in the match. Again, when it worked you have a standard model, you’ve right, it was FAST. When I messed probably already learned this. The up, it took awhile. Normally a screw leather wrap is the nicest I’ve seen. up with a double doesn’t take much I would immediately cut off the time to fix. If a round doesn’t go in, “tails,” lest they get caught in some- fiddle with it, and it will. If it does- thing. I saw one at the Texas State n’t eject, yanking it out takes a sec- Championship, and the owner had ond or two. 5-10 seconds to clear done that. They look cool, though. some screw-ups wasn’t uncommon. The Two Shot Feeding System is But then I have been shooting a dou- the heart of the gun. If you can, ble for a long time. This was my every time, load two rounds at a first time with this gun. time without a bobble, it’s faster Most of the rounds were black- than a double. If you mess up, it powder or blackpowder substitutes. takes a LONG time to cure some of If you decide to do a torture test like the errors. Before I fired the gun the I did to your gun, stop every 25 first time I literally wore out a batch rounds and run a Bore Snake of dummies, the extractors ripping through the bore with a generous the rims off some aluminum dum- amount of Windex squirted in. It’ll mies. Several dummies made from save a lot of work later. fired hulls with silicone in the I took the gun to the Texas State primer hole, filled with corn meal, Championship and shot it (badly) in crimped, and the ends sealed with the shotgun side match but not in silicone died because the abuse of the main match. As I said, I’ve been

shooting a double since the earth ing system works. Make a mistake, was flat and dinosaurs ruled. I’ll and it doesn’t. Practice, practice, need a lot of practice to use an ‘87 in practice. major matches. I talked to some Conclusion: name shooters who use doubles, who Neat gun, worth the wait if you can’t use ‘97s in their categories. As like the novelty, want to emulate one told me, “I tried an ‘87 for an Arnold Swartzenegger or Matt hour and a half and couldn’t match Dillon, or would like to use one the speed of my double. I decided if instead of a double, especially a I couldn’t do it in an hour and a half, hammer double. I don’t see it I couldn’t do it.” Well, it took me a replacing the ‘97 in the categories lot longer than an hour and a half, allowing ‘97s. I do expect to see it in and I’m not there yet. On the other Classic Cowboy and the blackpow- hand, I’ll practice loading a double der categories. Someone will be very an hour and a half a week for weeks competitive, and then everyone will before a major match. want one. But it will still boil down The fit and finish are excellent, to the shooter with the most talent with no-nonsense bluing and an oil- who practices the most will shoot finished walnut stock. Laid side by the shotgun fastest whether it’s a side with my newest Marlin Cowboy, double, a hammer double, a ‘97, or they appear to be part of a set. an ‘87. Check availability and price Done properly the two shot feed- at your local dealer’s store.

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JACK STEWART - BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN By The Jersey Kid, SASS Life/Regulator #287

hose of you who have been competing in Chandler, and ultimately settling down in the TSASS for awhile (my first END of TRAIL small town of Show Low. After high school Jack was in 1986) will be thrilled to know Jack became interested in a cavalry reenactment Stewart, (Micky O’Hara, SASS #398) formerly group in Phoenix where, due to the lack of of Show Low, Arizona has re-opened Stewart replicas, everyone rode original saddles. A Saddlery. Jack was one of the earliest artisans repair made to one of these old McClellan sad- to make high quality reproduction leather dles by “the troop saddler” failed one day, caus- accoutrements for cowboys and re-enactors, ing a wreck in which Jack was dragged over museums, collectors, and, of course, cowboy seventy yards through the desert. He remi- folks like us. I own a few outstanding pieces nisced to me years later, “Well, I had my tunic from Jack, including an 1880’s circa A-fork half and shirt tore off, was kicked, stepped on, and seat saddle he built in March 1993. For those had lots of cholla cactus in my hide.” of you new to the sport who may not know While recovering, Jack decided he could do about Jack, let me tell you a little about him. no worse than the faulty repair made to his Typical of the migration of young men and saddle, so he bought his first tools and began women west after the Civil War, Jack Stewart working with leather. Next thing you know he left his home, his pet raccoon, and Old Towne was the troop saddler. In 1979, Jack went to canoe in Bucks County, PA and moved to work for the Arizona Historical Society, a pret- Carlsbad, NM in ‘65 (that’s 1965 not 1865). ty thrilling place for a man with a love of histo- From there, he followed his family further west ry. Working as a curatorial aide, he had com- to Arizona, living in the towns of Mesa, plete access to one of the finest territorial land transportation collec- tions in the Southwest. During this time, Jack took notes and made pat- terns of original military and civilian equipment he still uses today to make his remarkable reproductions. He also making and repairing a wide variety of cowboy learned historical re- gear, submersing himself in the culture and building and conserva- traditions of the American stock hand; these tion techniques, a handy people use their equipment hard and often. thing to know when Stewart said, “An Arizona cowboy can knock a dealing with artifacts. horn off an anvil with a rubber mallet, so you Jack made a decisive better make it strong.” Jack noticed a growing move in 1983 when he interest in his 19th century cowboy reproduc- opened his first saddle tions, so he printed and advertised his first cat- shop in Show Low, AZ. alog in 1989 featuring both 19th and 20th cen- Over the next five years, tury stock hand equipment. The catalog was Jack handled the lion’s well received, so that same year he closed down share of the local trade, (Continued on next page) November 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 69

(Continued from previous page) Stewart’s leatherwork customers riggings are put in as if his life are interested in the tops in quali- his shop in town and built a new include The Cowboy Hall of Fame, depended on them, and every one ty leather gear, please contact shop at the house. Jack worked The Autry Museum of the Ame- is done in a first class manner. Jack. You will be thrilled at the via mail order, repeat customer rican West, The Rough Rider When not busy at the Grand excellence and originality of his business, and word of mouth for Museum, and discriminating col- Canyon or his bench, Jack can be work. As with the great leather the next 10 years. lectors and connoisseurs through- found spending time with his wife, makers of the 19th century, Jack In 1998, Jack published his text out the world. Jack’s work is his- Marci, their new son, John, his two can only be contacted through on Rough Rider equipment, Cow- torically correct and will stand up daughters, Corinna and Rachel or written correspondence. boys in Uniform and shortly after to years of hard work, invoking the his granddaughter Angelina. And, * * * that pursuing his love for museum highest standard of his craft. if Jack has any spare time, he real- Stewart Saddlery work, he moved to Oklahoma in One of the unique aspects of ly likes to collect and shoot 19th 4705 N. Cosnino Rd. 1999 to work for the Oklahoma Jack’s leatherwork is the total lack century bolt-action rifles! If you Flagstaff, AZ 86004 Historical Society. Jack’s love for of automated equipment. Jack the open country of the Southwest does not use any sewing or clicker was too much to overcome, and he machines. All work is performed VISIT THE SASS WEB SITE AT returned to his beloved Arizona in entirely by hand in his shop. He WWW.SASSNET.COM the spring of 2001. Jack accepted a uses leather from the two oldest job as a trail guide (mule skinner) and most respected tanneries in in the Grand Canyon and was the United States, Herman Oak shortly thereafter also offered the Leather, founded in 1881 and Muir position of company saddler during McDonald, established in 1863. the winters. Jack now gets to work Jack also does not edge-coat, var- in a shop originally built in nish or color treat the leather, and Theodore Roosevelt’s presidency he uses a special formula he devel- where he makes and repairs pack oped to treat the leather. His sad- and dude equipment for over 150 dle seats are installed using tradi- head of mules. tional heavy galvanized seat Although Jack remains compa- strainer, held in place with solid ny saddler at the Canyon, he is bronze boat nails, and as many as now for the first time in seven five layers of leather are used to years offering his leatherwork to form the seat before the final cover outside customers on a limited is hand stitched in place. My sad- basis. Jack’s saddle shop is located dle is very comfortable! All cantle at his home in Flagstaff, Arizona, bindings are heavily welted, all southeast of the Grand Canyon. skirts are stoutly bar-plugged, and Page 70 Cowboy Chronicle November 2006

NEW ENGLAND’S VERY OWN e e TV COWBOY COMPLICATIONS “Rex Trailer’s Boomtown” The Deputies Documentary Film Book 1 By Deadwood Duncan, SASS #47933 By Chuck “Charlie MacNeil” Buchanan, SASS #48580 here was a time in New England when Reviewed by Nubbins Colt, SASS Life #7802 Twe had our very own TV cowboy. For thirty years, youngsters set the dial on their nother pard asked me to review TV sets to WBZ-TV in to watch Rex Ahis Western novel and, again, it was my pleasure to do so. These pards want me to be truthful, so I’m going to start this review out just as I did the last time – the biggest problem I had with this book is that it is full of typographical errors. As the publisher is the same as the last time, I believe I have to recom- mend to AuthorHouse they hire a new editor! The author is a rancher, a shooter, a hunter, a writer, and a few more interesting things. He Trailer’s Boomtown. Now, as I look back at pictures of the painted canvas and understands things of the West and wood studio set, I still see a real place. For all us kids it was a very real place his writing evidences that under- called Boomtown. Rex Trailer was the one who made it real, because he was (Continued on page 87) (Continued on page 87) November 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 71 ~~GUNSGUNS OFOF AUGUSTAUGUST~~

(Continued from page 1) know it was all clean fun and this Stevens managed a phenomenal charity event is held to support the 4.14 seconds in the speed pistol. SASS Scholarship Foundation. To commemorate the month of Shooters assembled under the August as well as the notorious Wild big tent for the traditional opening Bunch robbery of the Union Pacific ceremonies. First, a Mounted Shoo- Overland Flyer number 1 of $55,000 ter in full Canadian Mountie attire near Table Rock, Wyoming in 1900, brought forth the maple leaf for the they held a Wild Bunch side match. A playing of the Canadian National Guns of August team of three shooters compete while anthem. Then, closely followed a Overall Match Winners— Two Sons and Hoss Lytle. equipped with 1911’s, a shotgun, and Mounted Shooter for playing of the Great Shooting! US National Anthem. The flag they used was the same flag that was hob-knob with old friends or to make placed on the wreckage of the World new ones. Posses ran so smoothly Trade Center debris pile after 9-11 by they were done by 4:00 PM every day. our brave rescue workers. “Old The Authors of the Old West was Glory” was dirty and tattered, but the theme for this year’s event, and still held in awe by all in attendance. Seven Mile Tom did an outstanding Deadwood Stan, President of The Big job developing the shooters hand- Irons, set the welcoming tone. book to dovetail the classic cowboy Lassiter gave last minute range stories with the stage design. Those were the men and women whose President of the Big Irons, Canada was well represented at writings helped us relive the history Guns of August with 28 Canadians Deadwood Stan, tempts and romance of the Wild West we Wild Bunch member Coyote Calhoun participating in the match. At hold dear and endeavor to emulate. with homemade cookies at the opening ceremonies, a Mounted Guns of August Midwest Regional. Shooter in full Canadian Mounted Each stage was designated for a sig- Police regalia presented the nificant writer. For example, at a rifle. To say this is more fun than Canadian flag, and the country’s stage eight, with two pistols hol- you are legally allowed would be an National Anthem was played. (Continued on page 72) understatement. The high score of 438 was posted by Knobby Dick, Here Winners L Modern C. J., SASS #11524 Kitty, and KC Jones – not too bad L Senior Two Sons Midwest Regional SASS Champions L Duelist Calamity Kelly, with modern firearms! Male Deuce Stevens, This year I managed to shoot on SASS #4774 SASS #55996 L F Cartridge No Purse Nez, a squad with my 1906 vintage Model Female Two Sons, SASS #17532 ‘97. I’d like to report I hit all the SASS #12636 L Gunfighter Laporte Lil, SASS Midwest Overall Match Winners SASS #33413 Regional Champions— Male Hoss Lytle, Juniors Brass Picker Jones, Two Sons and Deuce Stevens. SASS #30285 SASS #50374 Congratulations! Female Two Sons L Juniors Crazy Kate, Main Match Category Winners instructions, and we were off. This SASS #52434 49er Pecos Pete, Buckaroos Bendito, year departed from previous shoots, SASS #16437 and there were now morning and SASS #64192 Traditional Hoss Lytle Buckarettes Sage Chick, afternoon posses. This afforded com- Gunfighter Lassiter, SASS #48454 petitors and their families more free SASS #2080 Blackpowder Mini Match time to participate in local area Modern Black Tom, , events or just grab some grub and SASS #43775 SASS #29047 Duelist Doc Roy L. Pain, Costume Contest Winners SASS #28321 Lawman Mountie B-Western Copperhead Jack Saloon Girl Clementine Black, SASS #39162 Valentine, L B-Western Miss Misery, SASS #66179 SASS #38072 Town Gent T.D. Waters, These young ladies look very “spiffy” C Cowboy Rowdy K, as they participate in the Saturday SASS #33187 SASS #12225 Schoolmarm Sure Miss, night costume contest held in the C Cowgirl Dusty Boots Marge, historic Manchester Inn. SASS #42622 SASS #41903 Gambler Lucius Hewlett, birds, but I didn’t. However, my Senior Evil Roy, SASS #7874 squad mate, Old Buckshot, went 25 SASS #2883 Junior Boy Dillon Sneed S Duelist Dusty Feller, straight with a full chocked ham- Junior Girl Country Rebel SASS #20010 Silver Screen Larkin Skaggs, mered double barrel to win the F C Duelist Joe McGlue, event. And, Blackjack Beeson went SASS #22199 SASS #37429 Working on to win the Trap event with his 25 F Cartridge Indy Kid, Cowboy Rowdy K., straight! What a hoot! SASS #4638 SASS #12225 That evening was hospitality Frontiersman Black Jack McGinnis, Cowgirl Dusty Boots Marge, and Texas Hold’em poker night at SASS #2041 SASS #41903 the Manchester Inn hosted by E Statesman Whitey Quik, Poker Contest Wilbur Rexroat and his lovely wife, SASS #18584 Faygo Kid, This US Flag, presented L 49er Honey B. Quick, Rose Louise Reasoner. But, just as SASS #26408 during the Guns of August SASS #47009 they say about Vegas, what goes on opening ceremony, was placed L Traditional Short Fuse Ruby, at the Manchester stays at the on the World Trade Center debris SASS #47939 / Manchester. Seriously folks, we after 9-11 by rescue workers. Page 72 Cowboy Chronicle November 2006 ~~ GUNSGUNS OFOF AUGUSTAUGUST~~ (Continued from page 71) stered, the shotgun on the box in the doorway, and the rifle strategically placed near the doorway, the call to action was the infamous line of Edward Zane Carol Judson (more commonly known as Ned Buntline of fame) – “You got 24 hours to get out of town!” It was a fast sweep of the targets in front of you with the first pistol through the window, then a move to the opposite window to shoot either the rifle or the shotgun at the targets in any order, and the finish with the pistol in another window. It was quick, fun, and gave the shooter options on how they preferred to complete the stage. The stages were quick as Three Gun Cole managed to do this one in 18.27 seconds. WOW! Our vendors also sponsored each of the ten stages, and our berm marshals did a superb job of outlining the course of fire while also paying homage to the sponsoring vendor. Scores were posted daily at the entrance to the stages for every one to peruse. And, after four fun-filled and action packed days of competition, the winners emerged. Three Gun went on to demonstrate his cowboy proficiency by being the Top Gun Shoot off winner! And, to say they were fun in this configuration, there were over 45 competitors who shot the entire match clean, to include our pre-match tune up guru, Evil Roy. The thing that impressed me the most was the number of younger shooters that have entered the sport. Ten young ladies and gentlemen were there, including Sage Chick, who won her Buckerette category (as well as being clean throughout the match), and of note, she recently was the Ohio State Ladies Champion. The highlight of the weekend was the banquet and costume contest held at the Manchester Inn. The Manchester outdid itself. Four buffet lines moved quickly while serving up a gour- met meal. Contestants strutted their stuff in their finery for the costume contest. Costumes were not only reminiscent of a bygone era, but we were seeing more and more people in “B- Western” attire. The flashy dress added a sense of style and panache to the evening’s festivities. The Henry rifle that was raffled off garnered over $500 for the SASS Scholarship Foundation. Several guns from Marlin, Uberti, and Taylor’s were given away as door prizes. Buffalo Dick was the “middle” shooter and was awarded a complete Kirkpatrick holster rig. Our “Friends from the North” inducted Highweeds into the Order of the Beaver and Uncle Stanley, Southpaw Too, and Heck were made Lifetime Honorary Big Irons members. Congratulations to Two Sons and Duece Stevens who were the Midwest Regional SASS Champions and Two Sons and Hoss Lytle who were the Top Overall. You can find the complete match results posted at the Big Irons (www.Bigirons.com) as well as the SASS website. The Guns of August continues to be such a popular event because of its reputation for fun, friendliness, beautiful setting, and central location. Guns of August is so easy to get to from anywhere in the country. The Middletown Sportsman’s Club is located in Middletown, Ohio half way between Dayton and Cincinnati, and both of these cities have a major airport. It is also a great area for a vacation with numerous places to go and things to see within an hour’s drive. Guns of August is conducted the second week of August annually on the grounds of the Middletown Sportsman’s Club, 6943 Michael Rd, Middletown OH 45402 (5113-422-5112 or fax 513-422-6113). Next year will be the tenth Anniversary of this event, and it promises to be a humdinger. For starters, the com- petition will be expanded to twelve stages, and we anticipate having country Western icon, Royal Wade Kimes, the All American Music Cowboy, providing entertainment at the ban- quet. And there is a rumor of a commemorative rifle being built in collaboration by two great arms folks, Taylor Arms and Doug Turnbull. More details will be forth coming, as we get closer to the big event. For further information on the Guns of August, or the host sponsors, The Big Irons, contact Deadwood Stan at 513-422- 5112 or Lassiter at 937-687-1039. Of course, your best option is to check out the Big Irons and SASS websites listed earlier. November 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 73 Page 74 Cowboy Chronicle November 2006

