Desert Brutality 2019 - Stage 3 - Unconventional Engagement

Published on April 15, 2019
Duration: 11:11

This stage from Desert Brutality 2019, 'Unconventional Engagement,' tests shooters' ability to adapt to challenging shooting positions and target arrays. It requires proficiency with both rifle and pistol, emphasizing quick transitions, tactical reloads with limited capacity magazines, and accuracy under pressure on an unstable platform. Expert insights highlight the impact of rifle caliber on target engagement and the importance of reliable gear like Esstac pouches.

Quick Summary

Desert Brutality 2019 Stage 3, 'Unconventional Engagement,' requires shooters to engage targets from an unstable platform with a 5-round rifle magazine, necessitating tactical reloads. The stage concludes with a pistol engagement on a spinner target. Expert analysis notes the superior target-breaking power of 7.62x39mm over 5.56mm on clays and highlights the importance of reliable gear like Esstac pouches.

Chapters

  1. 00:04Stage 3 Introduction & Rifle Overview
  2. 00:45Rifle Reloading & Transition to Pistol
  3. 01:19Pistol Stage Description
  4. 01:34Sponsor Spotlight: Esstac Gear
  5. 03:05Ian's Rifle Run
  6. 04:20Ian's Pistol Run & Results
  7. 05:03Karl's Rifle Run
  8. 06:40Karl's Pistol Run & Results
  9. 07:18Post-Stage Debrief: Rifle Platform Challenges
  10. 08:56Post-Stage Debrief: Caliber Impact on Targets
  11. 09:16Post-Stage Debrief: Pistol Stage & Zero Issues

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key challenges of Desert Brutality 2019 Stage 3?

Stage 3, 'Unconventional Engagement,' presents challenges like shooting from an unstable platform with a 5-round rifle magazine, requiring tactical reloads under pressure. It also involves transitioning to a pistol stage with a specific prop for engaging a spinner target.

How does rifle caliber affect target engagement in Desert Brutality Stage 3?

During Stage 3, 7.62x39mm ammunition was observed to break clay targets more effectively than 5.56mm, which often only created small holes. This highlights how cartridge power influences target destruction in competition.

What gear is highlighted in Desert Brutality 2019 Stage 3?

Esstac gear, particularly their Kiwi pouches with Kydex inserts, is spotlighted for providing excellent magazine retention, preventing lost magazines during dynamic shooting stages like Desert Brutality's Stage 3.

What are the performance results for Ian McCollum and Karl Kasarda in Stage 3?

Ian McCollum completed Stage 3 in 94.64 seconds with 0 penalties, placing 2nd in his division. Karl Kasarda finished in 121.22 seconds with 0 penalties, placing 4th in his division.

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