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It was a nice day today so Fred and I got out to the range again. Outdoors this time. No silly air rifle on the indoor range for us today. Fred packed along his Ruger Vaqueros single action revolves in 38 Spl. He uses these for the Cowboy Action competitions. I brought along my Smith & Wesson M&P 22 for some extra plinking fun.

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I don't have a lot of experience with the larger caliber revolvers but these are certainly FUN FUN FUN to shoot and ohhhhhh so smooth! :)

The vid's still processing but here's Fred showing me how to properly unload a revolver!


Playing cowboy today has got me thinking that maybe I need to move up to something like these in the near future!
 
Yep, they are a heap of fun.

Something to note is that the fixed sights found on the cowboy action style guns requires that you settle on one or two complementary loads and trim the sights to shoot those loads at your POA. You won't have the luxury of using just any old ammo and having it hit at the POA.

The solution is the great shooting Ruger Blackhawk with the adjustable sights. But while it's a great gun the sights totally destroy the smooth look of a cowboy gun. But if you're already into reloading then the fixed sights are not a big deal. You simply select the load you like and then trim the front sight to suit and you're golden.

A hint for you. If you're on a budget then by all means go for a Pietta from Marstar or one of the other suppliers. You'll save a good $100 to $150 over buying a Ruger. And you'll get an authentic period correct Colt style action with the "proper" four clicks of the hammer and the requirement to go to half #### for loading like Sam himself intended.

Another issue for you. I see that your buddy Fred shoots in the two handed style. If for some reason you opt to shoot one handed like Clint, Clayton and John did in the movies then be warned that this too affects where the rounds hit compared to your point of aim. So if you go with a fixed sight gun of any maker in .357 and then shoot mild to stout .38Spl loads don't trim the front sight fully at first. Get it into the ball park but still a touch high and then try two handed, one handed and play with your grip style. Also try and select the sort of load and bullet you like and begin reloading lots. Then, when you've settled on all these decisions, trim the last little bit off the front sight to bring the POA into synch with the POI.

If you opt to try shooting one handed the proper way with the standard cowboy gun grips is with your pinky under the butt of the stocks. If you try to put all your fingers up on the front strap it'll push your hand too high and the gun will shoot wildly to the left as a result. So watch for that.
 
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