SINGLE ACTION SHOOTING SOCIETY
Shooters Handbook
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Copyright � Single Action Shooting Society, Inc 2007
Thirteenth Edition
� Cylinders may be rebored, lined, or sleeved to any of the approved revolver calibers
provided industry safe limits are maintained.
� Cylinders must be made of steel or iron only.
SHOTGUN BREAK ACTION
� Internal mechanisms to guarantee side-by-sides do not close accidentally may be added or
modified.
� The open angle for side by sides may be increased.
RIFLE REQUIREMENTS
Rifles or carbines used in the main and team matches must be original or replicas of lever
or slide action rifles manufactured during the period from approximately 1860 until 1899,
incorporating a tubular magazine and exposed hammer. Rifles with box magazines may not
be used. Certain shooting categories require a specific type of rifle and ammunition to be
used. Please see the shooting categories for further information
RIFLE CALIBERS
� Must be centerfire of at least .32 caliber and not larger than .45 caliber.
� Must be in a caliber commonly available in revolvers. Examples include, but are not limited
to, .32-20, .32 Magnum, .357 Magnum, .38 Special, .38-40, .44-40, .44 Special, .44
Magnum, and .45 Colt. The only allowed exceptions are the .25-20 and .56-50. No rifle
calibers such as .30-30 or .38-55 are allowed.
� Standard velocity .22 caliber rimfire ammunition is allowed within the Buckaroo Category
only.
REVOLVER REQUIREMENTS
Original single action revolvers manufactured prior to 1899, their approved replicas, and
the SASS approved modern category revolvers are the only revolvers approved for use in
SASS main match competition. The rules relative to SASS approved revolvers depend upon
the competition category in which one participates. Examples of SASS approved revolvers
for each category are listed elsewhere in this Handbook. Sights are a major factor for
determining in which category a revolver may be used. Certain shooting categories require a
specific type of revolver and ammunition be used. Please see the shooting categories for
further information.
No more than two main match revolvers may be carried to the firing line.
REVOLVER CALIBERS
� Must be centerfire calibers of at least .32 caliber and no larger than .45 caliber or percussion
calibers of at least .36 caliber and no larger than .45 caliber.
� Must be in a caliber commonly available in revolvers. Examples include, but are not limited
to, .32-20, .32 Magnum, .357 Magnum, .38 Special, .44 Magnum, .44-40, and .45 Colt).
