getting into action shooting

[gravedigger]

Howdy guys, I'm new to the cowboy shooting word, would like to get involved but i would like to now what exactly i would need firearms,courses,etc.

[Marshal Halloway]

Howdy!

Welcome to town!

Follow this trail and get back to us with questions.

http://www.cascity.com/getstarted.htm

[gravedigger]

Thanks for the info, for the single action revolvers i just purchased 2 RV with consecutive serial# in color case 44mag,for the rifle i have an old win94 in 44mag,need to get the coach shotgun, and the acceceries.

[Big Hext Finnigan]

Before you buy that shotgun, buy some good leather (holsters and belt).  Then head to your local club.  What parts are ya from?

The shotgun is the easiest thing to loan, and not many mind loaning their scatterguns out.  Sounds like you're ready to get started.  Welcome!

[gravedigger]

I'm from montreal,Canada the holsteres i can get from brownells cowboy section, the only club that does cowboy shooting is in ontario which is 45minutes, the current clubs i'm member at just do ipsc, do i need to take a course.

[Will Pluggum]

Nope.  Just show up and  expect to meet the friendlest, most helpful people you would ever want to know.  On my recent  first trip to a CAS shoot I had no guns, was just expecting to watch.  The club director handed me a double holster rig with two colt saa's and said strap these on if you'ed like to shoot.  Then shared his Marlin rifle and double 12 guage AND provided ammo. (I squared that away with him after the shoot.)  If your already doing competitive shooting, you have the skills to participate.  It will take no time at all for you to get in the rhythem of things.  Just remember, CAS is about fun and sharing.  It's not about who's the best.
BTW....another source of affordable leather is www.cabelas.com  just type in holsters in the search window.  Check 'em out!
See ya around CAS City and welcome........Will Pluggum

[Paper Chaser]

Howdy, Gravedigger, and welcome to our cozy and warm fire. You are most welcome to sit a spell and palaver with us.  I had the privilege of shooting in the same posse with a couple of your countrymen this weekend here in Mississippi.  They hail from Ontario.  Nice folks and shoot pretty good too.  I agree, hold off on purchasing that shotgun.  Try out as many as you can before spending those hard-earned $$$$$.  My first match I borrowed a shotgun until I could decide.  Also, I agree about the leather.  Take your time and then clang that steel !!  Cheers, smiles, shoot straight and be SAFE.

[Big Hext Finnigan]

And yet another (and I think the best starter set)
http://www.sanpedrosaddlery.com/frames.htm?
Check out his Territorial Leather.  Good stuff and cheap.

Adios,

[Will Pluggum]

And yet another (and I think the best starter set)
http://www.sanpedrosaddlery.com/frames.htm?
Check out his Territorial Leather.  Good stuff and cheap.

Adios,

Just looked at San Pedro Saddlery, quality gear at not outragous prices.  I'm thinkin  Cabelos leathers will get you in the game but it won't be long before your want to  move up.  It might be better to spend more on the initial leather investment and be happy with it for longer.   However, if the budget is tight, the cabelo gear will get you on the stage. 

[gravedigger]

THanks for all the great info this is a great site, don't now if i can ask this question on this threand but would like to now the differens with the 45L colt & 45colt the being that i even own a ruger bisely in 45 colt can i shot the 45L colt, if not what is the differens besides the lenght.

[Paper Chaser]

Gravedigger, difference is 'name' only.  A .45 Long Colt and a .45 Colt 'should' be the SAME.

Whoops, forgot about the leather, so I'm editing this.  San Pedro (Big Ed) are really good folks.  Also, try the links below for some nice stuff at reasonable prices, and tell them that the Paper Chaser sent you.

www.westernandwildlifewonders.com
mrbisley@aol.com  (send him an email)

[Big Hext Finnigan]

Hey Paper Chaser.. Who is at the link?

and Rick (Mr Bisley) is great.

[Tombstone Runner SASS#54765]

Howdy All
Im new to this forum also, and am a new CAS shooter as well. I have my guns all ready to go, just waiting on weather and local club to get going. My take so far is that there are some real purists out there. Sure am looking forward to getting started!!

[Cuts Crooked]

Howdy and Welcome Tombstone Runner!

Yup! They's sum purists out there alright! But that doesn't have to be YOUR game, iffin yer not so inclined! In CAS they's sumpthin fer everyone! From the Hollywierd Cowboy right up to the most authentic lookin veteran of many a cattle drive. Howdy Doody shoots dressed as his namesake, right down to the red boots and holsters! 'Nuther pard of mine, Lynn County Ranger looks so authentic that ya start wonderin' where the herd is when you see him! The game let's you decide where you want to be on that score!

[Calamity Jane]

Howdy Digger! Nice ta see nuther Canuck on the Board 

Wavin howdy from Manitoba . . .

[Willie Wheelgun]

CJ, I believe you have gun leather from a fellow cannuck.  He could not go wrong there. 
I think the next thing after six-guns and lever gun is how to put some life back into them boolits.  He should really look for loading advice now.  Like it was said, scatter guns and fodder are nothing compared to the hard lead stuff.  Now there is the decision about what to shoot.  He needs you CJ!
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