Tequila Shooter Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 I've read the rules and I'm still a little unclear on something. I'm using a Marlin 1894 model rifle in .45 Colt, Uberti Malo pistols also in .45 Colt and CZ external hammer 12 gauge coach sxs SG. I'm confused what class I can shoot in, more specifically do I have the wrong rifle? Do I have to have a 1866 or earlier model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 You can shoot in any category except Classic Cowboy with your rifle. You can shoot in any category except Frontiersman with your revolvers. You're good to go in any category with your shotgun. Welcome to the best game there is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Kit Cool Gun Garth Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 WELCOME TEQUILA CHASE: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax T Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Welcome to the game Tequila, have a blast!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lead Friend, SASS #53635 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Start with Cowboy or Wrangler. Run what you brung until you get your head wrapped around the game and then you can git particular about yer category. The good news is you can change it every darn match if that suits you. The point is to just git shootin'. And welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hombre Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Welcome to CAS tequila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Come on out and have fun. Once you’ve shot a few matches you can pick a category until then stick yer toe in the water and see what happens. I shot a match today with a couple of new shooters and both of them told me afterwards that they were hooked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Welcome to the game Now go get yourself a good hat Imis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tequila Shooter Posted January 28, 2019 Author Share Posted January 28, 2019 51 minutes ago, Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 said: Welcome to the game Now go get yourself a good hat Imis That's the one thing I do have right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Holiday Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 3 hours ago, Lead Friend, SASS #53635 said: Start with Cowboy or Wrangler. Run what you brung until you get your head wrapped around the game and then you can git particular about yer category. The good news is you can change it every darn match if that suits you. The point is to just git shootin'. And welcome! This is my plan. New as well and I have no idea which category to do yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 You could shoot in your appropriate age category with any of the arms you now have. Imis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major BS Walker Regulator Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 As Mr. Imis has stated. Around here, I always recommend a new shooters to start in their age based category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tequila Shooter Posted January 28, 2019 Author Share Posted January 28, 2019 15 hours ago, Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 said: Welcome to the game Now go get yourself a good hat Imis 13 hours ago, Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 said: You could shoot in your appropriate age category with any of the arms you now have. Imis So you think they'd let me try with the guns I have? There is a match this Saturday I don't want to make a fool out of myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tequila Shooter Posted January 28, 2019 Author Share Posted January 28, 2019 15 hours ago, Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 said: Welcome to the game Now go get yourself a good hat Imis I see you're in TN, I used to live in Bradley County in the unincorporated part of Cleveland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jailhouse Jim, SASS #13104 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Tequila Chase said: So you think they'd let me try with the guns I have? There is a match this Saturday I don't want to make a fool out of myself. I doubt any club will not let you shoot what you have, especially as a new shooter. Go for it. We all can make fools of ourselves, even experienced fools . Take it slow and easy, ask the TO to assist you through the scenario and you'll have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Tequila Chase said: So you think they'd let me try with the guns I have? There is a match this Saturday I don't want to make a fool out of myself. Yes. Contact the club and let them know you're coming. At Wartrace they usually let a new shooter shoot on a stage before the safety meeting to make sure they can handle their guns, call it a pre-safety check. Anyway, you won't make a fool out of yourself or do anything that we haven't already done. If anyone does say anything out of hand or poke fun let me and Imis know, we'll form a posse and have an old fashioned lynching; trust me though, it won't be necessary. GO shoot, HAVE fun, BE safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Also let me add to make sure you bring the right kind of ammo: see page 26: https://sassnet.com/Downloads/Shooters Handbook Vers 23.2 MASTER COPY.pdf If you don't have or can't get the right kind let the club know and I'm sure someone will bring extra; and it's nice to offer to pay for the used ammo even though most of us won't accept payment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tequila Shooter Posted January 28, 2019 Author Share Posted January 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Tyrel Cody said: Also let me add to make sure you bring the right kind of ammo: see page 26: https://sassnet.com/Downloads/Shooters Handbook Vers 23.2 MASTER COPY.pdf If you don't have or can't get the right kind let the club know and I'm sure someone will bring extra; and it's nice to offer to pay for the used ammo even though most of us won't accept payment Thanks for all the great advice! I know I've got the right ammo, I reload my own, so I made sure I was loading with the correct components, 200 grain lead RNFP over Trail Boss powder. I've been practicing at my local range and the ammo is very soft shooting, I've got about 600 rounds loaded I hope that'll be enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 22 hours ago, Tyrel Cody said: You can shoot in any category except Classic Cowboy with your rifle. You can shoot in any category except Frontiersman with your revolvers. You're good to go in any category with your shotgun. Welcome to the best game there is. +1 and as stated above: Welcome to the best game and folks goin Tequila Chase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 600 ought to be about right. . A hundred to 120 for the match 5 or 6 stages. , 500 to practice with afterwards. And bring a box of 12 ga, mild, target loads. You wont need goose loads in CAS. Imis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abe E.S. Corpus SASS #87667 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Welcome! You’re not the first to find the category descriptions a little unclear. Some clubs have an unofficial category for beginners so that new folks have a chance to get an award. To keep it simple just sign up for “Cowboy” which is the “open” category: Any age, any SASS-legal gear, any shooting style except Gunfighter. I agree with the suggestion that you reach out to the match director or other designated contact ahead of time to let them know that you are interested in shooting. They might recommend that you watch and learn the first time out, or they might take you through a pre-match orientation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramblin Gambler Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 On 1/28/2019 at 11:36 AM, Tequila Chase said: So you think they'd let me try with the guns I have? There is a match this Saturday I don't want to make a fool out of myself. Absolutely. I showed up to my first match with a hammered shotgun, a winchester mod 94 in 30-30, and 1 colt SAA; and a pard let me borrow his backup guns so I could shoot. Even my ammo wasn't right. i thought the lead nose on the 30-30 would be fine and I had hunting rounds for my shotgun. You'll have to leave all your gear at home to look more foolish than I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tequila Shooter Posted January 29, 2019 Author Share Posted January 29, 2019 After taking the advice that I've read here I reached out to the local club. I sent an email and heard back and I'm glad I did, they aren't having a match this weekend so I would've driven 1 ½ hours each way for nothing. I guess I've got some more practice time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 38 minutes ago, Tequila Chase said: After taking the advice that I've read here I reached out to the local club. I sent an email and heard back and I'm glad I did, they aren't having a match this weekend so I would've driven 1 ½ hours each way for nothing. I guess I've got some more practice time. Not sure where you're at and you probably already know about this, but there might be other clubs not too far away https://sassnet.com/clubs/Clubs_list.php?state=Mississippi https://sassnet.com/clubs/Clubs_list.php?state=Louisiana https://sassnet.com/clubs/Clubs_list.php?state=Alabama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tequila Shooter Posted January 29, 2019 Author Share Posted January 29, 2019 2 hours ago, Tyrel Cody said: Not sure where you're at and you probably already know about this, but there might be other clubs not too far away https://sassnet.com/clubs/Clubs_list.php?state=Mississippi https://sassnet.com/clubs/Clubs_list.php?state=Louisiana https://sassnet.com/clubs/Clubs_list.php?state=Alabama Thanks TC for taking the time to look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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