SHOOTOUT AT OLD SIMONS’ RANCH By Long Run, SASS #45523 Photos by Ed Helmick

he Smart brothers, a group of field, Idaho. Chesterfield, a regis- family shootout in Georgetown, Tearly settlers traveling along the tered historic site, is located near California; and this year in Idaho. , made camp for the the Oregon Trail’s Hudspeth’s cutoff The boys came to Idaho to be night. Their campsite was known as to California, just west of present part of a family reunion. Chester- Old Simons’ Ranch. A spring, which day Soda Springs, Idaho. For the field was chosen for the family flowed year-round, made it an ideal last five years the brothers have reunion because their grandmother, spot to graze the cattle and horses been getting together throughout Elizabeth Call, was born there. Ira for the night. However, the boys did the west to shoot it out. The boys, Call, the Smart gang’s great grand- not realize a gang of rustlers had Doc Smart, SASS #68664, Rhodie, father, was one of the first to settle moved into the area to steal live- SASS #68452, Long Run, SASS in Chesterfield in 1881. What a stock from those traveling along the #45523, Cowboy Sam, SASS #42364, wonderful place for the cowboys to trail. The Smart brothers awoke to and Preston, all grew up in meet and shoot it out. The fun and the sound of rustlers trying to run off Sacramento, California, but as so companionship these SASS mem- their animals. The rustlers, howev- many of us do, they moved to seek bers share each year is an example er, did not realize this group of set- careers in different parts of the of how our sport of single action tlers had years of experience fending country. However, these cowboys shooting binds families together. off desperados as single action cow- still find time each year to come The day of the shootout broke boy shooters. At the end of the from across the country to shoot with a clear sky and a hot summer shootout, the boys had dispersed the together. They have shot with dif- sun over the high plains prairie. shot a firearm before. The boys outlaws and vowed to come together ferent clubs, notably the Murrieta The first activity of the day was an demonstrated gun safety and how to each year for a cowboy shoot. Posse, in Rancho Murrieta, Cali- introduction of SASS to descendants shoot a single action. Upon comple- This year on July 22, 2006, the fornia; the Oregon Trail Rough of the Elizabeth Call Smith and tion of the single action demonstra- brothers, a gang of five, met for Riders, in Boise, Idaho; the Big Isaac Homer Smith family. Many of tion and shooting, the boys began their annual shootout at Chester- Hollow Bandits, in Heber, Utah; these family members had never (Continued on page 79) November 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 75 Page 76 Cowboy Chronicle November 2006

HEADQUARTERS - THE CELEBRATION WAS A VERY HAPPY ANNIVERSARY By Grey Fox, SASS Life, Regulator #223

ictoria, BC—Headquarters 2006, Gun Room, Waterloo, Ontario. Vthe oldest SASS affiliated match The prize table was not the only in Canada, marked its 15th year. treasure Saturday evening; so was The event unfolded on a gorgeous the entertainment supplied by Flat August weekend, the 12th and 13th. Nose George Curry. Flatnose’s poet- Attendees converged on the Victoria ry and cowboy stories enraptured the Fish and Game Protective Asso- audience. ciation Range to pay homage to 25 The competitor’s comments indi- years of Cowboy Action Shooting™ cated this was the best match ever. and the Silver Anniversary of END Cariboo Lefty, SASS #5391, was of TRAIL. The occasion also com- (Continued on next page) memorated the 20th year of Cowboy Action Shooting™ in Western Cana- da and the 15th year of Head- quarters itself. Participants came from Canada, the U.S., and Germany. After Saturday lunch a mounted aerial shooting exhibition was per- formed by Patrick Licciardi on Reno and Flatnose George Curry, SASS #10499, from Wyoming on Bo. There were targets on stands and balloons launched in the air. The culmination was a one on one race to shoot two balloons and then race back to shoot a third. The Saturday night festivities were glorious with a wonderful din- ner from Goldstream Catering. The prize table was a veritable treasure trove with trinkets for everyone, plus draw prizes consisting of SASS videos, leather from Walter Ostin Custom Leather and Blue Mountain Saddlery of Clark, Wyoming, plus gift certificates and prints. The top draw prize was a Uberti 1872 open top contributed by Shooters Choice Winners Top Gun Cariboo Lefty, SASS #5391 Gunfighter High Country Amigo, SASS #49198 Traditional Kokanee Kid, SASS #54531 Modern Greg Grizzly, SASS #5585 Senior Neut Reno, SASS #51654 L 49er Victoria Diamond, SASS #60952 Junior Nick Petersen F Cartridge Terry Parkinson Young Gun Giovanni Schicchi Rimfire Wrangler Kandice Petersen L Traditional Pauline Ptolemy Rifle Cornelius O’Keefe, SASS #67486 Rifle Neut Reno, SASS #51654 November 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 77

(Continued from previous page) target from Germany. This target is quoted, “The stages were great. coveted by the sharpshooters. Targets were big and up close with Cornelius was awarded the Spirit of lots of movement and challenges.” the Game Award. Mind you, he could be prejudiced … The event will be remembered by he won Top Gun, again! all competitors and spectators alike. Other competitors voiced Lefty’s All the participants received a CD praise. Novice shooter, Chris Jones, commemorating Cowboy Action new SASS member #72703, AKA Shooting™ in Western Canada and Teacher C, said, “I was apprehensive, the first 32 registrants received a however as the match progressed, I commemorative mug. was encouraged by the more experi- The founders of Cowboy Action enced shooters, which eased my anx- Shooting™ headed by the Judge iety. I found the stages entertaining, must be proud of what they started, challenging, and attainable.” which begat the Single Action The rifle match on Sunday was Shooting Society. organized by Cornelius O’Keefe, I personally am proud to have SASS #67486, with the largest atten- been involved since near the begin- dance ever. Cornelius comes from ning. I appreciate the support of Germany every year, and for the past SASS; their participation and five years has put together the rifle encouragement has made Head- match. He contributes not only his quarters a success. time, but also a beautiful Scheutzen May the fun continue! Page 78 Cowboy Chronicle November 2006

HOOTEN HOLLER ROUNDUP IV 2006 Kentucky State Championship By Hoss Lytle, SASS #30285

cKee, KY—This was the fourth MKentucky State Championship to be held in the hills of Eastern Kentucky. There were 184 shooters who helped make this the most excit- ing and enjoyable Kentucky Cham- pionship to date. It has been said things get better with age, and this shoot is no excep- Cherokee Big Dog, tion. The whole town had a facelift in SASS #17531, the off-season. The berms there last member of the year were improved and cleaned up. Hooten Old Town Manatee, SASS #20426, Each bay now housed some sort of Regulators and shooting tiny in the front or permanent prop, from a jail Kentucky State Match Director Big 6 Henderson, founder of the Champeen of the to Copperhead Joe’s Saloon and Champions and Top SASS #16594, getting ready Champeen of the Hillybilly Nation Sub to hand out awards. Brothel. We even had built in “facili- Overall Male and Hillybilly Nation Sub Category. Category, accepting ties” if someone really had to go. Female competitors, beautiful weather for side match day. a better way to have the Short Fuse Ruby, SASS an award for There were also all new targets that #47939, and Hoss Lytle, We started with long range in the distinguished service long-range match for next made their debut at this shoot, the SASS #30285. morning, and much to everyone’s dis- to the club. year. We had nearly a hun- smallest of which was 16”X16” and may, we had to end it at 11:30 so we dred shooters on Friday to largest was about 8”X5.” / could get the other side matches run- / enjoy the weather, compa- The weekend started off with ning. By the way, we are working on (Continued on next page) November 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 79 (Continued from previous page) ny, and side match fun. There were Winners grudge matches going on along with Overall and Kentucky State Champions the big gun side match, T-Rex, and all Male Hoss Lytle, the usual speed matches. The most SASS #30285 visited and talked about side match Female Short Fuse Ruby, SASS #47939 was the couple’s match, where a man Category and woman team competed for top 49er Ifin Ida Shotbedder, honors. When side match day drew to SASS #48552 a close and the range was shut down, L49er Kitty Kitty Bang Bang, we had a good old-fashioned hot dog SASS #59861 roast for everyone’s enjoyment. B-Western Taquila Tab, On Saturday we began the main SASS #25048 match with a wonderful and thorough L B-Western Miss Misery, safety briefing and prayer. The SASS #38072 Buckaroo Terrible Tyler, weather was great, and after the wel- SASS #28937 come speech from our Match Director, Buckerette Sage Chick, Big 6 Henderson, SASS #16594, we SASS #48454 split up and headed to our starting C Cowboy Buffalo Balu, bays. We shot six stages on Saturday, SASS #614 and ended the day with a barbecue C Cowgirl Mean Mary, and entertainment. Lassiter, SASS these two were first and second in the was Short Fuse Ruby, SASS #47939, SASS #45913 #2080, was on hand doing his fast Junior category. Lil Chub was the and the Male Overall Winner and Duelist Doc Roy L Pain, draw routine, which drew everyone’s Junior Kentucky Champion. All of us Kentucky State Male Champion was SASS #28321 L Duelist Killin Time, attention, and when he was finished, at Hooten are very proud of this Hoss Lytle, SASS #30285. We can’t SASS #42234 the band “Cool Waters” entertained young man who works harder than wait to see everyone again next year. S Duelist Ottway Smith, us deep into the evening. After the two Copperhead Joe’s put together The Hooten Old Town Regulators SASS #47839 singing was over, some people gath- and shoots .45’s fully loaded with say thanks to all those who helped E Statesman Teton Tomahawk, ered in the saloon for poker and blackpowder. The last awards to be make this a wonderful shoot and SASS #40443 enjoyment. handed out were the overall champi- hope everyone had a great time. We F C Duelist Randy Atcher, Sunday came and so did the rain. ons. The Female Overall Winner and look forward to seeing you all back SASS #54380 It rained through most of the night Kentucky State Ladies Champion next year! L F C Duelist Ima Sure Shot, and by morning had turned into noth- SASS #38191 F Cartridge J D Brooks, ing more than a drizzle and cloud SASS #63838 cover. The remaining four stages were SHOOTOUT AT OLD SIMONS’ RANCH . . . L F Cartridge Lizzy of the Valley, shot, the scores tallied, and the (Continued from page 74) and all the long hours they put into SASS #58875 awards were waiting to be handed out. the competition between the Smart planning the reunion. This reunion Frontiersman Doc Duncan, As we have done in the past, the first Cowboys and Kate, Preston’s wife. will be remembered for its activities SASS #39037 three places in each category were rec- Cowboy Sam led the posse through that re-enacted the life styles of the Gunfighter Lassiter, SASS #2080 ognized followed by the Kentucky three different stages requiring the 1880’s. The shootout, Saturday night L Gunfighter Rose Louise Reasoner, State Champion in each category. shooters to lasso a horse, throw a dance, sharing meals, and telling SASS #12516 Just before the awards were handed hatchet at an attacker, and shoot a family stories – what better way can Junior Brass Picker Jones, SASS #50374 out, Just Wild Bill, SASS #17899, of 470 High Wall buffalo gun at a long- a family celebrate its heritage and Modern Leadville Clyde, Kirkpatrick Gunleather awarded the range target. When the smoke love for their grandparents? SASS #42634 rig to the middle of the pack shooter. cleared from the shootout, Cowboy May we all enjoy SASS activities L Modern No Purse Nez, It went to Kitty Kitty Bang Bang, Sam had the honors for the top as much as the Smart Cowboys and SASS #17532 SASS #59861. shooter and Kate was the top female appreciate how these activities bring Outlaw Lucky Lee Roy, As the scores were announced and shooter. Doc Smart was awarded the us all closer together. Look for the SASS #31712 the awards handed out, there were a best costume. Smart Cowboys shooting with you Senior J R Hammer, few that really stood out—Sage Chick, The Smart Boys had a great time somewhere soon! SASS #45907 SASS #48454, and Terrible Tyler, participating in the family reunion L Senior Cimarron Lil, SASS #25823 SASS #28937. These two young folks and sharing their love of single action VISIT THE SASS WEB SITE Traditional Hoss Lytle won the Buckaroo and Buckarette cat- shooting with other family members. L Traditional Short Fuse Ruby egories and really shot amazing Special thanks must be given to Aunt AT matches. Brass Picker Jones, SASS Shirley and Uncle Jay Simons for WWW.SASSNET.COM #50374, and Lil Chub, SASS #69881— providing the site for the shootout

