OUTRIDER CATEGORY (created and approved by EPG 02/14/2021)
The Outrider category has been created due to the current ammunition shortage. This category may also be used for shooters who are just beginning Cowboy Action Shooting. In addition to single action pistols and lever action rifles, it allows a shooter to use .22 caliber pistol(s) and lever or pump action rifles. There will be a men’s and women’s category. Allowable ammo and firearms are as listed below. These rules apply only to all El Posse Grande monthly matches up to such time as the ammo shortage is resolved and the category is dissolved by the match director.
Ammunition:
- .45 Caliber to .22 Caliber
- NO jacketed or semi-jacketed bullets
- Shotgun #7 or #8 lead shot only
- For .22 Caliber ONLY – Knockdowns do not have to fall as long as they were hit.
Pistols:
- Any single action pistol .45 caliber to .22 caliber.
- Any semi-automatic style pistol in .22 caliber only.
- Iron sights only. No scopes allowed.
- Any combination of calibers and shooting styles is allowed.
- Semi-automatic pistols will start stages with action closed on empty chamber and loaded magazine inserted in firearm.
- Magazine reload with semi-automatic style pistols allowable.
- If any shooter does not have a holster for the pistol(s), they will be staged at shooter position.
- If shooter has only one .22 single action pistol he/she may either use a second pistol as per allowable pistols, or take the penalty (5 seconds per unfired round).
- If a semi-automatic pistol is used it must be cleared on the firing line under the direction of the RO.
Rifles:
- Any lever or pump action rifles .45 caliber to .22 caliber
- No semi-automatic rifles allowed
Shotgun:
- Any SASS legal shotgun is allowed.