Johnny Loco Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 Anybody use/d a Big Boy Steel Pistol caliber for Cas? Would it hold up? Speed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 Anybody use/d a Big Boy Steel Pistol caliber for Cas? Yes Would it hold up? Probably, but most seem to upgrade to a more competitive rifle Speed? Slow. It seems that trying to run them fast jams 'em up purt regular. Mind ya, I've never owned one, but have seen others struggle thru trying to make a silk purse outta a sows ear... Fine target/plinkin' gun, not a 'go-fast' machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StirrupTrouble Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 They are really nice for shooting at the range, and are tack drivers. The only problem with them is their speed. When you try to run them fast they have a tendency to jam as was previously stated. With their cost, if you are wanting something to be competitive in SASS with, I would look for a 73, or for that matter if price is an issue, even a smoothed up 92 will run faster and more reliably at speed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Loco Posted June 18, 2016 Author Share Posted June 18, 2016 Anything that can be done to increase reliability? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Loco Posted June 18, 2016 Author Share Posted June 18, 2016 So the Uberti 1873 44 mag would be a better rifle? A. UBERTI 341260 1873 CARB 44MAG 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StirrupTrouble Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 If you want to run fast, that would be a far superior rifle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 But if you really want to run fast, a '73 in a .38/.357 will generally be faster in the hands of your average person... recoil recovery time being a function of shooting lighter bullets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Loco Posted June 18, 2016 Author Share Posted June 18, 2016 Forty Four Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 But if you really want to run fast, a '73 in a .38/.357 will generally be faster in the hands of your average person... recoil recovery time being a function of shooting lighter bullets. Forty Four Not that it means much... as I'm slow (on purpose), my cas rifles are in FORTY-FIVE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StirrupTrouble Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 Not that it means much... as I'm slow (on purpose), my cas rifles are in FORTY-FIVE! I shoot 45s myself too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Rick Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 Or look for a Marlin 1894 - faster than the Winchester 92, stronger and less expensive than a '73. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Loco Posted June 19, 2016 Author Share Posted June 19, 2016 I'm not much on Marlin 94's anymore, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Having once had a .45 cal rifle, I'll never have another. Generally speaking, straight wall cases just make for dirty loads in a rifle as the case doesn't naturally expand well to seal the chamber. It's especially noticeable when shooting BP. Yeah, there are a few things to do to help reduce blowback, but nothing beats a bottle neck cartridge like a .44-40 in a rifle. The only advantage I can think of for straight wall cases is they simplify reloading if you're want to keep your pistol and rifle ammo components the same (assuming your pistols are say, .45 or .38/357). I don't mind loading different calibers for my guns.* *Full disclosure, I generally shoot .38 specials, a straight wall cartridge, in a '73 rifle. Blowback is still present, but not anything like in a .45. By comparison, my .44-40 Uberti Henry action stays cleaner than the .38. As for the Steel Boy/Big Boy rifles, I've seen many, but none that run well at speed. Great for relatively slow and deliberate shooting, but in the long run, isn't competitive for our game. Many new shooters outgrow them rather quickly. These are strictly my opinions & experience and as always, YMMV. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackey Cole Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 I shot 45s for sas until I went to the authentic 38, 38-40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Bullweed Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Shoot what you want. If you already have the HBB, then get to shooting it. WARNING: Shooting matches will lead to paying attention to what other cowboys are shooting, especially those that shoot well. You are likely to see only Uberti 1866/1873 and Marlin rifles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKFOOT SASS #11947 Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 I have been shooting CAS for about 20 years and have NEVER seen anyone successfully running a Big Boy in competition. I have seen new shooters struggle with them and have seen experienced shooters who are gunsmiths struggle with them. At Winter Range I heard one shooter say that he had no trouble with his Big Boy but didn't see him shooting it. Go ahead and try one, you may be the second person to be able to shoot one fairly well in competition. Blackfoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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