RugerDave Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Can rimfire weapons be used in Super Steel Challenge? I've enjoyed several Steel Challenge matches with my Mark IV Lite, and want to move to next level with it and my 10/22. Will they knock down the plates/targets? (Using CCI Minimag) Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911luvr Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Can rimfire weapons be used in Super Steel Challenge? I've enjoyed several Steel Challenge matches with my Mark IV Lite, and want to move to next level with it and my 10/22. Will they knock down the plates/targets? (Using CCI Minimag) Thanks! We don’t use weapons in Steel Challenge, we use firearms. There are four rimfire classes in Steel Challenge, so leave the swords, spears and other weapons and home, and bring your rimfire firearms to a Steel Challenge match. By the way, the gun community is trying very hard to shed the stigma of firearms having a negative connotation, so we all need to avoid referring to them as weapons and instead refer to them as the tools they are. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RugerDave Posted August 19, 2018 Author Share Posted August 19, 2018 Sorry, my bad. Thanks, you were a Huge help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911luvr Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Have you joined USPSA yet? Once you join, your first Steel Challenge match will get you classified and you can track your progress in the sport. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scffacenter1 Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 I don't believe that "super steel" is anything recognized by uspsa. Sounds like you may be talking about a falling steel match, as steel challenge targets are stationary and fixed. It will be up to the match director what calibers are allowed, but most in this neck of the woods require 9mm minimum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcambre Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Is this what you are talking about? http://peacemakernational.com/supersteel They have rimfire listed, but it looks like just one division for all rimfire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stick Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 (edited) Steel challenge and action steel are two different animals. Rimfire is very popular in Steel challenge. Action steel is USPSA with steel instead of paper. In Action steel and steel challenge, all you have to do is ding the plate. As far as USPSA, Rimfire is not allowed. 5.1.2 The minimum cartridge case dimension for handguns to be used in USPSA matches is 9x19 mm. The minimum bullet diameter is 9 mm (.354 inches). Edited August 19, 2018 by stick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RugerDave Posted August 19, 2018 Author Share Posted August 19, 2018 1 hour ago, lcambre said: Is this what you are talking about? http://peacemakernational.com/supersteel They have rimfire listed, but it looks like just one division for all rimfire. That's the event I'm referring to. I'm not sure my little. 22 will be able to knock down the steel targets. Just wondering if anyone here has tried it. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 I'd assume since they have a rimfire division, that a .22LR would work in that division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xpierrat Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 I have seen matches with falling steel that do have a rimfire division and in most cases the steel does NOT have to fall for rimfire... usually new paint to help with scoring …. so it would depend on your local match I guess.... also rimfire is usually from low ready so no holsters or drawing is required. Some matches see this as a way to get new shooters interested and started with minimal investment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RugerDave Posted August 20, 2018 Author Share Posted August 20, 2018 32 minutes ago, xpierrat said: I have seen matches with falling steel that do have a rimfire division and in most cases the steel does NOT have to fall for rimfire... usually new paint to help with scoring …. so it would depend on your local match I guess.... also rimfire is usually from low ready so no holsters or drawing is required. Some matches see this as a way to get new shooters interested and started with minimal investment. Thank you, -that was the feedback I was looking for. I know. 22s don't have knock- down power, but it is a fun and economical round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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