Tips for Increasing Your Speed - Cowboy Action Shooting

This guide introduces Cowboy Action Shooting, covering essential costuming, firearm requirements (two single-action revolvers, lever-action rifle, shotgun), and match etiquette. It highlights the importance of joining SASS for rules and community, and details common firearm models like the Winchester 73 and Marlin 1894 Cowboy. Safety gear and proper holster setup are also emphasized for beginners.

This video introduces the "Dead Eye" division of Cowboy Brutality matches, which focuses on pre-1898 manually operated firearms. The content provides tips and guidance for preparing to compete in this historical shooting discipline. It encourages viewers to learn more and participate in upcoming events by directing them to the Brutality Matches website. The video is supported by viewer contributions via Patreon.

This YouTube video showcases impressive shooting speed and proficiency in a 3-Gun competition or practice session. The title highlights a rapid firing rate of 54 rounds in just 24 seconds, emphasizing the 'serious fun' aspect of the sport. The inclusion of the hashtag #dryfirecrew suggests a focus on training and skill development, which is a common element in the 3-Gun community. This video is likely to appeal to firearms enthusiasts interested in competitive shooting, practical marksmanship, and high-volume shooting drills.

This video details advanced rifle reloading techniques for Cowboy Action Shooting, demonstrated by World Champion Jim Finch. It covers side-gate reloads using both left and right hands, the faster but riskier over-the-top method, and essential tips for smooth feeding. Finch also discusses caliber choices like .38 Specials and .45 Schofield for easier loading and a crucial gunsmithing tip to file the carrier for reliability.

This video features World Champion Cowboy Action Shooter Jim "Long Hunter" Finch demonstrating techniques for improving shotgun transitions in Cowboy Action Shooting. The focus is on achieving faster, cleaner, and more accurate firearm changes, with a specific emphasis on transitioning to and from the shotgun. The video is part of the "One on One with Long Hunter" series and promotes the purchase of instructional DVDs. It also highlights the NSSF's "Let's Go Shooting" initiative and related social media channels.

This video demonstrates the 'one-shot reload' technique for Colt-style and Ruger Vaquero revolvers, crucial for Cowboy Action Shooting competitions. Expert Jim Finch ('Long Hunter') details methods for standard and free-spin cylinder models, emphasizing practice for efficiency in shoot-offs. The technique involves precise indexing to load a single round into the empty chamber.

This drill focuses on improving pistol accuracy by isolating trigger anticipation. By firing a single live round and immediately following with a dry fire, shooters can identify muzzle movement caused by flinching or anticipating recoil. Practicing this at distance, like 40 yards, provides clear feedback on trigger control and sight alignment.

Understanding Minute of Angle (MOA) is crucial for accurate long-range shooting. MOA is an angular measurement, approximately 1 inch at 100 yards, that increases linearly with distance. This concept simplifies scope adjustments for bullet drop and windage, allowing shooters to precisely compensate for gravity's effect on trajectory. Proper zeroing and understanding scope click values are key to achieving consistent accuracy.

Ryan Cleckner highlights stability as paramount for long-range shooting, recommending shooting bags for a consistent platform. He stresses focusing on the reticle for sight picture and maintaining steady trigger pressure through the shot with follow-through. Proper scope setup is crucial to avoid 'scope shadow' and ensure accurate point of impact.

Proper rifle scope mounting is crucial for accuracy and shooter comfort. This guide emphasizes fitting the scope to the individual shooter, ensuring a natural cheek weld and eye alignment. Key steps include secure ring installation, achieving correct eye relief, leveling the reticle, and focusing the ocular lens for a clear sight picture.