Ninety Caliber Al, 50218 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Thinking of adding one to the collection. How o they compare to the '73 as far as shooting goes? I'm familiar with the mechanical differences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Hanger #3720LR Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 The stock has slight more drop that the 73. Less than the 60. Check fit to shoulder while engaging targets. Not just standing straight and placing on shoulder. You may find you do not lean as far forward with a 66 as you will with the 73. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder SASS #13056 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Is the stock still different between the two? I know it once was, as I have an older model, but some say they are now the same. Either way, you would want to try one first. IF you want one for looks or variety, great. But I have enjoyed the ease of working on the 73. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty barrels Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I hope their not the same, cause I'm thinking about getting one of their 66 short rifles. I find it hard sometimes to hunker down on the 73 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo Dacious Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Also the 66 is not avaliable in 357. .38 only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninety Caliber Al, 50218 Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 Also the 66 is not avaliable in 357. .38 only. Didn't know that. By the way, enjoyed meeting you and slippery stew at Wartrace! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugler Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I still shoot the Navy Arms '66 we bought for my Dad in 1970/71 for Christmas....sort of a way to stay connected to him ove the years.....38 special loaded with 9mm truncated cone 147 projectiles that feed SO well!! Bugler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Stone Sass#58681 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 A lot of people said I would run faster with a 73 then with my 66. So after a couple years I bought a 73 and it has taken me a while to get use to it. But I believe I'm still more comfortable with my 66's. But you ask who shoots them? Your current World Champ shoots a 66 and man can Parker make it sing. So really it comes down to what feels good to you and what you use day in and day out. I've always said a man with only one gun is a better shot then a man that has alot of guns and flips back and forth. Deacon Stone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rider Rudy Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I have one with a 24 inch barrel, super short stroke and slicked up. It shoots really Good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder SASS #13056 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I shot a 66 Carbine in 38 Special for years and still use it as a back up. I don't notice any difference in shooting speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly McCrae Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I've got a an older '66 carbine in .38 Special. It shoots great and is very smooth. When I switched to Classic Cowboy, it became a safe queen. I wish it could handle .357 or .38+P loads, then I might have use for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Kiowa Jones #6765 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Also the 66 is not avaliable in 357. .38 only. Well, yes and no. There were a few for the chaparral 66's in 357m. Those gun were brass/gold plated steel. The problem with those guns was QC issues. That's why you don't see them anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo Dacious Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Well, yes and no. There were a few for the chaparral 66's in 357m. Those gun were brass/gold plated steel. The problem with those guns was QC issues. That's why you don't see them anymore. Ahhh.... Never seen one, still with a steel frame that's understandable. Ninety Caliber, great meeting you also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Cent Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 They don't have a pistol grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunger Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 The rifle I always run is a 66 saddle ring carbine in 38 spl only. In my hands, it'll run between 2.7 and 3 on a reasonable sweep. Some folks faster. The stock's lower than my wife's 73 carbine. Both are fine, run what fits you best. Either will win matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Shoer Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 I shoot one that was overhauled by Cody Conagher, it goes faster than I do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugler Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 I can verify that Hoss's '66 go very fast. Even seen it go full auto a few times!!! Bugler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Whiskers Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 The rifle I always run is a 66 saddle ring carbine in 38 spl only. In my hands, it'll run between 2.7 and 3 on a reasonable sweep. Some folks faster. The stock's lower than my wife's 73 carbine. Both are fine, run what fits you best. Either will win matches. And Lunger knows how to win matches. He's been the overall Champion at the Montana State shoot 2 years running. He picks up his rifle,the buzzer goes off and it's empty by the time you get your finger off of the timer button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Mushman Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 I have both '66 and '73 Codymatics in 38 (357 for '73), both 20", octagon bbls. I shoot the '73 for smokeless, the '66 for black or subs. Both shoot as fast, IMO, however, the '66 is a bit heavier - that's the only difference I've noticed other than the lack of lever safety on the '66. I prefer the '66 - just looks better to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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