Stage Planning SC-101 Five to Go
Essential Stage Planning Tips for Competitive Shooters
Overview and Stage Plan - Five to Go is four 10-inch round steel plate targets set at 5 feet high and each plate is progressively farther than the previous. The stop plate is a quick transition to the right on a 12-inch plate set at 7 yards.
Steel Challenge Shooting Association (SCSA) SC-101 Five to Go
Steel Challenge Shooting Association (SCSA) SC-101 Five to Go
Practice the Long Shot:
The farthest target is often the most challenging, so dedicate practice time to mastering its distance and alignment.
Build Rhythm:
Consistency in target engagement and transitions is critical to achieving competitive scores.
Minimize Wasted Movement:
Keep transitions efficient by aligning your body and grip for smooth side-to-side motions.
Engage (T1-T4) Finish on Stop Plate (SP) - Competitors shoot all five strings from the center shooting box.
The best four of five runs count for score.
Targets and Shooting Boxes:
One 3-by-3 shooting box at the centerline
Four 10-inch plates at 5 feet high
One 12-inch stop plate (SP) at 5 feet high
Target Distances
18 yards deep (firing line to farthest target)
27 feet, 4 inches wide (left to right from target centers)
Average target distance = 12.4 yards
Stage Planning Summary - Five to Go
Left Side Start
SC-101 Five to Go - Left Side Start
SC-101 Five to Go - Left Side Start
1: Engage (T1-T4) Finish on Stop Plate (SP)
Competitors shoot all five strings from the center shooting box.
The best four of five runs count for score.
2: Identify the Stop Plate
3: Precision target = T4 10-inch plate @ (18 yards)
4: Left side start on T1
5: Target Sequence = T1, T2, T3, T4, SP