Excellent video! "Buy right - buy it one time" great advice with anything and everything.

I've shot both ipsc and cowboy action. The people at cowboy action are very very cool. Very friendly

Really enjoyed this, and it is amazing how friendly everyone is.

I was doing this today, being UK we are a little restricted in some of these firearms. But I used my Browning B525 over and under. Really good fun :)

Brilliant, well explained, easy to understand in a clear precise language. Love it many thanks.

@<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="95">1:35</a> I believe the rules also permit the lever action 1887 Winchester style lever shotgun, AKA the Terminators gun (although some argue that specific gun was a 10ga).

Love your awesome coaching style. Precise and exact and every angle covered!

My Aunt and Uncle used to shoot Cowboy Action in Washington and Texas in the late 80's and early 90's. When the costume became more important than shooting, they stopped going.

The buffalo guns at the time (think Quigley Down Under) were "big-bore" rifles. The Sharps High Wall (45-70 to 45-120) and several other styles of lever guns like the Trap Door were in larger calibers up to 50-140. Mostly cowboys and scouts used only one kind of ammunition because it was easier to stock on their person. In that case you might have a rifle and two pistols both in 44-40 or 45lc. However, they wouldn't have been hunting buffalo or animals of that nature with a 44-40.

Thank You. I am purchasing a hammered coach shotgun and came across SASS. Love it! Thanks again Jim for your insight.

Thinking of starting CAS this year. Great first video for me. Thanks.

I did this for 2 seasons. It's all he says it is. My biggest surprise was how good many of them are, boys and girls, young and old. My problem was boredom between stages even with the work assignments. There is a lot of time and money required to practice, reload ammo, and keep up with the guns for about two and a half minutes of shooting. It is fun for sure, and the shooting is great, just not enough of it. Kind of like parking lot Solo car racing. Also in these videos they don't cover the military type safety rules they use. These rules are 100% necessary to ensure 100% safety, but some people can't do it. I've seen it, and people do get invited to stop shooting for the match or permanently. They can and will pull your badge if you screw up. Literally by rule everybody is a safety Nazi in SASS. In my club it was a violation of the rules to see a safety violation and fail to call it out. Lots of ex Navy guys around here. lol It will make a better shooter out you if that is what you are interested in. And you'll have fun doing it.

Awesome video and very helpful. Thanks so much for putting it up.

I've taken GOTOW magazine for 20-25 yrs. but your little video has been very informative re: what I don't know about SASS or CASS. THKS!

I want to begin SASS shooting. This is an excellent video for getting started. Thank you

Thanks for the video. Just purchased my 73 today and plan on attending my first event this month. You covered many questions I had.

Thank you so much for your video. Granddaughter is starting SASS this summer at16. Have had her watching your videos.

thanks for the vid. very very well done. down to earth and enjoyable

Different focus for different lenses in your glasses - that's a very nice tip. Thank you!

Great video sir.

EXTREMELY interesting - THANK YOU !!

73, I shoot monthly in southeast Michigan, just outside Detroit. Ours is a pretty diverse group, and I have never seen any problems because of it. No matter where you come from, we're all COWBOYS! We respect the sport, respect each other, and enjoy ourselves. Get the wife a cowboy hat, some jeans, and bring her on out!

Thank you sir, very helpful video.

Some excellent videos.. Very informative. Thank you.

Do you need all of the guns to start with or are there pistol or rifle stages only? Thanks

Great video. Very helpful! Thank you.

Excellent video, thank you!!

Throughly enjoyed your video!!! Thanks for posting. Would like to see more relating to CAS....

Great SASS intro video!

I enjoyed your presentation. Well Done🔫👍

That was an outstanding tutorial.....

very interesting and informative...ty!

Great Info...and Video...Thanks

Thanks for the info.

Thanks. Great Video.

what kind of "gun cart" did Bat Masterson use ... does anyone make a reproduction of it ?

