Spencer at My SASS Match

[PvtGreg]

Hi All,

Well I took my Spencer to my monthly SASS match today.  I used it in two stages (only had 20 rounds loaded) and while I didn't get any speed records I did have the best time I've had in a along time.  Everyone agreed I won in the style points category.

I used the cut down 32 ga brass and didn't have one lick of trouble.  My time while shooting out of the magazine was pretty good, the timer said that I was about 1/4 slower than my Henry speed.  The reloads take the time up so I'll have to figure out how to best handle that.

A pard took pictures so as soon as I get them I'll post them here.

The next match is all Spencer with cap and ball pistols.  I'm even tempted to use by percussion shotgun!

PvtGreg

[Preston County Rider]

You know, all the times I've used a Spencer at our local SASS matches, I've been getting kuodos for "Style Points" - but these "Style Points" never seemed to affect my overall times and standing at the end of the match! 

[PvtGreg]

But they're so much damn fun to shoot at these matches and there's absolutely no doubt when you hit the plate!   I tell you what, everyone had big grins on their faces after I would shoot a stage.  About 5 of them offered money to shoot it on a stage.  If I had more rounds I would have let 'em have a go free.

There's been some talk by club members on having a full load/cap and ball match every couple of months using odd ball guns and rifles.  I swear that I could throw rounds faster than the loads some guys shoot 'em they load them so soft to get an edge.

Pvt Greg