Our Shooting Schedule

Monthly:

2nd & 4th Saturdays

4th Wednesdays

Gates open @ 8:30 a.m.

Mandatory safety meeting

@ 9:30 a.m.

Shootin' starts @ 10:00 a.m.

Our stages are covered which allows us to shoot year round. Typically, only below-freezing temperatures and ice or snow on the road to the range will cause a match to be cancelled.

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Range Master Ramblings

Summer's Over

When August arrives I start thinking about the end of another summer. The county fairs have started which always reminds me of the fall harvest not too far away. Kids are back in school and most of us are left with only fond vacation memories at this point. One of my JW movie favorites always comes to mind when he, as Wil Anderson, lays dyeing in Mr. Nightlinger’s arms and says “summer’s over”.

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FRONT SIGHT

By KC Colt

In all action shooting sports the front sight is one of the most important pieces of equipment. If you don't use the front sight then your chances of hitting the target are greatly diminished. I have had many a stage where I ignored my front sight and just collected misses. After one of those stages I would immediately realize what happened and know why I was missing the target. It seems like the most basic things can be forgotten from time to time. For this article my front sight is on the year 2008 which is the year I was honored to become part of the Powder Creek Cowboy Executive Board.

There were a lot of changes to the club and shooting sports in general in 2008. We saw lead prices shoot through the roof and with it all ammo costs at least doubled. It drove home the cost saving

The Club also changed a lot in 2008, we grew! We added a bunch of new members and they bring new blood, ideas, and excitement to our game. At October's shoot we had a record attendance of 65 shooters and this year we are over 115 paid yearly members. Our range is also growing with the addition of a 5th stage and it will allow us to host even more shooters.

On the subject of new shooters, it can be tough for folks to come out and try something new. Heck it took me a full year until I had the confidence to show up at a Cowboy Match. Every time I think about that I kick myself because of the fun and friendships I missed out on. Over the last few months I have hosted/mentored 3 new shooters and given advice to countless others. I have loaned out my guns, leather, and equipment so I can help a new person get started. A lot of the established shooters do the same thing. If a new guy/gal wants to participate then just let us know and we will take care of the rest.

Happy trails,
KC Colt, SASS 69404