Official Cowboy Shooting Thread

jimbobborg · Jan 2, 2014

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=141338

And thanks again for the links, hodgepodge. I might have to head up to Rockville next weekend, my shots should be in order

Turtle_Nagant · Feb 7, 2014

Recently found out about the sport, looking forward to the Damascus IWLA new shooter clinic in March!

Don't have any of the guns/gear yet, I figure it's best to try stuff out at the clinic and a match or two to try to get a feel for what I like.

Moon · Feb 7, 2014

I don't think people should shoot cowboys unless they have it coming.

hodgepodge · Feb 8, 2014

Turtle_Nagant said:
Recently found out about the sport, looking forward to the Damascus IWLA new shooter clinic in March!

Don't have any of the guns/gear yet, I figure it's best to try stuff out at the clinic and a match or two to try to get a feel for what I like.

The clinic is a great way to start! And folks are always advised to try out several different guns.

Welcome!

jimbobborg · Feb 8, 2014

I shot my first CAS match last Tuesday. It took some convincing for the match director to let me shoot (3-gun and CAS are completely different!), but I had the equipment and the go ahead from the president of the posse so he let me. I brought my own gear, all my bullets were lead not jacketed, so I was in. I shot the match clean with no procedurals. I even got all of my brass back. I need more practice loading my shotgun (just like my problems in 3-gun) but not bad times for a newb. I need a right hand cross draw holster, I need to black out the white triangle on my 94's rear sight, and I should be completely legal for next month.

Turtle_Nagant · Feb 8, 2014

hodgepodge said:
The clinic is a great way to start! And folks are always advised to try out several different guns.

Welcome!

Thanks!
You mentioned Arundel Game & Fish, do you need to be a member there to participate in their matches?

hodgepodge · Feb 9, 2014

Turtle_Nagant said:
Thanks!
You mentioned Arundel Game & Fish, do you need to be a member there to participate in their matches?

Members pay $5; non-members pay $10. You do not need to be a member.

Third Saturday of the month. (Next weekend.) Safety briefing at 9:30.

Dress as cowboy as you are able, like jeans a long sleeved shirt and a cowboy hat.. Bring what guns you have and ammo, if possible. (12 ga and .45LC or .38) We can probably set you up with the rest.

Feel free to come and just watch. We'll get you as involved as you want to be, from picking up brass to trying one stage to shooting the entire match.

hodgepodge · Feb 9, 2014

jimbobborg said:
I shot my first CAS match last Tuesday. It took some convincing for the match director to let me shoot (3-gun and CAS are completely different!), but I had the equipment and the go ahead from the president of the posse so he let me. I brought my own gear, all my bullets were lead not jacketed, so I was in. I shot the match clean with no procedurals. I even got all of my brass back. I need more practice loading my shotgun (just like my problems in 3-gun) but not bad times for a newb. I need a right hand cross draw holster, I need to black out the white triangle on my 94's rear sight, and I should be completely legal for next month.

First, congratulations on an excellent first match! You shot clean! And it was your best Cowboy Action score ever!

Crossdraw holsters vs. two straight/strong side holsters is on decision you will have to make. I use two strong side holsters and don't worry about the 0.3 seconds it takes to switch hands. Makes no difference to my score.

From the SASS Handbook:
SIGHTS
ALL FIREARMS
• Sights must look like sights available during the cowboy era—bead, blade, simple post, or otherwise approved front sights (such as the XS Cowboy Express) made of materials such as steel, iron, ivory, faux ivory, brass, gold, pewter, copper, or silver are allowed.
• Colors other than those of the materials referenced above or any “fluorescent” materials may not be applied to either front or rear sights.
• Rear and front sights may be “blacked” painted, or plated in the colors of the previously listed materials. If blacking, paint, or plating is applied to a revolver front sight, it must cover the entire rear surface of the sight to give the appearance of a solid material.

Turtle_Nagant · Feb 10, 2014

hodgepodge said:
Members pay $5; non-members pay $10. You do not need to be a member.

Third Saturday of the month. (Next weekend.) Safety briefing at 9:30.

Dress as cowboy as you are able, like jeans a long sleeved shirt and a cowboy hat.. Bring what guns you have and ammo, if possible. (12 ga and .45LC or .38) We can probably set you up with the rest.

Feel free to come and just watch. We'll get you as involved as you want to be, from picking up brass to trying one stage to shooting the entire match.

Sounds like a good time and a chance to learn some things! I'll be in Annapolis that weekend anyway, so I guess I'll have to check it out.

jimbobborg · Feb 10, 2014

hodgepodge said:
First, congratulations on an excellent first match! You shot clean! And it was your best Cowboy Action score ever!

Crossdraw holsters vs. two straight/strong side holsters is on decision you will have to make. I use two strong side holsters and don't worry about the 0.3 seconds it takes to switch hands. Makes no difference to my score.

