Videos tagged with Cowboy Shooting

This video tests the feasibility of shooting firearms without using iron sights, akin to 'cowboy shooting' techniques. Three handguns were tested: the GForce Arms Jawbone, Girsan Witness Match X 2011, and North American Arms Recluse. The results indicate varying degrees of accuracy, with the Jawbone and Witness achieving two out of three hits, while the Recluse managed only one hit out of five shots.

This YouTube video focuses on the "Dead Eye" division at Brutalitymatches.org, which features firearms and gear manufactured before 1898. The title highlights classic firearms like the 1887 Lever Shotgun, Schofield Revolver, and 1873 Winchester Rifle. The description emphasizes that this division is considered "the future of cowboy action shooting," suggesting a blend of historical firearms and modern competitive shooting practices.

This short demonstrates the 'fanning' or 'slip-gunning' technique for rapid firing a single-action revolver. It involves holding the trigger down after the first shot and rapidly cycling the hammer for subsequent shots. The video features a Ruger Single-Action Revolver and provides clear, step-by-step instructions suitable for intermediate shooters.

This video explores the practical applications and historical context of revolvers and lever-action rifles. Travis Haley and Jason Burton demonstrate drills like the 'El Presidente' with modern double-action revolvers and high-speed proficiency with single-action 'cowboy' revolvers. They also cover lever-action rifle techniques, emphasizing efficiency and control, and conclude by highlighting the sophistication of historical gunfighters.