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BIGGEST LITTLE SHOOT IN AMERICA Western States Championship 2006 By Madd Mike, SASS Regulator #8595

ernley, NV – It happens each Fyear in June, just a few miles in the direction the sun rises out of Reno, Nevada, near the small town of Fernley. Pleasant little town by the way, old style homey country feeling, you will see. Folks show up at this great shoot from all over the United States. This year was no exception; there were shooters from Alaska, and as far away as Maryland, and a lot of places in-between. What does that tell you about how much fun there is to be had at this great annual Cowboy Action Shoot?! The High Plains Drifters and their volunteers really did a lot of work on the range since last year. In Western States Champions – fact, there are noticeable improve- Badlands Bud and Little Fawn. ments at this range every year due to Congratulations! their hard work and commitment to providing us with the biggest little Beginning with the Thursday side shoot in America. This range facility matches, movin’ on to the great main just keeps growing, and continues match Friday and Saturday, and my gittin’ better every year. There were favorite, the way they finish with new shooting berms in place and their Sunday shoot-off. It’s open to shade located in the most convenient dang near anyone that shows up on spots. Anyone who knows the desert Sunday. It comes complete with understands the value of shade. New shade, sound system, chairs, and gravel was in place, to counter some Western States Roving Team Trophy Winners. good ol’ fashioned cold water. Folks, of the rumors from their very first ya outta come, just for the shoot-off shoot many years ago, about the over area, where scores are posted, com- Red Cedar gun carts? They were experience; it’s a whole different abundance of dust that year. The RV plete with a stage and sound system, rite-handsome, and food vendors and thing when you are shootin’ one on camping area is just a stone’s throw where the awards are given out, and others were on hand. Don’t forget one. The match director makes it away, and designed for pull through it houses all the social activities you Blackies Photography, as he offers fun, it goes fast between shooters, camping spots, which is pretty darn would expect from great shoots. his expertise with the wonderful and there is some serious goofing off handy. The shoot site comes com- Vendors are set up for your shopping assistance of his better half. from time to time. Remember we do plete with a large covered gathering needs. Have you ever seen Idaho The darn near famous Quick Cal this stuff for fun, not for Nike speaks well in front of large groups, endorsements. The shoot-off is fin- Winners Junior Badlands Bud so he does the mandatory shooters ished early enough that even with L 49er Lefty Jo, Match Winners meeting, and from the very first my 7.5 hour drive, I make it home Male and Overall Badlands Bud, SASS #18830 words out of his mouth, you can tell SASS #15821 L Duelist Jessie Lyn, before it even gits dark and the boo- Female Little Fawn, SASS #7989 he shares the desire for everyone to gie man comes out. SASS #41497 L Junior Little Fawn have fun. He comes right out and I want ta thank everyone on my L Modern Penny Pepperbox, says so, and he does it in a way that posse for being so much fun to shoot Category SASS #35309 is believable. “If you are not having with this year and for helping with 49er Quick Cal, L Senior Paniolo Lady, a good time, come see me (Quick all the posse chores, and I thank SASS #2707 SASS #38694 Cal), and let’s see what we can do everyone that took the time to par- C Cowboy Chekahsah Joe, L Traditional Pinto Annie, about it.” And, he is willing to back ticipate in the shoot itself, including SASS #27966 SASS #26301 that statement up. Everyone that Ol’ #4. Duelist Idaho Bad Company, Modern Lash Latigo, represents the club will be there if SASS #28943 SASS #35308 Ya see, after the last stage of the E Statesman Wrangler Ron, S Duelist Silver, you need something. I had truck match was completed, Ol’ #4, the SASS #7122 SASS #31581 problems myself, just gittin’ to the prankster that he is, after our posse F C Duelist Smokin Gator, S Duelist Diamond Dick, shoot this year, and they did every- group hug and misty eyed ”it sure SASS #29736 SASS #1842 thing they could, to assist me with was nice shootin’ with yas” send-offs, F Cartridge Run Amuck, S Senior+ Sudden, gittin’ my truck to the shop and rides we were all makin’ our way back to SASS #49216 SASS #12166 back and forth, working all that in the main encampment, when all of a Frontiersman Red Desperado, Senior Rascal Rick, between shootin’ and social events. sudden it sounded akin to a volley of SASS #51258 SASS #8204 Thanks everyone!!! fire from a Civil War battle. All ya Gunfighter Wildroot, Traditional Mid Valley Drifter, With all of that good camaraderie SASS #33149 SASS #35724 heard was gunfire, and with a turn stuff goin on, the shoot is a good’un. (Continued on next page) November 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 81

(Continued from previous page) us to bring a friend, so iffen ya have of yer head, ya saw huge clouds of not tried the Biggest Little Shoot in smoke rising from Ol’ #4’s bermed America, (Western States Cham- stage area. Ya see, that previously pionship) then 2007 is yer next mentioned prankster apparently chance. Don’t let this one slip by (instead of a group hug) had his you. Mark your calendar now. posse load up their guns, and then For more information and to see they emptied all of their guns safely even more photos and results, go to down range, all at the same time, www.nevadacas.com, hit High the whole posse. What a monumen- Plains Drifters, and start cowboy tal five hundred and 21 gun salute surfin’. And by the way, start put- that turned out to be for the High ting together a state team, as there Plains Drifters and participants at is a roving trophy that goes home to hand. Ya shoulda been there for the the winning state. smokin’ fun! See ya folks there next year, This shoot only comes around ya hear!!!! once a year, and it has room for all of [email protected] Page 82 Cowboy Chronicle November 2006

RESURRECTION RANGERS Ruckus At Tombstone July 8, 2006

By Kid Karst, SASS #66239

rooksville, FL – Home of with BResurrection Rangers (RR) at Tombstone, the newly reborn shootout, founded on the range of the first SASS sanctioned club in Florida. On the second Saturday of this month and for each month to follow, RR kicked off their first match since resurrecting the first and original Florida SASS shoot. Six weeks ago this club was just a dream, an idea to add more fun and excitement to the lives of Florida shooters, but with the help, sup- port, and dedication of so many eager cow folk, Resurrection Rangers became reality. First a little history! Resur- rection Rangers is the new name for the old Cigar City Shooters that started in Tampa, Florida and made its way to its home in Brooksville. Resurrection Rangers was put together to fill the need for another shoot in central Florida for fun and fantasy, that is close enough for any- body to come shoot, and also not to compete with existing clubs’ shoots. A big and special thank you goes out first to our new Match Director, their willingness and acceptance in Tennessee Tonto, SASS Life #20891, allowing this dream to be seen and Territorial Governor, Dixie through. Another huge thank you Heart, SASS Life #43866, for all goes out to all the local clubs and their hard work in making a dream their Directors and Governors for become a reality. We also extend the guidance, advice, and generosi- our deepest appreciation to the ty in helping us to not only become the finer details of club life. Despite the overwhelming urges to Phoenix Gun club in Brooksville for a SASS club, but also in helping An amazing and wonderful sur- just lie in bed and relax, seventy prise were all the donations to the five shooters showed up to be a part Winners SASS #10915 club, ranging from the homemade of the 1st shoot with the Resur- Overall Pike Bishop, Junior Willie B Fast SASS #5974 J Girl Poison Lily, props such as horses and signs, to rection Rangers as well as a host of 49er Seven, SASS #69098 the steel targets made locally, and others who came to watch. SASS #15837 L 49er Wild Cat Elly, the tents for not only rain, but Upon check-in, each shooter was B-Western SASS #15838 shade from the scorching sun. Our given a shooter packet that con- Badlands Drifter, L B-Western Feathers Ryan, seventeen volunteers were able to tained a leather badge for the 1st SASS #68560 SASS #42129 setup and complete our stages the shoot at Resurrection Rangers, a C Cowboy Cypress Scout, L Modern Dixie Heart, afternoon prior to the match. We handmade neck coolie to keep the SASS #43866 SASS #15506 had 60 hand-made trophies, custom risk of heat related problems down, Duelist Awesome Cactus L Traditional Lulu Ann, awards for clean matches, and spe- a ticket for our giveaway, and some Jack, SASS #623 SASS #47570 E Statesman The Englishman, Traditional Cypress Sun, cial shooters kits all hand made by information on the club and those SASS #11742 SASS #16978 our volunteers! We had what that made it a reality. Frontiersman Shiloh Jasper Senior Gun Dawg, looked like the workings for a per- From 8-9:15 speed pistol, rifle, Green, SASS #16357 SASS #21042 fect event; our fingers were crossed. and shotgun side matches were run F Cartridge S Duelist Shenandoah Drifter, Awakening on Saturday, July (Continued on next page) Marshall Longknife, SASS #52885 8th, Florida shooters were faced SASS #5898 Traditional I B Nobody with a 60 percent chance of thun- Gunfighter Cypress Sam, / derstorms and high humidity. November 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 83

(Continued from previous page) shooters, as without them the by Seven, SASS #15837, as well as a future of our sport will die. Next, .22 rim-fire match run by Cypress awards were presented to the clean Sun in the hopes of knocking out the shooters and then handing out very misses early and just having a hoot creative sticks of dynamite with of a time. fuses that said, “I didn’t blow it.” Our shooters meeting com- The top shooters in each catego- menced at 9:15 and after our an- ry were called Top Huckleberry, nouncements and Pledge of sticking with the Tombstone theme. Allegiance our five posses split up Special thanks to all you cowboys and the fun began. There were five who wore your red sashes, giving stages set up for quick scenarios as that extra flare. well as keeping us out in the heat This event was extremely well for as little time possible. This did planned and attended, as the shoot- not mean they were too easy by any ers loved it. Thanks to everyone for means, as there were plenty of miss- all the hype and the word of mouth es to be had. To everyone’s surprise, that made our shoot a fantastic one. the sun came out and decided not to Here’s to many years of shooting fun. rain on us. With our posse mar- I would personally like to say shals running the show and keeping that as a new shooter in this sport things moving, the last of the shoot- (just over a year) being around ers finished by 12:30. Then, it was Cowboy Action Shooters and getting off to Papa Joes for our prearranged to know everyone, as well as volun- award ceremony in the good ol’ air teering my time at match work par- conditioning and some great food if ties and helping in whatever way I one wanted. can, SASS has been one of the most Once the scores were tallied and rewarding experiences of my life, our Match Director and Territorial and I hope everyone had as much Governor showed up, it was time for fun as I did with this shoot. We hope the awards. Tennessee Tonto began to see all of you again next month. with the door prizes all donated by To all new shooters I want to our fellow shooters for a little luck say welcome to SASS. You’re in for of the draw. For the awards he the best time of your life, and when started with the category he you come to Florida don’t forget to believes most important – the junior check out our clubs! USFA Customer Loyalty www.sweetshooter.com Trade-in Program

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STAGE TRAIL SHOOTOUT 2006 By Juaquin Malone, SASS Life #44677 Photos by Digital Edge Photography, Tomahawk Johnson SASS Life #16927, and Staff

loomington, IL – It’s really Bhard to believe this was the fourth year for the Stage Trail Shootout presented by the Mclean County Peacemakers. It was on the anniversary of the club’s formation Juaquin Malone, the first one was held, and I was SASS Life #44677 there and have been there for all of them. This year a few things were changed. In keeping with some

Overall Match Winner – Wild Pike, SASS #31760.

For the first time a contingent and T.A. Spurs, SASS #5419, with from the Shady Creek Shootists Shamrock Sis, SASS #23095, led the made the journey from the west side Shady Creek entourage. Mclean County Peacemakers Board of Directors. of the state to make their presence The newly remodeled club house known and ended up taking home a at Darnal’s Gun Works and Shooting expressed opinions in the SASS com- number of awards. Old #7, SASS Ranges Gun Works was where the Winners munity, this year they chose not to #44566, with his better half. check-in table was located, and it Top Gun Wild Pike, provide a prize for all shooters. Muleskinner Mary, SASS #64750, (Continued on next page) SASS #31760 Instead a few really nice prizes were 49’er Wild Pike obtained, and all shooters were Duelist Ugly, entered into a drawing having an SASS #18106 equal chance. The top prize was a E Statesman Sunrise Kid, Stoeger Coach Gun. SASS #12719 The latest and greatest prop F Cartridge Slip Hammer made its first appearance. The club Yates, SASS #8456 obtained an authentic Amish wagon, Gunfighter Cripple Creek Kid, SASS #10614 and it was cut and chopped and con- Jr. Sharp Shooter verted into a jail wagon with bars Steve from top to bottom all the way Jr. 22 Flaming Star, around. To use the vernacular of my SASS #71391 youth, it is “Really Cool!” There has L 49’er Cheyenne Cinder, been a concerted effort on the part of SASS #55699 the Peacemakers to get more people L Duelist Prairie Dancer, involved with the month to month SASS #56589 operations of the club and more peo- L Senior Broomtail Betsy, SASS #32030 ple are coming forward to help do L Traditional Shamrock Sis, more work. They are now in posses- SASS #23095 sion of three really great props—cov- Modern Scott Darnall ered wagons, a general store (which Senior Granville Stuart, is going to the state championship), SASS #8554 and now the jail wagon. At this rate Traditional Long Fingers, the club will be able to have a world- SASS #56813 class prop at every bay. The newest premier stage prop – the Jail Wagon. November 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 85

(Continued from previous page) to upgrade the targets and have an also served as center of operations for increased variety available for more Digital Edge Photography, as they creative stages—twenty chances for printed out posse pictures on the $10 with some great items available. spot. Across the room were the My favorite stage was shooting kitchen and the food line. We ate out- from inside the jail wagon. The old doors under the beautiful trees with man needed a little help getting up a soft cooling breeze making for a the steps, and the height was consid- very pleasant lunch. Then there was erable for one of my stature (I was the food! What can I say about some concerned about nose bleeds), but it really good food that was actually was neat looking down at everything more than I could eat at one session? and everyone. That is something I Maybe next year we should have a am not really used to. snack in the afternoon so we can do Can’t wait until next year! I will all of that food justice. I can think of be thanking you in advance for lis- nothing better than brownies in the tening, as that is the cowboy way, afternoon. Is anyone listening? and, as always, I can be reached at There was a raffle to raise money [email protected] Page 86 Cowboy Chronicle November 2006

