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Smithmoor .22 Offhand Target Championship NSmithmoor Rangen Carpenter, Wyoming – February 20-21, 2021

The Smithmoor .22 Offhand Target Championship held February 20-21, was a great success! It was a two-day match with 50 record shots per day on the 100-yard German Ring Target from SPG Sales (blackpowderspg.com). Wyoming Schuetzen Union rules were used.

A .40 Caliber Long-Range Rifle

During a recent stay in New Zealand, we found ourselves in Rotorua, which is the stomping grounds of expert Kiwi rifleman, Laurie Kerr. Laurie has been a friend since we first met at Raton, New Mexico, a number of years ago and we have managed to stay in relatively good communication ever since.

BE MORE THAN A Wannabe PART II

Since my first article was published in Issue No. 113 of The Black Powder Cartridge News, I have received several emails and groups from readers.

The Hide Hunting Exploits of HARRY “SAM” YOUNG

It’s difficult now to remember exactly where I first read or heard about Hard Knocks by Harry “Sam” Young. The book is an extremely entertaining read and in the Publisher’s Note, it specifically states, “The great lesson of this book is that “truth is stranger than fiction.”

Match Results

World’s Largest Black Powder Target Rifle Match Phoenix, Arizona – March 1-10, 2021 BEN AVERY SHOOTING FACILITY

The Wyoming Schuetzen Union's “Center Shot”

John Bodine, “Old Reliable”

Lose Weight with a Shake

Being a health and nutrition correspondent means that companies frequently send me their products, and ask for my stamp of approval.

trail runners we've lost

Reflecting on athletes, community builders and sources of inspiration who left us in the last 12 months.

THE DIRT DIVA

A vibrant and vivacious personality, Catra Corbett is a confident and omnipresent competitor. And she’s running for her life.

THE DESTINATION IS THE JOURNEY

Mark Macy is battling Alzheimer’s the same way he’s tackled every grueling endurance challenge in life— by participating fully and vigorously.

Grounded by Legacy

MEET DINÉE DORAME, THE ONE-WOMAN HOST, CREATOR AND PRODUCER OF THE GROUNDED PODCAST, ON THE INTERSECTION OF RUNNING, CULTURE, LAND AND COMMUNITY.

Last Runner Standing

HEED THREE MAIN INPUTS FOR EVENTS BEYOND FIVE HOURS.

Unplanned Excursions to the Ground

LESSONS IN AVOIDING THOSE PESKY FACE PLANTS

WEARABLES

The best watches for trail runners.

When my passion nearly killed me

In August of 2017, ranked number one in the world Skyrunning circuit, I signed up for one of the hardest ultrarunning races in the world: the Tromsø Skyrace in Norway.

Fueling for Females

Here’s how female runners can use recent research findings for performance breakthroughs

WALKING TALL

Ty Madden is the latest big righthander from Texas and has the Longhorns in contention for Omaha

BOMBS AWAY

Home runs are being hit at near historic levels in college baseball, but this time the surge is not the result of equipment changes

TALENT OVER TRADITION

The ability to better measure hitting attributes has increased teams’ comfort level when valuing players who might not fit traditional positional profiles

SCOUT'S HONOR

The precision of data has in some cases edged out the expertise of scouts as teams strive for maximum effectiveness—and maximum cost-efficiency

PERMISSION TO FLY

The number of stolen bases continues to decline, but success rates are the highest they’ve ever been

TWO-WAY WONDER

Bubba Chandler excels on the mound, in the field, on the gridiron and in every other athletic endeavor

TOP 10 POPUPS

The amateurs who have done the most to boost their draft stock this spring

Dodgers scout adds three to his growing total of big leaguers

Marty Lamb has been one of baseball’s top scouts since he joined the Dodgers in 1999. As the organization’s area scout for Ohio, Tennessee and Kentucky, Lamb has signed 12 major leaguers, highlighted by Walker Buehler, Will Smith and Chad Billingsley.

AN INSTRUCTIVE REMINDER

The long layoff has proven that minor league players need repetitions—and lots of them—to stay sharp

Fantasy – Bet The Farm

A team of breakout prospects poised to build value in dynasty leagues

THE KRIS-ENING OF RAYA AND THE RUSSIAN RAID

When you think about society’s need for Asian female heroes who can influence Asian-American women of all ages to stand up for themselves and fight for justice in their communities, Raya and the Last Dragon could not have come at a better time.

The Giants' draftees: a statistical briefing

The 2021 NFL Draft is in the books, producing the six newest members of the New York Football Giants’ franchise.

THE BIRTH OF TRADER DAVE

Gettleman is enjoying his new title after making moves in the draft

THE 12TH DIMENSION

My top three Giant drafts of the modern era