Getting Started with Cowboy Action Shooting - Cowboy Action Shooting

[@hawk6111]

I've shot both ipsc and cowboy action. The people at cowboy action are very very cool. Very friendly

[@danielfranks6330]

@1:35 I believe the rules also permit the lever action 1887 Winchester style lever shotgun, AKA the Terminators gun (although some argue that specific gun was a 10ga).

[@srspower]

I was doing this today, being UK we are a little restricted in some of these firearms. But I used my Browning B525 over and under. Really good fun :)

[@51Dss]

Excellent video! "Buy right - buy it one time" great advice with anything and everything.

[@kylesalter-k7k]

Thanks for the video. Just purchased my 73 today and plan on attending my first event this month. You covered many questions I had.

[@Vidman919]

Really enjoyed this, and it is amazing how friendly everyone is.

[@jameslovesjammie]

My Aunt and Uncle used to shoot Cowboy Action in Washington and Texas in the late 80's and early 90's. When the costume became more important than shooting, they stopped going.

[@DesertflowerUSA]

Love the costumes! No accounting for taste is there?

[@yothu2431]

Brilliant, well explained, easy to understand in a clear precise language. Love it many thanks.

[@jeredhunter8733]

The buffalo guns at the time (think Quigley Down Under) were "big-bore" rifles. The Sharps High Wall (45-70 to 45-120) and several other styles of lever guns like the Trap Door were in larger calibers up to 50-140. Mostly cowboys and scouts used only one kind of ammunition because it was easier to stock on their person. In that case you might have a rifle and two pistols both in 44-40 or 45lc. However, they wouldn't have been hunting buffalo or animals of that nature with a 44-40.

[@elliottstreamliner]

Do you need all of the guns to start with or are there pistol or rifle stages only? Thanks

[@chriskelly509]

Most clubs will let you shoot what you have it would only matter if you went to an annual shoot or higher

[@xtrariter]

Love your awesome coaching style. Precise and exact and every angle covered!

[@duster0066]

I did this for 2 seasons. It's all he says it is. My biggest surprise was how good many of them are, boys and girls, young and old. My problem was boredom between stages even with the work assignments. There is a lot of time and money required to practice, reload ammo, and keep up with the guns for about two and a half minutes of shooting. It is fun for sure, and the shooting is great, just not enough of it. Kind of like parking lot Solo car racing. Also in these videos they don't cover the military type safety rules they use. These rules are 100% necessary to ensure 100% safety, but some people can't do it. I've seen it, and people do get invited to stop shooting for the match or permanently. They can and will pull your badge if you screw up. Literally by rule everybody is a safety Nazi in SASS. In my club it was a violation of the rules to see a safety violation and fail to call it out. Lots of ex Navy guys around here. lol It will make a better shooter out you if that is what you are interested in. And you'll have fun doing it.

[@donnydavis4127]

Sounds like I’ll just practice my CAS in the national forest with live ammo and no one to bitch to me.

[@jamesc6137]

The time between sounds just like IDPA and CMP “across the course” disciplines. Shooting and fellowship is great. The down time between bottle necked stages will wear you down and take 3/4’s to a full day.

[@markcrume]

Thank You. I am purchasing a hammered coach shotgun and came across SASS. Love it! Thanks again Jim for your insight.

[@JavierGalvezy]

great video.....congrats! ....whats the caliber allowed for any SASS competition? 45LC? 357 mag? 38 special? 9mm ? thank you

[@davidarmstrong2503]

Thank you so much for your video. Granddaughter is starting SASS this summer at16. Have had her watching your videos.

[@Tofflemire5]

Thinking of starting CAS this year. Great first video for me. Thanks.

[@supersanity2298]

I want to begin SASS shooting. This is an excellent video for getting started. Thank you

[@Clawdewd]

73, I shoot monthly in southeast Michigan, just outside Detroit. Ours is a pretty diverse group, and I have never seen any problems because of it. No matter where you come from, we're all COWBOYS! We respect the sport, respect each other, and enjoy ourselves. Get the wife a cowboy hat, some jeans, and bring her on out!

