| The Texas Steel club was formed to introduce and allow handgun action
shooters to compete in the Speed Steel shooting discipline as defined by
the Steel Challenge National Tournament. In this handgun discipline
shooters engage a variety of arrays of different shaped and varied distance
steel plates. Each particular stage has its own challenges but the
object is to hit every plate in the fastest time possible. A competitor's
score is based solely on time used (least amount wins). Texas
Steel matches are held the 2nd Saturday of each month. The match
consists of 5 stages with 5 runs per stage by each competitor. Best
3 runs are scored and averaged. Competitor categories (based on firearm
and caliber)are: Open, Limited, Production, Revolver, IDPA and .22
cal. USPSA rules govern. All competitors must sign a liability
release form at registration. Junior shooters are welcome but must
be accompanied by an adult who assumes all liability responsibilities.
New attendees will be given safety orientation and advised on format.
Once each year a special match is held, the TEXAS STEEL CHAMPIONSHIPS,
with the winner being proclaimed the King of Steel. |
Ammunition:
Low power 'Minor' ammunition is mandatory, preferably around 125-135
power factor.
Power factor = bullet weight (in grains) X bullet velocity (in feet
per second) / 1,000
Ammunition that is damaging to the steel will not be allowed. Anyone
shooting over 160pf will be charged an extra fee. In a nutshell,
NO HIGH POWER AMMO!.
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