benos Posted September 4, 2001 Share Posted September 4, 2001 OK, since I've had so much time to reflect after last month's early win, this one shouldn't prove to be quite so easy. (This question seems appropriate, since we just had the SC.) At the very first Steel Challenge - How many stages were there and what were their EXACT names? But wait, that's not all - how many rounds would you have fired to complete the match if you didn't miss a single target? (Even Robbie didn't get this one.) It' all or nothing! be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H Posted September 4, 2001 Share Posted September 4, 2001 OK here goes. There were 4 stages. Safariland Flying M 3 tgts-- 5 runs 15shots Sturm,Ruger&Co Speed Option 5 tgts-5runs =25 shots Cobra Gunskin 5 to go 5tgts- -6 runs=30 shots G.Wm. Davis Double trouble 2 tgts(now here is the hard part)It was either run 5 or 6 times.My guess is 6 times=12 This gives a total of 82 shots. John Shaw won. (Edited by Bill H at 10:06 am on Sep. 4, 2001) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singlestack Posted September 4, 2001 Share Posted September 4, 2001 Everything Bill H said except on the last stage I'll guess 5 times for 10 shots and a total of 80 shots. Sorry Bill. I looked all over for this info this am and was unable to find it. I was not even shooting at this point in time so I am totally cheating....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted September 4, 2001 Author Share Posted September 4, 2001 Man, you guys are some guessin' monsters. sorry, but - incorrect. be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H Posted September 4, 2001 Share Posted September 4, 2001 I didn't think it was too big a guess. That info is from an American Handgunner article by Mike Fichman. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted September 6, 2001 Author Share Posted September 6, 2001 Bill, I don't know what Flinchman was talking about, but not much is correct for the first SC.... be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooter Grrl Posted September 7, 2001 Share Posted September 7, 2001 Here's my guess! 5 shots Flying M.... 5 Shots In and Out (now called Round about) 5 Shots 5 to go 5 Shots Outer Limits 5 Shots Showdown 5 Shots Speed Option 2 Shots Double Trouble They were shot 4x's for a total of 128 rounds. (Edited by Shooter Grrl at 8:13 am on Sep. 7, 2001) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted September 17, 2001 Author Share Posted September 17, 2001 It's hint time. Their were 4 stages, and one of them was called "West Covina Speed Option." (That was the one that I was looking for when I said "exact name.") I don't think anyone would have got that one, so now we can get down to the easy stuff.... be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H Posted September 18, 2001 Share Posted September 18, 2001 I got my info from Nov/Dec 81 American Handgunner. The next year Plaxco won at the match called the 2nd Steel Challenge and so on(I think Fowler was the following years winner).So Flinchman gave all wrong info or there is a mysterious pre 1st challenge match. I am sure that you were probably there Brian so can't argue with that.Can't wait to see the answer to this one. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooter Grrl Posted September 18, 2001 Share Posted September 18, 2001 Hey - I grew up in West Covina!!!! But those answers came from Voigt, not me. I was, um, still in Jr. High School in 1980! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooter Grrl Posted September 18, 2001 Share Posted September 18, 2001 Okay okay okay - I really want a book, but am too cheap to pay for one... so here's my REAL guess, not Mike's :-) 5 shots West Covina Speed Option (thanks for the hint) 5 Shots Outer Limits 2 Shots Double Trouble 5 Shots Showdown Shot 4x's each for a total of 108 rounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted September 18, 2001 Author Share Posted September 18, 2001 Shooter Grrl, Sorry. It looks like you might have to fork out the cash. But, don't forget to check the announcements, you can get one cheap! be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooter Grrl Posted September 26, 2001 Share Posted September 26, 2001 So... is it October yet :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted September 27, 2001 Author Share Posted September 27, 2001 Well, no. But, if anyone's got a "good" question, send it to me. I'm running out of the good stuff. be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooter Grrl Posted September 27, 2001 Share Posted September 27, 2001 I'm going to guess again, I've actually done some REAL research and am getting closer to the answer (I think!) West Covina Speed Option 5 to go Smoke & Hope Outer Limits 125 rounds (5 each stage x 5) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted September 27, 2001 Author Share Posted September 27, 2001 Smoke and Hope! Are you on dope? Sorry, couldn't resist. be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBChaffin Posted September 28, 2001 Share Posted September 28, 2001 I'm gonna venture a guess, but nothin' more than a guess: West Covina Speed Option 5 to go Outer Limits Double Trouble Shot 5X's each for a total of 85 rounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted September 28, 2001 Author Share Posted September 28, 2001 DB, You're gettin closer. Glad you didn't mention Smoke and Hope! be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooter Grrl Posted October 2, 2001 Share Posted October 2, 2001 IT'S OCTOBER - WOOOHOOOOO 0/ Can we have a kinder gentler question please :-) (And the answer to this monster!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted October 2, 2001 Author Share Posted October 2, 2001 OK, sorry. I forgot it was the first of the month. The 4 stages were: West Covina Speed Option - keep 4 runs with a total of SIX shots/targets on each string. That's the tricky part. In the first Challenge there was 6 targets on both the Speed Option and on 5 to go! On the SO, the "extra" target was directly in front of the shooters box at 5 yds. On 5 to go, there was five 8" plates instead of 4, the extra was 2 or 3 yds closer than it is today, I can't remember exactly. Five to Go - 4 keepers at 6 shots each Double Trouble - 4 keepers at 2 shots each and, The Flying M - 4 keepers at 3 shots a run. For a total of 68 shots! The following year they dropped the SO and 5 to go to 5 shots each to stop the winning by the revolver guys. Dalton tried to "reason" with them, telling them that the winner would only shoot 1 shot per plate anyway, but they didn't go for it. The next question will be easy, I promise. And, don't forget to send in those questions! be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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