We instituted a new Top Gun point system this year to increase the number of gunslingers that would be in the running for awards at the end of the year. It is based on the CFDA bracket system and appears to be much more performance driven than the previous system. Twelve awards are given, top three in each of the four brackets. The final match of the year will be January 2 and will be a CFDA type bracket shoot where the shooters will have a chance to shoot against those they are directly competing against in a 3x last man standing format.
Here is a preview of the gunfights:
Master Gunfighter: The top three with Hitch, Shady and Muletrain are pretty much set, but final standings are yet to be determined. Eight shooters: Rodeo Romeo, QC Carver, Lone Rider, Molasses, Cort O Whiskey, Old West, High Strung, and Dry Gulcher still have a shot at third.
Gunfighter: Half Cock Willie appears to be a lock on the number one spot but dogboy has a chance to catch him. It would take a big turnout in numbers for him to reach the top spot. The third spot appears to be a fight between Hotflash, No Name, Sgt Major, Rustler, Lazy Eye, Troublemaker and Miss Kitty.
Sheriff: Desert Gator has just regained the lead over Viper for the top gun of Sheriff. The fight for third appears to be between Dakota Drifter, Dirty Harry, Mean Wolverine, Coyote Kid and Wyoming Ranger.
Deputy: This bracket has the closest race with just 2 points separating the top three shooters, Javelina Hunter, Sky Queen and Yowee. Four shooters, Matchstick Mitch, Buckboard Jer, Butch Winslow, and Sentenza appear to be within striking distance.
Turnout Matters: Points are determined by the number of shooters in a bracket so turnout matters. Our numbers have been down a bit because of covid and the board has decided we only need one range. If it appears we may have a more normal turnout a second range is available. Turnout matters, even if you are not a member or not in the running, come and join the fun. It is a chance to shoot against shooters of your speed, you can be a spoiler or a help. In some of the races, a large turnout will open the door to the awards podium for some shooters. For illustration, a 60 shooter turnout puts Old West within reach of 3rd place, Rodeo within reach of 2nd in Master Gunfighter. The larger the turnout the more competitive will be the races because there will be more points in play.
Disclaimer: I have misplaced my worksheets and am doing this from memory, so if I have left someone out, I apologize, take it out on me on the line. Official standings to be out shortly.