[@jimf1964]

Since Levi's has actively come out anti gun, and is paying anti gun groups, I'm assuming you don't actually have to wear Levi's? Ive stopped buying them completely.

[@curtwayne4089]

Get some Cody James or wranglers

[@1people1country63]

No surprise since their headquarter is located in SF California. I'm sure they they are against everything that represents conservative America.

[@bking12762]

Old men like me wear Lee...

[@joeybravo6172]

Bro let alone the political stances, their quality dropped. Had a pair of boot cut 501s blow out at the crotch not even a year after I bought them. I've bought two of the cowboy cut wranglers and after breaking them in, they're still going strong 3 years later.

[@jimf1964]

@@joeybravo6172 To be fair, I think that’s on purpose. No one wants to have to "break in" anything anymore. They want stuff that fits right away, and that means not so durable.

[@jameskane3653]

Thanks for the simple tip on prescription glasses!

[@captainamerica3531]

Very very cool!

[@nomadpi1]

I've taken GOTOW magazine for 20-25 yrs. but your little video has been very informative re: what I don't know about SASS or CASS. THKS!

[@sgtNUKEtroop]

what kind of "gun cart" did Bat Masterson use ... does anyone make a reproduction of it ?

[@geminirecords]

Nice video but when going through the firearms, would be nice to know what calibers are used in competitions.

[@Vincerama]

Probably .45 Colt, .44-40, .38 Special, .357 Mag, .38 long colt (with the three all in the same .357 mag revolver). .38 special would be the most economical. Purists would use the .45 or the .44-40. The revolvers in .45 Colt would actually be lighter than the .38s because they external barrel dimensions for the "cowboy" revolvers are the same, but the bore is smaller for .38s so the .38s will have thicker barrels.

[@sterbenodonis2772]

@@Vincerama cowboy action shooters rarely actually use 45s or anything of that caliber. most of them are using 22 or slightly higher

[@tbruce8187]

I can see that this hobby can get expensive real quick, especially the rifle category. Are there any pistol only competitions?

[@georgecree4671]

That would be great!

[@carboy0353]

I believe there is cowboy quick action shooting, drawing the pistol from its holster very quickly and shooting a target from the hip, but I think that may be it.

[@BuckDLaw]

She will be amazed at how friendly "cowboys" are. The sport encompasses people from all walks of life. When we're dressed as cowboys, you don't know whether you're talking to an Arkansas hillbilly (me) or a federal judge. It's hard to be too serious when you're playing cowboy...but with real guns...and you go by an alias...which means that you will become friends before you know people's real name. Buck D. Law

[@zyxwvut4740]

“An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life.” ― Robert A. Heinlein, Beyond This Horizon Read more quotes from Robert A. Heinlein

[@HighFalutinTootin]

Hi Buck D Law!! I'm Utah Johnny Montana a fellow leather slapping iron shooting rootin tootin cowboy action shootin addict!!🤠🐎

[@doncarlton]

@@HighFalutinTootin Greetings to my new friend from afar!

[@HighFalutinTootin]

Hi I'm not actually from Utah or Montana lol that's just my cowboy name and it's not really original i got it from a show i used to watch called Briscoe County jr

[@doncarlton]

@@HighFalutinTootin So, where are you from? Alabama here.

[@jameszuelow7487]

Different focus for different lenses in your glasses - that's a very nice tip. Thank you!

[@ulflidsman3064]

Great video! I have some questions: Why not include the DA revolvers of the time? As I understand it there where quite a few. And why two revolvers? In most period photos the people of the old west only carried one gun.

[@roundballrolls2762]

Good day from New Zealand "Long Hunter" . Just getting into Cowboy and have learned a lot. Appreciate it. Cheers.

[@Master...deBater]

Wow...I didn't know they had "Airsoft" cowboy guns!!!

[@gesman5000]

MASTER deBATER. The funny thing is in my country (Australia) getting an actual shotgun is easier than getting an airsoft gun.

