billbonney

GJ I did not think it was a complaint, I apologize if my post sounded that way. I just think we do not need a "progressive sweep" or a "Black Jack Sweep", or a "you name it sweep", we should just forget the "cowboy" sweep references, and in my opinion just make up what we need for multiples of 7 shots. I think that stage writers can just think outside the cowboy box and come up with interesting 7 shot based scenarios for us to use. 3 targets 1,2,3,2,1,2,3 for seven x how many times 4 targets 1,2,3,4,3,2,1, for 7 x how many times 5 targets 1,1,2,3,4,5,5 for seven x how many times 5 targets arranged in a cross 3 up & down and 3 across numbered 12 oclock is 1, 3 oclock is 2, 6 oclock is 3, 9 oclock is 4, center is 5. 1111,5,33 then 2222,5,44 then 3333,5,11 then 4444,5,22 for a total of 28 with 3 mag changes There are some very very talented stage writers out theer (obviously not me) and I think that they will find some very interesting and fun stages for us to shoot. And if you have enough targets how about two different pistol sequences on one stage, a hostage type target, a mover, etc. etc. etc. Just an idea. Bill Bonney

Howdy 7 round target sequences are not one bit harder to figure out than 5. WBAS is NOT Cowboy shooting with a 1911, so don't start with those sweeps and sequences on your mind. At first it was a little odd but after you get used to it it works out just fine. And if you must use 5 targets 2,1,1,1,2 works out. It is tricky if you try to shoot the same stages as the cowboys (some clubs do this because they only have the one time slot/day at the range to get in both matches) but it can be accomplished with an extra target or two for the WBAS folks to shoot. I know with a little effort we can come up with our own "sweeps" using a base of 7 shots and move on from there. Lets get to shooting 7! Bill Bonney

Howdy, Are the Ambassadors supposed to notify the clubs in their respective regions to see how we want to vote? Do we send them proxies like SASS and the Territorial Governors? How do we know who is voting for what? We should let as many WBAS folks as we possibly can know what is happening and be able to tell their ambassador how they want them to vote, on this and any other items that require their vote. Thanks Bill Bonney

Howdy, Well....... it looks like after a month (almost) the overwhelming percentage is for seven in the mag. :) :) :) :) How do we get this changed. Through the TG's? At the next SASS convention? Now what? Written proposal or submittal? I for one would like to see it changed ASAP. Who is going to make the effort to get it changed, I will help as much as I can to get it changed. Bill Bonney