CAS/SASS

I went through Midway's website "cowboy" & found the dies & shell holder to load the brass shells, but did not find commercial cowboy loads... ??? is there a source for already loaded shells until I can get started on the brass shells ??? I see Buffalo Arms has black powder shells, but no smokeless powder shells...

I also didn't remember seeing a specification for shot size or charges for the shot shells... I can go back to their website & look again, but would appreciate any suggestions there as well
 
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I'll answer a few of your questions:

45 Colt rifle. It's always easier to load for one cartridge rather than several. The 45 Colt was never chambered in any of the old rifles. It seems to have difficulty expanding, under cowboy loads, enough to seal the chamber and prevent blowback. You'll have to talk to some who do shoot them for particulars.

Shot gun shells must be carried "on your body" not on the gun. Shell belts unsecured bandeleros, belt slides all work well. My personal choice is an 8 shell slide on a plain belt. The shells are held in 2 shell pockets to make it easier to grab two to load the SxS.

The shotgun you have will work well. I'd have the barrels checked then shoot it. The SASS rule on shot size is #4 or smaller. A lot of ranges have initiated #6 or smaller and some #7 1/2 or smaller. 8s or 9s will work quite well.

Mule: If you are handicapped then go for it. No rule against it however the clubs that allow unlimited use of them either have a LOT of room or they have unhappy shooters that try to walk around the traffic jams. I don't like them.

You can make a portable(bolt to the bench) loading stand for pistols rifle and shotgun. Paying retail will get really old, really fast.

Sounds like you are ready to go.
 
Noz nailed most of it, but I'm chime in about a couple of things you mentioned MWM.

I chose 38 special over 45 for two reasons. First, my 13 y/o is shooting with me and the lower recoil was attractive. The other thing, which may apply to you, is that loading boat-loads of 38 is cheaper in the long run in powder and bullet components. I agree with Noz that loading for one caliber is infinitely easier, however, but that's something else for you to consider.

As for "store bought" shotgun ammo, (again, in consideration of my 13 y/o) my store loads are the Winchester AA "Low Recoil/Low Noise" variety. She's spoiled on those after our first 5-6 shoots, so I guess when I start reloading shotgun, I'll have to replicate that load. It really is a "non-event" to shoot if you've ever shot anything else out of a shotgun. I've found these fairly available at Wal-Mart, Gander and Academy (if that info helps).

I've recently acquired a MEC 650 in "less than fair" condition that I'm putting back together, so I'm saving my hulls in anticipation. :)
 
Thanks for the replys guys... nope not handicapped ( although I might have been called names before :o ) I guess I never honestly thought about bring "my mule" but maybe my wooden wagon described above would help tote "lead" around...

thanks for the suggestions on the shotgun stuff ( I have many, but rarely shoot much more than .410 anymore )

looks like one of my next projects will be a shell belt holder & ordering 50 or so brass 12 ga shells ( I'm hoping to load all my stuff at home, so I can take in more of the whole scene, & not be stuck reloading during the event )

any comments on the side matches with the single action pocket guns ???

BTW... check both my 1st choice & 2nd for SASS names, & neither was taken, so I'll be registering there soon
 
ooops... found a conflict with my Montados I think... from the SASS handbook...

No portion of the grip frame may be checkered, stippled, serrated or otherwise modified to
constitute a grip enhancement.
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my pair of consecutive serialed Montados are very early manufacture, where the front of the grip frame has vertical grooves machined into it...

( I think I might have read about this before ??? )

do I need to polish out those grooves, so the grip frame is smooth ??? my newer Montado that I bought to put the birdshead grip frame on for my belly gun has a smooth grip frame... so maybe the best bet would to be to order another smooth grip frame & save my 2 grooved frames to keep with the revolvers ???

your guys suggestions would be greatly appreciated
 
Magnum Wheel Man said:
I went through Midway's website "cowboy" & found the dies & shell holder to load the brass shells, but did not find commercial cowboy loads... ???
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Now I understand, post #47. :)
 
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sorry... maybe I wasn't that clear... I can load my own 45 Colt ( have cast bullets & Trailboss powder on hand already )... I was more looking for some sort of Cowboy load for the Shottie, since I don't currently load shot gun shells, & my shotgun I'd use is actually almost of period, as far as age...

... TANKER suggested the low noise / low recoil Winchester... that's likely what I'll start out with, until I see if I want to try loading brass shells...
 
Those are probably ok (I've never shot 'em), but I will point out that the muzzle velocity listed on those is quite a bit higher (1200 v. 980).

http://www.winchester.com/Products/...coil-low-noise-target-load/Pages/AA12FL8.aspx

I don't remember exactly where I read it, but there was a bunch of skeet shooters griping about the Winchester loads noted above because they were so slow that they had trouble adjusting their lead on the target birds. :rolleyes: In the circumstances that we shoot CAS, I found that to be a "plus" :D.

Looks like Cheaper Than Dirt and Midway are either out or don't sell these shells. I did find them at Gander Mtn online and Bass Pro Shops:

http://www.gandermountain.com/modpe...c=12_Gauge_Shot_26_gm&aID=503AI2&merchID=4006

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_67999____SearchResults

I normally buy them at my local Academy, Wal-Mart or Gander off the shelf for $7.50-8.50/box.
 
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