Welcome to the Home of the Cavalier Cowboys

The Cavalier Cowboys are a Cowboy Action Shooting Club based near Montpelier, Virginia. We are associated with the Cavalier Rifle & Pistol Club which is where we hold our matches. We shoot on the 1st Sunday and 2nd Wednesday of every month, with some exceptions. The Cavalier Cowboys are a SASS (Single Action Shooting Society) Affiliated Club, we are governed by and operate our matches under all SASS Rules.

You DO NOT have to be a member of either Cavalier Rifle & Pistol Club or SASS to shoot with us, everyone is welcome to join us as our guests.

NEW Shooters are Welcome and Encouraged!!  If you have ever wondered how much fun it is too dress up like a cowboy and shoot 1800 era pistols, rifles and shotguns at steel targets then COME ON OUT and find out!! New Shooters need to have observed a full match (at Cavalier or elsewhere) before shooting their first match.

Thanks, Major B.S. Walker

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    Major BS Walker
    Match Director

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Who’s Coming as of 7/14/2024

Here is the list of “Who’s Coming” to the VA State Match as of 7/14/2024.

Alias State
Big Gus VA
Bingo Montana VA
Black Hills Barb PA
Bo Dudley VA
Captain R Hugh Kidnme VA
Carolina Charlie VA
Cotton Connie VA
Doc Allen Wood PA
Dogmeat Dad MD
El Diablo Don VA
Feather VA
Foolish Tom VA
Foxplay Squirrely Girl NC
Happy Valley Harlot VA
Headshot Hannah NY
Hellbender NC
High Noon Henry NC
Holli Docaday MD
J.M. Brown NC
Jessie St Ann NY
Johnny Swan NJ
Joker PA
Londontown Bob MD
Major B.S. Walker VA
Major Gunz VA
Marshall PC Wabash VA
Ms Jewel NC
Mustang Major VA
Noah Fitz NC
Red Cavanaugh VA
Renegade Roper AZ
Ripsaw VA
Sandhill Sam NC
Scarlett Darlin’ SC
Sheriff Mickey NY
Slick Top NC
Soaring Chicken PA
Thunder Colt VA
Trail Bandit SC
Tucker T. Fudpucker SC
Tye Riverman VA
Whiskey Ro NC
Wistful McClintock VA

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2nd Wednesday Match – July 10th, 2024

Hello Boys & Girls

 With the shade and fans, it kept the bite off of the heat. WE had seven shooters and one observer / future shooter take part. At the end of the day we had a 14.286 CAD shooter percentage rate. That means we had one CAD shooter and that being Mr. Tye Riverman. He also was the top overall shooter. Thanks for all the help with setup and teardown.Next Saturday you can Cowboy shoot with the Rivanna Rangers or the Pungo Posse. Results are linked below.
Thanks Pards:
Major BS

Match Results – Overall Winners by Time 7/10/2024


Just a reminder that the laid back bad guys at Cavalier are once again pulling out the fans for this Wednesday’s match July 10th. Gates open at 9:30 with first shot down range at 11:00. Cold water provided and the match will be Cowboy Casual, dress to stay cool. Stages linked below.

Major BSW

Match Stages – 07/10/2024

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“How to Shoot Fast Without Shooting Fast!”

Just in!
Mr. Speed Himself, Christian Mortician from Georgia is going to teach a class called “How to Shoot Fast Without Shooting Fast” that will take place on the sidebar day morning Friday Aug. 30th from 9:00 until 12:00. There is a $30 fee and is limited to the first six shooters. Only six in the class for personal hands on instructions based on your individual shooting style. This is a class on how to utilize transitions for your best performance. This is a must have class for anyone that wants to improve their game. Contact Major BS Walker at majorbswalker@gmail.com to sign up.

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RO 1 Class – Friday August 30th!

Redrider Slim will be offering the Range Operations Safety Course Level One (RO1) to all SASS members at the 2024 SASS VA State Cowboy Action Championship match.  This is a great opportunity to gain the knowledge, skill, and attitude essential to ensure safety and consistency at all SASS Cowboy Action Shooting matches.  See below for details. 

