AZ2G - SCAR 17 "Heavy" - Stage 2 - SCAR no workie

Published on May 31, 2018
Duration: 5:04

This video details Stage 2 of a three-stage competition, focusing on CQB rifle and pistol shooting scenarios. A significant portion covers a SCAR 17 malfunction attributed to ammunition tuning and potential weak shouldering, highlighting the importance of proper firearm setup and shooter technique in competition. The stage involved neutralizing paper targets, pushing a sandbag-filled tire, and engaging pistol plates through a barricade.

Quick Summary

A SCAR 17 experienced a short-stroking malfunction during a competition stage, potentially due to being tuned for a suppressor without one attached, the use of ZQI ammunition, or a weak shoulder technique. The stage involved close-range rifle targets, a tire push, and pistol plates through a barricade.

Chapters

  1. 00:03Stage 2 Overview
  2. 00:21CQB Rifle Stage Elements
  3. 02:44SCAR 17 Malfunction
  4. 02:52Malfunction Analysis: Short Stroking
  5. 03:00Tuning for Suppressor vs. No Suppressor
  6. 03:07Ammunition Performance: ZQI
  7. 03:15Stage 1 vs. Stage 2 Dynamics
  8. 03:32Shooter Technique: Weak Shouldering
  9. 03:48Pistol Stage Performance
  10. 03:50Stage Simplicity Critique
  11. 04:17Alternative Ammunition: Hurtan Berg
  12. 04:40Looking Ahead to Stage 3

Frequently Asked Questions

What caused the SCAR 17 to malfunction during the competition stage?

The SCAR 17 experienced a short-stroking malfunction. Potential causes discussed include the rifle being tuned for a suppressor without one attached, the use of ZQI ammunition, and a potentially weak shoulder technique from the shooter.

How did the ammunition type affect the SCAR 17's performance?

ZQI ammunition, which worked well in Stage 1, failed to cycle the SCAR 17 reliably in Stage 2. In contrast, another competitor's SCAR 17 ran fine with Austrian mill surplus ammunition ('Hurtan Berg').

What were the key elements of Stage 2 in this competition?

Stage 2 involved engaging eight paper targets at close range, pushing a sandbag-filled tire downrange past a fault line, and shooting nine pistol plates through a small barricade port without hitting the barricade itself.

What is the penalty for hitting the barricade during the pistol portion of the stage?

Any hit on the barricade during the pistol plate rack segment of Stage 2 results in a +20 second penalty. This emphasizes the need for precise shooting through the designated port.

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