DerpGRU - High Desert 3 Gun - Stage 2

Published on January 6, 2020
Duration: 18:06

This video details Stage 2 of the High Desert 3-Gun 2019 match, featuring a complex sequence of rifle, shotgun, and PCC engagements at varying distances. Competitors discuss the challenges of wind, stage memorization, and target engagement rules, including penalties for missed shots. The stage requires engaging hanging plates, silhouette targets, and close-range paper and steel targets, with specific rules for spinners and falling steel.

Quick Summary

High Desert 3-Gun Stage 2 features a multi-gun challenge with rifle engagements up to 400 yards, shotgun slug plates, and PCC targets. Competitors must manage wind effects on long-range shots and understand penalties like Failure to Neutralize (+5) and Failure to Engage (+15). Effective stage planning and firearm transitions are key to success.

Chapters

  1. 00:03Stage Start: Long Range Rifle Engagements
  2. 00:31Close Range Rifle & Shotgun Engagements
  3. 01:14PCC Engagements & Target Rules
  4. 07:20Post-Stage Discussion: Weather & Wind
  5. 08:51Ammunition Choice & Wind Impact
  6. 09:00Stage Challenges & Missed Shots
  7. 09:22Stage Memorization & Coaching
  8. 10:05Competition Penalties Explained
  9. 10:54New Shooter Experience & Frustration
  10. 11:41Spinner Target Confusion & Time Out
  11. 12:36Rifle & Shotgun Performance Review
  12. 13:38PCC Performance & Reloads
  13. 14:49Match Experience & Camaraderie
  14. 16:38Seeking Unique Challenges
  15. 17:03Squad Camaraderie & Match Enjoyment

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical engagements in a 3-Gun match stage like High Desert Stage 2?

High Desert 3-Gun Stage 2 involves a sequence of engagements including long-range rifle shots at hanging plates and silhouettes (up to 400 yards), close-range shotgun engagements on slug plates, and pistol caliber carbine (PCC) targets. It also features mandatory close-range paper rifle targets.

How does wind affect long-range shooting in 3-Gun competitions?

Wind significantly impacts long-range rifle accuracy. Competitors must learn to compensate for wind drift, even when using standard ammunition like 55-grain M193, which is not specifically designed for extreme wind conditions. This requires careful sight adjustment and shot calling.

What are the common penalties in 3-Gun competitions like High Desert?

Common penalties include Failure to Neutralize (+5 points) for insufficient hits, a hit target penalty (+10 points), and Failure to Engage (+15 points) for completely missing a required target. These penalties are generally less severe than in some other high-pressure competitions.

Why is stage planning important in multi-gun competitions?

Stage planning is crucial in multi-gun events due to the complexity of target sequences and firearm transitions. Competitors often 'chunk' stages into gun-specific engagement zones rather than memorizing every single target, as memorizing exact sequences can be very challenging under pressure.

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