12 Guage vs 20 Guage for Cowboy action

Yes, I traded my Norinco hammered gun for a Wyatt Earp a couple of years ago. They are sweet, but I sometimes miss the tough business like feel of the Norinco and it's ability to handle 3" SSG
 
So who has a cheap "cowboy action" .357 rifle and 12ga shotgun on sale right now? Just picked up a pair of revolvers so need to complete the ensemble. Disappointed to hear 20 ga not being recommended as I was hoping to go 20 ga but if 12 ga is what is best, then so be it.
 
Pietta .357 cal 5 1/2 bbl from Marstar. Pretty good deal from what I have ascertained from surfing reviews online. I'm not looking for anything super fancy, just want to get involved this coming year.
 
Here 's a good deal on a new rifle.Try this site. That is exactly the rifle I started with. A little work and it was a great rifle. I sold it after I went to a Uberti 66.
If you decide to get it go to Nate Kiowa Jones site and get his DVD or find a good cowboy gunsmith to slick it up. You'll be happy you did.
Epps has some IGAs hammerless Coachguns for $503. Again it's what I started with and it serve me well for a couple years. Very easy to sell when you decide to upgrade.
Best of luck. In the meantime visit our website http://www.doublebcowboys.com/ you might find some interesting stuff.:)

http://frontierfirearms.ca/firearms...si/rossi-m92-carbine-38-357-stainless-20.html


Frenchy
 
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CBR600 said:
How do you like your pietta millenium?
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I haven't even received them yet, still being "processed". I've had a Ruger .22/.22mag new model for many years and a single holster but cowboy action appears to require two heavier revolvers so I went for a lower cost option with the Pietta's. I'm not really into the competitive aspect, just the fun. I have a .444 Marlin but that doesn't appear to cut it so might get a 1894C.
 
canthitathing said:
I haven't even received them yet, still being "processed". I've had a Ruger .22/.22mag new model for many years and a single holster but cowboy action appears to require two heavier revolvers so I went for a lower cost option with the Pietta's. I'm not really into the competitive aspect, just the fun. I have a .444 Marlin but that doesn't appear to cut it so might get a 1894C.
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Did you buy the pistols online? I tried to get a pair right now, but I dont know how to pick the length I want.

btw, theres a henry 357 lever for sale on the EE

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1012708-Henry-Big-Boy-357
 
Yes, bought on-line from Marstar. My Ruger is 5 1/2 so I'm used to that length and I think 4 3/4 is too short and 7 1/2 is too long so 5 1/2 is just right (Goldilocks, lol).

BTW, these Pietta's do not have the transfer bar that my Ruger has, so only good to load 5 rounds with hammer down on empty chamber. Purists like that but frankly I like the transfer bar conceptually. Some say the transfer bar can cause light primer strikes but who knows.

I gave the EE a quick skim but too $$$ for me I think on that Henry.

I'm only 1/2 hour due East from your neck of the woods.
 
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Yes, bought on-line from Marstar. My Ruger is 5 1/2 so I'm used to that length and I think 4 3/4 is too short and 7 1/2 is too long so 5 1/2 is just right (Goldilocks, lol).

BTW, these Pietta's do not have the transfer bar that my Ruger has, so only good to load 5 rounds with hammer down on empty chamber. Purists like that but frankly I like the transfer bar conceptually. Some say the transfer bar can cause light primer strikes but who knows.

I gave the EE a quick skim but too $$$ for me I think on that Henry.

I'm only 1/2 hour due East from your neck of the woods.
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how did you pick barrel length? It just says add to cart.....
 
canthitathing said:
I gave the EE a quick skim but too $$$ for me I think on that Henry.
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While the Henry's are well made rifles, they were not built for the speed that most Cowboy Action shooters want to shoot their rifles at. Plus if you on a stage where you have to "load on the clock" you are at a distinct disadvantage. The majority of people I see that start with a Henry, sell it and buy something else by the time they have shot their 6th match. Buy a Uberti M73, they cost a bit more money but they can be made to run very fast. If that doesn't work for you try a Marlin M1894, also very reliable. If you decide to go with a Winchester M92 or clone, remember they are very sensitive to cartridge overall length.
 
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