From the SASS Handbook:
SIGHTS
ALL FIREARMS
• Sights must look like sights available during the cowboy era—bead, blade, simple post, or otherwise approved front sights (such as the XS Cowboy Express) made of materials such as steel, iron, ivory, faux ivory, brass, gold, pewter, copper, or silver are allowed.
• Colors other than those of the materials referenced above or any “fluorescent” materials may not be applied to either front or rear sights.
• Rear and front sights may be “blacked” painted, or plated in the colors of the previously listed materials. If blacking, paint, or plating is applied to a revolver front sight, it must cover the entire rear surface of the sight to give the appearance of a solid material.

It was an indoor shoot and I didn't even notice the white triangle on the rear sight until the match director said I needed to black it out. The weekend before I had a small red dot sight on it and I've barely shot it prior to putting the red dot on last summer.

ETA: I decided to go ahead and put an Uberti 1860 Henry in 44-40 on lay away yesterday. Nice, clean rifle, used, $695. Now I need brass and bullets.

fidelity · Feb 14, 2014

Winchester 1873 short rifle in 357 available from Grabagun with one in stock ...

http://grabagun.com/winchester-guns-baco-inc-534202137-m73-short-38-357-g3-ss.html

I'm sure it will be gone before noon. These sell fast.

jimbobborg · Feb 14, 2014

fidelity said:
Winchester 1873 short rifle in 357 available from Grabagun with one in stock ...

http://grabagun.com/winchester-guns-baco-inc-534202137-m73-short-38-357-g3-ss.html

I'm sure it will be gone before noon. These sell fast.

Already gone.

fidelity · Feb 19, 2014

fidelity said:
Winchester 1873 short rifle in 357 available from Grabagun with one in stock ...

http://grabagun.com/winchester-guns-baco-inc-534202137-m73-short-38-357-g3-ss.html

I'm sure it will be gone before noon. These sell fast.

Another ...

http://grabagun.com/winchester-534200137-m1873-short-rifle-s.html

Better price. Get it fast.

Mooseman · Feb 19, 2014

hodgepodge said:
Over in Handguns, someone asked about Cowboy leather. Below is a list of some of my favorite makers.

http://westernandwildlifewonders.com...alog/index.php

http://www.westernstarleather.com/Holsters_c3.htm
http://www.kirkpatrickleather.com/old-west Kirkpatrick is one of the big makers.
http://www.weishuhndrywall.com/IndianCreek_misc.html
http://russthecarver.com/ Russ is in West Grove, PA.
http://jm-leather.com/index.htm Seen examples of his work; excellent.
http://www.mountainhomeleather.com/western1.htm
http://www.tstarleather.com/holsters.htm These guys are in Berlin, MD. I've seen two of his rigs and they are excellent.
http://www.texasjacks.com/ For all things Cimarron.

My ace-in-the-hole is a maker in Texas. He's a wealth of knowledge and can make anything you want. You will choose color, style, # of bullet loops, stamping, etc. At a very good price.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Picketwire1881

Thanks for the links.

jimbobborg · Feb 20, 2014

I got the crossdraw holster and shell holder today from Oklahoma Leather. The holsters that came with the two revolvers I got were from OL so what the heck. I have shells in the holder and one of the revolvers in the new holster breaking it in. I might be able to pick up the rifle next week, I just have to find ammunition for it. I couldn't find any at the gun show last weekend, I'll call around the local shops next week.

hodgepodge · Feb 23, 2014

From Chuckaroo's weekly email:

NEW COWBOY SHOOTER CLINIC
The 1st, of two, New Shooter Clinics for 2014 at Damascus, is approaching fast. We are currently 50% full. The class is Sunday, March 9th. So, let your pals know.

Complete information and an application are available here http://www.damascusiwla.org/dwr/dwr.html#clinic

For additional information, contact Chuckaroo WildlifeRangers@aol.com.

Phillipw39 · Feb 23, 2014

Augie said:
Nice looking rigs, looks like fun but I can't afford another hobby. You might get a kick out of this video I posted in the shotgun section years ago,pretty incredible shooter.
http://youtu.be/xbCjcEO9z1A

There is something about women with guns, can't get enough of watching them.

Mooseman · Feb 23, 2014

I love single action revolvers so much that I am going to have to try cowboy shooting someday.

jimbobborg · Feb 23, 2014

Mooseman said:
I love single action revolvers so much that I am going to have to try cowboy shooting someday.

I hope you reload. Anything that isn't shotgun or .38 Special is expensive :sad20:

Mooseman · Feb 23, 2014

jimbobborg said:
I hope you reload. Anything that isn't shotgun or .38 Special is expensive

I'm getting started with my reloading. Right now I am having a hard time finding pistol powders locally.

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