Bugsbunnyshooter Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 I actually made the switch to the Stainless Vaquero and see why so many people use them. The stainless does show fouling but the cleanup was not To bad. The checkered grips are a huge plus over smooth one better grip for me. One thing I did notice is one of the cylinders spins a bit easier than the other. [/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ T. Sites Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Very nice looking 45lc uberti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anvil Al #59168 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 As to the question what caliber are we shooting. .38's They are cheaper to shoot. Plan and simple. That's the reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollifer A. Dollar Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 45s, I have been a big bore fanatic since I was young. Holler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Junky Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 As to the question what caliber are we shooting. .38's They are cheaper to shoot. Plan and simple. That's the reason. +1 because I have to load for me AND the wife to shoot every weekend. That makes a big difference when you load that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 .36s, 'cause the style points are so much greater than shootin' those suppository shooters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulp, SASS#28319 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 .36, .44, .44-40, .45Colt every once in a while. 12, 16 or 10 depending on shotshell inventory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD Trampas, SASS # 55781 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 I have been using stainless vaquero's since I started in 45LC, old model, just picked up some SASS vaquero's in 45 last year, I do have some old model stainless vaquero's in 357/38 that I shoot maybe once a year. All for now JD Trampas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Rapid Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 I've always loved the form-factor of the 45LC and I like that the guns are a bit lighter weight than .38s or a pair of 32-20s I have. And, .45LCs have the umph for knock-downs. Having said that, the reduced umph of either 32-20 or .38 does a better job of keeping the sights on the targets - and while the .45s may cost me a few seconds controlling the sights, they're a lot more fun to shoot. Has anyone actually done a cost comparison between similar loads in .38 and .45 on a twice-a-month-shooting basis? ...RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 .36s, 'cause the style points are so much greater than shootin' those suppository shooters. I shoot em both. Smoke and flame forever, sez I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anvil Al #59168 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 I've always loved the form-factor of the 45LC and I like that the guns are a bit lighter weight than .38s or a pair of 32-20s I have. And, .45LCs have the umph for knock-downs. Having said that, the reduced umph of either 32-20 or .38 does a better job of keeping the sights on the targets - and while the .45s may cost me a few seconds controlling the sights, they're a lot more fun to shoot. Has anyone actually done a cost comparison between similar loads in .38 and .45 on a twice-a-month-shooting basis? ...RR 1,000 .38's $62 bucks. 1,000 .45's $88 bucks. After 2,000 rounds. I have paid for my primers for my .38's How much more do you need to know that they are cheaper. Don't even start with the brass. I have no problem finding used .38 at a good price. Tell me about finding good used .45 brass and the cost. Again. It don't take long to figure .38's ARE much cheaper to shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 I shoot 38s as they are cheaper to shoot so I get to shoot more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 I shoot em both. Smoke and flame forever, sez I. Shhh... so do I, but don't let it get out and around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oklahomabound Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 My Rugers, slicked up by The Brisco Kid, shoot .45 Colt loaded plumb full of the Holy Black Powder. My regular match guns are R/M 1851 Open Top Conversion Revolvers in .38 Special, also loaded plumb full of the Holy Black Powder - why you ask? ...The Holy Black Powder is a wonderful sight to behold!! and ....38 iz cheaper sez I... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branchwater Jack SASS #88854 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 I am in the process of switching my main match guns to stainless 38s. My wife has been shooting 38s now for a couple years and, in a year or two, we will have a buckaroo joining us. Only loading 1 caliber for all three of us in quantity makes more sense to me. Plus, they are cheaper than my 45s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantankerous Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Stainless 4 5/8 Ruger Vaqueros and Blued CH 5.5" Ruger Bisley Vaqueros, both pair in 45 Colt. Love love love 'em! Can shoot light smokeless loads or big hairy nasty BP loads for all the fun! I do have a pair of the SASS 38/357 Ruger Vaqueros and just don't care for the 38 when playing cowboy. I can shoot them faster and for less money, but I am not going to factor in ammo cost when playing my favorite game. What's the point of that? Travel expenses add up to a lot more than ammo cost! Plus 45's just seem more old west colorful to me. With any luck I'll have more pairs of CAS pistols on down the trail, Colt's most hopefully, and yes, they will be 45 too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pay Dirt Norvelle #90056 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 I have a pair of Stainless Steel New Vaquero Bisleys in 45 Colt and they are great. My rifle is also in 45 Colt so I only have to worry about one type of ammo for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Spurs Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Shhh... so do I, but don't let it get out and around! Don't worry Griff, We won't tell nobody.... 