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Steel challenge
- Thread starter Highcap74
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This is the link to the Steel Challenge Classification System. The par time for a stage divided by 4 (Outer Limits is 3) is the par time on a string basis. If you divide this part time by the minimum percentage for a classification (e.g., "C" is 60%) that's the maximum time for that stage. Classification is computed based on the sum of all your best stage times.
Now, having said that: You've asked a question that can only be answered with "it depends" on what your're shooting, how good of a shot you are now, how much experience you have shooting at speed and, finally, which stage you're shooting. And, there is actually a strategy beyond see target, hit target: the quality of your shot out of the draw can affect where you start, make-up shots assuming you miss (and you will at speed), calling your shots, adjusting the quality of your sight picture at speed according to shot difficulty.
It's a great deal of fun and the timer never lies.
Now, having said that: You've asked a question that can only be answered with "it depends" on what your're shooting, how good of a shot you are now, how much experience you have shooting at speed and, finally, which stage you're shooting. And, there is actually a strategy beyond see target, hit target: the quality of your shot out of the draw can affect where you start, make-up shots assuming you miss (and you will at speed), calling your shots, adjusting the quality of your sight picture at speed according to shot difficulty.
It's a great deal of fun and the timer never lies.
g.willikers
New member
On average, a decent time for someone new to the game is approximately one second for the draw, and one second per target with no misses and no safety errors.
The guys who score at the top of the heap will obliterate that time, but if you run the above times you will score mid field and have a lot of fun.
The best way to enjoy the game, at least at first, is with the rimfire division.
No need for a fast draw even.
They start from the low ready and your score times will be much faster.
Just a thought.
The guys who score at the top of the heap will obliterate that time, but if you run the above times you will score mid field and have a lot of fun.
The best way to enjoy the game, at least at first, is with the rimfire division.
No need for a fast draw even.
They start from the low ready and your score times will be much faster.
Just a thought.
shootniron
New member
What he said ^^^^.
You are about to embark on something that you will have a blast shooting. It is a load of fun.
You are about to embark on something that you will have a blast shooting. It is a load of fun.
g.willikers
New member
Since all the targets are non-reacting steel, lead is much preferred and sometimes required.
Lead bullets flatten out nicely, greatly reducing the danger of ricochets.
Lead bullets flatten out nicely, greatly reducing the danger of ricochets.
Lead or coated bullets are best. I've been shooting SC since the beginning and have been shooting revolver until this year. I finally switched to rimfire and am using a Ruger Mark III. Rimfire is so much fun. No draw times just hit your targets as fast as you can.
It's the only competition I go to these days. I'm in a wheelchair and the stages are just perfect for me. According to the rules I don't have to move on Outer Limits, just shooting it from the center box.
Your times will improve as you shoot more and more matches. Have fun.
It's the only competition I go to these days. I'm in a wheelchair and the stages are just perfect for me. According to the rules I don't have to move on Outer Limits, just shooting it from the center box.
Your times will improve as you shoot more and more matches. Have fun.
g.willikers
New member
Rimfire division, yes.
No need to chase brass, either.
Better for old body parts, from a wheel chair or not.
No need to chase brass, either.
Better for old body parts, from a wheel chair or not.
I carry 6 loaded mags on my belt and have a few in my shooting bag just in case. If anyone has a 22/45 I'll lend them to them so they can compete. Everyone I've met would do the same. It's a great bunch of shooters.
Bring your gun and 300 rounds of ammo and you will be o.k. Then you will have some if you miss.
Bring your gun and 300 rounds of ammo and you will be o.k. Then you will have some if you miss.
You have 30 seconds per string to shoot 5 plates. Highest string gets tossed out, keeping the fastest 4 for score. Take your time get your hits. You cannot miss fast enough.Was wondering what would be a good time for shooting a stage as a beginner
5 magazines changing magazines after every string so you always have at least 10 rounds per string available for make up shots if you should miss a plate.If one were to shoot rimfire, how many 10 rd mags would you need? Same question for pistol I suppose too. Thanks
Yes you can use your 16 round magazines. No you do not need to buy 10 round magazines. The steel challenge has divisions( type of gun being used) and you load magazines according to division capacity.So can you use 16 round magazine and only load 10 rounds? Is so I'll have to go buy (5) new mags.
here is the link to USPSA and Steel Challenge, https://www.uspsa.org All the rules are posted there for both disciplines.
g.willikers
New member
If you're concerned about looking like a wanna be, just drag your new gear around the parking lot until it looks experienced.
Being a first time sc shooter, just wondering what the regular competitors will think about a new guy with that type gear?
A jokester,
If you're concerned about looking like a wanna be, just drag your new gear around the parking lot until it looks experienced
Don't worry about right/wrong gear. If it works for you its the right gear. Will the mag pouches hold the mags? Will the holster hold the gun safely and allow you to draw it safely? That's all that matters. As a new shooter they will want to help you get through the match safely and see to it that you have a good time, AND WANT TO COME BACK FOR MORE. At least that's the way we do things at our matches regardless of discipline.It's not like that. Trying to make sure I have the right gear.
The right gear is what you have now. As time goes by you will change lots of things. Ask to borrow and shoot other people's guns. Ask questions. I'm sure in no time you will get and idea of what equipment you want.
I just recently switched to Rimfire Open. I'm still battling what gun I want to shoot but I have an older Ruger Mark III 22/45. It's a good start but I've already learned a lot of different things to do to the gun, what ammo to use for reliability and if I want to carry it in a bag or get another holster for it.
Steel Challenge is great because you get out of it what you put into it. Your times will improve and you can set your goals.
Biggest thing is to have fun at every match. Learn what you can and just talk to the people around you.
Good luck. Post your times for a while and let us see how you are doing.
I just recently switched to Rimfire Open. I'm still battling what gun I want to shoot but I have an older Ruger Mark III 22/45. It's a good start but I've already learned a lot of different things to do to the gun, what ammo to use for reliability and if I want to carry it in a bag or get another holster for it.
Steel Challenge is great because you get out of it what you put into it. Your times will improve and you can set your goals.
Biggest thing is to have fun at every match. Learn what you can and just talk to the people around you.
Good luck. Post your times for a while and let us see how you are doing.