Desert Brutality 2018 - Day 2, Stage 7: Long Range Hilltops

Published on May 8, 2018
Duration: 23:06

This stage from Desert Brutality 2018 presents a challenging long-range rifle course. Competitors navigate steep inclines, engage difficult-to-see targets at 200+ yards from various positions including a narrow firing slit and rooftop prop, and must achieve multiple hits on each target. The stage emphasizes adaptability to uneven terrain, unconventional shooting positions, and environmental factors like sun glare, with a strict no-paint policy on targets.

Quick Summary

Stage 7 of Desert Brutality 2018 is a highly challenging long-range rifle stage featuring unpainted targets at 200+ yards across canyons. Competitors face difficult shooting positions, including a narrow firing slit and uneven terrain, demanding significant adaptation and marksmanship skill within a 5-minute time limit.

Chapters

  1. 00:03Introduction to Stage 7
  2. 00:23Stage Overview and Difficulty
  3. 00:30Initial Hill Climb and Bunker Position
  4. 00:39Engaging 200-Yard Stick Targets
  5. 01:15Transition to Second Bunker with Firing Slit
  6. 01:47Engaging Targets from Firing Slit
  7. 01:54Move to Wall Prop and Rooftop Prop
  8. 02:01Engaging EPIDA Targets at 175-200 Yards
  9. 02:18Rooftop Prop Engagement
  10. 03:05Live Fire - Target Engagement
  11. 06:07Live Fire - Target Engagement Continues
  12. 10:59Post-Stage Analysis and Discussion
  13. 11:24Stage Difficulty and Challenges
  14. 12:28Shooting Position Challenges Explained
  15. 13:30Dealing with Narrow Firing Slits
  16. 14:37Mitigating Sun Glare
  17. 15:35Performance Review and Stage Conclusion
  18. 16:18Final Stage Preview
  19. 17:31Live Fire - Final Stage

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Stage 7 of Desert Brutality 2018 particularly challenging?

Stage 7 is considered the most difficult due to its long-range engagements (200+ yards), difficult-to-see unpainted targets across canyons, and varied, often awkward shooting positions like a narrow firing slit and a tilted bipod surface, all within a 5-minute time limit.

How do competitors overcome shooting from non-flat or awkward positions in this stage?

Shooters must adapt by adjusting their sight picture, manipulating the firearm's support (like holding a bipod leg up), or adopting unconventional body postures. Dealing with a narrow firing slit might involve resting the firearm on different parts of the gun or adjusting stance to see the target.

What environmental factors can affect performance in Stage 7 of Desert Brutality 2018?

Key environmental factors include the distance and terrain (canyons), the lack of paint on targets making them hard to see, and potential sun glare reflecting off shooting glasses, which can obscure the sight picture and require specific mitigation techniques.

What is the target setup and engagement requirement for Stage 7?

The stage involves engaging multiple targets at approximately 200 yards. Initially, it's three 3/4 size stick targets requiring two hits each. Later, full-size EPIDA targets are engaged from different props, also requiring two hits each, totaling 12 hits from the first two positions and 12 more from the latter two.

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