Sunday March 30, 2025
We had great weather for our first-ever 6-stage Wild Bunch match and a great crowd of 11 shooters came out to enjoy it. It took a little longer than a Cowboy match because there were an extra 140 rounds of 45acp brass per shooter to pick up, but eager volunteers did the job efficiently. Thanks to all posse workers and to all who quickly broke things down after the match and put it away.
There were no clean shooters, but the attached “Dagnabbit” report recognizes the two shooters, 1st place overall Cody Maverick and 2nd place overall Major B.S. Walker, who managed to complete the match with only 1 miss. Quite impressive for a match with a round count of 236.
Honorable mention goes to Red Cavanaugh, who only missed 3 and who tied* Dood for the most bonus hits. (* 2 were sure hits and a third was so close that the bullet’s pressure wave made the golf ball move). Yes, the bonus targets were actually golf balls. On one stage, Red hit 3 golf balls with 4 rifle shots (only one counted as a bonus).
All but 3 shooters competed in the ‘Modern’ category. Of the 3 in the ‘Traditional’ category, shooting with 1 hand unsupported, Major Gunz came out on top. Congratulations.
Don’t know when, but we hope to do this again sometime. The turnout was better than some expected, everyone had proper equipment and seemed to be familiar with the rules, and we had a safe match with no abnormal incidents. Thanks to all who participated and for coming well prepared.
Scores:
Mataponi Sundowners Wild Bunch (3_30_25)_ Dagnabbit award by Time
Mataponi Sundowners Wild Bunch (3_30_25)_ Overall Winners List by Time
Mataponi Sundowners Wild Bunch (3_30_25)_ Overall Winners Details by Time
-Swifty McDraw