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Finally got my BAM rifle. Remington 03A3. Now I need suggestions on a good load to shoot. Thanks in advance.

Between you and Lady Jane, I can't determine who got the better deal on this relationship.

The only time I have seen a Buckaroo shoot WB is at last years Ohio State Match. I think the young man shot a Browning .22. I would be a great idea to start some young folk into our sport.

Lostvaquero, I believe the WB rules committee would say no at this time.

Amen Brother!!

Thanks for the info Joe.

I want to be the first to lay claim to this sweep, "IF" we ever get to load 7. Two targets, dump 3 of the left target and 4 on the right target. Now you may think that's pretty lame, but, in my state of Illinois, at one time, 3 of our last 4 past governors have spent time in prison. Thus, the Illinois Governors sweep! What say you sweepsters?

Thanks DB, could you please tell me which one?

I'm having a senior moment............... who sells the "load 6" replacement magazine springs and follower?

Oh, I really don't know. Probably a '03 so I can buy ammo off the shelf.

GS, YES, if I get a BAM rifle bought. Shopping now.

Is there a link to registration?

So what is this range of serial numbers please? thanks In a US arm, price ranges for good guns that will shoot well and have a Muzzle Wear of 3 or less (in other words, still several thousand rounds of barrel life left): * Springfield 1903 - will have open rear sights, and don't buy in the range of serial numbers where there is brittle receiver possibilities -- about $800 - $1000

What J. Frank said...........................

What J. Frank said...............................

WOW!!! What a great time!!!! THE BEST WILD BUNCH MATCH I HAVE EVER ATTENDED!!! Thanks to Texas Jack Morales, Last Chance, Boggus Deal, Happy Jack and everyone else is organizing this fantastic Wild Bunch Championship. Plus, had the pleasure of meeting some GREAT people. It was one awesome shoot!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks Garrison Joe for letting me shoot your BAM rifle. Dang, now I need to start looking for one.

Thanks for the update Grouchy Spike. I just rolled in from E.O.T. Wild Bunch Championship late last night and am catching up on a lot of info. GREAT comments here!!! I am passionate about Wild Bunch and got the chance to meet some great folks who share my interest. Just a few of the things I came away with from EOT: Almost everyone I talked to was in favor of 7 over 5. We'll see "WE", that is, Cowboy Action Shooters AND Wild Bunch Shooters, MUST ALL START SUPPORTING EACH OTHER!!!!!! What really grips me is when I hear Cowboy Shooters knock Wild Bunch shooters. WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LET'S START SUPPORTING EACH OTHER. THERE IS NO NEED TO BASH SOMEONE ELSE'S SHOOTING SPORT!! And finally, I would like to see more support and promotion from the SASS Office. I realize they are busy. But WB is and "income" to them. Enough said. WOW, the EOT WB match was AWESOME!!!

YES, you can. We, Illinois, held a 3 state WB match with Indiana and Kentucky last year. However, no one from Indiana or Kentucky showed up. So, this year, I offered the same deal and offered to let Indiana and Kentucky shooters keep the money in their state if a club in that state applied for the SASS WB state match and we would hold it in conjunction with Illinois. AGAIN, no one showed any interest. SO, to answer your question, YES you can. Good Luck and thanks for trying to promote WB!

Great question, and I motion that we make efforts to address it by understanding what drives or doesn't drive the cowboy shooters into WBAS. WBAS is not offering enough Value. Every decision we make is guided by Value. The Benefit minus the Cost is the Value. More thoughts later after a visit to the gunsmith to remove the slide aperture screw on the 03A3 that I broke attempting to swap to a smaller aperture. I sooooooo agree with you GS

Since this will be my first trip to EOT, will the WB stages be posted ahead of time? thanks

So I am assuming 6 mags will be enough?

No problem Tully, the bold wasn't directed at your comment and sorry for the caps, just trying to make a point. Thanks for the comments.

Good points TM. Locked and cocked? Let's see: I shoot USPSA and we start locked and cocked. I shoot IDPA and we start locked and cocked I shoot 3 gun and we start locked and cocked I shoot Action pistol and we start locked and cocked I shoot Steel Challenge and we start locked and cocked HELP ME UNDERSTAND and besides, more women might shoot if we would start locked and cocked.

Nawlins Kid, our SASS club shoots the second Saturday of the month. Usually, I will hold a three stage WB match after the regular shoot. And usually its the same folks, BUT, at least the interest is still there. I doubt that this will ever happen, but one thing "might" be that they can't shoot .38 cal. I try to ask folks what keeps them from shooting WB, and that is one thing I hear. Also, the power factor. I know, I know, it's no big deal, but it seem like it's just another "rule" that they have to abide by. Also, I think the fact they some of them "tried" WB earlier on and had a bad experience. They bought a cheap 1911, cheap mags, and cheap ammo and had severe gun problems. Those are the ones that really need some coaching, in a nice way. It just seems to me that our WB sport has become stagnant. I wish be could get more support all around. Example: You see a lot of WB threads on the SASS cowboy forum. Why not have a sub forum (if that's what it's called) link like the saloon, classified and SASS team and mounted shooting links. People say, "Well, it's NOT Cowboy" When you think about it, it's more period correct than B Western. And also don't forget, WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER. WHY NOT SUPORT EACH OTHERS SHOOTING SPORTS?

What would YOU suggest to get more folks interested in shooting Wild Bunch? PLEASE DO NOT START A PRAIRIE FIRE!!!