[@gesman5000]

Jeffrey Bone Australia, not Austria. Granted, schnitzels is a common food here but we don’t call them Veinerschnitzel.

[@wyattmason3902]

You have to have lace up boots? Not cowboy boots?

[@corycarner2233]

What caliber are those wheel guns? What is a good beginner single action army ?

[@sgtNUKEtroop]

should I start out with the kind of KART that Wild Bill used or should I go with the Bat Masterson KART

[@MrSanteeclaus]

Alan de Michael Wyatt had a suv cart

[@deasttn]

Go with the Hedley Lamarr cart

[@comradeamerican4393]

i was wanting to do this but theres too many. rules as Hitchcock45 says "i love shooting to much"

[@kevinmarrett9532]

Who is Hitchcock45? Lol

[@kingbyrd.1512]

It's Thiccock69

[@andrewnguyen6806]

think op is referring to Hickok45

[@adamadams6740]

On the double barrel shotguns you can’t have auto extractors correct?? A model with them your not allowed to use,is what I’m asking? Thanks for the info.

[@jantu6835]

Can you use a pump action rifle

[@komradebigtex1871]

Can you use 30-30 marlin? And for a revolver can it be a 22 lr

[@super-villain800]

I wanted to know if 22lr single action 1873s were allowed?

[@brandonyoung7156]

I know I'm very late for this but I can't seem to find a more recent video to get an answer to my question; would a Henry X model, stoeger double defense, and a chiappa rhino qualify?

[@TheLyingFigure]

the henry should be fine at most clubs if its all you have , you need a single action revolver though

[@SuperVorpalbunny]

Where can I get the gun covers like that

[@randallbyrd1973]

I would love to do this . But to expensive. When you live on a fixed income. But I love to watch on u tube. TY for sharing

[@smackarel7]

Would love to have this in Ireland. One thing though can you use the model 3 top-break revolvers. I love those guns and I personally would chose one of them over a colt. Just my opinion though.

[@MrMacca6969]

Yes,also Schofields,the same design.

[@knightingalesaid]

Awesome video and very helpful. Thanks so much for putting it up.

[@sthengr]

Throughly enjoyed your video!!! Thanks for posting. Would like to see more relating to CAS....

[@MrDesertScorpion]

I have seen all your videos, I'll be starting soon, I have all I need now, but one thing I don't have is the gun cart, where would you recommend I buy one from ? and how much should I pay for one. I picked up a lot of info by watching you, just so you know I came from a tactical community for 12 years, and now that I'm older I decided to get into cowboy action shooting, I am really excited to start, and I am signing up with SASS as you said in one of your previous videos..Thank You for your help..

[@maineiacacres]

Here's one outfit. Lots of DIY plans and vids out there too. www.cowboyguncarts.us/

[@dcselwitz]

EXTREMELY interesting - THANK YOU !!

[@noggin7717]

thanks for the vid. very very well done. down to earth and enjoyable

[@wsal7816]

Thanks awesome video !! I wanna get into SAS club, it's a shame I live where all your Kirkpatrick rigs are made,. "Laredo, Texas" and we don't have a SAS game club !!

[@bmanowske]

While I'm on a roll! What about Rossi '92's and drop holster rigs? Are they restricted to "B" Western too?

[@captainamerica3531]

100-150yrs ago, these tips would work well in keeping you alive I’d imagine!

[@douglaslopes185]

My friend and I went to bell buckle ten. Walk up to range, a guy walked up and the first thing he said was "if you don't have ear plugs in turn around and get the hell out. Never went back. Their loss.

[@deasttn]

That was rude of him. Although I always carry ear n eye protection when I go near a gun range (I have spare to share, too)

[@notmkr-busta2937]

can you also use a colt lightning pump?

[@Pasovineyard]

Would like to see Model 3 and Schofield revolvers used.

[@AnArtInEveryLabor]

I have a couple of old High Standard Double Nine Revolvers that I absolutely love, but they have the ability to fire double action (though, admittedly, the trigger pull to do so is punishing at best). Would I still be able to use such weapons if they were used soley in single action, or is it a hard cutoff if it has double action capabilities?

