Strength, Balance, and Shooting in a Fine Suit: Lynx Brutality 2026, Day 1

Published on June 12, 2026
Duration: 22:36

This video details Stage 1 of the Lynx Brutality 2026 match, a challenging rifle stage involving climbing a scaffolding tower and engaging steel targets from multiple levels. The stage emphasizes physical exertion, positional shooting, and target acquisition under dynamic conditions, with a focus on safety through unloading at each level. The presenter, Ian McCollum, highlights the importance of adapting to changing target views due to environmental factors like branches.

Quick Summary

Stage 1 of the Lynx Brutality 2026 match is a demanding rifle stage at Kochevia, Slovenia. Competitors climb a three-level scaffolding tower, engaging six steel targets from each platform. Safety is emphasized with mandatory rifle unloading between levels. Challenges include physical exertion, obstructed target views from branches, and potential brass ejection issues.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Gear
  2. 01:24Stage 1 Overview: Scaffolding Tower
  3. 01:54Stage 1: Climbing and Engaging Targets
  4. 02:14Target Acquisition Challenges
  5. 02:42Unloading and Moving to Level 2
  6. 03:14Ascending to Level 3
  7. 03:32Brass Ejection Issues
  8. 03:58Stage 1 Performance and Strategy
  9. 04:01Transition to Stage 2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stage 1 of the Lynx Brutality 2026 match?

Stage 1 of the Lynx Brutality 2026 match is a rifle stage that requires competitors to climb a three-level scaffolding tower. From each level, they must engage a set of six steel targets. Safety protocols include unloading the rifle after each level before ascending.

What rifle and optic are used in Stage 1 of Lynx Brutality 2026?

In Stage 1 of Lynx Brutality 2026, Ian McCollum uses a Kar-15, a reproduction of a Troy Reproduction Gal 5A/A Air Force carbine. It is equipped with a surplus Aimpoint Comp M2 optic mounted via a gooseneck mount for a low profile.

What are the main challenges in Stage 1 of Lynx Brutality 2026?

The primary challenges in Stage 1 include the physical exertion of climbing the scaffolding tower, adapting to changing target views due to obstructions like branches, and maintaining accuracy from elevated and potentially unstable shooting positions. The lack of a brass deflector on the rifle also presents an issue.

What is the safety procedure for Stage 1 of Lynx Brutality 2026?

For safety in Stage 1, shooters must unload their rifle after engaging the targets at each level of the scaffolding tower. A final shot on a red-stand target ensures the rifle is clear before moving to the next platform or descending.

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