Whiskey Hicks 286 Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 If a cowboy came into your local with two cap guns, a Spencer carbine, and a hammered SxS, is your first reaction “Oh Lordy, bust out the sundial?” Link to post Share on other sites
Kid Rich 917 Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 No, but it might be Sagebrush Burns. kR Link to post Share on other sites
Nimble Fingers SASS# 25439 217 Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 Nope, it’s “stand back and enjoy the show! Link to post Share on other sites
Rafe Conager SASS #56958 472 Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 Nope, we have one that does this. Hugo Bear been known to. Rafe Link to post Share on other sites
Sixgun Seamus 1,964 Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 This game is for fun.....YOUR FUN. If you do get a Spencer, you have to let me shoot it and not get mad because I drooled all over it. Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom, SASS #54973 5,296 Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 2 hours ago, Whiskey Hicks said: If a cowboy came into your local with two cap guns, a Spencer carbine, and a hammered SxS, is your first reaction “Oh Lordy, bust out the sundial?” No... Link to post Share on other sites
Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 1,108 Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 Best make sure your ear protection is up to snuff. It'll get smoky and LOUD!!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Sedalia Dave 15,060 Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 I’m still trying to figure out how to shoot mine at a match and not turn all the rifle targets into knock downs. The lightest bullets it will feed are 320 grain and it doesn’t like light loads at all. Link to post Share on other sites
watab kid 1,367 Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 i say - why not ? im all in for them , Link to post Share on other sites
Colorado Coffinmaker 3,768 Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 Actually, I show up that way most of the time. Although I do substitute a Henry for the Spencer. Maximum FUN you betcha. Also, my Ohio shooting partner does exactly the same. Cap Guns be FUN you betcha. Extra FUN since ours are SNUBBIES!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Whiskey Hicks 286 Posted September 6, 2020 Author Share Posted September 6, 2020 On 9/5/2020 at 4:04 PM, Sixgun Seamus said: This game is for fun.....YOUR FUN. If you do get a Spencer, you have to let me shoot it and not get mad because I drooled all over it. Seamus you will of course have that honor, after which I’ll bring copious shop rags for your drool. Link to post Share on other sites
Whiskey Hicks 286 Posted September 6, 2020 Author Share Posted September 6, 2020 3 hours ago, Colorado Coffinmaker said: Actually, I show up that way most of the time. Although I do substitute a Henry for the Spencer. Maximum FUN you betcha. Also, my Ohio shooting partner does exactly the same. Cap Guns be FUN you betcha. Extra FUN since ours are SNUBBIES!!! I’m already scared of taking too long once I get both cap guns to the next match. Link to post Share on other sites
Whiskey Hicks 286 Posted September 6, 2020 Author Share Posted September 6, 2020 21 hours ago, Sedalia Dave said: I’m still trying to figure out how to shoot mine at a match and not turn all the rifle targets into knock downs. The lightest bullets it will feed are 320 grain and it doesn’t like light loads at all. I wasn’t sure what I would do about that if I looked at a Spencer. I’m coming into a large chunk of change in the next two months and on the fence about a ‘66, ‘73 or Spencer. Link to post Share on other sites
Slowhand Bob, 24229 125 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 The '60 Henry Rifle might be a bit modern fer yore taste but it does speed thangs up a mite! I probably wouldnt get to shoot them but Lord knows I want a new pair of Uberti Walker Colts! HMMM, shoot them, I probably couldnt even lift them anymore!!! I do gots a pair of 3" barled Uberti .44Armie Colts and they are fun to shoot BUT I can not hit the broad side of the biggest barn in the state with them!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Three Foot Johnson 2,733 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 On 9/5/2020 at 11:47 AM, Whiskey Hicks said: If a cowboy came into your local with two cap guns, a Spencer carbine, and a hammered SxS, is your first reaction “Oh Lordy, bust out the sundial?” I've done it more than once! I'm pretty happy when I break 80 seconds with such a setup. If you're shooting a .56-50 somewhere for the first time, inquire beforehand, as some ranges really frown on those 340 grain bullets over a full load of BP. Link to post Share on other sites
