cowboy action

rebs · September 14, 2017, 08:02 AM

For cowboy action shooting I have heard the guns have to be period specific. What exactly does that mean ? Does the gun have to be an original made back then or can you shoot a replica ? Would a Savage 99 in 300 savage cal be ok ?

Oliver Sudden · September 14, 2017, 08:19 AM

Replicas are ok and the Savage is not. The rifle must be chambered in a pistol cartridge. Google SASS for complete rules.

jaguarxk120 · September 14, 2017, 08:21 AM

Go to the SASS web site and down load their handbook. The book spells out what can be used and not used.
I found that rifles have to be 32 caliber or larger and no bigger than 45 caliber.

maillemaker · September 14, 2017, 08:37 AM

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For cowboy action shooting I have heard the guns have to be period specific. What exactly does that mean ?

It means that competitors must use firearms specific to the time period that they cover.

As others noted, their rule book will tell you the details of which firearms are allowed.

rebs · September 14, 2017, 12:34 PM

Thank you for the information

Hawg · September 14, 2017, 01:43 PM

Period specific with exceptions. They allow Ruger single actions and Henry rifles. Neither one is period specific.

rebs · September 15, 2017, 07:30 AM

would a Henry lever gun in 357 mag and a Rugar single action in 357 mag be alowed

Hawg · September 15, 2017, 08:04 AM

Yes but not at .357 velocities and not with jacketed bullets. You will need two revolvers and a SXS shotgun or a Winchester 87 or 97 but you can only load two rounds in the repeaters.

Jbar4Ranch · September 15, 2017, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jaguarxk120

I found that rifles have to be 32 caliber or larger and no bigger than 45 caliber.

That's not entirely correct - the .56-.50 Spencer is also allowed.

Hawg · September 15, 2017, 12:53 PM

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That's not entirely correct - the .56-.50 Spencer is also allowed.

I don't think it was when I was doing it but it's been awhile.

That's not exactly a pistol caliber.

jaguarxk120 · September 15, 2017, 04:26 PM

The 56-50 is listed as a exception, 25-20 is also listed as a exception.

Hawg · September 15, 2017, 08:59 PM

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The 56-50 is listed as a exception, 25-20 is also listed as a exception.

Cool. I don't think it was 10-12 years ago but maybe it was. A lot of things have changed in CAS during that time.

Jbar4Ranch · September 15, 2017, 10:16 PM

The earliest rule book I can find at the moment is March, 2006, and both are listed as exceptions in it.

T. O'Heir · September 18, 2017, 02:12 PM

The .56-.50 Spencer dates from 1860. Rimfire originally. I believe the rules say anything that 19th Century or a replica. No .300 Savage until 1920.
And it's not just the firearms that have to be 'period'. You do too.
http://www.sassnet.com/Downloads/RO/...ndbook(15).pdf

Jbar4Ranch · September 18, 2017, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by T. O'Heir

The .56-.50 Spencer dates from 1860. Rimfire originally. I believe the rules say anything that 19th Century or a replica. No .300 Savage until 1920.
And it's not just the firearms that have to be 'period'. You do too.
http://www.sassnet.com/Downloads/RO/...ndbook(15).pdf

More or less. But it has to be a pistol caliber with lead bullets for a main match gun - .45-70, .45-90, .45-75, .45-60, .40-60, etc., are not allowed as main match calibers. And, believe it or not, it doesn't have to be a period correct cartridge either. For instance, a convertible cylinder in 9mm, .40 S&W, 10mm, or .45 acp is implicitly allowed, except for Classic Cowboy. The Cowboy .45 Special is a new cartridge developed less than ten years ago. A handful of people also shoot rifles that have been modified for the .45 acp or Cowboy .45 Special. The .32 H&R mag is also legal. Probably a few I'm forgetting, but you get the idea.
Most clubs will let you get by with denim jeans (Levi's, Wranglers, etc.), a long-sleeved western shirt and boots. Lace-up western boots are also allowed. Two categories have more specific clothing requirements: Classic Cowboy and B Western.

September 14, 2017, 08:02 AM	#1
rebs Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2012 Posts: 3,881	cowboy action For cowboy action shooting I have heard the guns have to be period specific. What exactly does that mean ? Does the gun have to be an original made back then or can you shoot a replica ? Would a Savage 99 in 300 savage cal be ok ?

September 15, 2017, 10:16 PM	#13
Jbar4Ranch Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 1999 Location: Near Helena, Montana Posts: 1,719	The earliest rule book I can find at the moment is March, 2006, and both are listed as exceptions in it. __________________ Sometimes the squeaky wheel gets replaced... SASS 47015

September 18, 2017, 02:12 PM	#14
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	The .56-.50 Spencer dates from 1860. Rimfire originally. I believe the rules say anything that 19th Century or a replica. No .300 Savage until 1920. And it's not just the firearms that have to be 'period'. You do too. http://www.sassnet.com/Downloads/RO/...ndbook(15).pdf __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

September 14, 2017, 08:19 AM	#2
Oliver Sudden Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2017 Location: Colorado Posts: 272	Replicas are ok and the Savage is not. The rifle must be chambered in a pistol cartridge. Google SASS for complete rules.

September 14, 2017, 08:21 AM	#3
jaguarxk120 Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,620	Go to the SASS web site and down load their handbook. The book spells out what can be used and not used. I found that rifles have to be 32 caliber or larger and no bigger than 45 caliber.

September 14, 2017, 12:34 PM	#5
rebs Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2012 Posts: 3,881	Thank you for the information

September 14, 2017, 01:43 PM	#6
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,189	Period specific with exceptions. They allow Ruger single actions and Henry rifles. Neither one is period specific.

September 15, 2017, 07:30 AM	#7
rebs Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2012 Posts: 3,881	would a Henry lever gun in 357 mag and a Rugar single action in 357 mag be alowed

September 15, 2017, 08:04 AM	#8
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,189	Yes but not at .357 velocities and not with jacketed bullets. You will need two revolvers and a SXS shotgun or a Winchester 87 or 97 but you can only load two rounds in the repeaters.

September 15, 2017, 04:26 PM	#11
jaguarxk120 Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,620	The 56-50 is listed as a exception, 25-20 is also listed as a exception.