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aaron8 · February 7, 2008, 01:34 PM

There are many low cost options to getting started in the sport. First of all consider good used guns. There are many nice Uberti made six shooters on the market as well as some low priced new guns by Beretta and Taurus. The rifles come mainly from Uberti if you are looking for a 66 or 73, new or used. Probably the best rifle to start with is a Marlin because it is in the lower spectrum of the price list and is a quality rifle that you can keep for a long time. If you are reloading you should consider getting the six shooters and rifle in the same caliber. The most popular caliber is 38 spec. All the components are available and will cost less than the 44-40 and 45's. To pick a shotgun you have to decide on a 97 pump or a side by side. When you determine which one then you have more choices. I deal with new and used cowboy guns and gear so the prices I am quoting are probably going to be close no matter where you shop, at least they are what I see going in and out of my shop.
HANDGUNS
Beretta Stampedes, cch/blue, pair $725-$750
Taurus Gaucho's, stainless, pair $725-$750
Old Model Ruger Vaqueros, pair, ss, $900-$975
Old Model Ruger Vaqueros, pair, cch/blue, $800-$875
Uberti, pair, cch/blue, $600-$725
RIFLES
92's, $400-$500
Marlins, $400-$550
66's, $600-$700
73's, $650-$900
97's
original, $325-$750
replicas, $325-$500
SIDE BY SIDE
Stoeger and Bounty Hunters, $325-$425
The varied prices are due to add ons to the guns. Such as action work, short stroke kits, spring kits, opened forcing cones, etc.
I hope this gives you some information to work off of. Remember, these are prices I see in my shop and may not be applicable elsewhere. But I do buy and sell many all over the country.

February 7, 2008, 01:34 PM	#19
aaron8 Junior Member Join Date: February 7, 2008 Posts: 1	getting started in cas There are many low cost options to getting started in the sport. First of all consider good used guns. There are many nice Uberti made six shooters on the market as well as some low priced new guns by Beretta and Taurus. The rifles come mainly from Uberti if you are looking for a 66 or 73, new or used. Probably the best rifle to start with is a Marlin because it is in the lower spectrum of the price list and is a quality rifle that you can keep for a long time. If you are reloading you should consider getting the six shooters and rifle in the same caliber. The most popular caliber is 38 spec. All the components are available and will cost less than the 44-40 and 45's. To pick a shotgun you have to decide on a 97 pump or a side by side. When you determine which one then you have more choices. I deal with new and used cowboy guns and gear so the prices I am quoting are probably going to be close no matter where you shop, at least they are what I see going in and out of my shop. HANDGUNS Beretta Stampedes, cch/blue, pair $725-$750 Taurus Gaucho's, stainless, pair $725-$750 Old Model Ruger Vaqueros, pair, ss, $900-$975 Old Model Ruger Vaqueros, pair, cch/blue, $800-$875 Uberti, pair, cch/blue, $600-$725 RIFLES 92's, $400-$500 Marlins, $400-$550 66's, $600-$700 73's, $650-$900 97's original, $325-$750 replicas, $325-$500 SIDE BY SIDE Stoeger and Bounty Hunters, $325-$425 The varied prices are due to add ons to the guns. Such as action work, short stroke kits, spring kits, opened forcing cones, etc. I hope this gives you some information to work off of. Remember, these are prices I see in my shop and may not be applicable elsewhere. But I do buy and sell many all over the country.