Dungannon Gunner Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Where can I find this information? On the SASS site? If so, please tell me where. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boulder Canyon Bob# 32052L Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Pg 18 Shooters Handbook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog Maxwell SASS#31604 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Long range varies from club to club; target size, distance and number of shots. Handbook will tell you what types of rifles are commonly used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 But No book nor Manuel can show you how much fun it can be !!! Jabez Cowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish ike, SASS #43615 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Whenever I see this question I have to weigh in with my SASS experience in long range. Most ranges have a difficult time getting out to 200 yards. Most events end up being number of hits in the least amount of time to offset the close targets. Black Powder and smokeless powders aren't usually separated. Find a caliber that has both brass and multiple types and weights of bullets available. As in 38-55, 45-70 for single shots. Many have started wtht an H&R handirifle. They are aorund $400.00 so no need to buy a $2,500 Shilo Sharps unless you want a collectible investment. from 100 to 300 yards you might be able to get by with a Marbles long Range peep site. Thye have good elevation adjustments and some minor windage. Ask around at the ranges or shoots you might be interested in shooting to see what they offer. Ike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Up around here we have ranges that I shoot out to 1,100 + yards ... And most ranges have out to 550 yards ... I use my favourite a Uberti Highwall in .40-65 for most shoots, I also use .45-70 and .38-55. Jabez Cowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin Gun For Hire Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 But No book nor Manuel can show you how much fun it can be !!! +1 Jabez Cowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Anything at 100 or more yards is long range in my opinion. Personally, I like it between 1 and 2 hundred. I just can't *see* anything beyond that. I am in awe of those who can reach out and hit things at 500+ yards, to say nothing of over a thousand. When I have gone to shoots that do have long range side matches, the distances are usually in the 250 to 350 range. (Some have been shorter.) I try it, and I have been able to hit, but not consistently. I have better results at the "shorter" long range. My single shot rifle of choice is a Trapdoor carbine, and my lever gun is a Winchester 86 with a 20" barrel. Both are, of course, in .45-70. I've tried .30-30, but I have found that it it does not seem to be any good past 200 yards. (Which may be just me. ) Of course, my personally preferred style of shooting is offhand. I don't like shooting prone. That may be why I like the closer targets. Shooting with sticks helps be get out a little further, and I will use them for the longer ranges. Another caliber I really like that has good long range performance is .30-40, but unless the shoot has the seemingly rare "Open" category, I don't have a gun I can use for it at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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