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I'm looking to find a RO class this summer somewhere in WA ID MT area. Can someone point to a instructor who might be able to cover this area? I'm planning to attend the Montana state championship, Idaho state championship, and regional in Wenatchee. I know of a few people in eastern WA and north Idaho that would be interested. Please send me a PM or answer here and lets get something set up. Thanks, Bootless Bob

I have an opportunity to purchase an early serial number model 12 with a nickel steel stamped on the barrel. Google does not show much except nickel was the alloy used in production at the time. Any pros or cons to that particular gun? Gun seems to be in very good condition overall. Thanks!

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/COWBOY-AD.jpg He looks pretty cowboy enough to me! They are a hoot to shoot.

Hee hee, The Happy: I'm the new CA State Senior Modern Lady WBAS Champion. The Sad: I was the only one in the category. The Sad: As usual, I was last. The Happy: I didn't get any Ps. The Sad: I didn't clean any stages. The Happy: My posse was really fun! Yay! The "happies" win! I'm a winner (in case of a tie, one's attitude is the tie breaker, IMO). ;)

Howdy. The California Gunslingers put on a great Wild Bunch state championship match this last weekend. 10 excellent stages by Sutter Lawman that varied from burn-um-up to complex and cornfusing. I shot on posse 2 led by Marlin Schofield who did a great job. Everyone was more than welcoming and friendly. The last time I shot a CA Championship match was in 1998...I hope to shoot another before 19 years pass.

Need some help. Shooting a Colt 1911 traditional with 230 gr bullet and running about 850 fps. Gun is cleaned and oiled. Now, shoots great but is slow to cycle closed. Is it me or what? I've shot the gun for over a year and it just started doing it. Thanks in advance.

This is my third year of shooting WB and I'm contemplating some new toys after this last match. My SR1911 is starting to lose accuracy and I'm thinking about sending it off for a new barrel or just getting a whole new gun. I'm also thinking about a 73 in 45acp. I love my Marlin but it's getting old losing half of my Colt brass. Both of my model 12's that have never had an ounce of a problem started to jam on me and chucking the live round out. I had to switch to a 97 that has given me problems in the past. The 97 ran great on the last two stages. So I'm thinking Chuck Warner over at Elite Warrior Armament for whichever route I take on the 1911. Not sure on what that wi…

I heard the link to give feedback for Winter Range has been emailed out. I would like to give feedback on the Wild Bunch match. How? or Who do I contact? JFN

Yes ma'am well it is happening again. I try to open the regular Wire and see this: Sorry, you don't have permission for that! You are not allowed to visit this community. Need help? then it gives a coupla click on links one of which is labeled "Contact the community administrator" but clicking on that link takes you to a blank page Very frustrating

WB cleburne Tx. 3-25-17 this weekend! Featuring five fast and fun filled stages! BAMM after the main match..........

Howdy BD, ok, dang it! You tease everybody with these chunks of raw steel and don't say another word....... ;) Didn't your momma teach you better? Some of us want to be informed! Dusty Boddams

hi, Watched a codymatic .45acp 1873 in a match. It jammed frequently. unusual or normal? would v. much like a levergun in .45 acp. thanks, m.

;D And congratulations to all the winners and shooters of WB. Looking at the scores I would say that was a bonafide drag race! ;D I always enjoy shooting with Capt. Because I told him last time he won this match that when I shot with him and he beats me I can say dang he's a national champion,I did all right. But if I ever edge him and scrape by him I can say hey he's the national champion! ;D I win either way! No joke my friend congratulations! Dusty Boddams

Just a quick note to congratulate Captain Sam Evans (Travis Bursey, Goathead the younger) on his Category win in WBM at Winter Range 2017. Even bigger attaboy for besting the field and taking the overall win, with Boggus Deal right behind. Looks like it was close the entire match, which I'm sure made for extra excitement. SALUTE!!!!!!

J Frank Norfleet has been named the new Ambassador for the area Boggus Deal formerly handled. He is a NM native and well known and respected in the area. He will do a great job and please support him in any way possible.

And one thing I've noticed. We don't have enough magazines! Lady Jane and I use Colt magazines and could use a few dozen more!

Crappy pic as I drove by this morning.

I started cowboy action seven years ago. Atbthat time it seemed that most stage instructions were specific as to shooting positions, target designations and even target order. Over time, though, I noticed some changes: sweeps could begin on either side of a target array. The shooter begins at Position A but can move to either Position B or Position C. I have seen this general trend in Wild Bunch. My local club lost its Wild Bunch match day to Three Gun. There was a growing demand among club members and numbers matter. I tried it a couple of times. One of the features that I found interesting was how shooters were sometimes given the option of which firearms to u…

Serenity will be running a Wild Bunch RO course at Pioneer RV Park, just north of Ben Avery in north Phoenix on Saturday, March 4, 2017 To register and to get full details please email peterandliz2012@gmail.com If you haven't taken the course in a while, consider a refresher for only $5!

All of us have labored to clean bores of the old military bolts (and maybe some cowboy bores too) and are frustrated at what seems to be never-ending and incomplete efforts. Check this thread which includes some discussion about cleaning bores with Patch-Out, the successor to Wipe-Out. http://forums.gunboards.com/showthread.php?572521-Kroil-does-it-remove-more-than-rust Have any of you shooters tried this product? http://www.eabco.com/WipePatchout.htm Here's a testimony on ChuckHawes.com http://www.chuckhawks.com/wipe-out.htm My assortment of gun powder is exceeded only by my assortment of cleaning supplies, the use of which has been reduced to Ed's…

I am looking for a Campaign Hat but need a 7 7/8 size. I know, big head, nothing in it. Plus looking for other WB WWI clothing. Got ideas? Thanks in advance ILLINOIS STATE WILD BUNCH MATCH APRIL 29/30

I just bought a Fusion Firearms Freedom Series Combat model (read Commander) but they have a Government model that is pretty well priced, CNC milled from bar stock and fitted in a custom shop in Venice Fl... the price is pretty darn good for a American made 1911... http://www.fusionfirearms.com/pistols/freedom-series/freedom-stock/freedom-series-government-3265

HI Gang. So just curious what combination of spring weights do you use? Main hammer spring ---, with a recoil spring of ----? As these two springs affect the slide if you change one do you adjust the weight of the other when using loads of power factor 150 plus a little bit.

The Kaskaskia Cowboys, Sparta, Il. will be hosting the 2017 Illinois State Wild Bunch Championship on April 29/30 at the World Shooting Complex in Sparta, Illinois. We are appealing to your club to host your state Wild Bunch Championship at the same date and facility as ours. This is how it would work. Our entry fee is $65.00. The State of Illinois currently charges $8.00 per shooter for the facility and the Saturday night meal is approximately $15.00 Thus, we would deduct $23.00 per entry, leaving your club/state with a net total of $42.00. YOU WILL KEEP THIS AMOUNT for every entry from your state. However, YOU must order and present your own trophies for your…

Today I am getting a "database error" repeatedly when editing a post of mine. It requests me to notify an administrator. If this post is accepted, I will assume I have so notified an administrator. :D Later... Hope someone got this...but this is just a test to see if db error is resolved. OK, looks like it did get fixed! Later - fixed now? Yep, at least for now.