I'm feeling an urge to do some action shooting and since I have been interested in the Old West since I was a child I'm thinking Cowboy Action may be for me. It's going to take a bit to accumulate the required firearms, so in the mean time I'm wondering if there is any point in getting .22lr versions to start practicing with, or just start picking up the real thing as I can afford them. I have a son that is 11 and he may like to try the buckaroo division with the .22s at some point. I'm not looking to be a gamer, more of a traditionalist, so I'm thinking the duelist division looks cool to start. I really would like to go 44-40, but it would be quite awhile before I can afford a decent levergun in 44-40, unless there is a cheaper one out there that I haven't heard of. So I'm wondering how important it is to have the revolvers and levergun chambered the same. I'm leaning towards a used Marlin in 44mag or 357 to get me going. For the shotgun I'm thinking of an old Stevens 311 to start with and upgrade when funds allow. Am I on the right track here, or do I need more research. Also where can I find a schedule of events, so I can find one in my area to go watch, and talk to people who have been in my position in the past. Thanks
Interested in CAS
- Thread starter fwm
- Start date
southwest maddog
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- Location
- Narrow Ranch
The Kent Cloverleaf Conservation Club in Chatham has CAS. Shoots should be starting next month. They are a great bunch of guys and will welcome you and give you all the advice you need. Shoots are on Sunday mornings. Google the club and you will find their website and the shoots will be listed.
I shot .45 LC and found it easy to reload for. It is better to have your revolvers and rifle in the same calibre. I started with an IGA Uplander SXS for a CAS shotgun and then went to a Winchester 1897 pump.
Good luck
I shot .45 LC and found it easy to reload for. It is better to have your revolvers and rifle in the same calibre. I started with an IGA Uplander SXS for a CAS shotgun and then went to a Winchester 1897 pump.
Good luck
- Location
- Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Hi. My opinion would be to purchase the pistols that you would like to compete with.
44-40 is a old west cal. but the bottle neck case is fussy to reload for. To shoot cowboy action you need to reload to be cost smart.
Duelist means one hand only. the other hand may never touch the revolver. Make sure you buy a revolver that you can hold and reach the hammer at the same time.
Try to get a carbine and pistols in the same cal. If not try to get cal. that are different enough so that you can tell by touch what round you are attempting to load in each firearm.
New marlins are upwards of $1200. now (wholesale & shooters choice) so at that price you can choose from almost anything on the market for a lever gun. Watch for a used one, but they are like hens teeth as they are scooped up by the shooters at club level or on the EE here almost as soon as they come up. Try to stay away from Micro Groove Marlins as they are designed for jacketed bullets and dont like lead.
Go with what feels good to you.
The best way to learn is to get out to a shoot. Most of the shooters will be thrilled to offer to have a new shooter try out what they feel is the "best gun" for CAS. I know I am.
Thats my 2 cents worth. 23 years of CAS in Prince Albert, Sk.
Regards,
Doc www.sawws.com
44-40 is a old west cal. but the bottle neck case is fussy to reload for. To shoot cowboy action you need to reload to be cost smart.
Duelist means one hand only. the other hand may never touch the revolver. Make sure you buy a revolver that you can hold and reach the hammer at the same time.
Try to get a carbine and pistols in the same cal. If not try to get cal. that are different enough so that you can tell by touch what round you are attempting to load in each firearm.
New marlins are upwards of $1200. now (wholesale & shooters choice) so at that price you can choose from almost anything on the market for a lever gun. Watch for a used one, but they are like hens teeth as they are scooped up by the shooters at club level or on the EE here almost as soon as they come up. Try to stay away from Micro Groove Marlins as they are designed for jacketed bullets and dont like lead.
Go with what feels good to you.
The best way to learn is to get out to a shoot. Most of the shooters will be thrilled to offer to have a new shooter try out what they feel is the "best gun" for CAS. I know I am.
Thats my 2 cents worth. 23 years of CAS in Prince Albert, Sk.
Regards,
Doc www.sawws.com
