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