We shoot at 5 steel reactive targets with the centerfire pistol, rimfire pistol, rimfire semi-auto rifle, or pistol caliber carbine of your choice. Each stage consists of 5 strings of 5 targets that follow the Steel Challenge Shooting Association designated courses of fire for each of the eight authorized stages. This is a fun and simple way to get into friendly competitive shooting for all ages and genders. All are welcome to join in there is no requirement to be a club member to participate.

Wednesday evening matches typically consist of four stages,  registration 5-5:30pm,.  To be considerate of those arriving on time, shooters arriving after 5:30pm will not be squaded for participation.  There is currently no pre-registration required for Wednesday night matches. Be present by 5:30pm to be squaded, watch the range hour calendar for updates or weather cancellations.  Wednesday night matches are submitted for SCSA classification.

Wednesday Evening matches
$15.00 Non-Club members
$10.00 Club members
$0.00  Ladies & Juniors 17 & under 1st gun
$5.00 per each additional gun max 3 guns on Wednesdays

If a competitor is slowing or disrupting a match due to the number of guns or delays reloading we reserve the right to refund and pull that gun or guns from the rotation.

Tier I  Saturday or Sunday eight stage matches
Range gates open at 8:00am,  check in 8:15am – 9:00am, match starts at 9:30am rain or shine, bathroom and concessions on site.  Targets are painted between each shooter by squad members.  Saturday matches are submitted for SCSA classification.  (Pre Registration via Practiscore required)
$25 Non-Club members
$20 Club members
$10 Juniors 17 & under and working Range Officers.
$10 Each additional gun. 2 maximum.

Divisions  you can participate in:

RFRI = Rimfire rifle Iron sights
RFRO = Rimfire rifle Optical sights
RFPI = Rimfire  pistol Iron sights
RFPO = Rimfire pistol sights
PCCI = Pistol Caliber Carbine Iron sights
PCCO = Pistol Caliber Carbine Optical sights
CO = Carry Optic: production gun with dot sight affixed to the slide.
ISR = Iron Sight Revolver center fire
LTD = Limited Iron sighted, double stack, flared mag well
OPN = Open, Compensator, race holster
OSR = Revolver Open Optics
PROD = Production: Any DA or Safe Action Pistol on the USPSA gun list
SS = Single Stack 1911

If your not sure what division you would fall under don’t worry about it, we will squad you accordingly.  We will help you out and make sure you are going in the right direction.  Its all pretty simple all you need to do is show up with your centerfire pistol or 22 pistol/rifle, with ammo and magazines.

It takes 25 rds to complete a stage if you have no misses, plan for a minimum of 125+ rounds per gun for a Wednesday night match, and 250+ rounds per gun for a full Saturday or Sunday match.  It does not hurt to bring extra as you can always take it home and use it next time, see the range hour calendar for Wednesday night and weekend match dates.

Holsters must cover the trigger and be carried external on a belt at waist level.  No magnum or steel core ammo, if you damage a steel plate with unauthorized ammo you will be responsible for the cost of replacement and be disqualified from the match.

Rimfire pistol and rifle start from the low ready aiming at the aiming point 10 feet in front of the shooter’s box.  Tube feed 22 rifles, single shot rifles, and revolvers with single round loading gate are not allowed.

Each Stage is run five times in succession, the best four out of five runs are totaled and represent your score for that stage.  All six stages are added together for your match score in your division.

Five magazines are highly recommended or assistance from other members in loading during the stage to keep the flow moving.  Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection are required for all shooters and participants.

Shooters disqualified for a safety or range violation will not be refunded entry fees and applies to all divisions you are participating in.

Questions regarding Colfax steel challenge can be sent to Match Director,  Jesse at   “[email protected]”