Side matches typical use for 45/70.
SIDE MATCHES
THE PLAINSMAN
This event requires two .36 caliber or larger Traditional style percussion revolvers, shot Duelist style. Must use a SASS–legal single-shot rifle firing a traditional blackpowder rifle or revolver caliber cartridge (e.g., not a .30-30). The rifle may have spring actuated ejectors if they are standard for that rifle. Must use a side by side, with or without exposed hammers or lever action shotgun. Must use blackpowder in all loads (rifle, revolver, and shotgun).
LONG RANGE (OR PRECISION) RIFLE
SASS long range or precision rifle competition is competition with more emphasis placed on precision shooting being a secondary scoring factor. Scoring for these matches hits, with either of two methods used to break ties. At the match time used to shoot the required number of shots or a shoot-off There are four categories in long range or precision rifle category: Lever action, revolver caliber, Lever action, rifle caliber, Single Shot, Buffalo Single Shot, Open Category (may be used at the match director’s option covered by the four official Long Range Categories). Blackpowder categories can be added to any or all of the the match director. Each category competes within itself.
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