evil dogooder Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 My uncle heard I was joining sass and went digging through his many gun safes and came up with one he says I can use it if I want. Can we use it in cas? Its a replica like the one used in crossfire trail. He has an original one but I was told most definitely that his winchester was staying in his safe but I could have the replica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Adams 3674 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 45-60 is on of the calibers for the Winchester Model of 1876. I can be used in SASS for the long range lever action rifle side match only - not as a main match rifle. That said, if you uncle wants to give you a Winchester 1876, then you have a wonderfully generous uncle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil dogooder Posted May 7, 2011 Author Share Posted May 7, 2011 Dang my search for main match rifle continues. I know there are a lot out there but I'm kinda at the shallow end of the financial pool. Maybe ill jst have to shoot matches josey wales. I have the shotguns and enough revolvers. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filthy Lucre, 55674L Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 I once had an original Sharps 50-70. Metal butplate. A few rounds out of it and you know it. Fun though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAKE JONES, SASS #19910 Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 There are number of clubs that are now shooting Cody Dixon as a category in the SASS matches. You shoot 6 rounds at targets that are usually much further out than the normal rifle targets. You also use the standard 2 pistols and shotgun. Many of the clubs in Texas are now doing this in the monthly matches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Coles SASS 1188 Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Snap it up. The 45-60 is not a really hot round (in fact, its pretty wimpy as big bores go) and the 76 carbine is a nice gun. I have a repro Uberti 76 rifle in 45-75 and I love to shoot it in matches that allow big bore main match guns (I would much rather shoot it than a pistol cal rifle). I would like to pick up one of the carbines in 45-75 as well, but the price has gotten a bit out of hand on them. I am looking at a 45-60 76 though. Its an original 2nd model rifle (screw on rail) with a mint bore, a bull barrel, XX fancy checkered wood, a pistol grip, a beach combination front sight, the correct winchester tang sight, quite a bit of blue, silvery color case on the receiver and the original cleaning rod. Its $9,750, but that does not mean I can't look! Besides, I can think of a lot of other things to use the money on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Hombre #23212 Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Dang my search for main match rifle continues. I know there are a lot out there but I'm kinda at the shallow end of the financial pool. Maybe ill jst have to shoot matches josey wales. I have the shotguns and enough revolvers. Lol Josey Wales is a hoot...have at it!!! It sounds like you need to do some trading!! BH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Bullweed Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 The .45-60 is a hoot! 350 grain bullets at 1350 fps. I have often wondered, if I had been in the US calvary in those days, I would have thought that the Trapdoor Springfield should have been replaced with the 1876 in 45-60, 22" barrel, six-round mag. It could have been made with a mag-cutoff to allow single-fire, like the 1903 and Krag. I am building a collection of shooting Winchesters. My dream 1885 is a camp rifle: .45-60, 22" barrel, half-oct, straight stock. I keep lookign for an original action to build on but finances are always a concern. If you like the 1876, then a '73 would be a great main match rifle since the actions are very similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEEDY SASS#653 Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 There are number of clubs that are now shooting Cody Dixon as a category in the SASS matches. You shoot 6 rounds at targets that are usually much further out than the normal rifle targets. You also use the standard 2 pistols and shotgun. Many of the clubs in Texas are now doing this in the monthly matches Jake, We've Got one club here in California that has added a "Monte Walsh" class for big bore lever rifle. It's good to here about other clubs doing this. We have 1 match a year right now with about 7-10 names that shoot it. I did a little trading and now have 2 76's in 2 calibers. 45-60 and 50-95 both Uberti's and a kick to shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Jack, SASS #77862 Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 I also have an Uberti 76 in 45-60. I shoot a 300 gr Big Lube bullet and a case full of 2f Goex, it makes for a very comfortable (and reasonably accurate) load for long range. I would love to make it to the match in So Cal Weedy referenced where you can use a 45-60 as a main match rifle in the Monte Walsh class but just couldn't make it so far. Your Uncle doesn't happen to have a 73 sitting around you might be able to borrow for awhile does he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil dogooder Posted May 9, 2011 Author Share Posted May 9, 2011 I also have an Uberti 76 in 45-60. I shoot a 300 gr Big Lube bullet and a case full of 2f Goex, it makes for a very comfortable (and reasonably accurate) load for long range. I would love to make it to the match in So Cal Weedy referenced where you can use a 45-60 as a main match rifle in the Monte Walsh class but just couldn't make it so far. Your Uncle doesn't happen to have a 73 sitting around you might be able to borrow for awhile does he? He has a couple but they are original. Most of his collection is over a hundred years old and those he doesn't shoot himself so that doesn't help. I think ill end up buying a rossi 92 in 45. But the uberti did come home with me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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