MercantileEXCITINGSee section our NovemberNovemberNovember 2001 2001 2001 CowboyCowboyCowboy ChronicleChronicleChronicle(starting on PagepagePagePage 90) 111 The Cowboy Chronicle~ The Monthly Journal of the Single Action Shooting Society ® Vol. 21 No. 8 © Single Action Shooting Society, Inc. August 2008 CARTOONCAVALCADEAT . MULE CAMP 2008 . By Colonel Dan, SASS Life #24025 ovington, GA – For all us HIGHLIGHTS on pages 72, 73 old time lovers of cowboy cartoons, the Mule Camp long eared galoot,” as my old buddy C gang, supported by their Sam was heard to say more than main match sponsor, the great folks once in his illustrious career. at Hodgdon/IMR Powder Company, The whole week was filled with shuttle sponsor, Hornady Mfg. Co, activities that just couldn’t be passed entertainment sponsor, Tonto Rim up. In fact, the day I got there, I saw Trading Co, trophy sponsor, Laser a TV crew filming and conducting Hound, costume contest sponsor, interviews. San Quinton, the Mule Penelope & Pearls Bloomer Empo- Camp Commander and most recent rium, and Saturday Gala sponsor, SASS Hall of Fame Inductee later Outback Steakhouse of Conyers told everyone, “The filming crew at came up with the most unique theme Mule Camp was from FSN Sports I’ve ever seen at any match, bar with O’Neal Williams. The show is none—Western Frontier Cartoons! called Southern Outdoors and airs on For those of us who really loved Sunday mornings on the Outdoor those classic Saturday morning ani- Channel. O’Neal also does a weekly mated films, the Mule Camp cow- early Saturday morning radio show. boys gave us a saddle bag of memo- The [Mule Camp] shows are sched- ries complete with actual voice clips uled to run in the July and August from some of the very best western time frames.” cartoons ever made. And my favorite Coyote Calhoun once again rep- little guy of all time was the featured resented the Wild Bunch in his own character and could be seen just fine style. You’ll never mistake everywhere—Yosemite Sam. Coyote for anyone else when he’s at The props were a treasure chest a match—he’s always the one busier of fond old memories, the targets than a horse fly at a rodeo and run- This year’s Mule Camp was a complete success! Not only did the weather were big and close, and the scenarios ning around in those super fleecy cooperate, but the targets were big and close, the scenarios challenging, and challenging. As I’ve said many times the fond old cowboy cartoon memories were vivid. By all accounts, everyone trademark chaps of his! had a wonderful time, which means next year will be even bigger and better! The Southeast Territorial Black- powder Shootout was again spon- SASS Cowboy Chronicle before, Mule Camp is one of the best our sport. Although we got rain once sored by our good friends at shooting facilities I’ve seen in my this year for a short time, the weath- Hodgdon/IMR, and for those that nine years of Cowboy Action er was generally excellent with tem- would like to shoot both the In This Issue Shooting™ and is indicative of the peratures remaining in the comfort- Blackpowder Shootout and a black- tremendous dedication and plain able mid-80’s throughout the week. powder category during the Main 68 CIMMARON’S 1858 hard work that goes into making After the short rain delay, it was Match next year, Hodgdon/IMR has REMINGTON CONVERSION this one of the very finest ranges in back to “blastin’ the fur off’n that (Continued on page 71) by Jubal O. Sackett 70 GREAT WESTERN II ALCHIMISTA by Tuolumne Lawman C 78 15TH ANNUAL LAND RUN h C by Overdue Bill r o o w SMOKE IN THE WOODS n b 80 i o by Col. Fletch O’Dubois III 23255 La Palma Avenue c y Yorba Linda, California 92887 82 HOOSIER AMBUSH l e www.sassnet.com by Doc Molar Page 2 Cowboy Chronicle August 2008 August 2008 Cowboy Chronicle Page 3 Page 4 Cowboy Chronicle August 2008 August 2008 Cowboy Chronicle Page 5 The Cowboy CCONTENTSONTENTS Chronicle 1 ON THE COVER Cartoon Cavalcade At Mule Camp 2008 . 6 FROM THE EDITOR Yes, Costuming Is Important . Editorial Staff 8, 9 NEWS Bianchi Returns To Its Roots With New Cowboy Gear Holsters And Belts . Tex Editor-in-Chief 10-24 LETTERS Comments From SASS Members . Cat Ballou Editor 16 CAT’S CORNER All Smiles For Miss Prissy . Coyote Calhoun Managing Editor & Marketing Director 18 COYOTE DROPPINGS Rules To Play The Game By . Adobe Illustrator 26 POLITICAL Oh That Fence Rail Hurts! . Layout & Design Mac Daddy 28-42 ARTICLES Ask Lucky Bill . Busting The Buff . SASS Goes To College . Graphic Design Donna Oakley 46-61 GUNS & GEAR Dispatches From Camp Baylor . Wanted: Gunfighters! . 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Variation SASS #80906, (Jesse Cain), age eight, enjoys The Single Action Shooting Society, Inc. dressing up as his silver screen hero, in handloading techniques, compo- Any use or reproduction of these marks nents, and firearms will make results Hopalong Cassidy. Why Two Gun without the express written permission vary. Have a competent gunsmith check even has his own Topper! your firearms before firing. (Photo submitted by his mother, Christi Cain) of SASS is strictly prohibited. Page 6 Cowboy Chronicle August 2008 YES, COSTUMING IS IMPORTANT . By Tex, SASS #4 As has been pointed out repeat- not define our game. humid, and some dry … and so did edly, this is a fantasy game, and Everyone around the world the cowboys. They had their work to everyone has their own fantasy. instantly recognizes the American do … in all kinds of weather. Just Most really are out chasing “bad cowboy. It’s a romantic, stylized, and because it was hot, they didn’t shuck guys,” but others are interested only mythical image … and it’s an image their canvas pants, chaps, and boots in the competition. These competi- where wearing guns is not seen as a for Bermuda shorts and tennis shoes. tors spend time practicing, honing threat. It’s an image where folks in If it’s hot, dress lightly. If it’s cold, their shooting skills, developing many countries can enjoy their dress warm. Dress appropriately for Tex, SASS #4 more efficient shooting techniques, firearms in a fantasy environment the weather, but play the game! ~SASS Hall of Fame Inductee~ tailoring loads for minimum recoil, with the blessings of otherwise When new shooters are recruit- and challenging themselves to find restrictive bureaucracies. It’s the ed, anything they’re wearing is just owboy Action Shooting™ is the simplest, most efficient way to thing that differentiates us from a fine. However, with a little positive a fantasy shooting sport. shoot each stage. After all, this is a bunch a yahoos playing with six- reinforcement, they can be encour- C It’s a game where all ages shooting sport, and low time wins. guns. When folks see Cowboy Action aged to quickly begin working on can play “cowboy” and leave the And, make no mistake; these indi- Shooters in costume, they know they their “outfits.” Jeans, work shirts, day’s cares behind. It’s an opportu- viduals are wonders to behold. are dealing with friendly, safe, con- and a straw “cowboy” hat are not nity to join Roy, Gene, and Hoppy on Many are “world class” competitors; siderate individuals … and it’s okay unreasonable expectations after a the big screen, chase the bad guys, the best in the world.