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General Discussion / Interested in a Cowboy Clays shoot

« on: March 11, 2024, 05:13:30 PM »

It has been discussed that we start a Cowboy Clays shoot at ORSA. Ranger Z has suggested we poll those interested and see what afternoon during the week might be best for such a shoot.  We would be shooting on the skeet field with our Cowboy shotguns.  No fancy 90 degree turned double barrels allowed. Cowboy attire except big brimmed hats. So if you are interested let me know what day and what time works for you. 
              Horse Doc

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General Discussion / 80th Birthday for Hombre.

« on: March 29, 2022, 03:03:13 PM »

New shooters may not have had the pleasure to know Hombre.  Older shooters will remember the club treasurer, ramrod and Cowboy from the

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General Discussion / Rimfire National Championship

« on: June 20, 2021, 02:03:14 PM »

John Suter who is in charge of the Steel Challenge shooting group at ORSA asked me to make all aware that ORSA has been asked to host the Rimfire World Championship on October 23-24.  Anyone can shoot so if you want to put down the Cowboy guns for a weekend or 22 ammo was all you could find.  Plan to sign up.  Also is you want to help ORSA host an expected 200-250 shooters then sign up as a volunteer!  John has always said Cowboys are the best at Volunteering to help during set ups.   PS One of the planned stages may have Cowboys and Buffaloes (thank you Keystone for Volunteering our targets to help out other shooters)   John Suter

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General Discussion / 32-20 ammo 130 rounds

« on: May 07, 2021, 07:01:16 PM »

An ORSA member has 130 rounds of 32-20 ammo. He is looking for a new home for it.  If someone is interested just give me a call 865-567-1574  and I will put you in touch with him.
            Horse Doc

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General Discussion / 44-40 Winchester ammo

« on: January 08, 2021, 02:28:33 PM »

I just got an email asking to post an ad in the Range Finder .  A gentleman has 2 ,  50 round boxes of Peters 44-40 Winchester  ammo.  Will sell both for $50. Before I put it in the RF  I thought a Cowboy might want it.
       Call me at 865-567-1574 if you are interested.  Horse Doc

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General Discussion / Thanks to those who helped with set up

« on: December 06, 2020, 04:15:32 PM »

Many thanks to Mister Badly,  Keystone , Long Wolf and Uncle Ethan .   I am sorry I had previously agreed to be Santa for the Humane Society.  It is nice to know the Cowboys help with Set Up.  I sit in AP meetings  and hear other shooting disciplines talk about 120 shooters and two people  show up to set up targets. I have never seen a Cowboy match like that and that’s why I am Cowboy Shooter!

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General Discussion / Election for Cowboy officers

« on: December 05, 2020, 12:47:43 PM »

It is time for the election of officers for the Cowboys.  I am taking on the secretary of ORSA job.  Keystone has agreed to become Ramrod if  the club agrees.  LongShot Luther has agreed to be Co Ramrod to help with the shoot day duties.  Anita and Jackalope have agreed to continue their great work. I have asked Steely if he wants to continue as Bean Counter. He has not told me yet.  If anyone wants to step up and undertake any of these offices please let me know. It is my plan to vote on officers at the December shoot.  If anyone can not attend the shoot let me know your vote and I will see to it is counted.  It has been my great pleasure to be Ramrod for the past four years .

                 Horse Doc

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General Discussion / Set up on Sunday 12/6

« on: December 05, 2020, 10:09:10 AM »

The set up for the 12/12 shoot will be on Sunday at 1:30 as usual.  I will be there and all help is appreciated.  It is supposed to be a sunny day. 

               Horse Doc

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General Discussion / Set Up on November 8

« on: November 04, 2020, 10:00:14 AM »

The set up for our November  shoot will be held on Sunday the 8th at 1:30 pm.   I plan on being there and all volunteers are appreciated.  The shoot will be November 14.  Eleven years ago on that date we started our shoot for November with a wedding.  I am glad to say that the knot tied that day is still firmly tied.  Thanks to the Cowboys for that very special memory!

