Shout out to GAF members in Texas

Started by elhombreconnonombre, July 18, 2014, 08:38:13 AM

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elhombreconnonombre

July 18, 2014, 08:38:13 AM
 Looking for fellow Texican pards in the central Texas área to shoot bp with. I see there are a number of folks in the GAF. Where do you all jail from and where do you shoot?
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elhombreconnonombre

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July 18, 2014, 09:33:04 AM
...that would be of course "hail" from :)
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Pitspitr

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July 18, 2014, 10:23:03 AM
Knowing some of those guys "jail" might be correct too!  :o  ;)
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pony express

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July 18, 2014, 08:59:57 PM
How close are you to Lockheart? That's where we shot a Grand Muster in 2010, but some of the members had some problems and they didn't host again the next year. Most of them haven't been seen online for a couple of years. Here's the club that hosted before:

http://pccss.org/

They even mention having GAF matches on their website. Maybe try contacting them.

Edit: You might also pm Dusty Boddams, He's not a GAF member as far as I know, but I have corresponded to him on Surplusrifleforum, he and some friends are doing some Milsurp rifle shooting in TX, although I think they do all the bolt action era, not only pre-1900 or pre WW1. He's on CAS City, too.

elhombreconnonombre

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July 18, 2014, 11:31:26 PM
I reviewed posts here regarding GAF folks in Texas. They all seem to be gone AWOL over the past few years. The Plum Creek Shooting Society is indeed based in Lockhart, not too far from me, and I have been referred to a SASS member there.  I may go to their next local shoot to get some info on any GAF pards that perhaps shoot SASS now.
Member of THR Clubs (Black Powder Forum): Walker, Le Mat, 1858 Remington, 1851/1860 Colt

AKA Sgt. Smokey Bexar, McNelly's Rangers, Washington County Company A, Grand Army of the Frontier #839

Major 2

#5
July 19, 2014, 05:36:04 AM
when planets align...do the deal !

Texas Lawdog

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July 19, 2014, 07:26:41 AM
There no GAF functions in Texas at this time as far as I know. I live in The D/FW area and I have been  GAF member for over ten years.
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Niederlander

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July 19, 2014, 12:44:52 PM
Where have all the Texas guys gone, Lawdog?  We miss them up here!
"There go those Nebraskans, and all hell couldn't stop them!"

TEXAS SARGE

#8
July 19, 2014, 02:51:03 PM
Texas Sarge here,
Remember we live in TEXAS which is a whole different place than the united states, but thats a different story.

This is for Elhombreconnonombre almost wore out my telegraph device on that name.

The GAF is alive and well at the Plum Creek Shooting Society just south of Lockhart.   We shoot the first Sat every month and there is usualy 4 or 5 shooting GAF categories. So if you show up Aug 2nd you can shoot GAF 1-revolver & 1 rifle lever or single. Ask for Sarge , Scooter, or Long Juan.  Hope to see you.

Sarge

Niederlander

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July 19, 2014, 02:55:39 PM
Sarge, we need to get you up here for next year's Grand Muster!  You'd love it, and being in June, I can ALMOST guarantee it won't snow this time!
"There go those Nebraskans, and all hell couldn't stop them!"

TEXAS SARGE

#10
July 19, 2014, 05:28:29 PM
You never know.  But 4 grandkids have seemed to fill our life for the last 3yrs with 2 being in Colo.

Sarge

Drydock

#11
July 19, 2014, 07:33:22 PM
Good to hear from you Sarge!
Civilize them with a Krag . . .

Niederlander

#12
July 19, 2014, 08:20:16 PM
Sarge, you DO realize Nebraska is pretty close to Colorado.  You could visit grandkids, say, around late June!
"There go those Nebraskans, and all hell couldn't stop them!"

pony express

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July 19, 2014, 10:49:08 PM
Sarge, I looked on MapQuest, 6hr 44 min from Denver to Fort Pitspitr. For a Texan, isn't that about average driving time to go to the corner store for milk and bread? If the Grands are big enough, just pick them up and bring them with you!

elhombreconnonombre

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July 21, 2014, 10:49:50 AM
Sarge
Aug 1 then at Plum Creek. Look for the gray-bearded guy with a buckskin shirt and a huge strawhat. What time should I get there? I don't currently have a longgun, but do have a pair of ASM Walkers, a pair of Pietta 1858s,  a Le Mat, and a Pietta Buffalo fantasy revolver with a shoulder stock. This last one is a totally "unapproved" revolver or longarm, per all of the organizations, but still fun.
Member of THR Clubs (Black Powder Forum): Walker, Le Mat, 1858 Remington, 1851/1860 Colt

AKA Sgt. Smokey Bexar, McNelly's Rangers, Washington County Company A, Grand Army of the Frontier #839

elhombreconnonombre

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July 21, 2014, 10:56:19 AM
correction Aug 2
elhombre
Member of THR Clubs (Black Powder Forum): Walker, Le Mat, 1858 Remington, 1851/1860 Colt

AKA Sgt. Smokey Bexar, McNelly's Rangers, Washington County Company A, Grand Army of the Frontier #839

elhombreconnonombre

#16
July 23, 2014, 06:47:53 AM
Drydock
I came across a nice condition "Zulú" 12 gauge Snider style breech-loading single shot cartridge shotgun (original French milspec musket/rifle converted in Belgium after the Franco Prussian War) recently at a pawnshop. Is this acceptable for the Foraging Scout class along with a single action cb revolver, circa 1870 in French colonial North África?
Member of THR Clubs (Black Powder Forum): Walker, Le Mat, 1858 Remington, 1851/1860 Colt

AKA Sgt. Smokey Bexar, McNelly's Rangers, Washington County Company A, Grand Army of the Frontier #839

Tombstone Charlie

#17
July 23, 2014, 04:12:20 PM
Sarge-
That's not too far from San Antonio!

If I come to Plum Creek, what's the course of fire; how much ammo would I need (S/S rifle/ 1873 revolver)?

Drydock

#18
July 23, 2014, 05:38:29 PM
Elhombre: ABSOLUTELY!  Sounds like fun!  I like watching Rattlesnake Jack run his Snider!
Civilize them with a Krag . . .

pony express

#19
July 23, 2014, 05:46:49 PM
Elhombre: That would be great, although in 1870 those Tabithere rifles were probably all still rifles, not shotguns yet. They were used quite a bit during the Franco-Prussian War, as a second line weapon, with the Chasspot being the main front line rifle.

Because of the scarcity and cost of many of the foreign pistols, you can also use an SAA with just about anything, as well as your C&B.
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