Steel Challenge

Steel Challenge — Super Steel Outlaw Match

The Alexandria Chapter hosts Super Steel Outlaw Matches — a fast-paced steel target competition open to pistol, pistol-caliber carbine (PCC), and rimfire shooters. These matches emphasize speed and accuracy on steel targets across multiple stages.

Format

• Six stages — three at the pistol range, three at the rifle range
• First four stages: 1 paper target + 4 steel targets, four strings each
• Final two stages: Longer courses with approximately a dozen steel targets
• Scoring: Hit factor (points divided by time)

Permitted Firearms

• Pistols — all centerfire and rimfire
• Pistol-caliber carbines (PCC) — carbines chambered in pistol calibers
• .22 rimfire rifles
• No centerfire rifle cartridges — this is strictly enforced for safety on steel targets

Scoring Divisions

• Centerfire Pistol: Holster draw start
• PCC: Combined centerfire and rimfire carbine division
• Rimfire Pistol: Low ready start

Optics are permitted in all divisions. No magazine capacity restrictions.

Required Equipment

• Firearm — pistol, PCC, or rimfire as described above
• Ammunition: 200-250 rounds recommended
• Holster — required for centerfire pistol division (must cover trigger guard)
• Case or bag — required for PCC and rimfire (no holster start for these divisions)
• Eye and ear protection

Schedule

• 7:45 - 8:15 AM: Arrive and check in
• 8:30 AM: Mandatory safety briefing — do not be late
• ~1:00 PM: Match typically concludes

Fees

• Members: $20
• Non-members: $30
• Youth (under 18): FREE

Contact

Match Director: Ed MacBride