Despite the surprise snowy roads, nineteen cowpokes shot it out today.  Six shooters completed the match clean:  Flaming Star, Katie Twoshots, Marshal RD, Okie Pete, Tomahawk Johnson (on his birthday), and Wapiti Waldi.  The top five shooters are:  Long Fingers, Comstock Charley, Flaming Star, Wapiti Waldi and Chenoa Tim.

Spring “officially” starts on Monday, so the April 15 shoot is planned for outdoors.  April weather (March too) can be treacherous, so adjustments will be made as necessary.  If enough people cross their fingers maybe…….

Katie Twoshots won the 50/50 raffle.

Comstock Charley (aka: Jim Nelden)

Scores

Nineteen shooters attended the Peacemakers’ February indoor match.  We welcomed one new shooter:  Ellie Mae Dean.   Also welcomed back after his accident this autumn was Blind Hog.  Keep getting better, BH.

The first four stages were relatively normal, but number 5 was a different story.  There were two one-shot bonus (10 seconds each) reloads on the stage and a target sequence that confused some.

Top five finishers were:  Comstock Charley, Dangerous Dan McGrew, Mackinaw Jack, Long Fingers and Flaming Star.  The three clean shooters:  Comstock Charley, Flaming Star and Mackinaw Jack.

Tomahawk Johnson won the 50/50 drawing.

Our next match, probably indoors, is March 18.  Hopefully we’ll be outside in April.

Comstock Charley  (aka:  Jim Nelden)

Scores

The Peacemaker match today attracted 17, including one new shooter, Maraudino (which means marauder).  Arizona Buffalo Joe put together 5 sometimes challenging stages that were competed around 11 a.m.  Thanks to all for helping with cleanup.

Top five finishers were:  Dangerous Dan McGrew, Flaming Star, Comstock Charley, Chenoa Tim and Tomahawk Johnson.  A remarkable 6 shot clean today:  Chenoa Tim, Dangerous Dan McGrew, Flaming Star, Katie Twoshots, Marshal RD and Tomahawk Johnson.

Our next match will be February 18.   We are planning a club banquet & officer elections on March 11 at Bandana’s in Bloomington.  More details will be forthcoming.

Comstock Charley

aka:  Jim Nelden

Scores

The McLean County Peacemakers had their year-ending shoot today with 20 cowfolks in attendance.  A new shooter, Noname James, was welcomed.  Hope to see him often and that he discovers the “perfect” SASS alias.

The group shot very efficiently, completing five stages in only two hours.  Top finishers are:  Long Fingers, Comstock Charley, Flaming Star and Dangerous Dan McGrew.  The five clean shooters are:  Comstock Charley, Flaming Star, Katie Twoshots, Marshal RD and Sheriff Boo Boo Bottom. The scores are linked below.

Our first shoot of 2023 will be January 21, same time/same place.  Hope to see you then.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from the McLean County Peacemakers

Comstock Charley

aka:  Jim Nelden

Scores

We had Perfect weather and nine shooters that shot in 21 categories. It was a great group and everyone helped out. Special thanks to Arizona Buffalo Joe for setting up, painting and repainting and tearing down all the targets. Thank you to all who attended!   Tomahawk Johnson Match Director.

Lever Action Rifle – Rifle caliber:

First		Wapiti Waldi  -  14
Second		Comstock Charlie - 11
Third		Dennis Rainville -  7

Lever Action Rifle – Pistol Caliber

First		Midnight Justice - 19
Second		Wapiti Waldi - 18
Third		Arizona Buffalo Joe - 14

Single Shot Rifle – Rifle Caliber

First 		Comstock Charlie - 15
Second 	        Tomahawk Johnson - 11

Single Shot Rifle – Rifle Caliber – Black Powder

First		Dangerous Dan McGrew - 10

Lever Action Rifle – Pistol Caliber – Ladies 

First		Lady Lou - 6

Revolver 50 yard:

First		Midnight Justice - 8 out of 10
Second 	        Wapiti Waldi - 6 out of 10
Third		Comstock Charlie - 5 out of 10 

Trent “Tomahawk” Johnson
“Success comes to those who hustle wisely”

We had 9 Shooters including 3 Ladies shoot in 21 different Classes. The results were close as always. Some Great Shooting was done by the competitors!

Pistol Caliber Lever Action Rifle Men’s:      
  1st  Arizona Buffalo Joe                    19
  2nd  Chenoa Tim                             18
  3rd  Dangerous Dan McGrew                   17

Pistol Caliber Lever Action Rifle Ladies': 
  1st  Celest Teal Ray                        15
  2nd  Galva Girl                             13
  3rd  Lady Lou                                9

Revolver Men’s:   
  1st  Comstock Charley                        8
  2nd  Dangerous Dan McGrew                    3

Revolver Ladies':   
  1st  Celest Teal Ray                         1

Lever Action Rifle in Rifle Caliber Smokeless:    
  1st  Comstock Charley                       13

Lever Action Rifle in Rifle Caliber Black Powder:   
  1st  Lunar Tic Pete                          6

Single Shot Rifle in Rifle Caliber Smokeless:     
  1st  Chenoa Tim                             15
  2nd  Tomahawk Johnson                       14
  3rd  Dangerous Dan McGrew/Comstock Charley  13

Single Shot Rifle in Rifle Caliber Smokeless Ladies': 
  1st  Galva Girl                              6