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General Discussion / Tuesday Set Up Week Shoot?

« on: August 29, 2020, 05:28:59 PM »

Anita has contacted me and said she would be happy to write stages for a Tuesday set up week shoot if we have an RO willing to run the match. So if you are missing our mid week match and are interested let me know. 
                Horse Doc

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General Discussion / Need a little help

« on: August 25, 2020, 01:20:47 PM »

    I am taking a swing through Texas and won’t be at set up on Sept. 6.  If someone can step up and be in charge I would be in your debt.  I need to get some equipment from Hombre and he will be at the Texas State.  I was originally going to shoot with him but alas it was cancelled in April and rescheduled.  Can’t shoot but I still thought I would have dinner with him. Then swing through Alabama and see my grandson.  I will be at the match on the 12th.  Thanks in advance for all who make it to setup.

           Horse Doc

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General Discussion / Safety protocols for June match

« on: June 03, 2020, 12:10:16 AM »

Several disciplines have now shot at ORSA.  It has gone well with no major issues. Please familiarize yourself with the recently issued SASS guidelines. We will try to follow them as closely as possible. They were sent to all SASS members. If you have not seen them let me know and I will send them to you. Masks or facial coverings are not required in the guidelines but it is strongly urged. They can be removed while shooting. I have purchased  two gallons of hand sanitizer and there will be a spray bottle on each stage.  Social distancing is a bit difficult but if we forget  or you are concerned then the spray is available.  Finally every person must think about their personal situations and decide if the risk of shooting is in their best interest.  If you elect not to participate because it is best for you then I personally respect your decision.  Lastly the fee for the shoot will be ten dollars for all participants and please strive to have exact change.  Good luck to all and be safe.

             Horse Doc

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General Discussion / Possible Shoot in May

« on: April 28, 2020, 11:28:34 AM »

   I had great worry that we might have a heated debate on having a shoot. It was offered and I felt the offer should be passed on to the club. It would appear that my previous post has been viewed 104 times.  The seven replies are definitely not attending or unsure.  Today they announced that the House of Representatives is not going back into session because of concerns.  I respect and like all of my Cowboy friends far more than Congress so I think it would be best to follow their lead and delay for a later date to have a match at ORSA.  Stay safe and HEALTHY!!!

             Horse Doc

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General Discussion / Possible Shoot on May 9th

« on: April 24, 2020, 08:41:32 PM »

           Attention

ORSA and Action Pistol have said we can shoot  on May 9 th . 

The shoot will have some changes

Posses can have no more than ten members.  No Exceptions
No gathering or meeting at the Pavilion. Registration would be at the Pavilion and then immediately precede to your assigned starting stage.
Safety meetings will be held at each starting stage by the posse Marshals.
We will set up three stages so a maximum number of shooters would be thirty.

This is a match that each individual must seriously consider the risks of being exposed to the Corona Virus. Consider your personal health issues before you decide to participate.

We are going to be the first match held at The Action Pistol  range so I am sure eyes will be on us.  If the rules aren’t followed it might cause other groups to lose their ability to shoot.

I just need an idea of how many people want to try a shoot given these rules and the current health situation .

Please let me know if this is a shoot you want to try so I know if it is feasible .

                   Horse Doc

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General Discussion / Future matches

« on: March 18, 2020, 03:02:45 PM »

ORSA has sought advice and been advised to follow guidelines of no more than 10 people in a group even outside.  With this advice they have cancelled all further March Action Pistol events The April events will be evaluated at a future date.  Cowboy shooters can practice on the steel already up on bays one and two. This is Steel Challenge targets so please follow our lead bullet only policy.  If you decide to practice keep in mind no groups of more than 10 people for everyone’s safety and health. 

            Horse Doc