[Trapdoor carbine shoots high]

My original shot high too. I was shooting a 330 grn Bullet. I even changed the front site. But it was not quite “right”. 
grried a 405 grn Bullet and it works fine. It does shoot high and right. At our distances I aim at about 1100 and hit center target

[Trailhead 2021. Texas State Championship]

9 hours ago, Totes Magoats said:

Hoss, 

You can't be left unsupervised, so Ginger and I will be there to keep you and Verdadero out of trouble.

 

Totes

It’s that dern Verdadero who is the trouble maker! I’m there to keep him in line! 

[Trailhead 2021. Texas State Championship]

13 minutes ago, Griff said:

Sorry I won't be there to keep you from just walking away with the long range trophy Hoss!  Good luck.

I suspect Fairplay John will have something to do about that! 

[Best place to Sell guns ??]

I’ve bought and sold guns on the SASSWIRE, never had a bad experience. 

[Trailhead 2021. Texas State Championship]

Started packing up ammo and whatnot today. Looking forward to a great match. Really looking forward to their long range side match. They have a great long range setup. Knocking those rams off the rail at 500 meters is a thrill!

 

Looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new people friends.
 

Who else is going?

[Classic Cowboy requirements]

I would like to state, for the record, that my Rugged Gear Deluxe 4 gun cart is the exact model Wyatt Earp used to tote his guns & gear to the OK Corral & back 

 

im not pimpin for the HBB, my question is why wasn’t it mentioned in the gun requirements listed in catagory specs on pg 6-7? Only place it’s mentioned is way down on pg 39

[Classic Cowboy requirements]

1 minute ago, The Verdigris Kid said:

Because the HBB is not a replica of any of the approved rifles, it is a modern take on a lever action. It looks nothing like earlier rifles.

 

I’m not arguing for allowing HBBs. but a Vaquero is not an exact replica either. 
 

 

[Classic Cowboy requirements]

Found it!
 

I wonder why it’s not in the category description? 

 

[Classic Cowboy requirements]

I know Henry Big Boy rifles are not allowed in Classic Cowboy. But...it would appear the SH no longer specifically prohibits them, unless they don’t consider it a replica ( neither is a Ruger Vaquero)

seems like the HB used to have very specific wording on HBBs. Am I missing something? (And yes I know no self respecting CC would shoot a HBB!) 

 

Classic Cowboy/Classic Cowgirl Category
Classic Cowboy/Classic Cowgirl category carries rules and guidelines for both costuming and firearm/caliber usage.
Firearm Rules:
 - Any main match fixed sight revolver may be used.
- Revolvers must be shot Duelist or Double Duelist style. See Duelist description
for required shooting technique.
- Rifles: Any 1873 or earlier manufacture SASS legal rifle or a replica thereof (e.g.,
1866 Winchester, 1860 Henry, 1873 Winchester).
 - Revolver and Rifle Calibers: .40 caliber or larger, rimmed cartridges. Examples include, but are not limited to, .38-40, .44 Special, .44 Russian, .44 Mag., .44-40, .45 Schofield, .45 Colt, or .36 caliber or larger cap and ball.
 - May use any SASS legal ammunition as long as it adheres to the above caliber restrictions.
 - Shotguns: SASS legal external hammer double barrel, single shot, or lever actions. External-hammer double barrel shotguns must have manually
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functioning hammers. Faux hammers and hammers that are cocked internally are illegal.
 
 

[Shooting big match stages ahead of time.]

While there may be a bit of an advantage, as Joe Cross said, it’s easy to practice but things go south when that ole buzzer goes off!  I suppose if there was a really challenging new sweep, or one with several ways to shoot it, some practice might be helpful. 
i know people who study the shooters booklet figuring out stages. I rarely do more than just a quick glance. I can’t remember them that long anyway!

[Why not Henry?]

Henry Big Boys are legal except for Classic Cowboy. 
 

just because you can does not mean you should! They are fine for hunting, or slow plinking, but if you try to run one fast it ain’t gonna work. And like Garrison Joe said, prone to start spitting out their innards. 
 

save your money. Best rifle for the game is a 73, then a 66. Then Marlin, then 92. 
I have an 1860 Henry (not same as a Big Boy) . Kinda fun to shoot every once in a while, but not overly practical either. 

[RIP Cherokee Cloud Updated with memorial info]

He was a man to ride the river with. Rest In Peace Cherokee. 

[WTB Marlin”Bullseye” insert]

6 minutes ago, charlie two feathers said:

Hoss pm me your address and I will mail you one(new) on the house

PM sent 

Thanks!!! 

[WTB 10 gauge stuff]

50 minutes ago, tacobill said:

Check out this item number on Gun Broker 893740463

It may be what you are looking for.

Snuffy that would be an excellent kit. You won’t need the roll crumpet tool for brass hulls, but it’s neat to have. Otherwise every tool you need is there. 

[WTB 10 gauge stuff]

Hey Snuffy, I think I have a spare 10G primer seater. I’ll look tomorrow. 
 

FYI Track of the Wolf sells an excellent booklet on hand loading for 10g shotguns. They also have wads etc. 
 

 

[WTB Marlin”Bullseye” insert]

11 hours ago, Yellowhouse Sam # 25171 said:

Sorry.....I don't have one or at least I cant find it.   Check the marlin forum like Buckeye Pete suggested.  Worst case you could make one by drilling out the center of a white nylon or such rod and inserting a black one.

Thanks for looking!

[WTB Marlin”Bullseye” insert]

1 hour ago, Yellowhouse Sam # 25171 said:

Lemme look in my parts box tomorrow....pretty sure i have one.

That would be great! 

[H&R trapdoor problem]

I really think you should wait until after Trailhead to fix it 

[WTB Marlin”Bullseye” insert]

Bought a nice Marlin 39A here on the sasswire. The Marlin Bullseye inset into the stock is missing. Every place I’ve checked does not have any in stock.  Any suggestions? 

[H&R trapdoor problem]

Following with interest. I have a H&R Trapdoor as well. Never had a problem. 
is this always or just occasionally? I assume the hammer won’t stay back? 
 

[Wtb 32 S&W short reloading dies]

6 hours ago, Crazy Gun Barney, SASS #2428 said:

Hoss, that is a very generous offer that I might take you up on. After my bullets show up , if I still haven’t found some dies I’ll give you a call and we can work out a plan. 
 

thanks!!!

Just let me know. I’ll check my stock of 32 SW and load up a few just in case. Need some for the upcoming shooting season anyway. 

[Wtb 32 S&W short reloading dies]

I’ve got a set of Lee 32SW dies. I don’t want to sell them, but I’d likely be willing to loan them to you for a month or so. Give you a chance to load up a box or 2.  I’ll need to check my stock on loaded 32, may have to load some before I send them. 
let me know if you can’t find a set to buy. 

[Reloading 38 spl. question]

What they said. Basically you should have at least the diameter of the Bullet in the case. 

[Suede possibles bag SPF]

14 minutes ago, Springfield Slim SASS #24733 said:

Sorry Hoss, I took it, even though I do leatherwork and am perfectly capable of making my own. Just don't have the time right now.

Gotcha! 

[Suede possibles bag SPF]

If Slim falls thru I’ll take it.