We are following the rules in The SASS handbook to 100%.

Download  the latest edition here.

http://www.sassnet.com/Shooters-Handbook-001A.php

Wildbunch rules are at the same location
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Her some impotent reminders.

Power Factor

The minimum standard for center-fire smokeless ammunition used in all SASS matches State, Regional, National, International, and World Championship Competitions is not less

than a minimum power factor of 60 and no velocity may be less than 400 fps.

The maximum velocity standard for revolvers is 1000 fps. The maximum velocity standard for rifles is 1400 fps.

Power factors are simply calculated by multiplying the bullet weight times the velocity and then the resulting number is divided by 1000. Some examples are as follows:

100 gr bullet traveling at 600 fps has a power factor of 60: (100x600)/1000=60.00

77 gr bullet traveling at 800 fps has a power factor of 61.6 (77x800)/1000=61.60

200 gr bullet traveling at 400 fps has a power factor of 80 (200x400)/1000=80.00

Table of common bullet weight.

Grains	Feet / Sec	PF
98	615	60
100	600	60
115	525	60
125	480	60
135	445	60
140	430	60
145	415	60
148	405	60
155	400	62
158	400	63
160	400	64
175	400	70
200	400	80
230	400	92
240	400	96
250	400	100
255	400	102

BLACKPOWDER CATEGORIES

It is expected the blackpowder competitor shall contend with smoke obscured targets. To insure this, all shotgun, revolver, and rifle powder charges must produce smoke at least equivalent to a base line load of 15 grains by volume (1 cc) of ffg blackpowder.

Weapon modification.

Rifle

• Levers may be wrapped or padded with leather or other natural material.

• Filler “blocks” or other such mechanisms designed to prevent all or drastically limit movement of the fingers within the lever loop are not allowed.

• All lever action rifles must have a lever travel distance of not less than 4-1/8 inches when measured as follows:

With the action closed, measure three inches back from the back edge of the trigger at the point where it enters the frame. Mark this point on both the bottom of the buttstock and the

lever opposite the buttstock mark. Open the lever to its maximum extension and measure the distance between the two marks.

• A permanently fitted, non-adjustable, lace on, or slip on recoil pad is allowed on the buttstock of rifles and shotguns.

HOLSTERS, CARTRIDGE BELTS, AND BANDOLEERS

• Main match holsters must be located one on each side of the belly button and separated by at least the width of two fists at the belt.

• Holsters may not depart from the vertical by more than 30 degrees when worn.

• Rifle and revolver ammunition may not be carried in a shotshell loop.

• Leather belt slide ammo loops are acceptable; however, shotgun shell slides may not be worn over shotgun belts.

• Ammo belts must be worn so all ammo is positioned at or below the belly button.

STAGE CONVENTIONS

Stage Conventions or standard range behaviors are a list of practices every shooter is expected to know and follow on every stage. These stage conventions should be followed in all SASS matches unless otherwise directed in stage descriptions.

1. All knockdown shotgun targets may be reengaged until down.

2. All knockdown targets (shotgun, rifle, or revolver) must go down to count.

3. All staged guns shall have their barrels pointed safely down range. All long guns initially staged on a horizontal flat surface shall be staged lying flat where at least the rear of the trigger guard is on the staging area. All handguns initially staged on a horizontal flat surface must be staged with the entire handgun lying flat on the staging surface.

4. Staged shotguns will be open and empty.

5. Shooters may not start a stage with ammunition in hand.

6. Long guns will be discarded open and empty with their barrels pointed safely down range.

7. Revolvers are returned to leather after the shooting string.

8. Revolvers are drawn and used in accordance with the shooter’s category.

9. Safe gun handling is the shooter’s responsibility. The 170-degree safety rule is in effect.

10. If no starting position is given the shooter shall stand fully erect with revolvers holstered, hands at the side not touching any firearm.

11. Cowboy port arms is defined as standing fully erect with the butt of the long gun at or below the waist of the shooter, the muzzle at or above the shoulder, and the long gun held with both

hands.

12. Interpersonal Conflicts WILL NOT be tolerated.

ALL clothing and equipment MUST be worn appropriately, how it was intended and how it would have been worn in the OLD WEST or as seen on B-Western movies and television.

Be safe and have fun.