[@Clawdewd]

I get my rigs from Rocky Top Leather Dot Com (make it one word) You'll need a two gun rig. They're well made and under $100! You'll also need a cowboy name. (I'm Spittin' Bull) C'mon out and enjoy!

[@flynbenny]

You may have just saved me a $100 or so 👍🏼

[@ralphanderson5621]

flynbenny me too

[@kidmac4214]

Great video sir.

[@jason60chev]

I think there could be a shooting sport called, Gangster Action Shooting. Men wear suits and Ladies wear Flapper dresses. Revolvers, semi-Autos, Thompsons, BARs, Shotguns.......

[@StevenSmith-pt8rz]

Now that would be interesting and entertaining.😁

[@pucebracelet2214]

Competition drive bys. Micro dracos, AR pistols, glocks with 33rd mags, kel tec shotguns, crappy tec 9s, and sawed off 38 revolvers. This is great let’s get this started

[@donquixote2072]

lol XD

[@sombojoe]

Some of the nicest people I ever met were at a gun range.

[@cattmann1405]

Of course they were...everyone was armed...lol

[@quickhandluke.387]

Just a general question for anyone who knows the answer. About the costume thing can I wear regular old leather cowboy boots?

[@robertburns1013]

Gday my name is rob I’m from Australia I’m just starting in cowboy action I would love to know if I can buy your holster and shotgun belt and braces set up from somewhere

[@JimBailey]

Super great video. On the pistols is the barrel length important? Which length is the best? Thanks again. :)

[@EverythingisFire]

Excellent vid. I still need a 2nd pistol, shotgun and lever action rifle =/ But I know the local clubs around here will lend me what I'm missing.

[@wadejustanamerican1201]

Thank you sir, very helpful video.

[@Roach2841]

is the only allowed pistols are the single action army revolver or can you use other types of single action revolvers of the period

[@JWheeler331]

James Roach you can use others such as the Schofield, 51 Navies, Open Tops, Remingtons etc.

[@aarondearick9375]

Awesome video! What are popular calibers for the rifle pistols and shotguns?

[@justinseeton5240]

What would be the best barrel length to have for a model 73? I'm wanting to get one but dont know if I should get the 20 or 24 inch barrel.

[@TRPufnStuf]

What caliber do the guns need to be?

[@vincelok894]

I guess with the hat requirement, you pretty much need ear plugs or behind-the-head ear muffs instead or regular ear muffs..

[@bhoden12]

This was a great video

[@TheNSSF]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@gloriasantos418]

@@TheNSSF Hi! The series of videos are very informative. He is very generous in sharing informations. I'm trying to look into his latest updates. Kindly send us links pls. I'd truly appreciate it. God bless & more power!

[@batman88ironman]

Good video man. Hey I have a question. Can a lever action shotgun be used? It was the in between gun of the breach and pump.

[@JWheeler331]

David Brunelle Yes. The 1887 Winchester and clones can be used.

[@Vidman919]

Long barrel for accuracy, short barrel for speed. It is all based on your preferance.

[@shaaprosperous1520]

I grew up watching cowboy action movies

[@russnurse2b807]

Can I wear Wranglers ??

[@slimjim7411]

Been interested in this for awhile, great video. Didn't know you needed 2 pistols though kinda breaks the bank a bit if you know what I mean. Was looking at getting just a nice Uberti in .44-40 might have to reconsider and go with a pair of heritage .357's

[@tysonsommerville175]

I have a similar budget concern. That said, if you're just getting into it and want something to get up and running there's lots of used single actions on the market, they might not match or even be the same caliber but at least you'll be able to go play.

[@chriskelly509]

+Slim Jim most will share with you until you get all your gear.

[@robertwest4299]

I do wish they had single gun divisions so if I wanted to just shoot the rifle that day I could etc.

[@deasttn]

If you have one pistol, you can aquire more pretty easily :-)

[@tamacat920]

Are there also events for long rifles?