RHETT MAVERICK e e SASS #8291 The Hondo Kid, El Tejano, SASS #312 May 22, 1959 – September 9, 2006 By Cuts Crooked, SASS #36914 1942–2006 By Griff, SASS #94 he Zen Shootists lost their President Tand Club Founder suddenly to a heart am sad to report The Hondo Kid, aka attack on September 9th. Rhett, or just ILee Glover, passed away Wednesday, ‘Maverick’ (aka Brett Porter) as he was September 20th. Many SASS mem- known throughout the Midwest, was the bers never had the chance to meet heart and soul of the Zen Shootists club. Hondo Kid, but never has there been a He was the one who greeted new shooters man that brought so much enthusiasm with a big grin and a hearty handshake. I to the game he as did. don’t think I ever shot a match around You don’t meet folks the likes of Rhett without hearing his trademark, the Hondo Kid very often and when “HOWDY AMIGO” directed at the newest you do, you’ve been blessed. There shooters there. He was also the one who was very little Hondo Kid couldn’t do, made being a part of the Zen Shootists so little he wasn’t willing to do. He much fun. His sense of humor was near jumped right in and started helpin’ legendary and always in use. where help was needed. Some things At his funeral a consistent theme are always allowed to fall by the way- heard repeatedly was how much laugh- side, but with Hondo Kid around, you ter and fun Rhett brought to the game of could sure count of them getting done, Cowboy Action Shooting™. No matter and done right. how bad things got, when the weather Sometime after he came to the the then Texas Mounted Shooters was at its worst or when there were prob- Lone Star Frontier Shootists, we put decided that was the last time we were lems with props and stage set up, Rhett on a shoot in Dublin, TX and included using “live ammo” in mounted events! would always find something to laugh at a Mounted Shoot. We had a course of Not in the least discouraged, for sever- and soon everyone would be laughing proaching Mexican army and stating, fire set up, and the few entrants had al years Hondo Kid pretty much sin- right along with him. The words ‘infec- “Houston, we have a problem!” And any- run through the stage with varying gle-handedly ran the cowboy Mounted tious grin’ could have been invented one who attended an annual match with degrees of success. Hondo Kid wanted Shooting in Texas. specifically to describe Rhett! The Zen Shootists will have fond memo- to compete, but didn’t have a horse. When Hondo Kid came to us in He also had a tendency to ries of the informal musical group he put After looking over the field of horses, Texas, it wasn’t as though he was write some very fun-filled together with his good friends, Lakota he decided he wanted to ride mine, green to the world of Cowboy Action stages, too. Possibly the Jack and Bugs Bonny, The Second something about her being short, and Shooting™. He had helped found a most famous was the Cousins of the Pioneers! (They were close to the ground. Miss Fits Poco is Cowboy Action club in Pennsylvania at attack on the Alamo actually pretty good too!) 14.1 hands of energy and 10 years old a time when the number of clubs out- that started with the Rhett was a tireless promoter of at the time, was a pretty well trained side California could, in all probability, shooter looking over Cowboy Action Shooting™ and would use all-around horse. She wasn’t so accus- be counted without resorting to your the wall at the ap- (Continued on next page) tomed to me that she didn’t still do a toes! He invariably found ways to little crow-hopping or hunchin’ her improve, suggest, and in general, be back when startin’ the day. Hondo Kid the type of club member that is felt jumped up on her back and took off behind the scenes, mostly when he’s no across the arena (a grassy area along a longer there, and you want his opinion. Black Boot, SASS #7397 berm) and took up his position. Missy Hondo Kid was the kind of guy was dancin’ around a little bit, what that was always there to help out a fel- 1936-2006 with the spectators, an unfamiliar low shooter, or one of the folks he con- By Arizona Billy Tilghman, SASS Life #5351 rider, and the day’s general excite- sidered his friends. And when he need- ment. With stirrups a shade too long, ed help, he was one of the last that lack Boot, AKA Richard M. Furr, a little too much rein, she unceremoni- would ask. I ask we all take a Bleft the range June 3, 2006 follow- ously dumped poor Hondo Kid on his moment and bow our heads, and ing a prolonged hospitalization. He “keester.” All I remember seeing is ask the Lord to make room founded the Cowboy Action Shooting™ Hondo Kid going in one direction, Miss for one more Cowboy in “dynasty” that spans three genera- Fits going in another, and Kid’s Heaven, ‘cause Hondo revolver going in a third. It was at the Kid has ridden enough tions, including his sons Arizona Lightning Jack, SASS Life #7400, Billy exact moment that pretty much all of rough trails. Amen. Fourr, SASS #28260, and grandson, Lightning Bolt, SASS Life #7399. Black Boot was an Arizona native OBITUARY FOR A COWBOY – and enthusiastic shooter for most of his 70 years. A true Westerner, he HAYWIRE HAROLD loved John Wayne movies and followed the Phoenix Suns and Arizona turgis, MI – The Hidden Valley the 21st century down a narrow and Rattlers. At the memorial service in Black Boot (on right) with son, SCowboys lost a very good friend this twisted trail back to the 1880s. He was a Mesa, many of his Cowboy Action Arizona Lightning Jack, and last spring, Haywire Harold, AKA fixture at all our shoots, providing safe Shooting™ compadres shared their grandson, Lightning Bolt. Harold Denison, slipped the bonds of this and courteous service and an excellent recollections of the happy Photo by Nyle Leatham life and rode into the sunset. “first impression” to our guests. His pos- years riding the SASS ranges of age) counted 23 firearms on display. Haywire, though not a shooting cow- itive attitude and even-temper could be with him. Lightning Jack Black Boot whispered, “We have more boy, worked countless hours making sure counted on to keep everyone safe. recalled stopping at a guns than that in the truck!” our competitors had a safe ride into the A true “waddie,” he gave of himself small gun store en route Survivors include Wannabe Better, Valley. You see, Hidden Valley does without concern of reward, to an out of state SASS #7396, his wife of 53 years, his indeed sit deep within a valley woods, just to make things better. match, and Lightning two sons, three grand children, and and Haywire drove the John Deere Haywire will be Bolt (then 12 years two great-grand children. “team” that transported “Cowfolk” from missed. November 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 87 RHETT MAVERICK, SASS #8291 . . . s. gun TOP OF THE LINE (Continued from previous page) recall vividly was a reporter from The ur y yo pla n is SINCE 1957 every opportunity to work something Des Moines Register writing, “When o r d ng ge e about Cowboy Action Shooting™ into Maverick tips his hat and says ‘Good vi u ad a R Tr gr & r a conversation. His friend Lakota day, ma’am’, it sounds natural, like n lt o E o le C a Jack remarked Rhett had once stated he really does want you to have a m S o ed r t v fo when asked how many SASS clubs he good day, and it sounds like it’s com- s a s u r n C g u would like to see in Iowa, “well, there ing from a real cowboy!” n g E are 99 counties in Iowa …” indicating Rhett was also very active on the he thought 99 clubs would be about political scene, particularly in pro- right. His ready smile and easy man- tecting and promoting Second ner served him well in his efforts to Amendment issues. Anti firearms promote Cowboy Action Shooting™ politicos often felt the sting of Rhett’s MASTER ENGRAVER in Iowa. He was comfortable with quick wit! They would be disarmed P.O. Box 2332 the media and more than once man- by his easy demeanor and open OM Cody, WY 82414 aged to drag reluctant reporters, smile, only to be surprised when he CUST VING (307) 587-5090 either camera or print types, to hit them hard with facts and figures HANDCUT Cowboy Action Shooting™ matches, concerning the truth about firearms ENGRA and they always found good things to ownership by private citizens. He say about Cowboy Action Shooting™ took his responsibility to protect our after spending time watching and rights very seriously and was an Even through the radio waves, you He is survived by his wife Diane, talking with Rhett. One of things I occasional guest on radio talk shows. could sense that grin of his! daughters Megan and Taylor, father Rhett was also the founder of the Jalapeno Harry, SASS #719, his COMPLICATIONS . . . dering ranch hands, pretty girls in rock band, The Hold on Band, and mother Sharon, and of course by his the right places, high spirited, well was a member of the Elkhart Izaak beloved club, The Zen Shootists. (Continued from page 70) trained horseflesh, one girl and one Walton League, The Polk County We’ll meet up with ya along the standing. Two things stood out for horse, of course, coming from the “Big Republican Committee, and a volun- trail by and by! And when we do, me with this book, one of which Ranch” outside of town; then there is teer on the Urbandale, Iowa Fire we’ll share more laughter! everyone will notice, the other of also a ghost town, with a mine shaft, Department for ten years. Vaya Con Dios, Amigo! which only aficionados of Western fic- mind you!, a general store, a hotel tion and/or the Old West will pick up run by one of the leading ladies, rifles on. If you are any kind of Cowboy that are held at half cock, an aveng- NEW ENGLAND’S VERY OWN TV COWBOY . . . Action Shooter, especially a SASS ing “half-breed,” shooters in win- (Continued from page 70) New England boys and girls. member (and you are, if you’re gettin’ dows, a lost dog, and on and on. And the genuine article. While other Nothing lasts forever, and the era of The Cowboy Chronicle), then that is you! each and every wonderful cliché is set Saturday morning kid shows may live local kid’s shows came to an end The first thing is kind of clever, actu- at the precise time it needs to be set; have entertained us with actors when the national networks took ally – every important chapter in the it happens just when it should, all dressed as clowns or astronauts, Rex over the weekend morning time slots book has someone thinking about choreographed perfectly. was the real deal, an authentic cow- to show cartoons and get all that “complications,” how things are get- When it is all tied together, to coin boy from Texas who could ride, shoot, advertising revenue. ting complicated, and so forth. I did a phrase, it is a rollicking good read. play the guitar, fly a plane and a hel- In addition to interviews with not recall ever reading a book where It is fast paced, always interesting, icopter, and crack a bull whip. He former sidekicks and show regulars, the title is not only reflected in the plenty of surprises, even when you taught us values and life long les- the film includes comments from story, but is used throughout the know what is coming. The reader is sons. Rex didn’t stop being Rex many celebrities, such as story as a descriptive part of the text. drawn in; he quickly learns to like, or when they turned off the camera. He who have many fond memories of It is woven in nicely, and I enjoyed it dislike, each of the characters, and did live shows, charity work, and Rex Trailer. Ask any kid who grew every time I saw it. you will be rooting for those bad guys even was a professor at Emerson up watching Boomtown and they The second outstanding item was to get their comeuppance, that I am College, but he always lived his life could go on and on about New Charlie’s use of clichés. I am uncer- sure of. The book, if you will, is NOT the cowboy way, setting an example England’s very own TV cowboy. And tain, of course, but I believe he didn’t complicated at all. It is easy reading for his young fans. Working in film yes, Rex Trailer is still that honest miss a one. If you can think of the and fun while it is in your hands. And and TV in New England, I have had straight shooting cowboy today as he Western cliché, you’ll find it – hol- it is only Book 1, so I imagine I’ll be the opportunity to meet Rex many makes his way around New England sters being tied down, a young (very getting another book to read before times over the years, and I have for a fiftieth anniversary tour this young!) deputy tracking bad guys at too long! Good job, Charlie! never been disappointed by my child- year; he’s always glad to meet you. the behest of a powerful judge, with © Charlie MacNeil 2006 hood hero. If you get the chance to see this bad guys everywhere – even insane AuthorHouseTM I recently had the opportunity to documentary film on the big screen, ones! – meandering drifters and wan- Bloomington, Indiana see a new documentary film, “Rex do it. Director of Trailer’s Boomtown,” at the Rhode Trail Mixx Pictures has woven Island International Film Festival, together a wonderful collection of and the fond memories of uncompli- show clips, old movies of personal cated childhood came flooding back. appearances, news footage, and inter- The film chronicles Rex Trailer’s views. You can get your own DVD career from his beginnings in Texas copy of “Rex Trailer’s Boomtown” as a rodeo performer and singing with bonus footage and interviews at cowboy to, after a little advice from www.RexTrailer.tv. So, put on your his friend Gabby Hayes, children’s cowboy hat and cap guns and sit television cowboy. Rex moved to down in front of your TV set with the New York in 1947 and shortly there- kids for a real cowboy treat. This is a after became the host of the Dumont must have DVD for any New England Network’s “Oky Doky Ranch.” He cowboy and kid at heart who remem- rode into Boston in 1956 on his bers “Boom, Boom, Boomtown!” trusty horse, Goldrush, to say, (Deadwood Duncan, aka Duncan B. “Howdy there kids, we’re glad to Putney, is a professional actor, meet you” for the next thirty years screenwriter, and historical consult- on WBZ-TV4. Rex had several side- ant with over 20 years experience in kicks over the years, Pablo, Cactus the film and television industry. Pete, and Sgt. Billy O’Brien, who www.ldicasting.com/history and helped him entertain millions of www.duncanputney.com) Page 88 Cowboy Chronicle November 2006

