new to the BPCR sport

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hello
I,m new the BPCR thing
a few questions i have?
what typeof extra euipment do i need ?
where to get brass from?
andany tips and hints would be realy apreiciated
i have bought an 1874sharpes made by pedersoli in the quigley model but has a custom Boss stock in 45-110 cal
 
There are about 5 BPCR shoots a year in Sask. At a shoot you are paired with another shooter/spotter if you do not arrive with a buddy
. One of you two will have to have a good spotting scope to call hits. One should have a timer, as well as a cork spotting board, x-sticks and shooting mat. A portable cleaning table helps also. In a two day shoot you will need a minimum of 80 rounds plus sighters, so count on around 100 or so.

I think you will find the 45-110 MAY be too much rifle for some. Recoil is a big factor, especially over 2 days. Send me an email if you want specific shoot dates/locations for 2009.
 
Like any type of guns there are a variety of different competitions. They are little harder to track down for BPCR though.

Off hand I can think of Cowboy action (mostly side matches), rendevous and reenactment shoots, silhouette, schutzen, various long range creedmore or buffalo gong shoots, long range target.... Depends on what you enjoy doing and the types of shooting that is available in your area. Equipment requirements vary considerably.
 
I enjoy my BPCRs without shooting any matches. If that is the route you choose, you will need minimal eqipment.
Reloading equipment - basic works fine for straight walled cases. A drop tube is usefull for loading max velocity cartridges. I made my drop tube from an aluminium arrow shaft.
Components - Powder, wads, primers, lead and mold or bullets, BP lube and cases.
Cleaning equipment and supplies. A flexible synthetic cleaning rod with interchangable ends is good.
 
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