[@dahlski]

Really good info! I am thinking of starting out on this type of shooting. Love revolvers and lever action rifles. Love RDR2 aswell. And I also love old western movies so I figure this will be a good move.

[@silverbackseven7]

Will a single shot shotgun be accepted at a shoot?

[@DEATH-bt8hy]

I got a ranger style belt with the drop draw for my fast draw

[@bmanowske]

You mentioned if you use a '94 Marlin, it must be shot as "B" Western class, Only? My wife shoots one just like the one shown, and shoots Lady Wrangler, and nobody has said anything about it! We are going to Mississippi Fandango in October, and have already registered. Does she need to change class, for a SASS state shoot?

[@Nuka-Paladin]

Hey Long Hunter, I've got a question for ya if you've got the time. I'm 23, a full-time college student, part-time US Army, and part-time gun salesman at my local gun store. I've been interested in joining SASS ever since I first watched this video a few years ago. Not long ago I bought a lever-action rifle I intend to use in the sport. As a college student, I just couldn't afford an 1873, a '66, or an actual Henry, and I wasn't crazy about the newer Marlins or Rossi's. So, since I couldn't find a used Marlin, I ended up going with a Henry Big Boy in .45 Colt. I read the SASS rule book, so I know they're legal, but after looking on some of the forums, I've noticed that there are a lot of members who have some really bad things to say about the rifle. I know right off the bat that I will not be as competitive as some of y'all with experience, but are the (new) Henry's really that frowned upon? I know they're not authentic in any way and can only be used in B Western, but I'd love to know what you think about the gun and the folks that use them. Thanks!

[@chriskelly509]

+The Georgia Scorcher the henry's are not fast and can not be made as fast as a 73 or a 66.

[@walksfletcher]

They are cheap made pot metal guns, 'henry' had to "really work" on the SASS Wild Bunch to get them accepted. But money has RULED SASS & the wild bunch since they deserted Southern Calif. practically in the middle of the night. They pulled up on monday morning after the last End of Trail at RAAHAUGE'S Pheasent Club. Took everything from the COTO COWBOYS that wasn't nailed down. even their Club's Name.

[@kennoneya4671]

@@walksfletcher If I somehow screwed up and ended up in California, I'd grab everything I could and get the hell out too! Once the Beach Boys left, the whole state just slid off into lunacy, idiocy, and pot heads with no common sense!

[@walksfletcher]

@@kennoneya4671 You Don't SCREW the folks who spent YEARS working for FREE to build up SASS and steal everything that isn't nailed down. Targets, Equipment, building supplies and even the Name of their Club. Most all of that gear was donated by Members. All props & displays built by VOLUNTEERS who donated their time and money. The wild bunch showed up at 8am the day after EOT ended with a hired moving service. Took everything that wasn't nailed down, without a by your leave. All the wild bunch has done is line their own pockets. The Rules have been bent and twisted to allow the introduction of rule changes that were supposed to be chiseled in stone. "SPIRIT OF THE GAME" Was murdered by the greed of the wild bunch. I started in 1987, I quit in 2009. Could no longer recognize what sass stood for. Dues are now Outrageous. The sport is dying. Gamers & greed killed it.

[@skymedic48]

Question for you sir,Where do you acquire a gun cart? Can they be made, or is it better to buy one? Thanks

[@24kRobot]

Mustang Gun Carts on etsy sells some really nice high quality old west gun carts. Otherwise, Cabelas and other sporting good stores have the new baby cart looking ones. You can also try craigslist for a nice second hand cart.

[@skymedic48]

***** thanks for the reply. I had no idea what a gun cart was, now, I see them all over the place. Looking forward to getting started.

[@vincelok894]

Look into IPSC or USPSA or IDPA shooting. It's with modern pistols but you can shoot a revolver division too (double action if you want to be competitive). There is no dressup ... I guess you COULD, but if you want to look into single pistol action shooting, look to there!

[@Gilgamesh347]

Great SASS intro video!

