Jorge

Yes! The Firing Pin from Bogus Deal is the best!

Either belt. As long as they conform to SASS WB Rules.

Just signed up for the Wild Bunch Match! Should be a Great match.

Black Sharpie Make sure the sights are in line with the rules for traditional. even with the dots blacked out. May need different sights.

So, Less than ten yards is UNSAFE, according to manufacturers. So, basically ALL CAS matches and many WBAS matches are unsafe. Did they comment on target size, distance from the ground and support mechanism, or was this just a blanket statement to "cover?" Was it jacketed, lead, or all bullets? The real question is at what rifle and pistol distances, with appropriate targets, would people NOT return to shoot a match? I have witnessed people not returning to a venue due to targets (small) and distance (beyond even former guidelines).

I did not want to hijack FJT's thread, but he and CN Double bring up a good topic. How close is too close for Wild Bunch? In a ten stage match, how many could be "close" for fun and variety. To ask the question, what distances would be acceptable to our Wild Bunch Shooters?

There is still a power factor for rifles; it is 60, as stated in the rules. There is also the 1911 power factor, 150. Power Factor could still be checked at State and above matches, especially with the newer, more easily set up chronographs. At the Club level, one would not need to meet power factor, whatever it might be, in order to "get shooters interested." But should they go to a "Big" match, ammo might have to be changed. Cowboy Action was always Revolver(s), shotgun and RIFLE. Wild bunch Action Shooting should continue to be 1911, shotgun, and RIFLE. As in CAS, the rifle shooting may be less difference from shooter to shooter, it is still important with the shooting as well as the transitions.

Many seemed to have loaded the .45 acp for a power factor closer to 160, to ensure making the cut. Not unreasonable for the power factor to be 150-160 for the .45 For the rifle, it would be easy to get to a PF of 120 with a 158 gr bullet and many of the common powders used for the .38 special, according to the loading manuals that I have looked at. Going to a .38 +P or even a .357, which is the chamber anyway, may require a different powder, and I would bet that some would use that (getting another powder) to PREVENT them from shooting WB. In any case, I am in favor of a higher (than 60) PF for the rifle, and continuing the 150 minimum for the 1911, .45 acp. And, I would chrono at State and above matches.

I'll check on the mechanism. I presume that you mean the cartridge cutoff (shell stop)?

Garrison Joe, Thanks, I doo all of that. My issue is that the shells do not always clear the magazine onto the carrier. I have cleaned the magazine tube. It "seems" that a heavier loaded shell (> 7/8 oz) seemed to have more momentum to clear the mag tube and get onto the carrier. Of course, it seems intermittent. User error is possible, but this is even with a firm pump for the first round.

hey Bogus, Thanks for hijacking the thread! I have bought two of your firing pins though. However, as noted in the OP, I was inquiring about the RELOADING components for shotgun shells, not the parts for the Model 12. The parts in the '12 may come next, however

It may seem that some Model 12's prefer a certain shell to function/cycle well. Hull and shot weight being two factors. One of mine may work better with a 1 1/8 oz. shot load. What set of components seem to work well for successful reloading in order to enhance good operation of the Model 12. Thanks.

Interesting reading.

The minimum power factor for rifles in SASS Wild Bunch is 60. The minimum power factor for .45 acp is 150.

For the Illinois State Wild Bunch Match this last July, we gave Buckles to the Overall State Champions (Male and Lady) and a Buckle for each Category State Champion. The Category State winners also received Conchos. There were three Plaques for top three in each category. The Buckles seemed to be well received.