Looking for suggestions for CAS lever gun.

[Crunchy Frog]

FWIW, the Mare's Leg is a SASS legal pistol, which of course has nothing to do with your OP.

From the current SASS Shooter's Handbook:

REVOLVER REQUIREMENTS

Original single action revolvers manufactured prior to 1899, their approved replicas, and the SASS approved single action adjustable sight revolvers are the only revolvers approved for use in SASS main match competition. The rules relative to SASS approved revolvers depend upon the competition category in which one participates. Sights are a major factor for determining in which category a revolver may be used. Certain shooting categories require a specific type of revolver and ammunition be used. Please see the shooting categories for further information.

OTHER APPROVED FIREARMS

The following additional firearms have been approved for use:

• Small frame Model P revolvers such as the Cimarron Firearms Lightning, Uberti Stallion,
and Ruger Single Six .32 H & R Magnum.
• Henry Big Boy Rifle (not legal in Classic Cowboy/Cowgirl Categories).
• US Firearms Omni Potent Revolver.
• Marlin 1894 Tube Feed Rifle—.32 H&R Magnum.
• Original or replica Nagant Single Action Revolver.

Respectfully, Pulp, I don't see how the lever action pistols fit into the rules.

 

[shafter]

Hmm, the 1860 Henry, 1866 and 1873 Winchesters are all lustworthy firearms. If I could have my choice I think I would pair an 1866 Yellowboy with a converted Colt. I think the '73 is just a bit nicer looking but the Yellowboy came about when the west was a wilder place than it was a few years later.

 

[elhombreconnonombre]

Once I attend a few CAS events and talk to folks, then I will jump into the game. After looking around I see a number of very nice Uberti 1860, 1866, and 1873 lever guns for reasonable prices.

 

[mic214]

elhombreconnonombre,

You have gotten a lot of great advice in this thread. I have been involved in SASS shooting for a couple of years now. I started out with a Winchester Model 94, then switched to a Rossi 92. Now I am shooting a Uberti 1860 Henry in .45 Colt and my lovely bride shoots a Uberti 1873 in .45 Colt.

Our club is not large, but most shooters are using Uberti 73's. We have a few Rossi 92 shooters and a couple that are using Marlins.

I have seen a couple of guys try and use the Henry Big Boy rifle, but none have been able to go through a whole match without some sort of malfunction.

Same goes for the pump action rifles. The few that I have seen on the range have not functioned well at all.

 

[leo96150]

I shot a Henry Big Boy in .357 for the first six months or so of my SASS life. It was VERY sensitive to cartridge length. Not a single factory cartridge would feed reliably at SASS speeds. Finally, after much reloading trial and error, I found the OAL that worked and I could get through a match without a missfeed. Yes, it will never be as fast as even a 92, but it will work if you have the patience and reloading skill. It is still very heavy.
With that being said, I shoot with a couple of pards that shoot the HBB in .45 Colt with no feeding problems at all. But they are still slow and heavy. On the good side, both the .357 and .45 are the absolutely most accurate lever actions that I have ever shot.
To each his own, but if you want to go with the HBB, my suggestion is to either be prepared to spend some time getting the OAL right on the .357 or go with the .45.

 

[Pulp]

No offense taken Crunchy. I may just be dreaming, but I'm pretty sure I've read on the SASS Wire where folks have used them. They may have been at a local shoot where SASS rules are not vigorously enforced.

 

[elhombreconnonombre]

I've been spending some quality bonding time with my future son in law going to lgss and gun shows up and down I35 from San Antonio to Dallas and points in between looking for that semi perfect Uberti 1860, 1866, or 1873 lever gun. Now mind you he doesn't know a Walker from a Walther, just what he's seen on Sons Of Guns back in the day, like tandem ARs with double thumb triggers. Well we didn't see any, just authentic vintage Winchesters at authentic vintage prices and piles of Henrys in all typical calibers, even an 1860. Anyway he came in yesterday with a big grin on his face saying he bought me and him a "Thanks Pop" gift. I opened it up and it was a .45 Henry Big Boy. He got it from a friend's dad that quit shooting due to eye problems. He paid $600 for it with a rear tang sight. I didn't have the heart to tell him that if I had put $600 with his $600, we could have had an authentic replica of a western lever gun. Oh well, we have to play the cards we're dealt.
When and IF I join SASS I will have to see if the "Slo Moe Howard" moniker is taken. ;-)

 

[SASS#23149]

If you enjoy shooting old West guns,you'll enjoy SASS shoot. IV'e been going for near 20 years now,and it's still a hoot.
The actual shooting time don't amount to a hill of beans,but fun lasts all the way home,in your mind.
Tell us how you like the Henry not that you own one.. How do you like the heft,the feel of the action,the sights,etc.

Throckmorton SASS no. 23149 sw corner of Wa state