Most Wanted Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 I see from the post That cost and less recoil to be competitive have a lot shooting the .38 specials. But what really kinda shocked me was so may of us shoot the larger rounds. Yesh the .38 down loaded is not the same as the good ole .45LC I'm sure there are some that run the 38 pretty slow but the lowest recoil gun I've ever shot in cas was a locals 45 with reg colt cases. So I think you can win with any caliber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Canyon Kid #43974 Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Two years ago just before I got sick I added two Ruger Vaquero's in .38 to my collection of two Vaquero's in .45lc. In the last few weeks since I am back at the range I have been using the .38's . I have to admit I think I prefer shooting the .45lc. I think I ,ike the heaven rounds beacuse I learned to shoot with a .45 acp. 1911 And my concealed is a Comander in .45 I have read clubs are not to happy about the damage .45lc does to the metal targets. So what do you shoot and can you tell me why. I spent a lot of days and night at the hospital and at Healthsouth reading the wire... Thanks I have never heard of a club worrying about SASS legal loads damaging targets. With that said my favorite caliber is 38 spl. Occasionally I will even shoot 32 S&W L. I have several friends shooting 45 LC but as they have gotten older they find in order to be competitive (and for their older wrists to withstand the recoil) they have downloaded their 45 LC rounds to average 38 spl loads. They use 165 g bullets at about 400 to 450 fps. I do not know of any shooter in the age based , duelist or gunfighter categories shooting hot 45 LC smokeless loads and still be competitive at the national level. If you are not interested in winning shoot any caliber and legal load you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oklahomabound Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Ms. Mary Matilda and I shoot Holy Black Powder loaded plumb full... ...as for me, my main match revolvers are 1851 Richards/Mason Open tops in .38 Sp ...occasionally I use my OM Rugers in .45 Colt Ms. Mary Matilda uses Ruger Single Sixes in .32 H&R Magnum loaded plumb full of Holy Black Powder as well... ...with the lead bullets we shoot, never seen any damage to steel targets... ...depends on the type of steel I reckon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Disorderly Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 38...i have the dies and reloading stuff for it, lots of brass.It's cheaper to shoot than 45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hashknife Cowboy Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 .45 Colt (filled with BP) and .44 Spcl., simply because I shoot full loads and like the boom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Foot Johnson Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Lately, 4 5/8" stainless .44 special Ruger Vaqueros. I prefer the bigger .4X calibers with BP or a sub, but shoot just about everything. (73 main match revolvers and counting...) I don't shoot real black powder much anymore, because I picked up 4 cases/48 pounds of Goex Pinnacle substitute at a very reasonable price when it was discontinued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriscoCounty Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 1871 Open Tops and 1866 Winchester (w/ cowboy carrier) in .44 Russian on some days 1851 Colts with Kirst Konverter in .38 long Colt (Heeled) and 1860 Henry in .44-40 (because you can't get it in .44 Russian) on other days. All with real gun powder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Canyon Kid #43974 Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Certainly the 38 is the most popular caliber in SASS. Go to any major shoot that sells brass gathered from the ground during the shoot, 38 spls and 357 mag in quantity outnumber all other calibers combined, so no matter the answers in this thread, you know the most popular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy the Avenger Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 I use a set of Custom 45-70 pistols No recoil and lots of smoke Billy the Avenger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prophetic_joe Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 38 special. I am poor and it is cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullett Sass 19707 Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 When I started the vaq was not made in 38-357 and the marlin cowboy was not made in 38-357. I shot 45lc for many years. I now shoot 32 long pistols and 38-357 rifle. Bullett 19707 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Gator SASS #29736 Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 The initial attraction to me when I came across SASS, was shooting big bore single actions after shooting a lot of 22's growing up. I started with 44 specials and have stuck with that. I shoot some 44 Russians with black powder. Smokin Gator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 I use a set of Custom 45-70 pistols No recoil and lots of smoke Billy the Avenger I thought those 45-70's were Taco's. And I thought those custom Vaqueros in 50 AE were your favorites. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Slim Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 .44 mag Super Blackhawks cause Kaya borrowed my .38 Vaqueros one day and never gave them back. We both shoot .38 Win 73's though. I had one .44 for hunting and ran into its twin in a gunshop so I picked it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk James Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 We all shoot the 38 in rifle and pistol. We took a look at what the top shooters were using and followed. There are a few top shooters that use other calibers and are extremely successful, but the majority shoot 38. The 38 ia less expensive to shoot. Whatever you shoot, have fun. SASS is full of shooters that shoot for many reasons. No right or wrong. Just have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Checotah Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 When I first started cowboy action the club I went to only used one pistol. I had a 3rd gen Colt SAA in .44-40 and a Win. 97. I went out and bought a Rossi 92 in .44-40. When I went to a different club they used 2 pistols. So I went out and bought a Uberti SAA. In the ensuing years I added a Uberti 73,66, Marlin 94. All in .44-40. 2 more Uberti SAAs and 2 Colt SAAs all in .44-40. I shoot smokeless because I normally work weekends. If all goes right I can make it in to work for part of the day. Not cleaning blackpowder from firearms. When I do shoot blackpowder I usually use 58 Remmies in .44. Dustin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy the Avenger Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 "Widowmaker Hill SASS #59054" post="3200159" timestamp="1450567639"] I thought those 45-70's were Taco's. And I thought those custom Vaqueros in 50 AE were your favorites. ..........Widder Widder the 50 ae is my wild bunch gun And that Marlin feeds any Length of the 50 ae round wow Billy the Avenger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Deck 100366 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 all 38's to make reloading easy. I have one C&B thats a 44, need a second one before I can compete with them, would be a fun option! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Canyon Kid #43974 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 I use a set of Custom 45-70 pistols No recoil and lots of smoke Billy the Avenger I will bet you do not shoot them as main match pistols tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy the Avenger Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 I will bet you do not shoot them as main match pistols tho. Just the Top gun shoot off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brasspounder Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 pair of Uberti 1851 Navy Colt's. .36 caliber BP, cap & ball.....Cuz I like 'em & I got 'em to shoot 100% reliable... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Hooker Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Thirty-eight Special, 'coz I wanted the Cimarron Lightnings (had a Colt Thunderer even before I heard of SASS and liked the grip) and when they first came out, that's all they were chambered for. Cost of ammo is just a side benefit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Adams 3674 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Same round for pistol and rifle 38's because I like things simple and I'm boring, lazy and cheap! +1! LOL. I shoot 38s in both pistol and rifle. I shoot 38 because I can shoot more, and don't have to deal with the added recoil. I started with 45LC, but got tired of being beat up, and really tired of the blowback in the rifle. I guess real cowboys preferred the 45, but I ain't a real cowboy. I have seen the job, and don't want it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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