A COWBOY THANKSGIVING WITH THE RAILTOWN ROWDYS By Kanawha Katie, SASS #24111

he annual Cowboy Thanksgiving covered dish like Grandma used to expand, the Rowdys thought more also took all the food he could eat at TDinner with the Railtown make.” It was a great success! They and more about how Thanksgiving his first helping—just in case there Rowdys at the Tazewell, Virginia shared venison, turkey, dressing, was for the original cowboys. On the wasn’t enough food for a second go Triangle Gun Club is held the sec- mashed potatoes, corn pudding, trail the Cowboys referred to the around. If you helped the cook with ond Sunday in November. The tra- green beans, and bread pudding cook as “Cookie,” “Old Lady,” or “Gut the preparation of the food, gather- dition began one year when the sea- with whisky sauce. As you know, Robber.” The cook also often served ing the wood, or some other task, you son had been so much fun the November weather is unpredictable as their doctor and barber. The cow- just might get an extra serving of Rowdys didn’t want it to end. The in the mountains, and one year it boy knew only a tenderfoot argues food. The food, pots, pans, and the plea was for just one more rootin’- snowed so hard the shooters could with a skunk, a mule, or the cook. If tin plates were transported in the tootin’ rip-snortin’ shoot with good not see the targets; another year the a cowboy was refilling his coffee cop —which had been origi- times, good fellowship, and good temperature was 15 degrees, while and another cowboy called out to him nally designed by Charles Good- food. The invitation to this first the next year it was a beautiful 70! “man at the pot,” he was obliged to go night. On starlit nights, the cook Cowboy Thanksgiving Dinner sim- As the celebration of the Cowboy around and fill any cup that was held would point the chuckwagon’s ply said, “Come Play and Bring a Thanksgiving began to grow and out to him. The cowboy on the trail tongue toward the North Star and this served as a compass for the Trail e e Boss the next morning. Son-of-a-Gun Stew would cer- tainly be one of the meals often pre- TRAVIS COUNTY REGULATORS pared by the cook, as well as Rip- Snortin’ Fried Ham with Red-Eyed Central Texas Hot August Hawaiian Shoot Gravy, Rootin’Tootin’ Green Fried Tomatoes, Git Along Little Doggies By Shotgun Sally, SASS #11574 Cowboy Beef Pie, and Yippie–KI-O- KI-Ay Corn Pudding. Travis County Regulators Now getting back to Thanks- giving Dinner with the Railtown “Bloomin’ Posse” Rowdys—everyone is welcome! To ll decked out in their gunbelts, boots, find your way there, you and your Aand bloomers, this leather and lace horse just amble down the trail that clad, gun-totin’, group of girls made their leads over the river and through the posse debut during the Travis County woods. When you see the campfire, Regulators’ August monthly shoot. This you know you are there. Most cer- nine-woman posse was a first in the histo- tainly, as you gather around the ry of the Travis County Regulators. We campfire, you will hear stories of promote the Travis County Regulators as a past Thanksgivings—of huntin’ family-oriented sport, with a great deal of with Grandpa, and cooking with emphasis on educating young shooters and Grandma. You may even tell some encouraging women to join as well, every of your own almost true shootin’ chance we get. SO here’s to all the women range stories. My favorite is when shooters in the world of Cowboy Action Joe was sightin’ in his deer rifle and Shooting™ – You Go Girls!! a doe walked up behind him and nuzzled his neck. The doe’s name Travis County Regulators was Snickers, and she was just look- Hawaiian Cowboys ing for her favorite food. This n Smithville, TX as the tempera- scared Joe so much he shot a hole Itures soar above 100 degrees, the through the tin roof at the range. Regulators are still shootin’ it up, just Of course after a story like that is not quite in historic Wild West style. told, the next cowboy has to tell an Dressed in full leather gear, cowboy even better one, and so it goes. I boots, and hats, this posse is quite a personally like the stories the cow- sight in their Hawaiian shirts and girls tell the best. I have chosen not shorts! If you look closely you might to repeat any of those at this time to even see a couple of grass skirts and protect the guilty. coconuts. To make it fun, prizes were The Railtown Rowdys wish all of awarded for the Most Creative, Most you a Happy Thanksgiving and Colorful, and Best Hula-Dancing encourage you to start your own cowboys. It was a fun, festive way to Cowboy Thanksgiving traditions. enjoy the shoot and be a little more As for myself, I plan to travel along comfortable and safe while still fol- the trail looking for more cowboy lowing the “Spirit of the Game.” stories to tell. Life in America is great, so live it to its fullest! November 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 89

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SASS AFFILIATED CLUBS MONTHLY SHOOTING SCHEDULE Club Name Sched. Contact Phone City State Club Name Sched. Contact Phone City State Alaska 49er’s 1st Sat & 3rd Sun David Cook 907-243-0181 Anchorage AK Ledyard Sidewinders 2nd Sat Yosemite Gene 860-536-0887 Ledyard CT Golden Heart Shootist Society 2nd Sat & Last Sun Valencia Rose 907-488-7660 Chatanika AK CT Valley Bushwackers 2nd Sun Johnny Pecos 413-572-2820 East Granby CT Juneau Gold Miners Posse 3rd Sun C. W. Knight 907-789-2456 Juneau AK Homesteaders Shooting Club 3rd Sun Kidd Reno 860-536-3342 Ledyard CT North Alabama Regulators 1st Sun Six String 256-582-3621 Woodville AL Padens Posse 3rd Sun Deacon Will 302-422-6534 Seaford DE Alabama Rangers 2nd Sun RC Moon 205-410-5707 Brierfield AL Big River Rangers 1st Sat Nimrod Long 850-592-5665 Grand Ridge FL Gallant Gunfighters 3rd & 5th Sun Buck D. 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P. Trouble 928-445-2468 Prescott AZ Turkeyfoot Cowboys 1st Sat Kingdom Kid 319-351-7572 Waterloo IA Colorado River Shootists 4th Sun ClueLass 928-726-7727 Yuma AZ Iowa South West Shootist 1st Sun Colonel J. Fighters 402-291-2053 Glenwood IA Sunnyvale Regulators 1st & 3rd Mon Billy Two Bears 408-739-4436 Sunnyvale CA Zen Shootists 4th Sat Rhett Maverick 515-270-8654 Ankeny IA Silver Queen Mine Regulators 1st & 3rd Sun Walks Fletcher 310-539-8202 Azusa CA Southeast Idaho Practical Shooters 1st Sat Idaho Packer 208-589-5941 Idaho Falls ID Escondido Bandidos 1st Sat Devil Jack 760-741-3229 Escondido CA Squaw Butte Regulators 1st Sun & 2nd Sat Acequia Kidd 208-365-4551 Emmett ID West End Outlaws 1st Sat Rob Banks 714-206-6893 Myers Canyon CA El Buscaderos 2-4 Sun Often Cranky 208-448-0999 Spirit Lake ID The Outlaws 1st Sat Jasper 530-344-8121 Sloughouse CA Northwest Shadow Riders 2nd Sat Silverado Belle 208-743-5765 Lewiston ID Lassen Regulators 1st Sat Marshal Hankins 530-257-8958 Susanville CA Southern Idaho Rangers 2nd Sat Snake River Dutch 208-237-2419 Pocatello ID Two Rivers Posse 1st Sat & 4th Sun Cherokee Knight 209-477-8883 Manteca CA Oregon Trail Rough Riders 2nd Sun & 3rd Sat Pinkeye Pinkerton 208-922-3671 Boise ID River City Regulators 1st Sun Max Sand 916-359-4041 Davis CA Hell’s Canyon Ghost Riders 3rd Sat J.P. 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Thorpe 916-984-9770 Fair Oaks CA Rangeless Riders 1st Sat Inspector (The) 618-345-5048 Highland IL Palm Springs Gun Club 2nd Sat Deacon Dick 760-340-0828 Palm Springs CA Boneyard Creek Regulators 1st Sun Wild Pike 217-356-5136 Newman IL Dulzura Desperados 2nd Sat Hashknife Willie 619-271-1481 CA Kishwaukee Valley Regulators 1st Sun (Apr-Nov) Montana Mnt M. Mike 815-899-0046 Sycamore IL Hawkinsville Claim Jumpers 2nd Sat Deacon Doug 530-926-4538 Yreka CA Effingham County Burro Canyon Gun Slingers 2nd Sun Smedley Butler 714-639-8723 Chino CA Sportsman’s Club 2nd Sat Fossil Creek Bob 618-238-4222 Effingham IL Over The Hill Gang 2nd Sun Kooskia Kid 818-566-7900 Indian Canyon/ Illinois River City Regulators 2nd Sun Chillicothe Outlaw 309-579-2443 East Peoria IL Lopez Canyon CA Salt River Renegades 2nd Sun Scribbler 217-228-9047 Quincy IL Double R Bar Regulators 2nd Sun Kentucky Gal 760-956-6921 Lucerne Valley CA Vermilion River Long Riders 2nd Sun Bailey Creek 815-442-3259 Streator IL Richmond Roughriders 2nd Sun Buffy 650-994-9412 Richmond CA Nason Mining Company Regulators 3rd & 5th Sat Lowdown Highwall 618-279-3500 West Frankfort IL NCSA Saddle Tramps 3rd Sat Graybeard 760-727-9160 Pala CA McLean County Peacemakers 3rd Sat Marshall RD 309-379-4331 Bloomington IL Shasta Regulators 3rd Sat Modoc 530-365-1839 Redding CA Macoupin County Regulators 3rd Sat One Good Eye 618-585-4868 Bunker Hill IL Vigilantes 3rd Sat Coso Kid 760-375-9519 Ridgecrest CA Tri County Cowboys 3rd Sat Sierra Hombre 815-967-6333 Hazelhurst IL High Desert Cowboys 3rd Sun Doc Silverhawks 661-948-2543 Acton CA Illowa Irregulars 3rd Sun Sassparilla Ken 309-792-0111 Milan IL Kings River Regulators 3rd Sun Slick Rock Rooster 559-299-8669 Clovis CA Oak Park Sportsmen’s Club 3rd Sun Torandado 815-302-8305 Plainfield IL Murieta Posse 3rd Sun Black Jack Traven 530-677-0368 Rancho Murieta CA Marion County Renegades 4th Sat Shell Stuffer 618-822-6952 Sandoval IL South Coast Rangers 3rd Sun Swifty Schofield 805-968-7138 Santa Barbara CA Long Nine 4th Sun Black Jack McGinnis 217-787-2834 Loami IL Panorama Sportsman Club 3rd Sun Desperado 818-341-7255 Sylmar CA Dewmaine Drifters As Sched Wounded Knees 618-997-4261 Carterville IL Ukiah Gun Club 3rd Sun Will Bonner 707462-1466 Ukiah CA Prairie State Cowboy Mad River Rangers 4th Sat Kid Kneestone 707-445-1981 Eureka/Arcata CA Action Shooters As Sched Taquila Tab 217-496-3949 Sparta IL Deadwood Drifters 4th Sat K.C. US Marshal 310-640-3653 Piru CA Pleasant Valley Renegades 1st Sat Lizzy of the Valley 812-945-0221 Canaan IN Coyote Valley Sharp Shooters 4th Sat Hawk Hardcase 408-255-6111 San Jose CA Cutter’s Raiders 1st Sat Midnite Desperado 574-893-7214 Warsaw IN Pozo River Vigilance Committee 4th Sat Dirty Sally 805-438-4817 Santa Margarita CA Daleville Desperados 2nd & 4th Sat Frenchy Yukon 765-472-7123 Daleville IN FaultLine Shootist Society 4th Sun J.R. Harvey 408-245-5499 Gonzales CA Big Rock SASS 2nd & 4th Sat South Paw Too 812-866-2406 Lexington IN The Range 4th Sun Grass Valley Federally 530-273-4440 Grass Valley CA Schuster’s Rangers 2nd Sun Coal Car Kid 219-759-3498 Chesterton IN The Cowboys 4th Sun Captain Jake 714-536-2635 Norco CA Thunder Valley 3rd Sat Redneck Rebel 812-755-4237 Campbellsburg IN Ojai Valley Desperados 4th Sun Paul Fielding 805-644-5637 Ojai CA Indian Trail Ambush 3rd Sat Dorvin Emery 765-853-1266 Modoc IN Windy Gap Regulators 1st Sat Piedra Kidd 970-565-9228 Cortez CO High Ground Regulators 3rd Sat Apr. - Nov. Blackjack Max 765-832-3324 West Terre Haute IN Colorado Cowboys 1st Sat Mule Creek 719-748-3398 Lake George CO 10 O’clock Line Shootist Club 3rd Sun Bunsen Rose 765-832-6620 Cayuga IN San Juan Rangers 1st Sun Sapinero 970-323-6566 Montrose CO Deer Creek Regulators 4th Sun C. Bubba McCoy 765-948-4487 Jonesboro IN Colorado Shaketails 1st Sun Yaro 303-646-3777 Ramah CO Wildwood Wranglers 4th Sun (No Shoot in Dec & Jan) VOODOOMAN 219-872-2721 Michigan City IN Four Corners Rifle and Pistol Club 2nd Sun Capt. W. K. Kelso 970-565-8960 Cortez CO Red Brush Raiders As Sched Chinaman 812-426-0793 Newburgh IN Montrose Marshals 2nd Sun Big Hat 970-249-7701 Montrose CO Butterfield Gulch Gang 1st Sun Polecat 785-827-8149 Chapman KS Rifle Creek Rangers 2nd Sun Miles Coffee 970-625-0657 Rifle CO Powder Creek Cowboys 2nd Sat Shawnee Shamus 913-236-8812 Lenexa KS Rockvale Bunch 3rd Sat Nevada Steel 719-784-6683 Rockvale CO Mill Brook Wranglers 2nd Sun Glacier Griz 785-421-3329 Hill City KS Pawnee Station 3rd Sat Red River Wrangler 970-225-0545 Wellington CO Free State Rangers 3rd & 5th Sun Buffalo Phil 913-904-8733 Parker KS Four Corners Gunslingers 3rd Sun Cerveza Slim 970-247-0745 Durango CO Sand Hill Regulators 3rd Sat Latigo Max 620-663-8666 Hutchinson KS Castle Peak Wild Shots 3rd Sun Old Squinteye 970-524-9348 Gypsum CO Capital City Cowboys 4th Sun Major Lee Wild 785-539-9508 Topeka KS Thunder Mountain Shootists 3rd Wknd Pinto Being 970-464-7118 Grand Junction CO Kentucky Regulators 1st Sat Kentucky Dover 270-658-3247 Boaz KY Shootists Society of Pawnee Hooten Old Town Regulators 1st Sat (Mar-Dec) No Purse Nez 606-633-7688 Mckee KY Sportsmens Center 4th Sat Cherokee Kat 970-484-3445 Briggsdale CO Knob Creek Gunfighters Guild 1st Sun & 2nd Sat Mountain Drover 502-817-8124 Shepardsville KY Northwest Colorado Rangers 4th Sat Sagebrush Burns 970-824-8407 Craig CO Green River Gunslingers 2nd Sat Yak 270-529-3775 Bowling Green KY Sand Creek Raiders 4th Sun Sweet Water Bill 303-366-8827 Byers CO Crab Orchard Cowboy Shootist 2nd Sat Rowdy Fulcher 270-389-9402 Clay KY Black Canyon Ghost Riders 4th Sun Double Bit 970-874-8745 Hotchkiss CO Kentucky Longrifles Cowboys 2nd Sat Bullfork Shotgun Red 606-784-0067 Morehead KY Echo Ridge Regulators 1st Sun Shiloh Beck 203-467-9577 Colechester CT Ohio River Rangers 2nd Sat Jim Spears 270-443-5216 Paducah KY Congress of Rough Riders 1st Sun Snake Eyes F. Tanner 203-612-8855 Naugatuck CT Highland Regulators, Inc 3rd & 4th Wknd Hezekiah Hawke 859-250-7766 Winfield KY

