Jorge

Thanks for the info.

What are typical target distances and scenarios for Teddy Roosevelt and Dough Boy side matches?

Looking forward to hearing more about it!

I have never seen a Chrono at a Cowboy action Match either. The Chrono has been used at most State and Above Wild Bunch Action Shooting Matches that I have attended. Procedures are outlined in the handbook. Pays to have a Chronograph to check your loads before attending a Big Match!

This will be an informative Class.

Winter Range?

I will contact them. Thanks

I am looking for a vendor to make 1911 shaped name badges. There have been some nice ones used in some of the Wild Bunch matches in the past. Any suggestions?

Should be informative and entertaining. Planning on attending to get some schooling.

Thanks for the information. I may have to look into the various components, front sight, etc.

How do you think the Colt Competition 1911, in .45acp would be for Modern? The front sight would have to be changed from the fiber optic that it comes with, but the Colt looks like a possibility . Already has nice grips, with the thumb recess, no palm swell, etc. It is supposed to have a "match " barrel.

I tried two powders with 300 gr coated bullets, Federal large rifle primers, and new Starline brass. Trailboss 14 gr gave a velocity of 1190 fps. 2400 19 gr. gave 1170 fps. The latter seemed to have a more abrupt "impulse." What sights are preferred for TR? I was using a tang mounted sight and an aperture front sight. I wonder if it would be more difficult to acquire a target with this set up. I could always put the factory sights back on.

Thanks for the info. I'll give the 2400 and 300 gr. bullet a try.

I saw a previous post of yours, and you used Unique. Use a 405 grain bullet in any loads?

Thanks for the info. I shall PM you for further advice.

I may have noticed that one can use a 1895 Marlin in .45-70 for the Teddy Roosevelt side match. Is that true? If so, might go that route rather than a '94 in .30-30.

Thanks for the info. Yes, I presumed the '94 would require a rifle cartridge, not a pistol cartridge.

What rifles are used for the Teddy Roosevelt side match? Are Winchester '94's used?

Well, I predicted this. HA! Probably will generate a lot of images for the Chronicle! When they see how sharp the shooting costumes are, everyone will want to shoot Wild Bunch!

Through the years, there has been changes to WB and the rules, even the firearms. Reasons for shooting WB, or not shooting WB have been noted. Some might even question the necessity, legitimacy of Wild Bunch as it stands. However, perhaps one BIG change might change all of this. Add multiple COSTUME CATEGORIES! We certainly need to have vigorous Costuming requirement as part of our discipline to gain status, participation, and recognition. You may doubt that, but in look at the matches. Many costuming awards and increased participation. Costuming competition/recognition even was heavily displayed in the last Chronicle; more was written about it and the award winners than either WB or Cowboy itself, it seemed. CF=Costuming Factor, could be added. Perhaps we could dress up more and shoot less per match (also saving primers!). We'll see if this gets traction (with non-lugged sole boots, of course).

We had a Great Wild Bunch Match Sunday. Shell Stuffer was First overall and First Men's Modern. Mean Mary, for the second year in a row, was First Lady Overall, and First Lady's Modern. Other category winners include: Stomper,"Junior Boy;" Don Jorge, Senior Modern; Buffalo Dick, Senior Traditional; and Blastin Brad, Men's Traditional. State Champions include Stomper, Mean Mary, Shell Stuffer, Don Jorge, Comstock Charlie (Senior Traditional). Top Ten: Shell Stuffer, Billy the Avenger, Don Jorge, Jean Duke, Coop Dog, Burn Through, Blastin Brad, Hairless, Mackinaw Jack, and Buffalo Dick. Full results are on the Long Nine Cowboys Facebook page. Some called the match/stages challenging. It was Hot and Humid. We had firearm malfunctions. We had misses. And WE HAD FUN; IT'S WILD BUNCH! After the match, we had ice cream during the Award Ceremony. It was Great to shoot with such a great group, who not only worked hard during the match, but helped with the tear-down after the match.

Don't forget the Illinois State WB match, August 22. Round count is: .45 acp 217 rounds, rifle 43 rounds, shotgun 45 rounds.

Applications for the Illinois State WILD BUNCH match are available on the Long Nine Cowboys Facebook page. you may send us a copy or bring one with you for the match. Fees will be collected at the match. DO NOT SEND THE APPLICATION TO THE ADDRESS ON THE APPLICATION. The approximate round count is: rifle, 50 rounds; .45acp, 225 rounds; shotgun, 50 rounds.

We are happy to announce that the 2021 ILLINOIS STATE WILD BUNCH match will be held on Sunday, AUGUST 22, 2021. This will be an eight stage match. Four stages in the morning, light luncheon, and four stages in the early afternoon. This will be held at Lefthander's Gun Club, 9364 Rhea Park Road, Loami, IL The match will be $60, including luncheon and post match refreshments. Contact Billy the Avenger or Don Jorge if you are planning on attending. The application will be filled out at the match. Registration-8AM Match starts at 9AM Round count will be announced later.

Just making sure. Thanks.