Cowboy Action Shooting

This has become the fastest growing shooting sports around the world. This activity involves target shooting in locations (or stages) that resemble that of a typical old west town. It is a timed sport in which shooters compete for prestige on a course of different shooting stages. All the guns and costumes used are what you would expect to find during the mid to late 1800’s time period. Clothing can be very simple or elaborate as determined by the competitor. Period dress is preferred, but not required. There are various age divisions so participants can enter a match against people who is nearest their own age group.

Cowboy Action Firearms

Cowboy Action Shooting is a shooting sport in which contestants compete with firearms typical of those used in the Old West. Here are some general rules to follow if you want to particpate:

Handguns must be single action original or reproduction pistols (Colt, Ruger, Uberti, etc.) in .32 caliber or lager. Rifles must be (chambered in pistol caliber) lever or pump action and .25 caliber or larger. Shotguns (pre 1900 style) can be hammer or hammerless side by side, pumps with hammers (97 Winchester), lever with hammer (87 Winchester, etc.) and 20 guage or larger.

All rounds must be lead (no jackets or gas checks). Pistol ammo should be loaded to 1000 FPS or less. Rifle ammo should be 1400 FPS or less, and no shot larger than No.6 lead for the shotguns.

Cowboy Action Shoots - When and Where

Cowboy Action Shoots are held at the Grand Island Rifle Club on the third Sunday of each month from April thru October. The fee for regular monthly shoots is only ten dollars, and this includes lunch. The fee for juniors and buckaroos is only five dollars. The gates open at 8:00 AM the day of the shoot, with registration at 8:30, and safety meeting at 9:00 AM. Shooting starts at 9:30 sharp. Visitors and spectators are welcome to attend.

The next Cowboy Action Shoot will be held on May 20, 2012

Dates for other upcoming shoots are: June 17, July 15, August 19, September 16, and October 21

In a hurry, or running late for the next shoot? Click here to print a registration form and have it filled out prior to your arrival. Want to participate, or need just information on our monthly Cowboy Actions Shoots? Please contact Sharon at maggy44@live.com