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June 9, 2009, 10:50 AM | #1 |
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Black Powder Pistols in CAS
I visited a local CAS last Sunday to see how it all worked and figure out if I really would like to get into it. The answer is, yes I would!
Heres the thing... A couple people warned me about using BP pistols for a few different reasons. One was reloading time between shooting, and a potential to slow things down. I honestly thought there was more than enough time to reload between shooting (since its not loaded til a cap goes on). What I am a little worried about though is that I was told in certain shoots you have to hit all the targets...even if that means reloading while you're up there. That...would be a bit of an issue. Basically, I'm thinking about carrying an extra cylinder, putting caps on at the loading table to take it up with me, and then after shooting if I didn't have to use it, pull the caps off at the second table. Has anybody dealt with this/have suggestions? Oh, and I know missing shouldn't be much of a prob at those distances...but... |
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June 9, 2009, 11:18 AM | #3 |
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Maybe I misheard/misunderstood. There was, after all, a lot of gunfire, excitement, etc.
So, I shouldn't be required to reload my pistol mid-shoot? Ok. |
June 9, 2009, 11:44 AM | #4 |
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I believe C&B revolvers are a separate class, so you wouldn't be at any disadvantage.
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June 9, 2009, 07:33 PM | #7 |
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Excellent and confidence building advice, thank you!
Would you recommend a little belt pouch to hold some caps for my spare cylinder if I have to do that on the clock? I'm really not going to worry about speed at first, I just want to make sure I don't gum up any works... |
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I use a Ted Cash revolver capper. Keep it in my vest pocket all the time. Use it to cap at the loading table and it's handy in case I have to replace a bad cap on the line - have only needed to do that a couple times in all the years I've shot Frontiersman.
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