Good Evening in the Barracks.
With the Kansas State Match officially over, my campaigning for 2008 is officially over. I have gone into Winter Quarters and have began a couple of projects designed to make my 2009 Campaign successful.
I am pleased to report that of the 6 multiple day matches that I participated in during the 2008 campaigning season I took victory in 4, I placed 2d in one and 3rd in one. The two events in which victory eluded me were the Kansas State GAF Match in March and the GAF Grand Muster. I am pleased to report that I will attempt to fix my issues for 2009 and strive for victory in 2009, with the help of the Good Lord and if allowed to by the US Army. I am also pleased to report that I have successfully captured the Kansas State SASS Championship for the Frontier Cartridge Duelist catagory (thank God for Rank Points
) Alas I do not rate a Star of Merit for the feat as I was not in uniform this weekend. The exciting part of it is that prior to the match, I had never shot a Frontier Cartridge catagory before.
Tonight, I have officially began my list of projects for next year.
1. I have noticed that my reloading space is in a state of unacceptablity. So, I have began the primary task of cleaning the basement so I can have space to work and actually find my materials. This is harder than it may sound because my wife comes from a long line of pack rats....
2. I need to send my Dillon off to Dillon to be repaired. I swear my 650 is possessed.
3. I want to get my Hornady progressive reloader up and running. Since my 650 is possessed, I want to be able to not have to mess around with it to change calibers between .38 Special and .45 LC. I have the other progressive, so I might as well get it up and running.
4. Reloading. Even though I am in Winter Quarters now, I may have to move out and engage in a skirmish or two. I think I may have all of 12 cartridges left over from the season....
5. My Krag cut down. After talking with Ned Niedelander at the GAF Muster, I have decided to get my Krag up and running. I have a new front sight in from S&S and have ordered a new hand guard. I will be taking it up to my local gunsmith for some refitting.
6. I was agast to learn that I, of all people do not own a period dress uniform. All of my uniforms are fatigue uniforms. So, I willl be making some choices early next year on which service and what uniform I want.
What are your Winter Projects GAF/CAS related?