Cowboy45 Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Does anyone out there practice with 22 rimfire guns? I,m thinking about getting me some Ubertis and going at it. What are your thoughts? Flash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 I have some Ruger Single Sixes that I sparingly use but the majority of my practice is with .38 special and .45 Cowboy Specials. I mostly been shooting my Ruger Sheriff Model .45's in main matches using the .45 Cowboy Special round and I practice with it somewhat. Just my opinion though, but any trigger time is good trigger time, assuming proper handling is adhered to and no bad habits sneak in on ya. Good luck on finding ample supplies of .22's right now. Its just as scarce as reloading components. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Hanger #3720LR Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Right now, if you reload your own 38 spl, you can shoot cheaper than buying .22s if you can find them. 45 Colt is not that more than 38spl if that's what you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsbunnyshooter Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 I have yet to see any .22 when I go to the stores in the last six months. Non, nada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawd Awful Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 I have yet to see any .22 when I go to the stores in the last six months. Non, nada Just go to "cheaper than dirt" they have 325 packs of CCI in stock....................$200.00 =:-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anvil Al #59168 Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 When I do practice. I still use my main match guns. Practice with what you plan on winning with. I want to same feel as when I am shooting a match. As Widder said. Any trigger time is good time. With the price of .22 ammo right now. .22 might cost more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKFOOT SASS #11947 Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Just go to "cheaper than dirt" they have 325 packs of CCI in stock....................$200.00 =:-0And they can keep them along with whatever they may want to sell from now on! Lafitte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Bullweed Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Evil Roy videos did a good job of showing how to get the most value from the least number of shots fired. I would suggest getting the videos and then videotaping yourself in practice. Little issues like moving your feet while shooting, not keeping both hands busy during transitions and firing your last pistol shot while looking at the holster will be very evident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Slim Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Practice? What is this thing you speak of? Aint that called a 'side match'? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy45 Posted June 30, 2013 Author Share Posted June 30, 2013 I happen to have plenty of 22 ammo. Thought this might be a good excuse to get two of the Uberti 12 round hog legs built on the large frame. It sounds like they should be close to the same weight and the pointing should be close to my match 45 Colts. The next hill to climb is finding the guns, might take awhile. Thanks for all the input and suggestions. Flash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driftwood Johnson, SASS #38283 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Howdy Back when I used to practice for CAS, which was a long time ago, I had a routine I used to do. I loaded up two Vaqueros with 45s, and one Single Six with 22s. Then I placed them on the rail in front of me, with the 22 in the middle. I would grab one of the 45s, and unload it on a target. Then I grabbed the 22 and shot it. Finally, I grabbed the other 45 and emptied it. The point of the exercise was to see if I was flinching. Sometimes the first round out of the 22 would go way off to the left, and low. That told me I was flinching with the 45s, and the lighter recoiling 22 would demonstrate that fact. But I have not practiced for CAS in years. It takes too much effort to load Black Powder rounds and I am not going to waste them on anything as silly as practicing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sodbuster Brown Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 When I do live fire I use the guns I take to matches. I figure its almost impossible to get any gun the exact same as an identical one. I have no proof that's just my take on it. Plus I want to be as familiar with my main match guns as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Solo Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 All trigger time is good, but most of my formal CAS practice is transitions. When I do get to shoot, I shoot my main match guns. I usually have a plan as to what I intend to shoot before I show up at the range. Powder Creek is open for practice only a couple of late afternoons a month. Just horsing around is not an option. Of course, I try to shoot some as often as possible. I have a really nice 22 pistol that is fun to shoot, but with the cost of 22 right now I mostly shoot something else. Since I couldn't make it to the Wild Bunch Match yesterday at Powder Creek, today I shot my 1911. I might do it again later in the week. When you roll your own, it doesn't cost all that much to shoot. I would go broke if I had to pay commercial rates. Back in 2008-2009 Wolf Bane did a show talking about using 22 revolvers to practice CAS. Back then components were hard to find, but 22 was a little more available than today. I guess the doomsday prepper crowd thinks the 22 lr is just the ticket when preparing for the end of the world as we know it. I am told they are hoarding 22 by the carload. I am more interested in doing what we can to not end the world, but different strokes for different folks. If the end of the world does come, I think the ability to actually shoot my 1911 will be more important than hoarding 20,000 rounds of 22lr. The hoarders will be great targets for the shooters. They will be pinned to their hoards unable to move. Just kidding, sorta. Again I am more interested in doing what we can to avoid ending the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamblin` Gaby Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 As me Pappy use to say ," dance with who brung ya " Gamblin` Gaby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Arrow Hombre Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Spend your $ on components for your main match guns. Also dry fire is the cheapest practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monco Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 I believe one can find (loose?) tons of time through dry fire practice. Costs nothing. Sure, the best practice comes from firing live rounds but one can shave off loads of time through efficient gun handling techniques and transitions without the use of a single live round. When you do get a chance to practice with live ammo, you can make better use of that time. Most of us do not have access to a CAS range or any range that allow shooters to hone CAS skills unless at a match. There is plenty of great and free information on the internet as well. Longhunter has several great video's published on youtube and Doc Shapiro has also published some great info for all to use on his site. http://www.jspublications.net/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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