Great video!

She will be amazed at how friendly "cowboys" are. The sport encompasses people from all walks of life. When we're dressed as cowboys, you don't know whether you're talking to an Arkansas hillbilly (me) or a federal judge. It's hard to be too serious when you're playing cowboy...but with real guns...and you go by an alias...which means that you will become friends before you know people's real name. Buck D. Law

Thanks for the simple tip on prescription glasses!

Thank you!!

Very informative

Awesome video! What are popular calibers for the rifle pistols and shotguns?

I have a couple of old High Standard Double Nine Revolvers that I absolutely love, but they have the ability to fire double action (though, admittedly, the trigger pull to do so is punishing at best). Would I still be able to use such weapons if they were used soley in single action, or is it a hard cutoff if it has double action capabilities?

Super great video. On the pistols is the barrel length important? Which length is the best? Thanks again. :)

Good day from New Zealand "Long Hunter" . Just getting into Cowboy and have learned a lot. Appreciate it. Cheers.

Thanks awesome video !! I wanna get into SAS club, it's a shame I live where all your Kirkpatrick rigs are made,. "Laredo, Texas" and we don't have a SAS game club !!

Really good info! I am thinking of starting out on this type of shooting. Love revolvers and lever action rifles. Love RDR2 aswell. And I also love old western movies so I figure this will be a good move.

Tip of the hat pard'

I think there could be a shooting sport called, Gangster Action Shooting. Men wear suits and Ladies wear Flapper dresses. Revolvers, semi-Autos, Thompsons, BARs, Shotguns.......

I get my rigs from Rocky Top Leather Dot Com (make it one word) You'll need a two gun rig. They're well made and under $100! You'll also need a cowboy name. (I'm Spittin' Bull) C'mon out and enjoy!

Excellent vid. I still need a 2nd pistol, shotgun and lever action rifle =/ But I know the local clubs around here will lend me what I'm missing.

While I'm on a roll! What about Rossi '92's and drop holster rigs? Are they restricted to "B" Western too?

i was wanting to do this but theres too many. rules as Hitchcock45 says "i love shooting to much"

Some of the nicest people I ever met were at a gun range.

I grew up watching cowboy action movies

I would love to do this . But to expensive. When you live on a fixed income. But I love to watch on u tube. TY for sharing

My friend and I went to bell buckle ten. Walk up to range, a guy walked up and the first thing he said was "if you don't have ear plugs in turn around and get the hell out. Never went back. Their loss.

Great video ! ( I would like to have that hat :D Where can I find it, please ? )

I can see that this hobby can get expensive real quick, especially the rifle category. Are there any pistol only competitions?

Would like to see Model 3 and Schofield revolvers used.

I got a ranger style belt with the drop draw for my fast draw

Would love to have this in Ireland. One thing though can you use the model 3 top-break revolvers. I love those guns and I personally would chose one of them over a colt. Just my opinion though.

What would be the best barrel length to have for a model 73? I'm wanting to get one but dont know if I should get the 20 or 24 inch barrel.

I have seen all your videos, I'll be starting soon, I have all I need now, but one thing I don't have is the gun cart, where would you recommend I buy one from ? and how much should I pay for one. I picked up a lot of info by watching you, just so you know I came from a tactical community for 12 years, and now that I'm older I decided to get into cowboy action shooting, I am really excited to start, and I am signing up with SASS as you said in one of your previous videos..Thank You for your help..

Great video! I have some questions: Why not include the DA revolvers of the time? As I understand it there where quite a few. And why two revolvers? In most period photos the people of the old west only carried one gun.

Been interested in this for awhile, great video. Didn't know you needed 2 pistols though kinda breaks the bank a bit if you know what I mean. Was looking at getting just a nice Uberti in .44-40 might have to reconsider and go with a pair of heritage .357's

On the double barrel shotguns you can’t have auto extractors correct?? A model with them your not allowed to use,is what I’m asking? Thanks for the info.

