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Started by Rev, February 27, 2011

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February 27, 2011 Last Edit: February 27, 2011 by Rev
The Single Action Shooting Society (S.A.S.S.) holds their Championship matches in Phoenix at the Ben Avery Range, about 10 minutes from my house. They call it Winter Range. I always go to pick up the makin's for ammo for my .45 LC's.



This is the fast draw competition. The targets are linked & the first one hit lights up to show the winner.



This is one of 12 stages. Most matches consist of at least 10 pistol, 10 rifle & 2 shotgun targets, which have to be shot in a specific order. Do the math, 12 stages of shooting is a minimum of 264 rounds & actually it is closer to 300. Not cheap to compete, by any means. A lot of guys reload, & that helps some, but a fair number are buying ammo off the shelf. There is also a BP class, among a dozen or so different classes. Period dress is required to compete, some folks go all out & spend a small fortune on clothing.



Another stage...
All of this is done with volunteer labor.



Arizona Rangers



The fella in the brown hat is timing the fella in the armband in front of him who is shooting the stage...



Notice the complete lack of snow... ROFL
Next week the NMLRA puts on the Western National Shoot in the same place. I will be trading there...

Red Badger

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February 28, 2011
Great Pictures Rev!  Thanks for sharing!  SAS is getting bigger every year...
"The table is small signifying one prisoner alone against his or her suppressors..."

crazell

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February 28, 2011
looks like alot of fun dntn. have fun at the western national shoot. post some pics please. flwa
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