Hello Mike! Good to hear from you again, too! I've been to a CAS shoot in Poulsbo, Wa. one time. My son shot the course with cap n' ball guns, and the .45 Colt Rossi Lever with BP Loads. I was just a spectator, helping my 16 year old load the C&B's. A very freindly bunch at that club; we had a great time.
There is some talk of getting a CAS Club going at the Port Townsend Gun Club. If it flies, I'll join.
The Navy Arms Rossi's seem to be much better finished than the plain Rossi's like I have. The one Stainless Navy Arms gun in 44/40 that I've handled and shot was very well finished and quite smooth to operate, something I can't say about the pre- Navy Arm's Rossi's that I've seen, and own. I'm glad to see such nicely finished guns.
I have shot a freinds '73 Uberti, and a '66 Uberti. They are really nice. Both are 44/40's, and very pleasant to shoot. I'm trying to convert him to using the Holy Black Stuff, but he's not into cleaning his guns!
I've seen several of the Henry's, but haven't shot one yet. The Uberti's are really authentic looking, and very well machined from what I could tell.
4v50 Gary- I have access to my freinds chronograph. He and his wife use it to chrono their Civil War Cannon loads! I'm going to borrow it and chrono the Swiss vs. Goex vs. Duplex loads in my .45 Colt one of these days. Should be an interesting experiment. Have a Great New Year to all. Joe