John Lee Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Does anyone know at what distance they shoot long range pistol at side matches? Thanks John Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Sandor, SASS #74075 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 It might vary from venue to venue - at Fall Round-Up we set a 24" square target at 50 yards. FWIW, we do ten rounds, scored by number of hits, time used as a tie-breaker. CS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Usually about 50 yards. Bordertown and Winter Range use those distances. Good luck, GJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 40 yards on a 16 inch square plate , scored by hits , time used to break tie ... Jabez Cowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lee Posted January 22, 2018 Author Share Posted January 22, 2018 Thanks guys I really appreciate it. Thanks Again John Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 50 yards on a 16 inch square plate , scored by hits , time used to break tie ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 for me long range pistol means targets past 3 yards and smaller than 2 yards, square Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mud Marine,SASS#54686 Life Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 We all have our own ideas about what constitutes "Long Range". Those of us who also shoot NRA bullseye do so at a 5" "X" ring at 50 yards. I regularly shoot my hunting revolver, a S&W .44 Magnum, at 100yards. I also do that with my OM Ruger Vaqueros. Others feel that 15 t0 50 yards at giant steel targets is "Long Range". IMHO, non pistoleers find 25 feet at 15" targets to be quite a challenge. Since we shoot SASS for fun rather than for an "extreme" challenging event, I recommend the foregoing range and target size for most pards and pardettes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 We shoot our Hickok Tutt side match at 75 Yards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randingo Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 What type of pistol/caliber/barrel length do you all use for these matches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil dogooder Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 I've shot sass side matches from 30 yards to 100. Personally I prefer the 50 + range Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 We use a 16 inch square at 75 yards. Regular match pistols, 32, 38, 44 ,45, etc. We also offer long range pocket pistol and derringer, 16 inch plate at 25 Yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontier Lone Rider Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 I have shot at a 16 inch square at 50 yards at one club and the next time it was 75 yards at the same club. There is only one club that I shoot at that even does the pistol long range, most just do the rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontier Lone Rider Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 2 hours ago, Randingo said: What type of pistol/caliber/barrel length do you all use for these matches? I prefer Ruger New Model Blackhawks with 6 1/2 inch barrels. I was shooting 44 Magnums, but just procured a set of 357 Magnums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 10 hours ago, Mud Marine,SASS#54686 Life said: We all have our own ideas about what constitutes "Long Range". Those of us who also shoot NRA bullseye do so at a 5" "X" ring at 50 yards. I regularly shoot my hunting revolver, a S&W .44 Magnum, at 100yards. I also do that with my OM Ruger Vaqueros. Others feel that 15 t0 50 yards at giant steel targets is "Long Range". IMHO, non pistoleers find 25 feet at 15" targets to be quite a challenge. Since we shoot SASS for fun rather than for an "extreme" challenging event, I recommend the foregoing range and target size for most pards and pardettes. I quit shooting Bullseye in 2005 when I started Shooting Cowboy. Have they changed the targets since then? X- ring used to be 1.7” I thought. At our range they shoot Cowboy shaped targets (5) from 35 to 50 yards. You Shoot from largest ( close) to smallest (far). You shoot it twice (10 shots) and each has a different point value. Highest point value wins. If more than one shooter shoots the 2 strings clean they’re in the shoot off and shoot another string. So far that’s all it’s taken to decide the winner. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 2 hours ago, Randingo said: What type of pistol/caliber/barrel length do you all use for these matches? I won at the 2017 Tennessee State Match shooting 5.5” Ruger Vaquero Bisleys with 158 gr. 38 Special. At Black Gold in 2015 with 4 5/8” Vaqueros. 2016 with the Bisleys I think. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 20 hours ago, Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L said: for me long range pistol means targets past 3 yards and smaller than 2 yards, square Here kitty, kitty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 ^ unless I was using birdshot I would probably miss even at that distance cr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 never tried this yet but i think i would be using my '73 , 7 1/2" bbl to allow me some chance of hitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randingo Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Went to the range and shot at 50 yards with my Vaqueros(38sp). To achieve center mass hits, I held approximately 4 inches above the plate. Was shooting a 105 gr at 800fps. Do you all use your match guns or have a separate one for long range? Would bumping up the bullet weight and velocity would help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 37 minutes ago, Randingo said: Went to the range and shot at 50 yards with my Vaqueros(38sp). To achieve center mass hits, I held approximately 4 inches above the plate. Was shooting a 105 gr at 800fps. Do you all use your match guns or have a separate one for long range? Would bumping up the bullet weight and velocity would help? I use my match guns but most I've shot against were using adjustable sight Blackhawks. I've had better results with 158 gr. I'll pm my load. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 48 minutes ago, Randingo said: Went to the range and shot at 50 yards with my Vaqueros(38sp). To achieve center mass hits, I held approximately 4 inches above the plate. Was shooting a 105 gr at 800fps. Do you all use your match guns or have a separate one for long range? Would bumping up the bullet weight and velocity would help? Sent you a PM. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontier Lone Rider Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 You have to use guns that could be used in a match or match legal. I use Black Hawks, but for the real match, I use Vaqueros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigpen SASS#1339L Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Winter Range is 60 to 75 Yds. http://www.winterrange.com/longrange.html 16 t0 18 in. squares or circles. VR Pigpen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Rules vary but when we did it pistols and ammo had to be match legal. With practice not that hard to hit a 12 in circle at 75 yards with 4.6" Vaqueros and match legal 158 gr 38 specials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 18 hours ago, Lone Rider, SASS# 73063 said: You have to use guns that could be used in a match or match legal. I use Black Hawks, but for the real match, I use Vaqueros. I shoot Senior Duelist so Blackhawks are not legal for me in the Main Match, they were a few years ago. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish ike, SASS #43615 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Randy Long range doesn't have anything to do with what category you shoot in the main match. "Any" SASS legal pistol is OK. Ike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mud Marine,SASS#54686 Life Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I use .45 Colt OM Ruger Vaqueros as my main match guns. I always shoot .44 S&W Magnum OM Ruger Vaqueros for long range pistol side matches. I usually use Holy Black but sometimes shoot smokeless for long range events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Howdy, Could it be I may have found a use for the 18 inch barreled revolver? Best CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Foot Johnson Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 We used to shoot ~75 yards on a plate maybe 16" - 18" square. It eventually evolved into a fairly short range speed match, so I quit shooting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefro, SASS#69420 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 I had a pair of Rem. 1875 Outlaws with 7.5" barrels, those things were the best (handling/balanced) most accurate pistols I've had..........I never shoulda sold 'em JefroRelax-Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randingo Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Would be nice to see more of these types of matches at local events. Shooting skill used to be about accuracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Gardner Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Assassin you what me to shoot a pistol out to 75 yard I can't see that fare. Or was it could not any thing at that distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mud Marine,SASS#54686 Life Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 I like to shoot my 6" Ruger OM .45 Colt Vaquero and my S&W .44 S&W Magnum revolver at 100 yards on my private range. I do one H of a lot better with my S&W. You need practice with both but especially with the Ruger. It takes quite awhile to determine how to consistently get low enough on the front sight to hit. I am sorry to admit that I use two hands to shoot at distances over 50 yards. I love to shoot paper, soda pop cans, etc. :-) I am not looking forward to my eyes getting worse. They are already making it hard for me to see BPCR targets!!! :-( I plan to shoot as long as I can see anything!!! :-) IMHO, timing the side matches is an abomination. Accuracy is what counts. FWIW, I hunt neither elk nor deer at long ranges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Gator SASS #29736 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Generally, using a timer for the long range side matches is to break a tie. How else are you going to do it? Shooters aren't all there at the same time, instead randomly showing up during the hours set for each side match. If a shooter is the only one to get a perfect score he would win with a slower time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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