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Hi Folks, I took my first shooting class (where you shoot a gun) of any type on Saturday. It was Fundamental Tactical Handgun and was taught by two people who were and are LE academy instructors. Many of the techniques were different than those we use in WBAS. For example, we never "cock and lock (safety on)" at the loading table. That was their first step. They did not have us unlock the slide before showing clear. They wanted us to pull it back again to make it release. They kept having us put the safety on, even with no mag in the gun. I'd never used the safety before... :-[ I am curious why WBAS procedures for loading, showing clear, and holstering are d…

Met a lot of nice folks and had a great time today with the Oakwood Outlaws. Must say I butchered a couple of stages but I had a ball doing it!!! I will definitely be back for more punishment on a regular basis. Texas Bart

Does anyone have good photos or a pattern/instructions to make a sturdy two gun "horse" stand? To stage your long guns on? Thanks in advance!

Can anyone tell me what to do or who to contact to have a Wild Bunch RO class. I am in South Dakota and would Like to have one during the winter when our shooters would have time to attend MCJ

Howdy, Loco Poco Lobo and I are teaching WB RO class at the Great Nor-Easter. There is time to sign up for the class. Just send an e-mail to let us know. Nawlins

Anybody got to fondle or shoot the Colt Wiley Clapp government model? Thoughts? JFN

Have EOT scores been posted?

I am not able to go, but I wish everyone there a great match. Silvertip

Congrats to the 5th annual Illinois State Wild Bunch winners!!! Lady Viper Ladies Modern Shellstuffer Mens Modern Dusty Daryl Mens Traditional NEXT YEAR, there are plans being made already for a STAND ALONE Illinois State Wild Bunch Match at the World Shooting complex in Sparta Illinois. Stay tuned to this channel for further updates!!!!

EOT Wild Bunch RO Course reminder The Wild Bunch RO Course at EOT is scheduled for Thursday, June 18, starting at 9 a.m. at the Gem Saloon. If you would like to attend and have not already done so, please notify either Amber or Slipnoose at SASS. This will allow them to have all the paperwork complete before the course. You no longer have to be CAS ROII qualified but you should have some RO experience. In preparation, first make sure that you have the most current manuals: WB RO manual v8.1 and the WB handbook V8 both from 2015. It is imperative that you read/re-read both manuals and be familiar with their content. We do not expect vendors to be present at F…

Ok state WB was a true wild bunch match that stayed true to form ! This one was worth the price of admission! Many thanks to paladenton and crew for having this match at the Stillwater rifle and pistol club. Cook out sat after the main match featuring hamburgers expertly grilled by Donna denton, paladentons better half. BAMM was as always lots of fun and taking the BAMM rifles out to 500 yards was a hoot! Lots of different targets entertained the shooters with poppers throwing clays, statics, big little , close, far, all sizes of pepper poppers, falling plates , novelty targets, bears and even a moose! After the side match the 45's were used again at aerial targets throw…

As a Wild bunch Shooter, would you rather attend a "Stand Alone" State Wild Bunch match or rather attend a State Wild Bunch Match held in conjunction with a State Cowboy Action Shoot? What say you Wild Bunch Shooters?

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Is the round count for EOT posted anywhere? Marshal Stone

This past weekend was the Alaska State Wild Bunch Championship. Congrats to Taino Modern and overall Champion, Lizzy Mae Ladies Modern and ladies overall, and yours truly Marshal Stone Traditional winner. Marshal Stone

IN case you missed it on the events wire.....Hope to see a few guys from the other clubs come by. Diablo Slim Prez TTH

Its with great sadness I announce the loss of Dave Berryhill. Dave passed quietly at his home last sunday morning at about 7:30 am. He was attended throuout by his wife. The following is the obituary his wife is posting, and has allowed me to post here. "David Wayne Berryhill aged 54 of Prosper, Texas passed away Sunday May 10, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Dave was born May 26, 1960 in West Covina, CA to William and Joan Reina Berryhill. He is survived by his wife Lesa Mitchell Berryhill also of Proser and stepdaughter Carmen Hanney of Austin, TX . Dave is also survived by a sister Becky Steinfeld and brother Arley Berryhill both of Albuquerque, NM, a…

Shot my first WB match last Friday. Had a blast. Haven't run a 1911 in a while. Didn't know how much I missed it.

We got some official feedback from the folks at WR: 120+ shooters. I think 77 took the survey. 6 thought there were too many pistol targets. We have always used 20-25 as the norm with occasional 30 round stages. We had several very vocal folks who wanted more pistol and decided to go for more. I think there were too many pistol rounds also but I bet there sere just as many who thought it was just right. 4 though we should not have changed the start at such a late date. My fault. I should have realized much earlier that we would need a earlier start time to make sure everyone would have time to eat and shoot the side matches. Won't happen again. It had to be …

Our Club is going to start a Wild Bunch section, so as I told the Wife, unfortunately I have to buy a new rifle. My question is how are the Rifles shooting the 45 ACP conversion doing in the sport? Problems or smooth sailing? Thanks in advance Crazy Knife Al

Greetings, What is the rule WRT safeties on rifles? I have a 94 AE in 45LC with the (annoying) crossbolt safety. Is it legal to use or will I be drummed out of the WB realm?! Colonel Del Rio

Deadeye Dick this is Dead Eye Mike. I received in the mail your Range Officer Certification and you may have received mine. Please contact me at michaelbhudson@gmail.com so I can forward your Certification to you and hopefully you have mine. Dead Eye Mike

The rules state that extra magazines may be carried in a pocket. Is there a minimum number of pouches that are required before this is allowed? I am shooting my first wb match in 2 weeks. I have everthing together except I need to have some magazine pouches made. I have one canvas pouch that I can use but really need two more. Is it permissible for me to put the extra magazines in a vest pocket? JM Leather makes a pouch that I like. Anyone use these or have any other recommendations? Hogleg Hunter

Picked up a TRP Springfield. Great gun. Nice sights, excellent trigger. Came with the supplied 8 rd mags and a Sprgfld 10 rounder. Also 5 of the older pre shooting star Chip McCormick mags and 5 Laka 7 rounders. Never heard of those meownself. Anyone else? Appear to be good 'uns. The TRP is sweet. Great trigger, nice sights etc etc

The Kaskaskia Cowboys will be hosting an RO class on Saturday, May 30th. Since we do not need a firing range, our location will be for the convenience of the participants, but somewhere is central part of Southern Illinois. Location to be determined later. Smokin Iron will be the instructor and we will NEED a minimum of 10 participants at $30.00 each. Refresher class students are FREE. Please let me know ASAP if you would like to participate and our cutoff date is May 9th on the 10 minimum. May 9th will be our regular monthly cowboy match at Sparta, Il, and we will be shooting 3 Wild Bunch stages after the cowboy match. It would be a good time to get some practi…