How to Shoot Accelerator - Essential Stage Planning Tips for Competitive Shooters
Accelerator is a good mix of shooting near and far as you transition from the two closest targets to the two farthest before finishing on the center stop plate. The stage emphasizes both precision and efficiency. The farther targets demand careful aiming, while the closer plates encourage rapid engagement.
Accelerator - Strategy and Planning
Accelerator is a good mix of shooting near and far as you transition from the two closest targets to the two farthest before finishing on the center stop plate.
Target Sequence:
Start with the closest or easiest targets to establish a rhythm, then move to the more distant plates before finishing on the stop plate.
Prioritize Precision on Smaller Targets:
Take extra care with the smaller round plates, as they demand greater accuracy and control.
Practice Distance Shooting:
The farthest target requires precise aiming, so dedicate practice time to improve your comfort with longer shots.
Stay Consistent:
Repeating a successful target sequence across strings builds confidence and improves overall performance.
Engage (T1-T4) Finish on Stop Plate (SP) - Competitors shoot all five strings from the center shooting box.
Best four out of five runs count for score.
Targets and Shooting Boxes:
One 3-by-3 shooting box at the centerline
One 10-inch plate at 5 feet high
One 12-inch plate at 5 feet high
Two 18-by-24-inch rectangles at 5 feet, 6 inches high
One 12-inch stop plate (SP) at 5 feet high
Max Target Distances:
20 yards deep (firing line to farthest target)
32 feet wide (left to right from target centers)
Average target distance = 15 yards
Stage Planning Summary - Accelerator
Left Side Start
SC-105 Accelerator - Left Side Start
Accelerator FAQ
What is the Accelerator stage in Steel Challenge?
Accelerator (SC-105) is a mixed near-and-far Steel Challenge classifier shot from a single centerline box. You transition from the two closest targets out to the two farthest before finishing on the center stop plate, so it tests both speed and precision.
What is the layout of the Accelerator stage?
Accelerator uses one 3-by-3 shooting box at the centerline, one 10-inch plate and one 12-inch plate at 5 feet high, two 18-by-24-inch rectangles at 5 feet 6 inches, and one 12-inch stop plate. The mix of small round plates and large rectangles is what varies the difficulty.
How do you shoot Accelerator?
Start on the closest or easiest targets to set a rhythm, then move to the more distant plates before ending on the stop plate, following a sequence like T1, T2, T4, T3, stop plate. Take extra care on the smaller round plates, which demand more accuracy.
What is the target order on Accelerator?
A common order is to engage the two nearest targets first, then the two farthest, and finish on the center stop plate, for example T1, T2, T4, T3, then the stop plate. Building rhythm on the close plates before the far ones helps keep the far shots clean.