If your Listing is incorrect, please notify SASS office (714) 694-1800. (Continued on page 102) Page 102 Cowboy Chronicle November 2006 SASS AFFILIATED CLUBS MONTHLY SHOOTING SCHEDULE (Cont.) (Continued from page 101) Club Name Sched. Contact Phone City State Club Name Sched. Contact Phone City State Fox Bend Peacemakers 4th Sun Tioga Kid 859-277-9693 Wilmore KY Seven Rivers Regulators 3rd Sat Neches Jack 505-628-0028 Carlsbad NM Devil Swamp Gang 1st Sat Captain Parker 985-537-7725 Thibodaux LA Lost Almost Posse 3rd Sat Buncle Steve 505-662-6034 Los Alamos NM Up The Creek Gang 2nd & 4th Sat Slugs 337-439-4579 Lake Charles LA Rio Grande Renegades 3rd Sat & 4th Sun Rancid Roy 505-898-4894 Albuquerque NM Bayou Bounty Hunters 2nd Sat Soiled Dove 985-796-9698 Amite LA Rio Vaqueros 3rd Sun J. W. Brockey 505-744-4488 T or C NM Cajun Cowboy Shooters Society 2nd Sun Durango Dan 225-752-2288 Baton Rouge LA Monument Springs Bushwackers 4th Sat Mesquite Bandit 505-392-5017 Hobbs NM Cypress Creek Cowboys 2nd Wknd Mav Dutchman 318-396-6320 Downsville LA Picacho Posse 4th Sat La Lu 505-526-9668 Las Cruces NM Grand Ecore Vigilantes 3rd Sat Ouachita Kid 318-932-6637 Natchitoches LA Tres Rios Bandidos 4th Sun Long Step 505-325-4493 Farmington NM Deadwood Marshals 3rd Wknd Cajun Dove 225-751-8552 Sorrento LA High Plains Drifters 1st Sun Fernley 775-575-3131 Fernley NV Shawsheen River Rangers As Sched Yukon Willie 978-663-3342 Bedford MA Eldorado Cowboys 1st Wknd Charming 702-565-3736 Boulder City NV Harvard Ghost Riders As Sched Yosemite Kid 781-891-4089 Harvard MA Pahrump Cowboy Shooters Nashoba Valley Regulators As Sched Texas Jack Black 508-882-3058 Harvard MA Association 2nd Sun Brandy Alexander 775-727-4537 Amargosa NV Mansfield Marauders As Sched Mohawk Mac 508-369-5093 Mansfield MA Nevada Rangers Cowboy Danvers Desperados As Sched Pittsburg Mac 781-599-1930 Middleton MA Action Shooting Society 2nd Sun Cactus McHarg 702-644-5903 Jean NV Gunnysackers Sat. As Sched Nantucket Dawn 781-749-6951 Scituate MA Roop County Cowboy Thurmont Rangers 1st Sun Rifleman C.W. 717-637-2663 Thurmont MD Shooters Assn. 2nd Sun Russ T. Chambers 775-747-1426 Sparks NV St. Charles Sportsman’s Club 2nd Sat Rufus Lupus 301-499-7879 Waldorf MD Silver State Shootists Club 3rd Sun Tahoe Bill 775-586-9178 Carson City NV Damascus Wildlife Rangers 4th Sat Chuckaroo 301-831-9666 Damascus MD Desert Desperados 3rd Sun Buffalo Sam 702-459-6454 Las Vegas NV Monocacy Irregulars As Sched Church Key 304-229-8266 Frederick MD Silver City Shooters Society 4th Sun Oklahoma 702-657-8822 Indian Springs NV Potomac Rangers at SCSC As Sched Tennessee Slim 301-743-7664 Waldorf MD Bar D Hombre’s 5th Sun Madd Mike 775-727-7476 Pahrump NV Capitol City Vigilance Committee As Sched Bum Steer 207-622-9400 Augusta ME Lone Wolf Shooters, LLC As Sched. Penny Pepperbox 775-727-4600 Pahrump NV Blue Hill Regulators As Sched Dangerous Dan Dalton 207-667-3586 Blue Hill ME Tioga County Cowboys 1st Sat Empty Cases 607-699-3307 Owego NY Hurricane Valley Rangers As Sched Leo 207-829-3092 Falmouth ME Pathfinder Pistoleros 1st Sun Sonny 315-695-7032 Fulton NY Big Pine Bounty Hunters As Sched Ripley Scrounger 207-876-4928 Guilford ME Panorama Trail Regulators 2nd Sat Twelve Bore 585-638-8413 Penfield NY Beaver Creek Desperados As Sched Jimmy Reb 207-698-4436 Sanford/ Bar-20 2nd Sat Renegade Ralph 315-363-5342 W. Eaton NY Springvale ME The Hole In The Wall Gang 2nd Sun Patchogue Mike 631-289-8749 Calverton NY Rockford Regulators 1st Sat No Cattle 616-363-2827 Rockford MI Regulators 2nd Sun Colonel Bill 845-354-4980 Chester NY Sucker Creek Saddle & Gun Club 2nd Sat Rodeo Road 989-205-0096 Breckenridge MI Border Rangers 2nd Sun Colesville Bob 607-693-2286 Greene NY River Bend Rangers 2nd Sat Jonathan Slim Chance 574-277-9712 Buchanan MI Diamond Four 3rd Sat Kayutah Kid 607-796-0573 Odessa NY Timber Town Marshals 3rd Sat Grizzly Bear Pete 989-631-6658 Midland MI Circle K Regulators 3rd Sun Smokehouse Dan 518-885-3758 Ballston Spa NY Chippewa Regulators 3rd Sat Yooper Fred 906-635-9700 Sault Ste. Marie MI D Bar D Wranglers 4th Sat Captain Maf 845-266-8611 Wappingers Fall NY Hidden Valley Cowboys 3rd Sun Charlie Ringo 269-327-4969 Sturgis MI The Long Riders 4th Sun Mebbe L. Schute 585-377-0186 Shortsville NY Rocky River Regulators 3rd Sun Chili Pepper Pete 586-301-2778 Utica MI The Shadow Riders As Sched Snake River Cowboy 631-477-1090 Westhampton NY Eagleville Cowboys 4th Sat Thummper John 231-377-7232 Central Lake MI East End Regulators Last Sun Diamond Rio 631-585-1936 West Hampton NY Double Barrel Gang 4th Sat Slippery Pete 269-838-6944 Hastings MI Big Irons 1st Sat Deadwood Stan 513-894-3500 Middletown OH Johnson Creek Regulators 4th Sat Cheyenne Raider 734-355-6333 Plymouth MI Middletown Sportsmens Club, Inc. 1st Sat Deadwood Stan 513-894-3500 Middletown OH Wolverine Rangers As Sched Dodge City Dick 248-674-1254 Port Huron MI Tusco Long Riders 1st Sat Split Rail 330-364-6185 Midvale OH Saginaw Six-Shooters As Sched Katie Callahan 989-585-3292 Saginaw MI Firelands Peacemakers 1st Wed, 3rd Sat & 5th Sun Johnny Shiloh 440-984-4551 Rochester OH West Walker Rangers As Sched Sat Two Rig A Tony 616-891-6917 Grand Rapids MI Sandusky County Regulators 2nd Sat Kenny Vaquero 419-874-6929 Gibsonburg OH Lapeer County Sportsmans Ohio Valley Vigilantes 2nd Sat Rowdy K 419-529-0887 Mt. Vernon OH Club Wranglers As Sched Sun Ricochet Bill 810-441-2438 Attica MI Valley Cowboys 2nd Sun Buckshot Jones 937-615-2062 Piqua OH Cedar Valley Vigilantes 1st & 3rd Sat Mogollon Drifter 507-838-7334 Morristown MN Shenango River Rats 2nd Sun & 4th Sat Shenango Joe 330-782-0958 Yankee Lake OH Crow River Rangers 1st Sun Cantankerous Jeb 763-682-3710 Howard Lake MN Scioto Territory Desperado’s 3rd & 5th Sun Lucky Levi Loving 740-745-1220 West Jefferson OH Lookout Mountain AuGlaize Rough Riders 3rd Sun Doc Carson 419-782-7837 Defiance OH Society 3rd Sat Wagonmaster 218-744-4694 Virginia MN Briar Rabbit Rangers 4th Sat Grizzly Killer 330-204-4606 Zanesville OH East Grand Forks Rod & Gun Club 3rd Sun BB Gunner 218-779-8555 East Grand Forks MN Central Ohio Cowboys 4th Sun Buffalo Balu 740-569-3206 Circleville OH Ike’s Clantons 4th Sun Dawgnapper 507-276-2255 New Ulm MN Zane Trace Regulators As Sched Charlie Three Toes 740-962-3812 Cambridge OH The Ozark Posse 1st Sat Tightwade Swede 417-847-0018 Cassville MO Jackson Six Shooters Last Sat Flat Iron Fred 330-538-2690 North Jackson OH Rocky Branch Rangers 1st Sun Iza Littleoff 816-524-1462 Higginsville MO Shortgrass Rangers 1st Sat & 3rd Sun Captain Allyn Capron 580-357-5870 Grandfield OK Moniteau Creek River Raiders 2nd Sun Doolin Riggs 573-687-3103 Fayette MO Cherokee Strip Shootists 1st Sun Querida Kate 405-372-0208 Stillwater OK Gateway Shootist Society 3rd Sun Bounty Seeker 636-464-6569 St. Louis MO Oklahoma Territorial Marshals 2nd Sat & 4th Sun Stonewall 405-739-0545 Arcadia OK Central Ozarks Western Shooters 3rd Sun X S Chance 573-765-5483 St. Robert MO Single 2nd Sun, 3rd Sat, Southern Missouri Rangers 4th Wknd Smokie 417-759-9114 Willard MO Action Shooting Society 4th Wed, & 5th Sun Montana Dan 918-313-0249 Coweta OK Natchez Six Gunners 1st Sat Winchester 601-445-5223 Natchez MS Flying W Outlaws 3rd & 5th Sat Papa Don 580-225-5515 Elk City OK Mississippi Peacemakers 3rd Sat Squinter 601-825-8640 Mendenhall MS Tater Hill Regulators 3rd Sun Taos Willie 918-355-2849 Tulsa OK Mississippi River Rangers 4th & 5th Sat Casino Clair 662-838-7451 Byhalia MS Orygun Cowboys & Cowgirls 1st Mon, 2nd Sun Mississippi Regulators 4th Sat Lone Yankee 601-249-3315 McComb MS & 3rd Sat Transit Man 503-864-3311 Sherwood OR Sun River Rangers Merlin Marauders 1st Sat Rogue Rascal 541-472-8585 Grants Pass OR Shooting Society 1st Sun & 4th Sat Wapiti Willie 406-454-2809 Simms MT Dry Gulch Desperados 1st Sat G. D. R. Goldvein 509-394-2418 Milton Freewater OR Honorable Road Agents Horse Ridge Pistoleros 1st Sun Cowboss 541-548-7325 Bend OR Shooting Society 2nd Sat Diamond Red 406-685-3618 Ennis MT Siuslaw River Rangers 1st Sun Johnny Jingos 541-997-6313 Florence OR Rocky Mountain Rangers 2nd Wknd Jocko 406-847-0745 Noxon MT Table Rock Rangers 1st Sun & 2nd Sat Checotah 541-772-9941 White City OR Bigfork Buscaderos 3rd Sat Bodie Camp 406-883-6797 Bigfork MT Fort Dalles Defenders 2nd Sat & 4th Sun Mallard 541-993-3663 The Dalles OR Last Chance Handgunners 3rd Sat Bocephus Bandito 406-439-4476 Boulder MT Klamath Cowboys 2nd Sun Wimpy Hank Yoho 541-545-3120 Keno OR Rosebud Drygulchers 3rd Sun Sgt. Blue 406-356-7885 Forsyth MT Jefferson State Regulators 3rd Sat Jed I. Knight 541-944-2281 Ashland OR Peacemakers 4th Sat Montana Rawhide 406-245-2854 Billings MT Oregon Trail Regulators 3rd Sat Road Agent 541-963-2237 La Grande OR Yellowstone Regulators 4th Sat Chisler Wood 406-646-9577 West YellowstoneMT Oregon Old West Shooting Society 3rd Sun & 4th Sat Mid Valley Drifter 541-259-2774 Shedd OR Greasy Grass Scouts Call to Shoot Prairie Annie 406-638-2438 Garryowen MT Umpqua Regulators 4th Sun Big Lou 541-484-5900 Roseburg OR Flatwoods Cowboys 1st Sat William M. Tompskins 910-325-1049 Hubert NC Molalla River Rangers As Sched Gold Dust Bill 503-705-1211 Canby OR Walnut Grove Rangers 1st Sat Ross Rutherford 828-287-4519 Rutherfordton NC Columbia County Cowboys TBA Kitty Colt 503-642-4120 St. Helens OR Old North State Posse 1st Sat Layden 704-279-7161 Salisbury NC Perry County Regulators 1st Sat Snappy Lady 717-789-3893 Ickesburg PA Old Hickory Regulators 1st Sat Father Time 252-291-3184 Wilson NC Dry Gulch Rangers 1st Sat Pepc Holic 724-263-1461 Midway PA Carolina Rough Riders 1st Sun Pecos Pete 704-996-0756 Charlotte NC Chimney Rocks Regulators 1st Sun Cove Lane 814-793-2844 Hollidaysburg PA High Country Cowboys 2nd Sat Wild Otter 828-423-7796 Asheville NC Boothill Gang of Topton 1st Sun Lester Moore 610-821-8215 Topton PA Carolina Cattlemen’s Shooting Whispering Pines and Social Society 2nd Sat Rev. Will U. Sinmore 919-693-1644 Raleigh/Creedmore NC Cowboy Committee 1st Sun Mac Traven 570-723-8885 Wellsboro PA Buccaneer Range Regulators 2nd Sat Dick Holliday 910-520-4822 Wilmington NC Logans Ferry Regulators 2nd Sat Mariah Kid 412-793-1496 Pittsburgh PA Carolina Single Action Heidelberg Lost Dutchmen 2nd Sat Cobb 717-949-6854 Schaefferstown PA Shooting Society 2nd Sun Carolina Kid 336-498-6449 Eden NC Mainville Marauders 2nd Sun Gettysburg 570-387-1795 Mainville PA Cross Creek Cowboys 3rd Sat Grizzly Greg 910-424-3376 Fayetteville NC Westshore Posse 2nd Sun Doc Hornaday 717-432-1352 New Cumberland PA Gunpowder Creek Regulators 3rd Sat Horsetrader 828-754-1884 Lenoir NC Dakota Badlanders 2nd Sun Dakota Jack Gunfighter 610-837-8020 Orefield PA Piedmont Handgunners Assn. 3rd Sun Clint Crow 704-983-2909 Lexington NC River Junction Shootist Society 3rd Sat Mattie Hays 724-593-6602 Donegal PA Bostic Vigilantes 4th Sat Bostic Kid 704-434-2174 Bostic NC Jefferson Rifle Club, Inc. 3rd Sat Oracle Jones 410-239-6795 Jefferson PA Iredell Regulators 4th Sat Big Jake Hosey 704-604-1717 Statesville NC Blue Mountain Rangers 3rd Sun The Mad Tanner 610-562-8161 Hamburg PA Dakota Rough Riders As Sched Rough Rider 701-222-6612 Bismarck ND Silver Lake Bounty Hunters 3rd Sun Marshal TJ Buckshot 570-663-3045 Montrose PA Sheyenne Valley Peacekeepers As Sched Doc Neilson 701-588-4331 Kindred ND Purgatory 3rd Wknd Dry Gulch Geezer 814-827-2120 Titusville PA Alliance Cowboy Club 1st Sun Panhandle Slim Miles 308-762-7086 Alliance NE Elstonville Hombres 4th Sun Basket Lady 717-949-3970 Manheim PA Oregon Trail Regulators, NE 2nd Sat Pvt. J. Southwick 307-837-2919 Scottsbluff NE El Posse Grande 4th Sun Black Hills Barb 570-538-9163 Muncy Valley PA Eastern Gun Club 2nd Sun Flint Valdez 712-323-8996 Louisville NE Stewart’s Regulators 4th Sun Ellie Sodbuster 724-479-8838 Shelocta PA Flat Water Shootists 3rd Sun Scorpion Blain 308-226-2567 Grand Island NE Lincoln County Lawmen 4th Sun Longshot Logan 401-334-9466 Manville RI White Mountain Regulators As Sched Dead Head 603-772-2358 Candia NH Palmetto Posse 1st Sat Dun Gamblin 803-951-1986 Columbia SC The Shooting Piedmont Regulators 2nd Sat Chase Randall 864-843-6154 Anderson SC Club, of NH LLC As Sched Littleton Sidecar Dalton 603-444-6876 Dalton NH Hurricane Riders 3rd Sat Concho Valley Charlie 843-997-4063 Aynor SC Pemi Valley Peacemakers As Sched Capt. Side Burns 603-539-4584 Holderness NH Savannah River Rangers 3rd Sun Creede Kid 706-860-0549 Jackson SC Merrimack Valley Marauders As Sched Sheriff Rusty P. Bucket 603-881-3656 Pelham NH Geechee Gunfighters 4th Sat Osage Pete 843-899-4370 Ridgeville SC Monadnock Mountain Regulators Last Sun La Bouche 603-352-3290 Keene NH Deadwood Seven Down Regulators 1st Sun Deadwood George 605-642-2301 Spearfish SD Thumbusters 2nd Sun Ol’ Sea Dog 732-892-7272 Monmouth NJ Cottonwood Cowboy Association 2nd Sun Dakota Nail Bender 605-532-5212 Clark SD Jackson Hole Gang 4th Sun Emberado 609-466-2277 Jackson NJ Black Hills Shootist Association 3rd Sun Hawkbill Smith 605-342-8946 Pringle SD Magdalena Trail Drivers 1st & 3rd Sat Slippery Steve 505-835-8664 Magdalena NM Bald Mountain Renegades 4th Sun Grease Cup 605-598-6744 Faulkton SD Rio Rancho Regulators 1st & 4th Sat Sam Brannan 505-400-2468 Rio Rancho NM Wartrace Regulators 1st Sat Will Reily 615-325-9585 Wartrace TN Otero Practical Shooting Greene County Regulators 1st Sat (Beg Dec) Mort Dooley 423-335-0847 Greeneville TN Association 1st Sat Alamo Rose 505-437-6405 La Luz NM Memphis Gunslingers 2nd Sat Sagebrush Jim 901-380-5591 Arlington TN Buffalo Range Riders 1st Sun Coyote Calhoun 404-580-5985 Founders Ranch NM Smokey Mountain Shootist Society 2nd Sat Hombre Sin Nombre 865-966-1168 Knoxville TN Bighorn Vigilantes 2nd Sat Travis Boggus 505-832-1302 Edgewood NM Bitter Creek Rangers 3rd Sat Sunset Evans 931-484-2036 Crossville TN Gila Rangers 2nd Sat Chico Cheech 505-388-2531 Silver City NM Tennessee Mountain Marauders 3rd Sat Cherokee Maddog 423-309-8552 Ringgold, GA TN Lost River Cowboys 2nd Sun Concho Viejo 505-622-9970 Roswell NM North West Tennessee Longriders 3rd Sat Can’t Shoot Dillon 731-885-8102 Union City TN If your Listing is incorrect, please notify SASS office (714) 694-1800. 