Cowboy Action

Mattaponi Sundowners: Match Results

Howdy,

It was good to see a nice crowd of 16 at the range today, especially the three (Johnny Swan, Tree Doc Red, and Major Gunz) who drove quite a ways to get here and also because it didn’t get above freezing until the sun found its way out of the cloud cover.  It warmed up a little, but it was breezy off and on.  The LP heaters were a big help, but they don’t block the wind.  It seemed like half the posse had rifle issues; maybe they hadn’t thawed out well enough.
 
None of that bothered Dakota Rambler, who won the match.  Congratulations to Dakota and to our two clean shooters: Lefty Spurmaker and Kid At Heart.
 
We shoot again next Saturday.  Come join us.
 
Scores attached.
 
-Swifty McDraw
 

Mattaponi Sundowners: Gathering on the Mattaponi Details

Howdy Cowboys & Cowgirls,
 
The days are getting longer, the mystical groundhog has forecast an early Spring, and stages have been written for Gathering on the Mattaponi.  Shooting starts a month from today!  This is a two-day match with 6 stages on Saturday and 6 more on Sunday.  After the main match on Saturday, we’ll have a catered lunch followed by a Wild Bunch side match.  Bring ammo for 2 stages (maybe 3).  For the main match, the round count is 60-60-25 for Saturday and 60-60-16 for Sunday.
  
A schedule for the weekend is attached.  Note that the gates will open at 10:00 Friday for the setup crew.  Campers are welcome anytime after that.  We do not have water or electricity; it’s dry camping only.
 
To allow time for ordering trophies, a March 1st registration deadline has been set.  A form is attached; it can also be found at www.westpointgunclub.com.  Here’s who’s coming as of today:
 
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By the way, single-day shooters are welcome, but are not eligible for trophies or the “free” lunch.  Send me an e-mail with your name & category, let me know which day you will be shooting, and pay our standard single-day match fee when you arrive.

 
If you plan to bring a non-registered guest on Saturday who plans to eat lunch, please contact Potter County Kid in advance so that he can adjust the head-count for the caterer.
 
Hope to see you there,
-Swifty McDraw

Mattaponi Sundowners: Sunday Match

Howdy,
 
The Mattaponi Sundowners will be hosting a Cowboy Action match this coming Sunday February 18 at the West Point Gun Club.
 
Gates will open at 10:00, the safety meeting will be at 12:15, and we start shooting at 12:30
 
Stages by Bingo Montana attached.
 
Don’t forget – the registration deadline for Gathering on the Mattaponi is only 2 1/2 weeks away.
 
-Swifty McDraw

Mattaponi Sundowners: Match Results

Howdy Cowboys & Cowgirls,

A dozen cowboys enjoyed shooting Cody’s twice-delayed Christmas match today under clear sunny skies.
 
Congratulations to Dakota Rambler for the win, and to our two clean shooters:  Ripsaw and Major B.S. Walker.
 
Let’s hope the weather in February is as good as it was yesterday and today.  Our next matches are on Feb 18th and Feb 24th.  Keep your ‘weathe fingers’ crossed again for the third weekend in March — Gathering on the Mattaponi will be on Saturday March 16th and Sunday March 17th.  No Friday matches this year.
 
An application for the Gathering is attached, along with today’s scores.
 
-Swifty McDraw

Mattaponi Sundowners: Saturday Match

Howdy,
 
After two cancellations due to winter weather, the Mattaponi Sundowners will be hosting a Cowboy Action match this coming Saturday January 27 at the West Point Gun Club.
 
Gates will open at 8:00, the safety meeting will be at 9:45, and we start shooting at 10:00
 
The stages by Cody Maverick, originally written for the Christmas match, are attached.
 
-Swifty McDraw
 

Cowboy Match for SUN, 21 JAN is CANCELLED

The Cowboy Action Match that was scheduled for this Sunday Jan 21st has been cancelled due to the weather so the range will be available for general use to all members.

WPGC Range available for general use on Sunday Jan 21

Hello Fellow Members,

 

The Cowboy Action Match that was scheduled for this Sunday Jan 21st has been cancelled due to the weather so the range will be available for general use to all members.

 

Kind regards,

 

Clark Faulconer

Vice President and Membership Director

West Point Gun Club

Mattaponi Sundowners: Match Cancellation

Howdy,

Sorry to report that our Cowboy match this Sunday and our delayed Christmas gift exchange have both been cancelled due to cold weather.
 
Our next match is scheduled for Saturday January 27th.
 
We will wait until next year for the Christmas party at Nick’s.
 
-Swifty McDraw

Mattaponi Sundowners: Happy New Year

Howdy all Cowboys and Cowgirls, 

 
On behalf of the  Mattaponi Sundowners, I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year!  I hope everyone is anxious as I am to get started shooting and renewing our friendships in 2024. 
We have decided to try again to  have our Christmas match and party at Nick’s at our January 21st match. Also the Gathering on the Mattaponi match is less than 3 months away. This year it will be held March 15, 16, and 17. The registration form is available on our website www.westpointgunclub.com
We are looking forward to another great shooting year, not only at West Point Gun Club, but at each of our local clubs.
 
Looking forward to seeing everyone soon.
 
Potter County Kid

Mattaponi Sundowners: Match Cancellation

Howdy,

 
With regrets, our Sunday match at WPGC, the dinner afterward, and the Christmas gift exchange, have all been cancelled due to the weather forecast.
 
-Swifty McDraw