Reloading

I purchassed an Ultrasonic Cleaner (pictured above) from Harbor Freight for wet cleaning of brass. It was on sale for $25.00, I thought it was good alternative.

I returned to Harbor Freight to purchase the tumbler cleaner picture above. Again on sale for $49.95, I am very pleased with the results.

I purchased fine walnut shell media, so I can immediately start cleaning my brass after a cowboy match. The length of time when I hand spent brass to my person doing my reloading is getting longer now that I have more brass. I was told to clean my brass as soon as possible, so I am doing it my self now.

Also I am considering purchasing a used MEC, 12 guage reloader from a friend.

Many things to consider in reloading brass and shotgun ammo, especially if the prices continue to rise and the difficulty associated with finding 45 LC ammo on the shelf. Cowboy loads vary too much when you commercially purcase, so I want to engineer my own.

I continue to talk with people and read forums to get ideas.

New Shotgun

My backup set is now complete. I purchased a used Stoeger, Uplander side by side, 12 gauge shotgun Saturday. The only real difference I see is that the Coach gun has a 20 inch barrel compared to the Uplander's 26" barrel, so I can still use it for trap shooting.

It has taken me roughly 9 months to complete the purchase of the basics needed to particiapte in Cowboy Action Shooting matches without having to borrow something from another shooter.

Sometime in July I attended a reloading seminar at Pro Bass Shop near Ashland. Got a few ideas about reloading my own ammo.

While it has been a slow process, I recommend newcomers take their time to choose guns, clothes and other accessories for CAS. Other players are happy to let you try their guns to see they meet your needs, so take advantage of it, I am glad I did.

I found out I do better with a double barrel rather than a pump, smiply because I have a natural tendence to load ammo with my left hand.

I think things are coming along nicely, I really enjoy this game. For me I just enjoy the game and do not have expectations of becoming competitive, just in it for the fun.

KC's Corral

Shot in the Wild Bunch match with folks at Blackcreek (KC's Corral) on Saturday, August 15, 2009.

It was hot and I had difficulty seeing through my glasses because they keep fogging, but fun never the less.

CAS Gun Cart

I searched Cragslist and found this jogger stroller, which I managed to purchase for $40.00. I stripped it down and added a gun rack at the rear. Placed a SASS sticker on the front to make it official. I am using a back pack to store CAS accessories in which sits in the now modified seat just fine. I will add a cooler for drinks and snacks to the bottom basket. This will store my ammo, tools, loading block, holster, first-aid kit, hand sanitizer, insect spray, empty shells, vanity cards and a few other items.

Hey, its a start, it helps put me in the game.

The final item will be a double barrel shotgun.

PUMA M92

I like this rifle because it reminds me of my old Winchester 9422, which I loved.

It is the economical way to get into Cowboy Action Shooting. I am going to the Range on Monday to test it and see how it performs. Details later.