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House ALB CANADA Texas Rivera Pistoleros 1st Sat Michael McKinney 361-991-7215 Corpus Christi TX Mission Frontier Shootist 1st Sun Rusty Wood 604-820-0048 Mission BC CANADA Plum Creek Carriage & Valley Regulators 3rd Sat High Country Amigo 250-334-3479 Courtenay BC CANADA Shooting Society 1st Sat Delta Raider 512-376-2602 Lockhart TX Western Canadian Frontier South Texas Pistolaros 1st Sat Long John Beard 830-663-4783 TX Shootists Society As Sched Caribou Lefty 250-372-0416 Kamloops BC CANADA Trail Shootists 1st Sat & 3rd Sun Hoodoo Brown 432-682-1422 Midland TX Victoria Frontier Shootists As Sched Prairie Buck 250-655-1100 Victoria BC CANADA Nova Scotia Muzzle Orange County Regulators 1st Sat & 3rd Sun Nate Jones 409-984-5473 Orange TX Loading Association 3rd Sun Wounded Belly 902-890-2310 Camden NS CANADA Buckcreek Bandaleros 1st Sat & 3rd Wknd Hoofprint Prine 254-897-7328 Nemo TX Waterloo County Old Fort Parker Patriots 1st Wknd Slowaz Molasses 254-412-0904 Groesbeck TX Revolver Association 1st Sat Ranger Pappy Cooper 519-536-9184 Kitchener ON CANADA Texas Peacemakers 1st Wknd Pecos Red 903-984-1951 Tyler TX Wentworth Shooting Canadian River Regulators 2nd Sat Capshaw 806-335-1660 Clarendon TX Sports Club 2nd Sun Stoney Creek 1-905-664-3217 Hamilton ON CANADA Texican Rangers 2nd Sat Dusty Chambers 830-896-7856 Fredericksburg TX Otter Valley Rod & Gun Inc. 4th Sun Slick Sid [email protected] Strafforduille ON CANADA Bounty Hunters 2nd Sat Cable Lockhart 806-299-1192 Levelland TX Barrie Gun Club As Sched Canadian Crow 705-435-2807 Barrie ON CANADA Ottawa Valley Marauders As Sched Reverend Damon Fire 613-825-8060 Ottawa ON CANADA Travis County Regulators 2nd Sat Shotgun Sally 512-694-6803 Smithville TX Texas Tenhorns Shooting Club 2nd Sun & Last Sat Hoss Jack 903-546-6291 Greenville TX Oakwood Outlaws 2nd Wknd Texas Alline 903-545-2252 Oakwood TX EUROPE MONTHLY MATCHES Lone Star Frontier Shooting Club 2nd Wknd Lamesa Kid 204-802-2595 Ormsby Ranch TX Sweetwater Gunslingers Austria As Sched Mercante 43121114251 Vienna AT Tejas Caballeros 3rd Sat Texas Heat 512-219-8280 Austin TX Old West Shooting Big Thicket Outlaws 3rd Sat Shynee Graves 409-860-5526 Beaumont TX Society Switzerland As Sched Hondo Janssen 01-271-9947 Zurich CH Gruesome Gulch Gang 3rd Sat Eli Blue 806-293-2909 Plainview Czech Cowboy Action (Hale County) TX Shooting Society As Sched George Roscoe 420-777-220248 Oparany (South Bohemia) CZ San Antonio Rough Riders 3rd Sat Dusty Lone Star 210-680-8840 San Antonio TX SASS Germany As Sched Santa Klaus 0049-941-24924 Philippsburg DE Texas Historical Shootist Society 3rd Sun Longhaired Jim 979-373-9938 Columbus TX Cowboy Action Shooting-Germany Last Sat Kid O Folliard 0049170382 9406 Werkstrasse, Edderitz DE Red River Regulators 3rd Sun El Rio Rojo Ray 903-838-0964 Texarkana TX Club Hipico Del Maresme As Sched Martin Rosell 93-759-1887 Barcelona ES Comanche Valley Vigilantes 3rd Wknd Nueces Outlaw 817-508-0774 Cleburne TX SASS-Finland As Sched Quincannon 358-41-5794962 Finland FI Butterfield Trail Regulators 4th Sat Cob-Eye Zack 325-698-0685 Abilene TX Old West Shooting Society Italy As Sched Mar Tex 39-0303737058 Gussago - Brescia IT Purgatory Ridge Rough Riders 4th Sat Eldorado Cole 806-745-3930 Lubbock TX Honky Tonk Rebels As sched Kaboom Andy 39 335 7378551 Vigevano IT Alamo Area Moderators 4th Sat Tombstone Mary 210-493-9320 San Antonio TX Dutch Western Tejas Pistoleros, Inc. 4th Wknd Texas Paladin 713-690-5313 Eagle Lake TX Shooting Association 1st Sun Fat Bob 31-40-242-4076 Varies NL Badlands Bar 3 4th Wknd T-Bone Dooley 903-628-5512 English TX Scherpschutters Veghel 2nd un Cloggie Joe 31-4120-652694 Veghel NL Texas Regulators 4th Wknd Shotglass 281-259-0284 Tomball/Cypress TX Western Shooting Club Jersey Lilly Shooting Stone Valley As Sched Pete Cody 31-4-6433-1075 Stein (LB) NL and Social Club As Sched Ed Mcgivern 830-775-1983 Del Rio TX Quantrill Raiders As Sched Charles Quantrill 4793259669 Loten NO Copenhagen Valley Regulators 1st Sat Lefty Slack 435-730-0880 Mantua UT SASS Norway As Sched Charles Quantrill 47-932-59-669 Loten NO Crow Seeps Cattle Company L.L.C. 1st Sat Buffalo Juan 435-528-7432 Mayfield UT Schedsmoe County Rough Riders Thurs Jailbird 47-6399-4279 Korpaasen NO Dixie Desperados 2nd & 4th Sat Nitty Gritty Sandy 435-656-5211 St. George UT British Western Shooting Society As Sched Badas Bob 16-422-53-3333 Redcar UK Rio Verde Rangers 2nd Sat Doc Nelson 435-564-8210 Green River UT North Rim Regulators 2nd Sat Autum Rose 435-644-5053 Kanab UT Hobble Creek Wranglers 2nd Sat Hobble Creek Marshal 801-489-7681 Springville UT DOWN UNDER MONTHLY MATCHES Coal Creek Cowboys 3rd & 5th Sat Lineas A. Puffbuster 435-680-9275 Cedar City UT Cowboy Action Shooters Utah War 3rd & 5th Sat Jubal O. Sackett 801-944-3444 Salt Lake UT of Australia 3rd Wknd Tony Cohen 02-9975-7983 Beacon Hill NSW AU Deseret Historical Shootist Society 3rd Sat Wind River Ranger 801-825-2521 Kaysville UT Gold Coast Gamblers 1st & 3rd Sat Dagger Jack 61-7-5537-5857 Gold Coast QLD AU Mesa Marauders Gun Club 3rd Sat Copper Queen 435-979-4665 Lake Powell UT SSAA Single Action Roller Mill Hill Gunslingers 3rd Sat Widtsoe Kid 435-676-8382 Panquitch UT Shooting-Australia 4th Sun 61-7-4695-2050 Millmerran QLD AU Diamond Mountain Rustlers 3rd Sat Dia. Mtn. C. Jumper 435-789-7563 Vernal UT Adelaide Pistol Wasatch Summit Regulators 3rd Sun Boots Rob 435-649-3625 Park City UT & Shooting Club 1st Sat & 3rd Sun Lobo Malo 61-8-2890606 Korunye SA AU Wahsatch Desperados 4th Sat Sanpitch Kid 801-231-2643 Kaysville UT Shooting Club Inc. 4th Sun Duke York 61-3-9551-2902 Drouin VIC AU Castle Gate Posse 4th Sat Cowboy Mur. Maude 435-637-8209 Price UT Wiski Mountain Rangers, The As Sched The Caretaker Hare 414383845 Mt. Martha VIC AU Cavalier Cowboys 1st Sun Kuba Kid 804-270-9054 Richmond VA Mount Rowan Rangers Sat Squizzy 03-5342-8400 Mt Rowan VIC AU Virginia City Marshals 1st Tues Virginia Vixen 703-455-4795 Fairfax VA Bullet Spittin Sons O’ Thunder 2nd Sat Billy Deadwood 64-6-3564720 Palmerston N. NZ Stovall Creek Regulators 1st Wknd Bear Creek Jesse 434-332-5310 Madison Heights VA Trail Blazers Gun Club 2nd Sun Sudden Lee 64-3-755-8870 Hokitika NZ Blue Ridge Regulators 2nd Sun Bad Company 540-886-3374 Lexington VA Wairarapa Pistol Club 2nd Sun Doc Hayes 0064 63796692 Gladstone NZ Quarry Gang 3rd Sat Kento Kid 64-6-857-7297 Waipawa NZ K.C.’s Corral 3rd Sat Sam Hades 804-264-3608 Mechanicsville VA Golden Downs Rangers 3rd Sun Ian Douglas 0064-3-5418421 Wakefield NZ Mattaponi Sundowners 3rd Sun Flatboat Bob 804-785-2575 West Point VA Tararua Rangers 3rd Sun J.E.B. Stuart 64-6-3796436 Carterton NZ Pepper Mill Creek Gang 4th Sun Slip Hammer Spiv 540-775-4561 King George VA Roanoke Rifle and Revolver Club, Inc. 4th Sun Trapper Dan 540-890-5162 Roanoke VA Verdant Mountain Vigilantes 2nd Sun Sgt Jake McCandless 802-862-1708 Marshfield VT SOUTH AFRICA MONTHLY MATCHES Mica Peak Marshals 1st & 3rd Sat Old Timer Gus 509-325-9253 Spokane Valley WA Western Shooters North East Washington Regulators 1st Wknd Crossfire Scout 509-684-8953 Colville WA of South Africa 3rd Sat Richmond P. Hobson 27-21-797-5054 Cape Town ZA Renton United Cowboy Action Shooters 1st Wknd Jess Ducky 425-271-9286 Renton WA Smokey Point Desperados 2nd Sun Mudflat Mike 425-335-5176 Arlington WA Wolverton Mtn. Peace Keepers 3rd Sat Hellfire 360-260-5299 Ariel WA SASS MOUNTED MONTHLY MATCHES Apple Valley Marshals 3rd Sat Silent Sam 509-884-3875 East Wenatchee WA Coyote Valley Regulators 1st Sun Seymore Dust 408-591-4523 Gilroy CA Ghost Riders-Snoqualmie Ghost Town Riders Valley Rifle Club 3rd Sun Sidewinder Sam 425-836-8053 Snoqualmie WA Mounted Shooters 1st Sun Steely Eyes Earp 951-442-8880 Norco CA Black River Regulators 4th Sat Montana Slim 360-754-4328 Littlerock WA Rangers 2nd Sat Wildcat Kate 951-928-4601 Winchester CA Custer Renegades 4th Sun Slingshot Sam 360-410-6869 Custer WA San Joaquin Valley Rangers 2nd Sun Jim Wild 209-941-4655 Stockton CA Poulsbo Pistoleros 4th Sun Alzada Slim 360-308-8384 Poulsbo WA Fresno Stage Robbers 4th Sun Dewey D. Mented 559-846-6341 Fresno CA Old West Cowboys & California Desperados Guns Shooting Society As Sched Bear Britches 800-735-1348 Cle Elum WA Mounted Shooters As Sched Gentleman Joe 661-538-9826 Acton CA Rattlesnake Gulch Rangers Last Sat Crisco 509-628-0889 Benton City WA California Range Riders Beazley Gulch Rangers Last Sun An E. Di 509-787-1782 Quincy WA Mounted Shooters As Sched Old Buckaroo 408-710-1616 Gilroy CA Rock River Regulators 1st Sat Stoney Mike 608-868-5167 Beloit WI Hat Creek Rangers TBD Bitter Creek Dalton 951-763-1168 Anza CA Western Wisconsin Wild Bunch 2nd Sat Sierra Jack Cassidy 608-792-1494 Holmen WI Sand Creek Shadow Riders 1st Sat Wildkat Mike 303-644-5802 Byers CO Bristol Plains Pistoleros 2nd Sun Tex Hewitt 847-956-0947 Bristol WI Revengers of Montezuma As Sched Aneeda Huginkiss 970-565-8479 Cortez CO Liberty Prairie Regulators 3rd Sat Dirty Deeds 920-748-4833 Ripon WI Colorado Cowboys Mounted As Sched Mule Creek 719-748-3398 Lake George CO Blue Hills Bandits 3rd Sun Lone Lady 715-458-4841 Rice Lake WI Broken Spoke Mounted Posse As Sched El Paisano 217-964-2433 Mendon IL Good Guys Posse 3rd Wknd Dangerous Denny 847-436-4570 Sharon WI Midwest Rangers, Inc. As Sched James B. Hume 309-219-2198 Rockford IL Wisconsin Old West Shootist, Inc. 4th Sat Tracker Jack Daniels 715-643-2011 Boyceville WI Thurmont Mounted Rangers 3rd Sun Timber Smoke 410-997-9370 Thurmont MD Oconomowoc Cattlemen’s Greasy Grass Scouts Mounted Call to Shoot Prairie Annie 406-638-2438 Garryowen MT Association 4th Sat Marvin the Moyle 414-254-5592 Concord WI New Hampshire Mounted Shooters As Sched Army Saddler 603-487-3379 New Boston NH The Bad Guys Posse As Sched Speedy Dan 262-728-6577 Elkhorn WI Buffalo Range Riders Mounted 1st Sat Nuevo Mike 505-832-4059 Founders Ranch NM Dawn Ghost Riders 1st Sat Coffee Bean 304-327-9884 Hinton WV Rio Grande Mounted Rustlers 2nd Sat Buckskin Doc 505-440-0257 Belen NM The Railtown Rowdys 2nd Sun Miss Print 304-589-6162 Bluefield WV Pecos Valley Pistoleros 4th Sat Yankee Duke 505-308-9245 Hagerman NM Kanawha Valley Regulators 3rd Wknd Pike Marshall 304-925-9342 Eleanor WV Gila Rangers Mounted Division 4th Sun Chico Cheech 505-388-2531 Silver City NM Cowboy Action Shooting Magdalena Trail Drivers Mounted As Sched Rimrock Mike 888-823-5709 Magdalena NM Sports, Inc. 4th Sun Last Word 304-289-6098 Largent WV Las Vegas Mounted Cheyenne Regulators, Inc. 1st Sat Overland Kid 307-635-9940 Cheyenne WY Shooting Association Varies Cactus Concha 702-648-6434 Las Vegas NV Colter’s Hell Justice Oklahoma Gunslingers As Sched Ima Sandy Storm 918-783-5060 Claremore OK Committee WSAS 1st Sat Lucky Bill Thorington 307-754-5831 Cody WY Lone Pine Rangers 3rd Sat Hawkeye Scout 541-447-7012 Prineville OR Bessemer Vigilance Deadwood Seven Down Committee WSAS 1st Sun Smokewagon Bill 307-472-1926 Casper WY Regulators Mounted As Sched Gentleman Cowboy 605-642-7736 Spearfish SD High Lonesome Drifters 2nd Sat Kari Lynn 307-587-2946 Cody WY Plum Creek Carriage & Shooting Sybille Creek Shooters 2nd Sat Wyoming Roy 307-322-3515 Wheatland WY Society Mounted 1st Sat Delta Raider 512-376-2606 Lockhart TX Southfork Vigilance Committee WSAS 2nd Sun Wennoff Halfcock 307-332-5035 Lander WY Donkey Creek Shootists 3rd Sat Poker Jim 307-660-0221 Gillette WY To make any changes or affiliate your store, please contact Powder River Justice Aim Me Home (877) 411-SASS. Committee WSAS 3rd Sun Red Angus 307-684-9473 Buffalo WY Page 104 Cowboy Chronicle November 2006 SASS AFFILIATED CLUBS ANNUAL MATCHES Match Name Sched. Contact Phone City State Match Name Sched. Contact Phone City State

