2016 Red October AK Match - Stage 1 - PKM & Suicide Bombers

Published on November 21, 2016
Duration: 7:13

This guide details the execution of Stage 1 from the 2016 Red October AK Match, featuring a PKM and AK rifle engagement. It covers starting procedures, target engagement rules for both standard paper targets and unique 'suicide bomber' targets, magazine loading restrictions, and penalty avoidance. The stage emphasizes speed and accuracy under competition pressure, as demonstrated by InRangeTV experts Karl Kasarda and Ian McCollum.

Quick Summary

The Red October AK Match Stage 1 involves engaging 18 paper targets and two 'suicide bomber' targets. The PKM is used initially for bowling pins, followed by an AK rifle. Key rules include a 10-round magazine limit, a maximum of three magazines per satchel, and penalties for hitting no-shoot targets or exceeding magazine capacity.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Stage Introduction & Overview
  2. 00:06Target Description: Suicide Bombers & Paper Targets
  3. 00:41Starting Position & PKM Engagement
  4. 00:53Magazine Loading & Satchel Rules
  5. 01:16PKM Engagement & Rifle Transition
  6. 01:35Over-Capacity Penalty Explained
  7. 04:55Stage Completion & Initial Impressions
  8. 05:08Stage Overview: PKM to AK Transition
  9. 05:24Target Count & Round Allocation
  10. 05:40Suicide Bomber Target Details
  11. 06:03Stage Design Review
  12. 06:14Ian's Muzzle Snag Incident
  13. 06:48Final Scores & Penalties

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key targets in the Red October AK Match Stage 1?

Stage 1 features two types of targets: 18 standard paper targets requiring specific hits for neutralization, and two 'suicide bomber' targets where only the self-healing head target must fall, while the body is a no-shoot.

What are the magazine rules for the Red October AK Match Stage 1?

Competitors must load all magazines to a maximum of 10 rounds. A maximum of three magazines are allowed per satchel, and coupled magazines are prohibited. Exceeding 11 rounds in a magazine incurs a penalty.

How is the PKM used in the Red October AK Match Stage 1?

The stage begins with competitors starting prone and engaging bowling pins with a full-auto PKM machine gun until it is empty, before transitioning to their AK rifle.

What penalties can be incurred during Red October AK Match Stage 1?

Penalties include time additions for hitting 'no-shoot' targets (like the suicide bomber body), exceeding magazine capacity (5 seconds per shot over 11 rounds), and potentially other procedural errors not explicitly detailed but implied by competition rules.

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