Jump to content
SASS Wire Forum

Totes Magoats

Members
  • Posts

    893
  • Joined

  • Last visited

Posts posted by Totes Magoats

  1. I like the halo LED light to see into the cases when needed.  I have a RCBS Lock Out Die in all my tool heads for each caliber.  I like the Inline Fab press stand and roller handle.   Double Alpha Primer tube filler is a must for me.

     

    Then, another full 750Xl setup for large primer reloading.  :D

     

    Totes

  2. Not apples to apples, but before they legalized leather base pads on 1911 mags in WB, I couldn't make it through a match without having to tape my palm after pinching it in the mag well.  :)  No one ever called me.

     

    Totes

    • Like 2
  3. I really, really tried to like elastic shell loops in a shotgun belt, but I'll stick with leather double loops.  

    I've went through 4 different Shotgun belts with elastic from various makers and ended up getting rid of all of them.

     

    For me, when it's time to replace my current rig, I'll probably Frankenstein a rig together from various makes.  There are things I want/like, but not a single maker I've found yet has them all.

     

    Totes

    • Like 2
  4. One tricky scenario you will need to account for is if you have a stage where non big bore shooters use both pistol/rifle on shared targets, such as a long progressive or continuous sweep.  You will need to write the stage so that the DB/TR shooters know which targets to engage with pistol before shooting the further targets with the TR/DB rifle.

     

    Also, as Hoss pointed out, make sure you know the range/stages well so that you ensure the shooter can clearly see the further targets from the rifle position.  We have our targets poked back in the brush/trees, so there are a couple stages where we have limited positions for TR/DB shooters can shoot the rifle from.

     

    Another consideration is there will likely be less larger/further targets on a stage than the WB rifle/pistol targets.  So, trying to have similar rifle sweeps can be a challenge.  For example pistol may be 2-3-2, so you could might want to write 1-3-1 for the TR/DB rifle to keep within the 5-6 round average and still be 'close' to the same sweep as the pistol.

     

    The firearms info, loading details, etc are all in the WB handbook.

     

    The real challenge is when you have to write one match that includes Cowboy, WB, Cody Dixon, DB/TR and Sharpshooter scenarios using the same stages/targets with mixed posses.  :D

     

    Totes

    • Like 1
  5. Ya gotta tip the TO before the stage and in cash! :P

     

    There are some double cockers out there that are really hard to count for.  There's a smokey double cocker around here that falls into that category.  I think folks don't yell "one more" for fear they miscounted and don't want to stop the shooter.   But the TO needs to know which rules apply when the count is off and unfired rounds are found.

     

    Totes

    • Like 1
  6. Around here, I've seen individual stages setup like this, but almost all were based on knockdown targets that didn't go down.  Removes the inconstancy of 3 spotters not agreeing on the number of misses that need to be made up.  Just count the standing plates.

     

    Hosting a full match of this would need some good spotters.  :) 

     

    Totes

    • Thanks 1
  7. Big NO to steel shot in SASS/CAS.  Lead shot only.

     

    Look for Winchester or Federal Low-Recoil Low Noise rounds.  they will be sub 1000 FPS on the box.  Many like like the double AA's  and I've seen some shooting the Federal.

     

    image.thumb.jpeg.96b90145de3c4efe0b0b63af8303b271.jpegfederal-premium-top-gun-low-recoil-12-gauge-ammo-2-3-4-7-5-1-1-8oz-25-round-box.webp.58fc3af1f300298c2fb6ee8dfa901755.webp

    • Like 3
  8. 2 minutes ago, Nickle said:

    Winter time they shoot indoor range so I need smokeless for that.

    Summer I can use black powder outside 

     

    If I were just starting out from scratch without components and only shooting Smokeless in the Winter, I believe I'd just buy factory low recoil shells and reload for Black Powder when needed.  With the cost of powder, primers, shot and once fired hulls what they are right now, you're likely not going to save enough to make it worth the trouble.

     

    Totes

    • Like 3
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use.