Vengeance Trail 2006 Nov 3-5, ‘06 Yancy Jack Derringer 352-344-0912 Brooksville FL SASS North Dakota State Championship Castle in the Clay Nov 4, ‘06 Madd Mike 775-727-7476 CA Peace in the Valley Aug 3-5, ‘07 Wild River Rose 701-588-4331 Kindred ND Shootout at Big River Swamp Nov 4, ‘06 Nimrod Long 850-592-5665 Grand Ridge FL SASS Utah State Championship CRR Memorial Nov 4-5, ‘06 Longeye 704-366-9662 Charlotte NC Utah War Aug 8-11, ‘07 Jubal O. Sackett 801-944-3444 Park City UT Showdown In HogTown Nov 4-5, ‘06 Bear Creek Jesse 434-332-5310 Madison Heights VA SASS Idaho State Championship Hole in the Wall Turkey Shoot Nov 5, ‘06 K. C., U. S. Marshal 310-640-3653 Piru CA Reckoning at Black Creek Aug 8-12, ‘07 Pink Eye Pinkerton 208-922-3671 Kuna ID Arizona Territorial Round-Up Nov 9-12, ‘06 Sunshine Kay 602-973-3434 Phoenix AZ SASS MIDWEST REGIONAL SASS South Carolina State Championship Guns of August Aug 9-12, ‘07 Deadwood Stan 513-894-3500 Middletown OH Shootout at Givhans Ferry Nov 9-12, ‘06 Osage Pete 843-899-4370 Givhans SC SASS Oregon State Championship Defend Old Fort Parker Nov 9-12, ‘06 Slowaz Molasses 254-415-0904 Groesbeck TX Shootout at Saddle Butte Aug 17-19, ‘07 Mid Valley Drifter 541-259-2774 Albany OR 12th Annual Dixie Shootout Nov 10-12, ‘06 RC Moon 205-410-5707 Brierfield AL SASS Wisconsin State Championship SASS Louisiana State Black Powder Shootout Fire In The Hills Aug 23-25, ‘07 Tracker Jack Daniels 715-643-2011 Boyceville WI Hanging at Coyote Creek Nov 10-12, ‘06 Rattlesnake Blake 985-796-9698 Amite LA SASS Nebraska State Championship 10th Annual Montrose Marshals High Shootout at Flatwater Sep 1-3, ‘07 Scorpion Blain 308-226-2567 Grand Island NE County Turkey Shoot Nov 12, ‘06 Big Hat 970-249-7701 Montrose CO SASS Colorado State Championship The Great Northfield Raid Nov 17-19, ‘06 Desperado 818-341-7255 Sylmar CA Kid Curry’s Last Ride Sep 6-9, ‘07 Miles Coffee 970-625-0657 Rifle CO Cowford Stampede Nov 18-19, ‘06 Deadwood Jake 904-724-7012 Jacksonville FL SASS Minnesota State Championship Robbers Roost Vigilantes Gunsmoke ‘07 Sep 13-16, ‘07 Mogollon Drifter 507-838-7334 Morristown MN Annual Match Nov 18-19, ‘06 Coso Kid 760-375-9519 Ridgecrest GA SASS Ohio State Championship Shootout at Purgatory Flats Nov 24-26, ‘06 Brandy Alexander 775-727-5897 Amargosa NV Shootout at Hard Times Oct 12-14, ‘07 Buckshot Jones 937-615-2062 Piqua OH Tombstone Territory “Ace La Rue” Championship Nov 24-26, ‘06 Sixpak 520-743-0179 Tombstone AZ 24th Annual Arizona Territorial Championship Shootout in the Saguaros Dec 1-3, ‘06 Barbwire 480-488-3064 Cowtown AZ CANADIAN ANNUAL MATCHES SASS Louisiana Bunkhouse Nov 12, ‘06 Prairie Buck 250-479-4276 Victoria BC CANADA State Championship Dec 1-3, ‘06 Matt Masterson 318-396-5870 Downsville LA Cowboy Christmas Shoot Dec 2, ‘06 Gerald Dunn 803-951-1986 Columbia SC Top Gun Dec 9-10, ‘06 Amaduelist 561-694-2079 Okeechobee FL EUROPE ANNUAL MATCHES Cowboy Christmas Shoot Dec 15-17, ‘06 Texas Slim 325-668-4884 Abilene TX SASS Hawaii State Championship Gunfight in the Plains Apr 27-29, '07 Mercante 43121114251 Haringsee AT Great Pineapple Shoot Dec 28-31, ‘06 Lobo Negro 808-242-6024 Lahaima HI Holiday Shoot Dec 29-30, ‘06 Haffasst Cowboy 435-632-9695 St. George UT New Year Showdown Jan 1, ‘07 Yukon Willie 978-663-3342 Bedford MA DOWN UNDER ANNUAL MATCHES New Years Day Shoot Jan 1-1, ‘07 Virgina Vixion 703-455-4795 Fairfax VA 10th Annual Winter Roundup May 5-6, ‘07 Lobo Malo 61-8-2890606 Adelaide SA AU SASS Florida State Championship SASS Australian Black Powder The Last Stand Jan 12-14, ‘07 Weewahootee 407-857-1107 Orlando FL Shootout Nov 4-5, ‘06 Mister Skye 02-9975-7983 Beacon Hill NS AU Gunfight At Brawley Wash Jan 20-21, ‘07 Lt. I.M. Lost 520-797-7568 Tucson AZ SASS NEW ZEALAND The Western Cup Jan 26-28, ‘07 Oklahoma 702-657-8822 Indian Springs NV REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Nov 23-26, ‘06 Wyatt Colt 64-3-755-5232 Hokitika NZ SASS Arizona State Black Powder Shootout Desert Thunder Feb 9-11, ‘07 Big BooBoo 520-370-0806 Tucson AZ The Shootout on The Santa Fe River Feb 11, ‘06 Delta Glen 352-317-2357 Fort White FL Gold Coast Gunfight Feb 17-18, ‘07 L. Topay 305-233-5756 Miramar FL SASS MOUNTED ANNUAL MATCHES SASS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SASS Oklahoma Mounted Winter Range Mar 7-11, ‘07 Justice B Dunn 928-636-4911 Phoenix AZ State Championship Dec 2, ‘06 Ima Sandy Storm 918-783-5060 Claremore OK Trailhead ‘07 Mar 22-25, ‘07 Longhaired Jim 979-373-9938 Columbus TX Revenge of Montezuma 2007 Jun 15-17, ‘07 Aneeda Huginkiss 970-565-8479 Cortez CO Dry Gulch at Arroyo Cantua Mar 29-Apr 1, ‘07 Diamond Dick 916-483-9198 Sloughouse CA Kickin’ Jack Shootout May 13-14, ‘06 Dewey D. Mented 559-846-6341 Bakersfield CA SASS Florida State Black Powder Shootout Shootout at Ingalls Park Sep 1-3, ‘07 Wildcat Kate 951-928-4601 Norco CA Black Thunder Mar 31, ‘07 Amaduelist 561-694-2079 Indiantown FL The Reckoning at Turtle Flats Apr 1, ‘07 Lulu Ann 941-322-0846 Myakka City FL SASS Georgia State Championship Ride of The Immortals Apr 13-15, ‘07 Easy Rider 770-954-9696 Griffin GA SASS Mississippi State Blackpowder Shootout Showdown in Purgatory Apr 20-22, ‘07 Leatherneck 601-824-5932 Mendenhall MS SASS State Championship Apr 26-29, ‘07 Coyote Calhound 404-580-5985 Founders Ranch NM ADVERTISING SASS SPECIAL EVENT Founders Ranch Invitational Apr 26-29, ‘07 SASS Office 714-694-1800 Founders Ranch NM SASS Texas State Championship INFORMATION Jail Break May 3-5, ‘07 Texas Alline 903-545-2252 Oakwood TX SASS California State Championship Shootout at 5 Dog Creek May 3-6, ‘07 Almost Dangerous 760-376-4493 Bakersfield CA SASS Kentucky State Championship ASK FOR Hooten Holler Round-Up May 4-6, ‘07 No Purse Nez 606-633-7688 McKee KY Battle of Rogue River May 12-13, ‘07 Rogue Rascal 541-472-8585 Grants Pass OR Siege at San Juan May 17-20, ‘07 San Juan 970-249-4227 Montrose CO Adobe Walls May 18-20, ‘07 J.R. 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Hoosier Ambush Jul 13-15, ‘07 Doc Molar 765-948-3844 Jonesboro IN Thunder In The Valley Jul 14-16, ‘06 Johnny Shiloh 440-984-4551 Amherst OH SASS Club Affiliation is FREE! SASS SOUTHWEST TERRITORIAL BLACKPOWDER SHOOTOUT - Powder Blast Jul 19-21, ‘07 Texas Alline 903-545-2252 Oakwood TX For information on starting a new action SASS NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL or mounted club or affiliating your club The Great Nor’easter Jul 26-29, ‘07 Capt. 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