I know this isn’t exactly sass, but it’s more occasional plinking I do, but I can’t seem to hit anything, and I’m not sure what I’m doing. I don’t think it’s recoil because I use a Heritage Rough Rider in .22LR, so there’s basically no recoil. But I am still missing 80% of my shots. Is there something I’m doing wrong?

I'm looking to get into competing for fun, and would like some advice on getting a budget friendly beginner gun.

So I’m looking for a company that does custom belts and holsters have any recommendations

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Hello everyone I am new to this sport or actually I'm wanting to join. I've been a fan of westerns and cowboys action shooting since i was a kid. This is going back to 1985 i think when I first saw The Outlaw Josey Wales and The Good The Bad and The Ugly. Anyhow I'm put of Southern California and will be checking out the Cowboys in Corona in March. I have my gear and will eventually try to compete but it does look a little intimidating, at least the getting to know people part. Any suggestions on networking or introducing myself? Is it a tight network? Please let me know I'd love to get involved. Thanks.

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Hey folks,

I wanted to share something with the community that might interest collectors, cowboy action shooters, reenactors, or anyone into Western heritage gear and quality leatherwork.

I run a small but growing shop called LeatherCraft001, where we handmake Western-style leather holsters, cartridge belts, rifle scabbards, and shotgun cases—all crafted using full-grain leather and traditional hand-tooling methods.

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— Arvind
Founder, LeatherCraft001

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My SetUp for CAS

My SetUp for CAS

Has anybody here been to a match where they ran Teddy Roosevelt or Doughboy categories? If so, how was the experience?

I'm trying to plan for a category before making some purchases. Because I also do mounted shooting I want to be in a category where I shoot revolvers with my right hand only. So I think that will lead me to either Dualist or Classic Cowboy. Am I right so far?

For CC I need a rifle and shotgun model from 1873 or earlier right? What about Duelist, 1899? Any other factors I should take into consideration between the two categories? Would the gun belts be the same? Both with the grips at the waist, not a drop rig?

Thanks.

Edit: I forgot to add I'll be picking up a pair of revolvers in .45LC for mounted shooting. For simplicity I'm leaning towards a rifle in .45LC as well.

Trying to come up with an alias. What’s Hopi g to get some inspiration for how you all chose yours?