Fingers McGee
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Love the smell of Black Powder in the morning - or afternoon - or evening - heck anytime
Why I play cowboy
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The group I shot with in southern Arizona would have a fur trade era rendezvous once a year, that's when the period dress came out. It was fun for a few days any other time you wore what you wanted. I attended a rendezvous in Montana and those guys were total dicks about proper period garb. Needless to say I never went back.
Armored farmer
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Oh no.
Thats my every day.
I hardly venture out without a pair of pliers.
I have to fix things.
Its my thorn. My curse.
Its what i do.
Every day.
Armored farmer
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Guilty...,,,
Maco and me.(my sons fil) circa 2015
My bp club is big in war of 1812 era.
Arkansas Paul
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Man, you have no idea how much I love seeing this picture.
It's a small world. I know Brad fairly well. I've been telling him I'm going to tag along to a shoot one day.
All that man shoots is BP. He likes packing 10 gauge shells with feather and glitter and stuff and mixing them in his box at random. I've heard it's quite a show.
It's a small world. I know Brad fairly well. I've been telling him I'm going to tag along to a shoot one day.
All that man shoots is BP. He likes packing 10 gauge shells with feather and glitter and stuff and mixing them in his box at random. I've heard it's quite a show.
Driftwood Johnson
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Howdy
From the shooter's handbook:
"Shotgun Requirements
Any side-by-side or single shot shotgun typical of the period from approximately 1860 until1899 with or without external hammers, having single or double triggers is allowed.
Automatic ejectors are allowed on single shot break action, lever, and pump action shotguns ONLY.
Side-by-side shotguns may not use automatic ejectors.
Lever action, tubular feed, exposed hammer shotguns of the period are allowed, whether original or replicas.
The only slide action shotgun allowed is the Model 1897 Winchester shotgun, whether original or replica.
Certain shooting categories require a specific type of shotgun and ammunition to be used.
Military configurations are not allowed (i.e., trench guns).
Please see the shooting categories for additional regulations."
Local matches may let you deviate from these rules, but them's the rules.
maint1517
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So even though auto ejectors are allowed, my Stevens model 94 .12 ga single shot wouldn't be acceptable because it's not period correct. Right?
Blah.. I try not to PLAY at much of anything... But I gots to say, Big Ol' Brads rifle looks to me like it'd be just as at home here in this brush, or out on horseback on the plains, right here today, as it is on that range! Wish i had one that nice! Looks like he knows what hes doing with it too!
Fella MUST be from southwest Virginia LoL...
Fella MUST be from southwest Virginia LoL...
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J-Bar
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Who told you it’s not “period correct?” It looks ok to me, typical of the ones used in the old western movies. “Period Correct” rules are more NCOWS than SASS. The match director at the club where you shoot would have the final say, but I expect it would be allowed except in those categories that require particular type of shotguns.
CraigC
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When I read comments about the costume aspect of CAS I have to ask, is getting decked out in camo from head to toe any less a "costume"??? For some folks, the gear and methods they use are of little importance. Hunting means camo and guns are tools. For others, the way they do something is just as important as what they do. Which is why we hunt with archaic weapons like leverguns, flintlocks and pointy sticks, or wear fur or beaver felt hats.
Driftwood Johnson
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First off, let's get rid of that term 'Period Correct'. I really hate that term. Sounds too much like Politically Correct. I prefer Historically Accurate. You will notice the CAS rules for shotguns say 'typical of the period', which is a little bit better than Period Correct.
A quick google search of the Stevens Model 94 says they were made from 1937 until 1984.
So clearly they were not made from 1860 until 1899.
But I took out a reprint of a Sears Roebuck catalog from 1897 and saw two or three single barreled shotguns with exposed hammers and they looked very similar to the Marlin Model 94.
It looks OK to me. Single barrel, external hammer. I think the idea behind allowing auto ejectors in single shot shotguns is to make them a little bit more competitive compared to a Side X Side. No ejectors allowed in Side X Sides, we have to pluck out the empties, or jerk the gun backwards to eject the empties.
That's my take on it anyway.
Probably better if it has a wooden stock and not plastic.
Your best bet would be to call the match director and ask.
Driftwood Johnson
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Howdy CraigC
Here is the first paragraph from the Clothing and Accoutrements section of the SASS Handbook.
Cowboy Action Shooting™ is a combination of historical reenactment and Saturday morning at the matinee. Participants may choose the style of costume they wish to wear, but all clothing must be typical of the late 19th century, a B-Western movie, or Western television series.
I don't think camo from head to toe was typical of the late 19th Century or a B Western movie or Western television series.
CraigC
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I was responding to the folks who think the costume aspect of CAS is silly but don't think twice about getting dressed in camo from head to toe to traipse through the woods.
Armored farmer
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Two of my good friends at the same shoot. One in authentic garb, one not.
We earn club points us we dress authentically.
We call our club prize "The Quest for the Iron Cross"
It encourages authenticity.
My Uncle...... 1,000 miles away. See him once a year, maybe,,,
Always been 'firearms orientated'. Per my dad, he's always been a good shot as well
(Forgive my lack of using the proper terminology in the following comments)
IIRC, he had a 'black powder / coonskin cap / buckskin / camping out' interest at one time. (Years ago, long before I started shooting/reloading) Made his own 'kit' BP rifles, etc.
His latest interest is "Cowboy Shoots" He does 'dress the part', but I don't have any specifics on the 'depth' of his attire.
(Pretty sure he shoots smokeless vs. BP)
The main thing is,,,,,,,,,, he's having FUN!!!!
He had fun in his 'coonskin' days, and he's having fun in his 'cowboy' days.
Heck, if you can send some hot lead downrange and enjoy yourself while in the company of like-minded folks, why not!!??!!
Would I do 'coonskin' or 'cowboy' myself? Eh,,, right now?,,,,, probably not.
But I learned a long time ago to 'never say never',,,,,,
Always been 'firearms orientated'. Per my dad, he's always been a good shot as well
(Forgive my lack of using the proper terminology in the following comments)
IIRC, he had a 'black powder / coonskin cap / buckskin / camping out' interest at one time. (Years ago, long before I started shooting/reloading) Made his own 'kit' BP rifles, etc.
His latest interest is "Cowboy Shoots" He does 'dress the part', but I don't have any specifics on the 'depth' of his attire.
(Pretty sure he shoots smokeless vs. BP)
The main thing is,,,,,,,,,, he's having FUN!!!!
He had fun in his 'coonskin' days, and he's having fun in his 'cowboy' days.
Heck, if you can send some hot lead downrange and enjoy yourself while in the company of like-minded folks, why not!!??!!
Would I do 'coonskin' or 'cowboy' myself? Eh,,, right now?,,,,, probably not.
But I learned a long time ago to 'never say never',,,,,,
JN01
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I used to really be into 18th Century Ohio Valley frontiersman re-enacting. Volunteered at historical sites, went on camping trips with only period gear, sleeping under the stars with only a blanket, etc. Got older with a bad back and some of that stuff was a little too punishing on the body to do any more. Doing the SASS competition stuff has always appealed to me, but I never took the leap into it. I plan to retire next year, so maybe I'll finally get around to it.
Me a couple years back:
Me a couple years back:
ThomasT
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I don't wear camo or dress up like Matt Dillon but I like watching this guys videos. And he dresses the part for whatever gun he is shooting. And he is a darn good off hand shot too.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChT9yhWbRwa-r22SIhnfnuA
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChT9yhWbRwa-r22SIhnfnuA
Fingers McGee
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mh2000
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Yup, totally hooked for some of the same reasons!
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