45's for me and my bride Sunny. I'd love to add a pair of .38's just because I don't have a pair though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsbunnyshooter Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share Posted July 6, 2013 I started off shooting the 1911 and loved it so when I decided to try CAS the .45 LC was the way to go for me. Yes .38 is cheaper but the few dollars a more yearly is just part of the shooting game to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossfire Brown Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 I shoot .45 Colt. I started with SASS mounted shooting which requires .45 blanks. Using .45 Colt for ground shooting allowed me to use the same revolvers and rifles I was already using. I would not change now but if I had to start completely over for some reason, I would think long and hard about 38s. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kulshan 20262 Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Original RBV in 45 Colt is what I started with. I still shoot the same guns, RBV SS 5 1/2 inch. I use 45 S&W (Schofield) in my Rugers and Marlin. 45 Auto and 45 Colt for Wild Bunch, that 45 is a SS Ruger also. 30 inch full choke 97 for CAS and WBAS, reach out and poke the targets if I run out of ammo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ventura Slim, SASS #35690 Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 38 sass model. I shoot a 38 rifle so it makes reloading easier. I like the checkered grips too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StirrupTrouble Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 I shoot 45 colt, both because I like the boom and I reload for it already, so the ammo costs aren't too bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal TKD, Sass # 36984L Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 38 Special in NRV stainless. 38-40 in Colt SAA 45 Colt in Ruger Bisleys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCandless Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Whadui shoot? .36's, .38's, .38WCF, .44, and .45 depending on what mood I'm in Could be Remmies, Rugers, (Vaquero, Old Army, or Blackhawk) Colts, or Uberti's... what the heck smokeless or smokey... competitive loads or Warthog... I've been told that if I wanna get fast, I oughta use one set of guns consistently... I'm never going to be fast, so I might as well have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Mushman Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 .36s, 'cause the style points are so much greater than shootin' those suppository shooters. +1 I shoot 36 cal (.375) '51s & 61s about 70% of the time, plus occasional 44 cal. When using suppositories: 38, 45 Colt and 44WCF (fav - just need one more pistol, looking for another Schofield to make a set). Harvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Ron Wayne Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 I love big bore guns . Never much cared for a 38 or a 357. I have three sets of cowboy guns all are 44 s and 12ga I shoot 200gr full load BP OR 200gr or 240gr heavy load smokeless I love the big bang and it really knocks down the targets . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Ash Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Mine are like yours, I enjoy them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 I love big bore guns . Never much cared for a 38 or a 357. I have three sets of cowboy guns all are 44 s and 12ga I shoot 200gr full load BP OR 200gr or 240gr heavy load smokeless I love the big bang and it really knocks down the targets . I'm sure the clubs enjoy your heavy loads...beatin the crap outta targets... Cheers! Phantom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 45 Colt BP (250gr projectile) with about as much FFg as I can fit with a 1/8 compression. 44 WCF BP loads (200 gr projectile) that are Pale Rider legal. Both loads using soft lead. The 45 load in the 5 1/2" Vaqueros are chrono' d at about 750-800 fps. Its my enjoyment and they don't harm the targets in these parts. GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 I'm sure the clubs enjoy your heavy loads...beatin the crap outta targets... Cheers! Phantom I know ole Rooster. I believe for CAS the rounds he's shootin' are SAAMI factory spec loads well within SASS rules so they should be fine. But I agree...if someone is throwing a 200+ gr hard cast projectile at 950 fps that could be an issue. Thanks for the reminder... GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Up, SASS# 28460 Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Whatdoishoout? .44-40's of course. And when I want to have fun, load 'em up with the holy black. When I really, really have a need for some serious fun, then I break out my Remington cap 'n ball pistols in .454 round ball. Stand back, Pards. Ol' Hans is going to light these puppies off! YeeHaw! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Rapid Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 On the topic of "cheaper to load 38s vs 45LC...", I did a spreadsheet to calculate like-loads comparing comparable loads of TrailBoss to BlueDot, similar primers, and similar lead from CB Bullets. Considering a normal shoot day of 6 stages, 10 pistol, 10 rifle, cost of materials for .45LC comes out to $23.398 ($23.40) per 120 rounds, and .38 is $20.496 ($20.50). A difference of $2.90 per day. I'm not saying $2.90 is "nothing" but in our parts its the cost of a frozen yogurt. With all I have invested in my equipment and guns, and how much I love cowboy shooting, I wouldn't let $2.90 a day be the decision maker for me... RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokestack SASS#87384 Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 1,000 .38's $62 bucks. 1,000 .45's $88 bucks. After 2,000 rounds. I have paid for my primers for my .38's How much more do you need to know that they are cheaper. Don't even start with the brass. I have no problem finding used .38 at a good price. Tell me about finding good used .45 brass and the cost. Again. It don't take long to figure .38's ARE much cheaper to shoot. Man I would love to know where you are buying primers for $26/1000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Rapid Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Anvil Al... I'd love to see your calculation for: "1,000 .38's $62 bucks. 1,000 .45's $88 bucks" Are you including: primers, powder, and lead? I don't see how you can possibly load that cheap even if you use 1g powder per cartridge. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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