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Steel Challenge

ABOUT THE STEEL CHALLENGE SHOOTING DISCIPLINE

Steel Challenge is all about speed! There are 8 standard stages and we shoot 5 of them each month on a rotation so we cover all 8 stages in a 2-3 month period. Each stage consist of 5 steel plates of varying size and distance. One of those plates is the stop plate, which once hit signals the end of the run.  At the buzzer, you engage the four other plates in any order you choose and the stop plate completes your time. Targets are 10”, 12” and 18X24” plates, with most set from 7 to 15 yards. You will run through each stage five times and discard your slowest run. At the end of the match, the individual with the lowest time is the winner. It doesn’t get much easier than that.

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All strings of fire start in a box and there is no movement or reload under the clock (except outer limits which requires a few lateral steps during the course of fire). Just about any firearm is an option, as long as it fires a pistol caliber (no magnums). Firearms range from full blown open guns to bone stock revolvers and pistol caliber carbines. This is a great sport for the kids as well. Nothing will put a bigger smile on their face quicker than ringing that steel. You’ll require a minimum of 125 rounds, but we suggest most competitors show up with about 200 round to be safe. 5 magazines will make the game easier, but with high capacity magazines it is possible to shoot a stage with 3 magazines.

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Sign up for matches using Practiscore (www.practiscore.com). Registration begins at 7am during the summer with first shots ringing out at 8am. Come join us for some fast and fun shooting. If all goes smoothly, we should be cleaned up and headed home by noon.

Helpful Links & Resources

  • Organizer: Hobbie Chestney

  • Email: ChestneyR@gmail.com

  • Please register online at Practiscore.com. Click on the ‘Matches’ tab and search for Escambia River Gun Club Steel Challenge.

Upcoming Events

June 21st, 2025 - Monthly Match

July 19th, 2025 - Monthly Match

August 16th, 2025 - Monthly Match

September 20th, 2025 - Monthly Match

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4020 Rocky Branch rd Cantonment, FL 32533

850-356-6534

Opening Hours

Tue-Sun

Apr 1 - Sept 30

Oct 1 - Mar 31

Weekly

8:00 am – 6:30 pm

8:00 am – 4:30 pm

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