When: Friday of the Virginia State SASS Match. (8/30).
Location: Cavalier Range clubhouse.
Start: 10:00 AM – 3:00PM
Cost: $10.00 for a refresher,  $25.00 for first time. Cash only please.
I need a head count for ordering materials. Please let me know you wi attend ASAP.
Call or text Redrider Slim at 540-855-4459 or email Redriderslim@gmail.com.
Redrider Slim
SASS Regulator
SASS RO Instructor

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1st Sunday Match – July 7th 2024

Hello All

Summer has unveiled itself and we have overcome it. With a shady bay, popup where needed and fans, I don’t believe any of the fifteen shooters got too heated today. Through all the mud, the blood and the beer, we managed a 24.6% Clean All Day rate. Today’s CAD rate was extra special because Iron Yooper, The NoVA Kid and Tombstone Rex have now shot their first ever Clean All Day Match. Way to go Pards. Many more are yet to come. The other CAD shooter was just me. We even had our future star shooter, Ms.Baby Belle back shooting with us today. A special thanks to Bucksaw for taking on the Barbecue duties even when he didn’t shoot.
Results Linked below.
Your Pard
That Major BS fellow

Match Results – Overall Winners by Time 7/7/2024


Hello Everyone

The Cavalier crew are reminding you of our upcoming match this Sunday..
Gates open at 8;30 with first shot down range at 10:00. Since it is the 4th of July holiday and it’s going to be hot, we will do the match- Red, White and Blue Cowboy Casual . No baseball caps or opened toed shoes. Shorts and short sleeve shirts are acceptable. Feel free to make a patriotic fashion statement.
Stages for the match were conjured up by Mr. Bucksaw and are linked below.
Hooray USA
Major BS Walker

Match Stages – 7/7/2024

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2nd Wednesday Match – June 12th, 2024

Good Evening Ladies & Gentlemen

Well the crowd was massive and we had a 25% clean all day rate. What more could you ask for?  Maybe to be there to actually shoot the match today. We did have two want-to-be Cowboys show up today to observe their first match. I do believe they will be back because they both said they loved it. With those two extra people we managed to total up to six. Seven if you count me in when I showed up at the end to test out the new targets. So four Cowboys shot their hearts out today with Ripsaw taking all honors, first place overall, the only CAD shooter and he wrote the match. What’s up with that? He even made the new targets. Results are attached.
Enjoy!
Major BSW

Match Results – Overall Winners by Time 6/12/2024


Just a reminder, the second Wednesday is just two days away so dust off your shootin irons and come on out. Gates open at 9:00 with first shot down range at 11:00 for those who like to sleep in. There’s some good shootin going on here. Take a look at the stages.

That Major BS fellow

Match Stages – 6/12/2024

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1st Sunday Match – 6/2/2024

Hello everyone out there in Cowboyville.

First of all, thank you Mother Nature for the nice breeze you provided to take the bite out of the temperatures today.
Like to shout out to our Buckarette shooter, Baby Belle for completing her second cowboy match. a big hello to Ms. Calamity Crow, our visiting out of town shooter who kicked some butt with us today and a shout out to Mumma Belle for joining in and supporting her Baby Belle.
Out of the twenty shooters today, we had four that walked away Clean All Day. That being Bingo Montana, Bucksaw Bob, Range Hazzard and Tree Doc Red. The rest of us just couldn’t cut the mustard. Hell, Ripsaw and I had stage DQ”s. Anyway’s, we all had a good time and that is what our sport is all about. Mr.Tree Doc Red took home the Eldorado.
Thanks Cowboys for all your help. Results linked below.
Major BS Walker

Match Results – Overall Winners by Time 6/2/2024

Sneak peak of some exciting new targets from Ripsaw, the master of the metal fab shop!


Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls

The cast and crew of the laid back bad guys at Cavalier welcome you to fill your hands this Sunday. Gates open at 8:30 with first shot down range at 10:00. The first five people to show up for this match will be the first five people to show up for this match so don’t drag your feet.
Stages provided by Mr. Ripsaw. and are linked below for your viewing pleasure.
Set-up will be on Saturday at 4:00 if you can help.
See You Sunday
Major BS Walker

Match Stages – 6/2/2024

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2nd Wednesday Match – May 8th, 2024

Good afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen

Eight hard headed cowboys started out today to conquer Cockroaches stages but it seems the stages did the conquering. We had No clean all day shooters among us. We did have fun as usual. Thanks for all the provided help today.
Major BS Walker

Match Results – Overall Winners by Time – 5/8/2024


Hello All

We got rained out today but we will not be rained out this Wednesday. This Wednesday May 8th is our second Wednesday of the month match at Cavalier. All hooky players are welcome. Gates open at 9:30 with first shot down range at 11:00. Stages linked below were provided by Mr. Cockroach.
See you Wednesday
That Major BS fellow

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1st Sunday Match – 5/5/2024 – CANCELLED!

Match Cancelled!

Sorry folks but 60% chance of rain at noon tomorrow might make things a bit soggy so the match is cancelled. Cavaliers next match will be this Wednesday. Details and stages will go out tomorrow.

Keep your powder dry
Major BSW

Hello Fellow Cowpokes

This Sunday May 5, 2024, the Cavalier crew will be at it again. Gate opens at 8:30 with first shot down range at 10:00.  No miss ammo will be allowed at this match. Stages provided by Mr. Bingo Montana and are linked below for your viewing pleasure.
Thanks Pards:
Major BSW

Match Stages – 05/05/2024

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