Stage Planning SC-103 Smoke & Hope
Essential Stage Planning Tips for Competitive Shooters
Smoke & Hope is a fast-paced stage that emphasizes close-distance shooting and rapid transitions between large targets, challenging competitors to balance speed and precision.
Steel Challenge Shooting Association (SCSA) SC-103 Smoke & Hope
Steel Challenge Shooting Association (SCSA) SC-103 Smoke & Hope
Smoke & Hope is close-distance fast shooting with fast transitions on large targets.
Build Speed:
While the stage encourages rapid shooting, prioritize accuracy until you develop a consistent rhythm.
Practice Transitions:
Efficient movement between the widest target can significantly reduce overall time.
Compact Stage Layout:
Take advantage of the forgiving target sizes and distances to maximize your pace.
Engage (T1-T4) Finish on Stop Plate (SP) - Competitors shoot five strings from one shooting box.
Best four out of five runs count for score.
Targets and Shooting Boxes:
One 3-by-3 shooting box at the centerline
Four 18-by-24-inch rectangles at 5 feet, 6 inches high
One 12-inch stop plate (SP) at 5 feet high
Max Target Distances:
14 yards deep (firing line to farthest target)
28 feet wide (left to right from target centers)
Average target distance = 9.2 yards
Stage Planning Summary - Smoke & Hope
Left Side Start
SC-103 Smoke & Hope - Left Side Start
SC-103 Smoke & Hope - Left Side Start
1: Engage (T1-T4) Finish on Stop Plate (SP)
Competitors shoot five strings from one shooting box. Best four out of five runs count for score.
2: Stop Plate
3: Precision target = 12-inch Stop Plate @ (14 yards)
4: Left side start on T1
5: Target Sequence = T1, T2, T4, T3, SP
Right Side Start
SC-103 Smoke & Hope - Right Side Start
SC-103 Smoke & Hope - Right Side Start
1: Engage (T1-T4) Finish on Stop Plate (SP)
Competitors shoot five strings from one shooting box. Best four out of five runs count for score.
2: Stop Plate
3: Precision target = 12-inch Stop Plate @ (14 yards)
4: Right side start on T4
5: Target Sequence = T4, T3, T1, T2, SP