I like your shirt.

What caliber are those wheel guns? What is a good beginner single action army ?

Good video man. Hey I have a question. Can a lever action shotgun be used? It was the in between gun of the breach and pump.

This was a great video

Anyone a member of the Cowboy SASS club in Corona, CA?

Does it matter if you have a leather rig with the holsters dropped down or riding high on the belt? I have seen videos with people wearing both styles at SASS events and am wondering if it is important or just personal preference?

Thanks for the really informative video!

Nice video but when going through the firearms, would be nice to know what calibers are used in competitions.

Can you use 30-30 marlin? And for a revolver can it be a 22 lr

Bob Ross really out here getting me into cowboy guns

Are there also events for long rifles?

I know I'm very late for this but I can't seem to find a more recent video to get an answer to my question; would a Henry X model, stoeger double defense, and a chiappa rhino qualify?

Just a general question for anyone who knows the answer. About the costume thing can I wear regular old leather cowboy boots?

I guess with the hat requirement, you pretty much need ear plugs or behind-the-head ear muffs instead or regular ear muffs..

should I start out with the kind of KART that Wild Bill used or should I go with the Bat Masterson KART

What caliber do the guns need to be?

the basic answer is yes, you need all three types of guns to compete. which is why I'll never get to shoot in cowboy action matches, cause it's just to damn expensive.

Long barrel for accuracy, short barrel for speed. It is all based on your preferance.

Dumb question, but do the pair of Single Action revolvers have to be the same caliber? I have one in .357 mag and a separate one in 45 LC. Do I need to get another one to have a matching pair to shoot in a match?

Gday my name is rob I’m from Australia I’m just starting in cowboy action I would love to know if I can buy your holster and shotgun belt and braces set up from somewhere

Does anyone ever use Schofield Model 3 for their pistol choices?

Where can I get the gun covers like that

can you also use a colt lightning pump?

How do i get ahold of you i have a new winchester 1894 i want you to work your magic on it

You said lace up work boots. How about roper cowboy boots? Would those work?

is the only allowed pistols are the single action army revolver or can you use other types of single action revolvers of the period

Look into IPSC or USPSA or IDPA shooting. It's with modern pistols but you can shoot a revolver division too (double action if you want to be competitive). There is no dressup ... I guess you COULD, but if you want to look into single pistol action shooting, look to there!

Can I wear Wranglers ??

Question for you sir,Where do you acquire a gun cart? Can they be made, or is it better to buy one? Thanks

Will a single shot shotgun be accepted at a shoot?

You mentioned if you use a '94 Marlin, it must be shot as "B" Western class, Only? My wife shoots one just like the one shown, and shoots Lady Wrangler, and nobody has said anything about it! We are going to Mississippi Fandango in October, and have already registered. Does she need to change class, for a SASS state shoot?

Yep, .38 and .357 is cheaper to buy/reload and most shooting sports consume large amounts of ammo (ie money!) So you want to shoot the cheapest allowed ammo!

Hey Long Hunter, I've got a question for ya if you've got the time. I'm 23, a full-time college student, part-time US Army, and part-time gun salesman at my local gun store. I've been interested in joining SASS ever since I first watched this video a few years ago. Not long ago I bought a lever-action rifle I intend to use in the sport. As a college student, I just couldn't afford an 1873, a '66, or an actual Henry, and I wasn't crazy about the newer Marlins or Rossi's. So, since I couldn't find a used Marlin, I ended up going with a Henry Big Boy in .45 Colt. I read the SASS rule book, so I know they're legal, but after looking on some of the forums, I've noticed that there are a lot of members who have some really bad things to say about the rifle. I know right off the bat that I will not be as competitive as some of y'all with experience, but are the (new) Henry's really that frowned upon? I know they're not authentic in any way and can only be used in B Western, but I'd love to know what you think about the gun and the folks that use them. Thanks!