[@tylerflanagan440]

You said lace up work boots. How about roper cowboy boots? Would those work?

[@VeritasSeek]

Tyler Flanagan Cant find the link right now but a long time SASS member did a series of articles with a lot of details on costuming and things, and he said ropers are fine.

[@gestaposantaclaus]

Anyone a member of the Cowboy SASS club in Corona, CA?

[@markstengel7680]

I enjoyed your presentation. Well Done🔫👍

[@charlesblanton9409]

Where is the nearest club in N. M.

[@TheBaronvl]

That was an outstanding tutorial.....

[@southerncountryboy8]

the basic answer is yes, you need all three types of guns to compete. which is why I'll never get to shoot in cowboy action matches, cause it's just to damn expensive.

[@jamesperry459]

Any sport not going to be cheap

[@scouttrooperhh-1487]

@@jamesperry459 sounding like a $3k entry fee before any practice or match fees.

[@bosfarming835]

What gauge shotgun is recommended

[@zyxwvut4740]

I have 12 but I really want 16!

[@midwesterndrop-ape3066]

Bob Ross really out here getting me into cowboy guns

[@biophillie]

Some excellent videos.. Very informative. Thank you.

[@dexterwarrington8615]

At the beginning of this video you talked about "Levis" as a necessary part of the costume. You should be aware that Levi Strauss is one of the bigger "anti-gun" contributors and are very vocal about gun control. You can Google "Levi Strauss' anti gun advocacy". I discovered this over 10 years ago and haven't spent a dime on any of their products since. Lee and Wrangler make great jeans~!

[@absolutetuber]

Did you have to register that rifle after putting the short stroke kit in it? I can only imagine the high rate of fire you were able to achieve after doing that.

[@USA2ndAmendment]

Does it matter if you have a leather rig with the holsters dropped down or riding high on the belt? I have seen videos with people wearing both styles at SASS events and am wondering if it is important or just personal preference?

[@chriskelly509]

+USA2ndAmendment contact your local club, they will help you out.

[@luthermosley4823]

All I need to know is can I win belt buckles?

[@survivor-3572]

dose the shotgun have to have two triggers or can you get a single?

[@maineiacacres]

Straight from the SASS Shooters Handbook. "Any side-by-side or single shot shotgun typical of the period from approximately 1860 until 1899 with or without external hammers, having single or double triggers is allowed."

[@JJR93]

Dumb question, but do the pair of Single Action revolvers have to be the same caliber? I have one in .357 mag and a separate one in 45 LC. Do I need to get another one to have a matching pair to shoot in a match?

[@maineiacacres]

I don't think its required John. Here's the handbook off the SASS site. Its all in there. www.sassnet.com/Downloads/Shooters%20Handbook%20%20Vers%2022_2.pdf

[@ShinKyuubi]

I actually met a guy in my local grocery store about..2 months ago and we got to talking cause I liked his overcoat and hat he was wearing, it was a stormy day hence his duster overcoat. We talked about forging, zombie movies/shows and interestingly enough Cowboy Action shooting. He told me a good tip is to 1)not go with the .45 revolver since ammo for that is expensive 2) to have your revolvers match your rifle in caliber so you don't have to carry too many different types of ammo so the best thing you can do is make sure your revolvers and rifles all match for the sake of not getting your guns confused and cost effectiveness when buying ammo for shooting.

[@KadSkirita]

Short response is no. None of your calibers have to match. But it does help if you shoot one caliber across the two revolvers and the rifle.

[@cmac6173]

Great Info...and Video...Thanks

[@ramonmunoz513]

Can a 22lr gun be use

[@chriskelly509]

+ramon Munoz no, has to be 32 cal or bigger, go to sassnet dot com but some clubs will let you use what you can until you get your gear. Contact your local club.

[@fennotheyounger]

Tip of the hat pard'

[@vincelok894]

Yep, .38 and .357 is cheaper to buy/reload and most shooting sports consume large amounts of ammo (ie money!) So you want to shoot the cheapest allowed ammo!