Grouchy Spike Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 After some range time yesterday, I'm thinking ahead that there might be a demand for a new category in Wild Bunch in the not-too-distant future: the Arthritis Category for those of us who have turned the calendar many times and whose hands are taking painful notice of recoil. Maybe 45 ACP loads below the 150 PF or even better 1911s in 9mm with no PF. Is anybody ready to move into this category other than me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostvaquero Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Yes. I have carpal tunnel in both wrists and after a regular WB really hurts. So far has not happened on the line but my fingers will 'freeze' which quite painful. I sure wouldn't mind minor class with 9 or lower pf say like 105. A 124gr at around 850 = 105 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August West Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 I assure you, you'll be among friends regardless of category. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VICIOUS Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 HI Gang. Is it possible to still use a 45 acp 1911 and drop the powder factor? Would this still be OK to the decision makers and safe to shoot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 It gets hard to build a good .45 auto load for a standard-built 1911 down below about 140 PF. You would be talking about a bullseye type gun with light springs. The original concepts were to keep highly modified guns out of the sport to avoid pricey technology races. I have greatly appreciated that approach. But, a 9 MM would be much easier for folks with aches and pains to handle. I could see a minor class with a PF floor around 105 or so. It won't be easy finding any commercial lead bullet ammo like that, though, so shooters would still be handloading their ammo. It is already being done at several WB matches. Call around and see,,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostvaquero Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 I have bofh magtec and ultramax 9mm 124gr lead commercial loadings. I do not have a chronograph but probably a bit higher then 850fps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaquero Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 I feel bad about your wrist ailments....... If Wild Bunch starts adding any new categories, it will be heading down the road like CAS has. I have been shooting both CAS and Wild Bunch for some time. When I started with CAS, I think there was 7 or 9 categories.....now I think there is about 42, which is ridiculous. I like Wild Bunch categories, traditional and modern, some times an open class is available..........and that is it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouchy Spike Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share Posted July 11, 2017 I agree with you Vaquero! Old Wild Bunch shooters never die. They just fade away with a bottle of Aleve! ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaquero Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Aleve is our friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostvaquero Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Personally I would rather avoid taking extra medication then changing or adding a minor class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Chance Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 I guess some people just aren't tough enough to shoot WildBunch. . . Oh well. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouchy Spike Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share Posted July 13, 2017 :o Ah, the arrogance of youthful exuberance! ;D I remember those days! ::) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 What is the Senior Category, if not for us old folks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostvaquero Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 I guess some people just aren't tough enough to shoot WildBunch. . . Oh well. . . Guess some people have no compassion.....Oh well...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaquero Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 Compassion has no place in Wild Bunch.......I take my Aleve and go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Chance Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 No need to drop power factor or add another PF category. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Dog Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Aleve is bad ju ju poison. So is tylenol. Look it up. Too much of either and your liver and kidneys are forfeit. It is VA provided methocarbomal and enteric coated aspirin for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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