Sedalia Dave Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Branching out from Frontier Cartridge Duelist into Frontiersman. Shot my 1860s for a full match for the third time Saturday. First Match 1 malfunction and 1 miss, Second Match 2 Malfunctions and 1 miss Third Match Almost no breeze and very high humidity made for some challenging stages. But when the scores were read at the end of the match it was revealed I didn't have any misses. While my my performance was far from clean, I still got to add another flag to my Clean Match plaque. Frontiersman is a BLAST! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairie Dawg, SASS #50329 Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Welcome to the party!!! --Dawg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 31 minutes ago, Prairie Dawg, SASS #50329 said: Welcome to the party!!! --Dawg Can't remember for sure but I think I bought those pistols from you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairie Dawg, SASS #50329 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 I believe you did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lead Monger Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 1860s are my favorite revolver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 I think Dawg is on a mission to convert us all to Frontiersman As soon as I get a little more comfortable loading them I'm gonna shoot cap & ball; that and acquire just a few more supplies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Lizard Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 15 minutes ago, Tyrel Cody said: I think Dawg is on a mission to convert us all to Frontiersman As soon as I get a little more comfortable loading them I'm gonna shoot cap & ball; that and acquire just a few more supplies. What you need I might have.... Texas Lizard Most of the Dawg's extra seem end up in my place... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 5 minutes ago, Texas Lizard said: What you need I might have.... Texas Lizard Most of the Dawg's extra seem end up in my place... Wads, balls, caps, maybe an extra capper? I think I got the guns covered for now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Lizard Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 2 minutes ago, Tyrel Cody said: Wads, balls, caps, maybe an extra capper? I think I got the guns covered for now Cappers yes, extra guns....I think I have 2 or 3 dozen to choose from...Taking the Remingtons to EOT...Hoping someone can use them... Texas Lizard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 After I made my loading stand, decided on the correct powder charge and got the basics down I have been practising loading while shooting at the match. I only shoot Frontiersman when the posse is large enough that I can still do posse duties. I try to shoot early so that I can reload and still help out. Right now it takes me 4 to 5 shooters to reload but I am getting better as it used to take 5 or 6 shooters. I have also opted to correct malfunctions on the clock rather than take the miss. It is more realistic when every second counts. I still need more practice recognizing what caused the hangup so I can correct it in a timely manner. Couple more matches with the 1860s and then I will switch to the 1858s and see where they need improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 7 hours ago, Texas Lizard said: Cappers yes, extra guns....I think I have 2 or 3 dozen to choose from...Taking the Remingtons to EOT...Hoping someone can use them... Texas Lizard I love the Polish Capper. By the end of the second match I have its operation down pat. Dump in a can of caps and give it a gentle shake to right as many caps as possible. Then I use my nipple prick to orient the last few caps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branchwater Jack SASS #88854 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 I know a lot of folks may be jealous of them because they look cool and all, but I don't see the need to be shooting frontiersman. We need all the cowboys on the range that we can get. And if we start shooting some.... Seriously, what did they ever do to you? In all true seriousness, I love a good, well running set of open tops. And, I have often said, there is no harder way to go about playing this game than gunfighter with cap guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairie Dawg, SASS #50329 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 38 minutes ago, Branchwater Jack SASS #88854 said: And, I have often said, there is no harder way to go about playing this game than gunfighter with cap guns. Yeah, but it is SO MUCH FUN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 I've tried it a couple times because..... well....they're just cool as heck! I found it to be a PITA and I spent most of my time loading instead of working and BS...ing. The guys that shoot it are dedicated and I have to admire that! Ya'll have fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Lizard Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 2 hours ago, Sedalia Dave said: I love the Polish Capper. By the end of the second match I have its operation down pat. Dump in a can of caps and give it a gentle shake to right as many caps as possible. Then I use my nipple prick to orient the last few caps. Yes I have also...Going to play with this weekend at home and get the feel...Sure is well made... Texas Lizard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E.B. Rawton Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 I’m in deep. Shot 4 cap guns the first shoot of the year. 2 caps n 2 conversions the second shoot. Goin out with 4 caps this weekend. I find that with each outtin the loading gets easier and I get a bit quicker. Finding what works for you is key. I loaded my ‘51 and ‘60 in hand with no stand or press last time. Worked good. I also swapped 2 spare, pre loaded cylinders on the ‘60, also worked good. Not sure about loading the Walkers in hand but I hope to have some paper cartridge charges made up for them to cut the need for a flask and measure. It’s a whole new game now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 H..rumpf... bunch of "johnny-come-latelys"... What we need is "Frontiersman Gunfighter"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Up here We don't Shoot "Frontiersman " ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, We shoot the whole Bunch of Frontiersmen ..... They is a bunch of Dirty, Smokey and Mangy ner do gooders ... But We do it with Real Black Powder ,,,No subs allowed ... Jabez Cowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 PLUS ONE to Prairie Dawg ...... Cap Gun Gunfighters ROCK!!! PLUS ONE to Griff ...... WAIT!! For just 20 Cents more with your order ..... Ain't Cap Gun Gunfighter an Frontiersman Gunfighter real similar?? Maybe even the same thing .. er .. almost?? Dawg and I was Frontier Cartridge Gunfighters before THEY went and made that illegitimate so now I guess the next step is Frontiersman Gunfighter. Or ..... in my case ..... Silver Senior Frontiersman Gunfighter. Cap Guns ROCK!!! Remember ...... Iffin yer gonna be shootin Cap Guns, needs be you should be shootin a Hammer Double too!!! Don't be a piker (whatever that is) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 1 minute ago, Colorado Coffinmaker said: PLUS ONE to Prairie Dawg ...... Cap Gun Gunfighters ROCK!!! PLUS ONE to Griff ...... WAIT!! For just 20 Cents more with your order ..... Ain't Cap Gun Gunfighter an Frontiersman Gunfighter real similar?? Maybe even the same thing .. er .. almost?? Dawg and I was Frontier Cartridge Gunfighters before THEY went and made that illegitimate so now I guess the next step is Frontiersman Gunfighter. Or ..... in my case ..... Silver Senior Frontiersman Gunfighter. Cap Guns ROCK!!! Remember ...... Iffin yer gonna be shootin Cap Guns, needs be you should be shootin a Hammer Double too!!! Don't be a piker (whatever that is) AND a Henry... (and I don't mean one o'them "fake" Henrys), gotta be an 1860 Henry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Dave Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 C&B pistols, with real BP is my firearms first love. It's my favorite way to shoot. I just barely shot my first match a couple weeks ago, and I used two C&B Colts with conversion cylinders. Since it was my first match, I knew I'd be nervous and slow, so I didn't want to hold everyone up anymore than I already was. So I chose to shoot the conversions. But the day will come when I shoot Frontiersman almost exclusively. Black powder is the only way to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted June 6, 2019 Author Share Posted June 6, 2019 8 minutes ago, Griff said: Remember ...... Iffin yer gonna be shootin Cap Guns, needs be you should be shootin a Hammer Double too!!! Don't be a piker (whatever that is) Don't Own a Hammered Double but I was shooting my 1887 . That should be worth at least an honorable mention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody, SASS #26190 Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 26 minutes ago, Colorado Coffinmaker said: Remember ...... Iffin yer gonna be shootin Cap Guns, needs be you should be shootin a Hammer Double too!!! Don't be a piker (whatever that is) . Definition of piker. 1 : one who gambles or speculates with small amounts of money. 2 : one who does things in a small way also : tightwad, cheapskate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 PLUS ONE or even TWO to Griff .... again. I completely forgot, Cap Gun guys and gals should also be Shooting Henry Rifles. And yes, 1860 pattern Henry Rifles. I only have four Henry rifles so it's hard to pick one for a match ..... but I manage. PLUS .... PLUS ONE to Sedalia Dave. Shooting one of those mechanical abominations with that weird "crank handle" thingie is uber cool too. I have a hard time manipulating one though. Just don't "break open" so swell. Goody!! Thanks for your definition. We'll take door number 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCandless Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Welcome! It be the funnest way to shoot!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Holiday Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 I watched the frontiersman match last weekend. It sure did look fun. Fun enough that I have research and shopping to do now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 4 hours ago, Goody, SASS #26190 said: . Definition of piker. 1 : one who gambles or speculates with small amounts of money. 2 : one who does things in a small way also : tightwad, cheapskate. I thought a piker was just someone from Pennsyltucky!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 A 66 would seem to fit in just fine as well ,,,, least to me as I have Two .... I often shoot a Hammered Underlever Husky made in 1884 in Sweet 16 ... Jabez Cowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graywolf Tate Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Don't forget brass shotgun hulls !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lead Monger Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Brass shot shells are cool but you gotta learn not to step on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 It's teaching the TO and Others not to Trample them that is Hard ,,,, .38 Wcf. cases included .... Expensive brass Hulls like 16 ga .... Need to be stepped over not on ... Jabez Cowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share Posted June 7, 2019 25 minutes ago, Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 said: It's teaching the TO and Others not to Trample them that is Hard ,,,, .38 Wcf. cases included .... Expensive brass Hulls like 16 ga .... Need to be stepped over not on ... Jabez Cowboy +1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share Posted June 7, 2019 Little video of my second match shooting Frontiersman with the Red River Valley Cowpokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Sedalia Dave JUST TOO KOOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catlow4697 Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 11 minutes ago, Colorado Coffinmaker said: Sedalia Dave JUST TOO KOOL That's not fair the wind was blowing from behind him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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