“cowboy action”

Uncharacteristically cooperative weather meant it was time for Dave Campbell to have his first Cowboy Action shoot of the spring. Get the details here.

If you have been reading this sonorous blog for any time you know how I enjoy shooting black powder cartridges in our local cowboy action matches.

Considering that the .45 Colt has been with us for 143 years, it remains a completely relevant, powerful, and well-balanced handgun cartridge, that is equally at home at a Cowboy Action Shoot as it is in the hunting fields.

Traditions is well known for its muzzleloaders and has a popular following amongst cowboy-action shooters with its pistols. Expanding its product line in 2017, Traditions is introducing the Outfitter G2 rifle, a break-action single shot cartridge rifle.

Think you’re good with a thumb-buster? Try shooting fast.

For those of us born in the middle of the last century there is a romantic connection to the lever-action rifle.

If there's one thing they know over at Uberti USA, its that the humble lever-action rifle is the one platform that never goes out of style. The company now brings the legendary 1873-pattern rifle into the 21st century with its all-new 1873 Hunter Rifle series.

Uberti USA is giving classic revolver fans a new excuse to strap on vintage-style iron with the release of its 1873 Hunter Revolvers, pairing perfectly with the company's 1873 Hunter lever-action rifle.

During the past year or so I have expanded my handloading repertoire to include the loading of brass shotshells.