8" Plate at 200 yards off VTAC Board

Published on February 23, 2026
Duration: 1:36

This video demonstrates an advanced shooting drill utilizing the Viking Tactics (VTAC) board at 200 yards with an AR-15. The drill emphasizes proficiency in barricade shooting, requiring shooters to engage targets from various ports (center, slant, side) while managing recoil and maintaining stability. The instruction is delivered by a US Navy Veteran, showcasing experienced-level techniques for engaging steel plates at distance.

Quick Summary

The VTAC board drill is an advanced shooting exercise at 200 yards, engaging an 8-inch steel plate using an AR-15. It emphasizes barricade shooting techniques, requiring engagement from upper center, lower, and slant ports, as well as the side of the board, testing recoil management and transitions.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Drill Instruction and Briefing
  2. 00:19Drill Commencement: Upper Center Ports
  3. 00:31Lower Port Engagement and Stability
  4. 00:44Slant Port Transitions
  5. 01:10Final Positions and Drill Completion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VTAC board drill?

The VTAC board drill is a shooting exercise designed to test proficiency with barricade shooting. It involves engaging targets from various positions and ports on a wooden barricade, simulating tactical scenarios.

What are the key shooting positions for the VTAC board drill?

The drill requires shooting from the upper center ports, lower ports (often from a kneeling position), and through angled slant ports on the right side of the barricade, concluding with a final string from the side.

What is the target and distance for this AR-15 drill?

This specific drill involves engaging an 8-inch steel plate target at a distance of 200 yards. It's designed to challenge accuracy and speed at a significant range.

What firearm setup is used in the VTAC board drill?

The drill is performed with an AR-15 rifle equipped with a Trijicon ACOG optic, a top-mounted RMR for close-quarters, and a suppressor. The rifle also features camouflage paint.

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