Charlie MacNeil, SASS #48580 Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Hey y'all, I'm trying Plainsman for the first time this summer, shooting an H&R 1871 .38-55 rifle. I'm currently trying to figure out how I'm going to take my rifle rounds up to the line and keep them handy to load with. How are you fine folks who shoot Plainsman handling your rifle rounds? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond Curly SASS#57086 Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 I wear my 38 special gun belt with room for twenty five rounds for my 38-55 rounds. I shoot the same rifle and when I do my part the rifle does just fine. Enjoy the rifle. DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Hanger #3720LR Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 A possibles bag on the shotgun belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 I have a fist sized leather pouch on my gun belt. Carry them there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Rich Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Most places will allow you to stage ammo for use during the stage, getting them to the line any small stringed bag will work. kR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Henry 7046 Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 I carry several more rounds then I need (might drop some) in a large vest pocket. They are fast and easy to grab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 I bought a slide off flea-bay and put it on my shotgun belt. Hold 10 45/70 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 1st choice: a canvas ammo belt with rifle rounds separated in groups of two. 2nd choice: a possibles pouch. We have shotgun belts that hold rounds in groups of two close to where they are loaded. I grab two rounds at a time. Pouches are OK but the distance from the pouch to the rifle chamber is greater and the rounds may not be well-alligned. A belt works best for me. Loading the rifle is the most time-consuming task in Plainsman. Rifle loading efficiency is essential for good stage times. Yes, I too carry extra rounds in case I fumble and drop a round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runamuck, SASS #49216L Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 I use two belts stacked. Rifle on top belt SG on bottom belt. Occasionally I do grab the wrong rounds for the long gun in hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Most Plainsman matches & other types shoot from under cover with loading tables at each position. Just lay the extra rounds on the loading table and pickup your spent cases off the ground when finished. Efficient way to decrease your match time with less fumbling out of a bag or out of a belt. Plus the round count is right in front of you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Where I shoot Plainsman side matches, just pick up a pile in you hand and set 'em out where you're gonna shoot em. Since I normally shoot Cap Guns anyway I also stuff a couple of extras in my capper pouch. This would also apply to 45-70 or 44 Mag or 45 Colt or whatever your shooting Plainsman with. Not just 38-55. I also shoot 38-55 with a Handi Rifle. Really FUN!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Dan Dawkins Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Pockets work real well........ Or just get a cartridge slide off Amazon or Ebay for $15 or have a nice one made by one of our good SASS leather vendors for $35-$45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painted Mohawk SASS 77785 Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 I wear a Bandoleer so for Plainsman I put a 38-55 slide over my pistol belt with 8 loops, positioned at the front. As I use the H & R ejector model with a shortened 20'' barrel I can grab up to 4 at a time, my method is load, fire, open, cock, load, fire, open etc etc...the rifle doesn't leave my shoulder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie MacNeil, SASS #48580 Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 Thanks for the info, folks. Looks like I've got lots of options to choose from! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 On 5/19/2020 at 10:24 AM, Runamuck, SASS #49216L said: I use two belts stacked. Rifle on top belt SG on bottom belt. This is what I do shooting my 45-70 Browning. Charlie your going to have a blast shooting Plinsman! Hope you are doing well my friend. Scout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howlin Mad Murdock SASS #4037 Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 I use a canvas bandolier, keeps rounds up high, so quicker to grab. I usually grab three or four, depending on the stage. Handi Rifle 45-70. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie MacNeil, SASS #48580 Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 On 5/24/2020 at 4:29 AM, Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L said: This is what I do shooting my 45-70 Browning. Charlie your going to have a blast shooting Plinsman! Hope you are doing well my friend. Scout I am indeed well, and hope that your are as well. Really busy at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie MacNeil, SASS #48580 Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 On 5/24/2020 at 7:58 PM, Howlin Mad Murdock SASS #4037 said: I use a canvas bandolier, keeps rounds up high, so quicker to grab. I usually grab three or four, depending on the stage. Handi Rifle 45-70. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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