Sgt. John Campbell

For my loads, i use 4.5 gr of 231 with 230 gr LRN bullets.  These work well in my SR1911, and I've had no problems with this load so far.

 

I fully agree that the website could use a bit of an overhaul, as it really has not changed since it was first introduced.

 

And J. Frank Norfleet, your comments are spot on, our sport is fine just the way it is, and it keeps getting better every year.

Simple answer, no

 

Today's class was excellent, and J Frank Norfleet, Boggus Deal and Lil Italy deserve kudos for putting it on.  Now, with all these new RO's attending the match, some of us veteran RO's can get a break from TO duties every now and again.  It was also nice to receive clarification on a few of the new rulings from Happy Jack as well.

I'll be attending the class.  Never hurts to have a refresher, especially with all the new rule changes.

 

See you and Boggus Deal next Sunday!

Coon Creek Old West is a good source for clothing, also, What Price Glory has a large selection.  For the hat, like has been said, look on eBay, as they do make new ones in your size.

So, from what you're saying Dusty, would I be able to use my 1895 Winchester Saddle Ring Carbine, 30-40, firing against other lever action rifles, in a BAMM Match...firing in a LAM category?

The Swedish Mauser is an excellent choice in a rifle.  I've been using the 6.5 x 55 round for some time for deer hunting, and it's one of my favorite calibers to shoot.  Unfortunately, my Swede has been completely reworked (barrel turned to remove steps and given a sporter contour, action completely gone over, bolt handle bent and recontoured for scope, low scope safety, custom Black Walnut stock), so it definitely cannot be used for BAMM matches.

I just picked up (stole) a nice Model 1916 Spanish Mauser today.  It's a Fabrica de Armas Oviedo Model 1916, in 7x57mm Mauser.  Overall it's in pretty good shape, bore and rifling are good, crown is good, checks out fine for chamber/bolt head space using a "Field" gauge.  All the parts are there, but the top handguard needs a little work, as it appears to be a reworked one from a Model 1893 Spanish Mauser Rifle (needs reprofiled for the short rifle rear sight...sight groove needs to be cut/deepened, as the rear sights use a taller rear blade style on the standard rifles).

 

The BAMM rules state no exterior modifications on the rifle.  My question is, on the rear sight blade, am I allowed to open the "V" notch up slightly, as it is extremely small and hard to pick up when sighting?

 

(stole - the guy only wanted $50.00 for it)

 

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I stopped by Barnes & Noble and picked up a copy of the magazine today.  The feature was well written, and did an excellent job at letting people know more about our sport.

Yes, it's legal

All good ideas but remember the trigger pull is a safety check. It's not a game of gotcha. TO.'s should always be looking over their shooters checking for mag in pistol and model 12's etc. " nice model  12" "is that a model 12" even other competitors get in on it

 

I agree completely on this, it's a safety check... nothing more.  We do the same checks to the shooter's other firearms are not cocked when they come to the line, and this is the procedure for verifying the Model 12 shotgun is not cocked... plain and simple.

Base pads are not allowed on any magazines used in Wild Bunch Action Shooting matches.  As far as checking for power factor, that is normally done at State Level and above (Regional/Divisional/National/World) matches...but is optional at club level matches.  That being said, I would not try to game the system by loading ammunition that does not meet the minimum power factors called for (150 power factor minimum).

Last time I watched the movie "The Wild Bunch", on which our sport is based, I don't seem to recall seeing any Winchester 87 shotguns being used, just Model 97's and Model 12's.  You can shoot a Model 97, you can shoot an IAC 97/93, you can shoot a Model 12, or you can shoot trench gun variations of all these...we don't need any more shotgun choices.

Happy New Year everyone....and tonight let's party like it's 1916 (hey, this is Wild Bunch Action Shooting after all)!!

I hope everybody receives that Official Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-shot Ranger Model Air Rifle with a compass in the stock and a thing that really tells time that they've been hoping for all year.  After all, there's nothing more capable of defending your home from creeping marauders burrowing through the snow towards the kitchen where only you, and you alone, stand between your tiny, huddled family, and insensitive evil.

 

 

Your XSE would work just fine in WBAS Modern Class.  From everything I've read up on them, they are perfect for a Modern Class pistol, unless you've done some kind of modifications to it for IPSC.

Also of note on the Llama pistol, there is a flair at the bottom of the magazine well, not found on the 1911.  Also, the front of the slide is nor scalloped, like a 1911.  Remember, in Modern Class, the pistol with magazine inserted can weigh no more than 42 oz.  These areas of extra steel found on the Llama pistols will add weight, and will likely put the pistol over the weight limit.

 

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Directly from the latest WBAS Shooter's Handbook:

 

" No external “rib” allowed on top of slide. This means no external rib such as a

BoMar may be attached to the top of the slide by screws, welding, or any other

means. The top of the slide may be flattened, serrated, and/or matted to reduce

glare. Original Colt Gold Cup ribs are legal. "

 

Don't try to interpret the rules, the rules are pretty set forward, and they even go so far as to address interpreting the rules:

 

" In each of the respective sections, allowed modifications are listed.

Just because a manufacturer designs a part or firearm for this sport or just because

a firearm was available, does not necessarily mean it is legal for competition. Only

the modifications referenced here as allowed are approved. All others are illegal. "

 

Hence, " Original Colt Gold Cup ribs are legal. " means exactly that, only original Colt Gold Cup ribs are legal for WBAS.

The top rib on the slide is what makes it prohibited for WBAS matches.  The only pistols with this feature that are authorized are the Colt Gold Cup Series 1911's.

Allie, it's right at the top of the list for signed legislation on the link you provided earlier.

It's a provision contained in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016, signed on 11/25/15.

I'm really shocked that nobody has posted this news yet.  Once these become available, I definitely plan to pick up at least one.

 

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2015/11/25/breaking-news-it-is-now-law-the-cmp-can-sell-1911s-to-the-public-a-thanksgiving-day-miracle/

Thanks for the clarification Happy Jack, when in doubt...ask.

In the latest WBAS handbook, the rear sight is addressed as such:

 

"Rear sights may be blue, black, or stainless or any color allowed for the front

sight. Rear sights may utilize an insert of any color allowed for the front sight."

 

Does this mean that the rear sight can have a sighting diamond on it (found on Marlin rifles and some 1873 rifles), or does this diamond have to be blacked out (as I have always understood the rule to be)?