Whiskey Hicks Posted September 5, 2020 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?”
Nimble Fingers SASS# 25439 Posted September 5, 2020 Posted September 5, 2020 Nope, it’s “stand back and enjoy the show!
Rafe Conager SASS #56958 Posted September 5, 2020 Posted September 5, 2020 Nope, we have one that does this. Hugo Bear been known to. Rafe
Sixgun Seamus Posted September 5, 2020 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.
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted September 5, 2020 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...
Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 Posted September 5, 2020 Posted September 5, 2020 Best make sure your ear protection is up to snuff. It'll get smoky and LOUD!!!!!!!!
Sedalia Dave Posted September 6, 2020 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.
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted September 6, 2020 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!!!
Whiskey Hicks Posted September 6, 2020 Author 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.
Whiskey Hicks Posted September 6, 2020 Author 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.
Whiskey Hicks Posted September 6, 2020 Author 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.
Slowhand Bob, 24229 Posted September 7, 2020 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!!!!
Three Foot Johnson Posted September 7, 2020 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.
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted September 7, 2020 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.
Trailrider #896 Posted September 7, 2020 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!
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted September 7, 2020 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
Griff Posted September 7, 2020 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 ↑↑↑
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted September 7, 2020 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
Chili Pepper Pete 11917 Posted September 7, 2020 Posted September 7, 2020 FYI, Cap guns aren’t any slower to shoot, its the charging the cylinders that take a bit of time
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted September 8, 2020 Posted September 8, 2020 PLUS ONE too Chili Pepper Pete
Sedalia Dave Posted September 8, 2020 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.
Rafe Conager SASS #56958 Posted September 8, 2020 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
The Blarney Kid Posted September 8, 2020 Posted September 8, 2020 I'd say, "good, someone I might be able to beat".
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted September 8, 2020 Posted September 8, 2020 Blarney Were Cheatin Charlie from Ohio the Frontiersman, you'd be shootin for second place
Sixgun Seamus Posted September 8, 2020 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.
El CupAJoe Posted September 8, 2020 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?
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted September 8, 2020 Posted September 8, 2020 Seamus Dag Nabbit but yer right. I apologize. Won't do it again (Maybe not)
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted September 8, 2020 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.
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