Single Action Revolver's -
There are 5 basic categories of shooters based upon Revolver type.
MODERN:
Any single action cartridge revolver of at least .32 cal. having
adjustable sights.
TRADITIONAL:
Single action cartridge, percussion revolver, or black powder cartridge
conversion revolver.
FRONTIER CARTRIDGE (BLACK POWDER):
Percussion or cartridge, single action revolvers.
Black Powder must be used in all loads (rifle, six-gun, shotgun).
DUELIST:
Same as "traditional style" revolver fired one-handed.
FRONTIERSMAN:
Percussion pistols shot Duelist style.
Revolver ammunition must have a muzzle velocity between 650 and 1000 FPS.
Rifles-
Any lever or slide action, tubular feed, exposed hammer rifle or carbine mfg.
Before 1899, or any reproduction thereof. Rifle must be in "pistol" caliber.
(No .30-30, .30-06, .45-70, etc.) Rifle ammunition must have a velocity
between 650 FPS and 1400 FPS.
Shotguns -
Any side by side shotgun typical of the era without automatic ejectors,
with or without external hammers and with single or double triggers.
Any lever action or pump shotguns with exposed hammer are allowed.
10 to 20 gauge only. Number 4 low base lead shot or smaller only.
No more than 2 rounds are allowed in any shotgun.
Outlawed:
No target type grips or grip tape, colored sights or inserts,
trigger shoes, or jacketed bullets. No modern shooting gloves,
designer jeans, sponsor badges or logos, and nylon, plastic or
Velcro accouterments.
Power Factors:
There are no power factors in CAS. Pistol ammo must have a velocity
of 650 FPS to 1000 FPS. Rifle ammo must have a velocity of 650 FPS to 1400 FPS.
Other Requirements:
The truly unique aspect of Cowboy Action Shooting is the requirement
placed on authentic period dress. Each participant is usually required
to adopt an alias and develop a costume accordingly. Any valiant attempt
will be accepted at Manville, for example a plaid shirt with Jeans and a
Cowboy type hat is acceptable. Not acceptable however are baseball caps,
sneakers, and camo fatigues. That's a different shooting sport.
Scoring:
Using SASS standard ranking method of scoring. Basically matches are
scored upon elapsed shooting time and added penalty points, generally
five seconds, for missed shots.
Prizes:
Braggin' rights, Lincoln County Dollars
Match Fee:
$15.00
Match Description:
At least 6 stages of fire using one-,two-,or three- types of guns.
Contestants engage reactive steel and cardboard silhouette targets.
Long Range Rifle Side Match:
The competitor may use any tubular feed, lever action or single shot
rifle manufactured before 1896, or any reproduction thereof. All rifles must
have external hammers. Sights must be open iron or tang mounted peep sights.
There are three categories in long range or precision rifle:
· Single Shot
· Lever action, rifle caliber.
· Lever action, pistol caliber.
· All ammunition in long range rifle must be lead bullets only.