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 3,216 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 2 hours ago, Whiskey Hicks said: I wasn’t sure what I would do about that if I looked at a Spencer. I’m coming into a large chunk of change in the next two months and on the fence about a ‘66, ‘73 or Spencer. You could buy the Spencer, but I bet the novelty wears off in a hurry if you intend to use it as a main match gun. Link to post Share on other sites
Trailrider #896 2,007 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 On 9/5/2020 at 8:00 PM, Sedalia Dave said: I’m still trying to figure out how to shoot mine at a match and not turn all the rifle targets into knock downs. The lightest bullets it will feed are 320 grain and it doesn’t like light loads at all. Been a looong time ago, but I had that happen when I showed up with my .56-56 Spencer down Durango-way. After knocking down the first target, I switched to my (Navy Arms) M1860 Henry repeating rifle (.44-40). IIRC my bullets were either 385gr or 411 gr.! Stay well, Pards! Link to post Share on other sites
Colorado Coffinmaker 3,768 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Hey Slim!!! Agreed. Save the aggravation though and start with an 1860 Henry. The '66 and '73 are cool, but the Henry is the KOOLIST!! I have four (OOPS) now three of those. 1860 Henrys ROCK!! Henry Big Boys DO NOT Link to post Share on other sites
Griff 1,675 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 4 hours ago, Colorado Coffinmaker said: Hey Slim!!! Agreed. Save the aggravation though and start with an 1860 Henry. The '66 and '73 are cool, but the Henry is the KOOLIST!! I have four (OOPS) now three of those. 1860 Henrys ROCK!! Henry Big Boys DO NOT This ↑↑↑ Link to post Share on other sites
The Original Lumpy Gritz 7,664 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 22 hours ago, Whiskey Hicks said: I’m already scared of taking too long once I get both cap guns to the next match. Just shoot your game and forget about the dang timer Besides, we all need a nap from time to time. OLG Link to post Share on other sites
Chili Pepper Pete 11917 153 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 FYI, Cap guns aren’t any slower to shoot, its the charging the cylinders that take a bit of time Link to post Share on other sites
Colorado Coffinmaker 3,768 Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 PLUS ONE too Chili Pepper Pete Link to post Share on other sites
Sedalia Dave 15,060 Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Shot mine at Arkansas State and still had plenty of time to do posse duties. Had a blast figuratively and literally. Link to post Share on other sites
Rafe Conager SASS #56958 472 Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 I've shot mine at monthly, state, national matches and still was able to perform posse duty including running the timer. Rafe Link to post Share on other sites
The Blarney Kid 91 Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 I'd say, "good, someone I might be able to beat". Link to post Share on other sites
Colorado Coffinmaker 3,768 Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Blarney Were Cheatin Charlie from Ohio the Frontiersman, you'd be shootin for second place Link to post Share on other sites
Sixgun Seamus 1,964 Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 2 minutes ago, Colorado Coffinmaker said: Blarney Were Cheatin Charlie from Ohio the Frontiersman, you'd be shootin for second place Geeeez......why didja hafta go and say that........now he'll need a bigger hat. Link to post Share on other sites
El CupAJoe 436 Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 On 9/5/2020 at 9:00 PM, Sedalia Dave said: I’m still trying to figure out how to shoot mine at a match and not turn all the rifle targets into knock downs. The lightest bullets it will feed are 320 grain and it doesn’t like light loads at all. cast them in zinc? Link to post Share on other sites
Colorado Coffinmaker 3,768 Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Seamus Dag Nabbit but yer right. I apologize. Won't do it again (Maybe not) Link to post Share on other sites
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 1,269 Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Don't have a hammered double... But I think that at an upcoming shoot I'll have to use my Walker and Dragoon conversions, GI Surplus Spencer, and drag out the Parker. What the heck. Link to post Share on other sites
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