I've read several places recently in "All About Cowboy Action Shooting" by Ron Harris, that the standard Knockdown Target for CAS is weighted to be knocked down with a standard .38Spl 158gr RN.
i'm just wondering how the game is scored?
I worked out several .38 Sp loads including WW CAS Factory Load which makes approx 250FPE. Some Factory 158GR RN Factory Loads produce a bit less but I guess they will still "down" the steel Plates.
Now my question is what if you are shooting a Navy Model C&B Revolver? It doesn't make near the energy of the Winchester load. WIll a .36 C&B still knock one down or just "ring" it?
The book didn't say if a good shot with C&B was a knock-over or not.
When you go up to .44 Cal Lead balls from a Colt Army or Remington, you really make power and easily fit the FTLB category and surpass it!
I have both .36Cal and .44 Cal revolvers, shot them a lot, and the power levels are definitely different!
I'm really intrested in the Sport but Disability's preclude me from competing. It doesn't squash my enthusasium though!
The more "real" you make it, the better it is!
Our Sportsman's Club has a fine range and many members that take it all very seriously, with gear, guns and the extras like Money!
The historical accuracy is very intresting to me. How do you decide on an era to portray? Are there any easier or harder ones to develop characters for?
ZVP
i'm just wondering how the game is scored?
I worked out several .38 Sp loads including WW CAS Factory Load which makes approx 250FPE. Some Factory 158GR RN Factory Loads produce a bit less but I guess they will still "down" the steel Plates.
Now my question is what if you are shooting a Navy Model C&B Revolver? It doesn't make near the energy of the Winchester load. WIll a .36 C&B still knock one down or just "ring" it?
The book didn't say if a good shot with C&B was a knock-over or not.
When you go up to .44 Cal Lead balls from a Colt Army or Remington, you really make power and easily fit the FTLB category and surpass it!
I have both .36Cal and .44 Cal revolvers, shot them a lot, and the power levels are definitely different!
I'm really intrested in the Sport but Disability's preclude me from competing. It doesn't squash my enthusasium though!
The more "real" you make it, the better it is!
Our Sportsman's Club has a fine range and many members that take it all very seriously, with gear, guns and the extras like Money!
The historical accuracy is very intresting to me. How do you decide on an era to portray? Are there any easier or harder ones to develop characters for?
ZVP