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Spencer Hoglund AKA Lead Dispencer Demonstrates Speed and Accuracy
The fascinating sport of Cowboy Action Shooting has produced several players whose names became legendary in the field of speed and precision shooting. In this YouTube video posted by epiphanyvideoprod, SASS Cowboy Action Shooting World Champion Spencer Hoglund AKA Lead Dispencer, displays his speed and shooting accuracy during the 2006 The Gunfight Behind the Jersey Lilly. The video is 41 seconds long. It took Lead Dispencer less than 20 seconds to hit all targets using three types of firearms – pistol, rifle and shotgun. To...
read moreIsland Girl’s Induction Into the SASS Hall of Fame
Every year since 2004, the SASS Museum and CAS Hall of Fame honor the men and women who have embodied, gave exemplary contribution, and helped preserve the sport of Cowboy Action Shooting. In the following YouTube video posted by CowboyActionShooting, you’ll find out how Philippine-born Lhanie Acilo Dickson aka Island Girl SASS #2451 got her start in this exciting shooting sport, how she developed the skills to play the game, and, in a short time, how she became the winner of state, regional, and national Cowboy Action Shooting...
read moreLead Dispencer – Cowboy Action Shooting World Champion
Cowboy Action Shooting World Champion and SASS 2013 Hall Of Fame Inductee Spencer Hoglund AKA Lead Dispencer is shown below in a World Record Stage Run Speed Shooting. In his YouTube post, Lead Dispencer annotates: “All guns are single action. Shotgun starts empty. Course of fire: double tap each pistol target, double tap rifle targets, shoot down four shotgun. pistol 16″ circle @ 7 yards, rifle 16″ square @ 18 yards, shotgun are steel knockdowns @ 10 yards.” Know more about this fun and exciting...
read moreRandi Shirley – Letart, West Virginia’s Very Own Annie Oakley
16-year old West Virginia Cowboy Action Shooting champion Randi Shirley started hunting with her dad when she was only six years old. At 8, she bagged her first turkey and first deer. At the age of 13, Randi aka Rimfire Randi won the state championship in Single Action Shooting Society. She competed under the Buckarette Division for girls aged 13 and below. She earned bragging rights when she beat other women in her division in a “Top Gun Shoot-off”. If that wasn’t enough, she also took on the men’s shoot-off champ and won the...
read moreClubs and Matches in Cowboy Action Shooting
The Fun Factor in Cowboy Action Shooting Events A Short Introduction to Cowboy Action Shooting Matches Cowboy Action Shooting competitions are divided into different shooting areas or stages with various western action scenarios that range from simple scripts to complicated shooting routines. Some local CAS clubs that are just starting out have targets but not too many bells and whistles. However, shoots have been exciting and has elicited a lot of interest. Well-established cowboy shooting groups that sponsor an event spend...
read moreMaking Your Own Cowboy Action Shooting Alias
How to Create a Unique Cowboy Action Shooting Alias or Character Name Have you come up with your very own Cowboy Action Shooting alias? One of the most fun things about Cowboy Action Shooting is that it allows its members to assume the character of an Old West personality, and even choose an appropriate alias. It comes as no surprise to hear attention-getting names like Firewater McGrath, Katrina Tumbleweed or Straightshootin’ Sam Barttleson. It’s like playing a grownup version of...
read moreThe Basics of Cowboy Action Shooting Costume
Dress Up for the Sport: An Introduction to Cowboy Action Shooting Costume Dress Right for the Part with a Low-Cost Cowboy Action Shooting Costume Why wear a Cowboy Action Shooting costume for this sport? If you’re just starting out in Cowboy Action Shooting, you’ll need a few more things apart from your shooting irons and leather. While guns and leather are a pricey but essential part of your collection, looking the part by having the right wardrobe is just as important in any CAS event. If you’re still saving (or...
read moreCowboy Action Shooting Pistols, Rifles and Shotguns
How to Choose Your First Cowboy Action Shooting Pistols, Rifles and Shotguns The Requirements of Cowboy Action Shooting Cowboy Action Shooting rifles and shotguns are an integral part of this phenomenal fast-growing shooting sport that has gained a lot of memberships in the US and other countries. CAS is family-friendly and centered on sportsmanship and firearm safety. It is sanctioned by several organizations, each having their own rules regarding the types of guns allowed. The...
read morePocket Pistols and Derringers
Pocket Pistols and Derringers by Solomon Star Pocket Pistol and Derringers side events are a part of many Cowboy Action Shooting Annual Matches and occasionally Monthly events as well. The SASS Shooters Handbook defines a pocket pistol as a small frame single or double action revolver of a pre-1890 design, with a barrel of less than four inches in length, and at least .32 caliber. Not included from this definition are Model P Colts (and identical copies). This excludes three-inch barrel...
read moreCowboy Action Shooting Competition Tips
What Makes 95% of All Shooters Fail During Match Play? Lever Action Rifle Tips Keeping Your Energy and Stamina High If you are into Cowboy Action Shooting competition, or plan to part of one in the future, then honing your shooting speed and accuracy should be a constant part of your training to acquire that winning edge. Below are some useful guidelines that you need to incorporate in your training. Why is it so many of us find ourselves making mistakes, missing targets and otherwise having a bad day at Cowboy Action...
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