Jackson Rose, SASS #45478 Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 The hand book says a leather slip on cover is legal for double barrel shotguns, illegal for 97's but makes no mention for 87's. Shooting BP makes my magazine tube hotter than I care to touch. I have made a cover and it works well. My question is, since it is not specifically allowed, is it illegal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uno Mas SASS #80082 Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Just searched through the Shooter's, RO I and II handbooks and found no mention of a leather fore end cover for a 1887. However, the Shooter's handbook states: "Any firearm modification not referenced in this Handbook is prohibited." Sorry, Pard. But the rules do mention you can petition to have changes added. Should be a slam dunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Bullweed Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 The rules are intended to prevent unfair advantages. The forearm cover on a pump could be an advantage since that is a manipulated part, but I do not see how it would be so on a lever gun. Just my $.02 worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Ray Hality, SASS# 37355 Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 I would not mind having a wrapper on the barrel of my 87. I shoot BP and the barrels get scorchin' hot after 8 rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Dog, SASS #20401 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 This comes up now and again. We have haggled and hashed it out a few times. NO leather allowed on the forend of ANY long gun, period. No exceptions. That is the rule. So far that is the way it stands I do believe. The sole exception allowed to date is that slip-on hootus for 2rows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royal barnes sass #5792 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I've shot an '87 with BP in CAS for a long time. The barrel gets hot and the screws holding the forearm can get hot but I have never noticed any heat from the magtube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 The hand book says a leather slip on cover is legal for double barrel shotguns, illegal for 97's but makes no mention for 87's. Shooting BP makes my magazine tube hotter than I care to touch. I have made a cover and it works well. My question is, since it is not specifically allowed, is it illegal? Sorry...it is NOT legal. If ya hang on to the WOOD (instead of the mag tube) like THIS (instead of grabbin' it like THIS ) you shouldn't have to worry about gettin' burnt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Been shooting 87s with BP for over ten years. Never had a problem with heat from the magtube. Just grasp the wood and you will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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