2G-ACM - CETME L - Stage 3 - Rapid Transitions

Published on September 9, 2016
Duration: 8:08

This video details Stage 3 of the Bay 1 R competition, focusing on rapid transitions between a CETME L rifle and a Star 30M pistol. The drill emphasizes speed and accuracy under a 60-second time limit, requiring shooters to engage both rifle and pistol targets while managing transitions and sight picture acquisition. The stage highlights the challenge of limited field of view with magnified optics and the psychological stress of a tight time constraint.

Quick Summary

Stage 3 of the Bay 1 R competition focuses on rapid rifle-to-pistol transitions within 60 seconds. Key challenges include reacquiring firearms and sight pictures quickly, managing the narrow field of view from magnified optics, and avoiding costly misses on steel targets, all under significant time pressure.

Chapters

  1. 00:05Stage 3 Introduction
  2. 00:12Stage Setup and Rules
  3. 00:40Drill Objective: Quick Transitions
  4. 01:09Live Fire - Stage 3
  5. 04:40Deceptive Difficulty of the Stage
  6. 05:04Bipod and Rifle Stability Issues
  7. 05:36Scope Field of View Challenges
  8. 06:30Analogy for Narrow Field of View
  9. 07:11Pistol Choice: Star 30M
  10. 07:30Impact of Misses and Time Pressure
  11. 07:58Transition to Stage 4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary challenge of Stage 3 in the Bay 1 R competition?

The primary challenge of Stage 3 is the rapid transition between a rifle and a handgun within a strict 60-second time limit. This requires shooters to quickly reacquire both firearms and their respective sight pictures for every shot fired.

How does a magnified optic with a narrow field of view affect performance in dynamic shooting stages?

A magnified optic with a narrow field of view significantly hinders target acquisition speed. It makes it difficult to quickly find and track targets, similar to looking through a small soda straw, costing valuable time in timed stages.

What are the scoring implications for missed targets or incomplete tasks in this competition stage?

Any pistol plates left standing are scored as a miss. Additionally, fewer than seven hits on the rifle steel targets are also counted as a miss, emphasizing the need for accuracy on all required shots.

What are some common equipment-related issues encountered during this rifle-to-pistol transition drill?

Common issues include bipod geometry interfering with stable rifle placement on a table, and the limited field of view from magnified optics making target acquisition slow. Pistol zeroing issues can also lead to costly misses.

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