Decent scores in latest Extreme Steel Shooting

Xtreme Steel Shooting Namibia (XSSNA) is a non-standard contest that examines practical rifle skills, including target recognition, range estimation, wind reading and marksmanship. The XSSNA is affiliated to the Namibia Sport Shooting Federation and recognized by the Namibia Sport Council. In two-man teams, the shooters engage steel targets of variant size at distances from 400 metres to 1.6 kilometres.Shooting and scoring is done in pairs, with one shooter initially spotting the shots, assisting with wind calls, and consulting on subsequent adjustments required to successfully take the next shot. Participants shoot from the prone position (lying down), with spotter and shooter laying side by side. Each competition event consists of four stages, with each stage sporting four targets placed at varying distances. Under time limit, two shots are allowed per target per shooter, both partners of the team to shoot, alternating position after every second target. A total of 32 shots are taken at 16 targets over the course of a competition. A first-attempt hit scores 15 points and a second 10 points; misses are recorded as zero. The maximum points for a range will be 400 per individual, or 800 per team.The maximum caliber is restricted to .338 and there are two categories to compete in, being magnum and non-magnum. Non-magnum is ideal for new entrants to join and introduce themselves to the sport using smaller calibers and even stock hunting rifles, given their optics (telescopes) can adjust to the ranges required in the competition. With a total of six competitions in a year, the most recent event (12 August) was hosted at the range of farm Bulow, approximately 50 km west of Windhoek in the mountainous Khomas Hochland. The gusting wind represented quite a challenge, with gusting winds ranging in strength between 7 to 20 km/h. Despite the environmental challenge the 26 participants managed to report decent scores and the podium looked as follows:Individual non-magnum category: 1 Keiran Mans (275 points).2 Mathys du Preez Junior (185), on a count-out.3 Reinholdt Warmann (185).Individual magnum category: 1 Gerard Hough (360 points).2 Jan Hendrik Jacobs (340).3 Libies Liebenberg (320).Teams: 1 Gerrie Hough & Gerard Hough senior (640 points).2 Liebies Liebenberg & Janus van der Merwe (620).3 Jan Hendrik Jacobs & André du Toit (595).The association thanks its sponsors for the competition day: Double Barrel Arms and Ammunition and NAMOPS & Logistics Walvis Bay.The next event is scheduled for 2 September at Farm Oase close to the Waterberg Plateau. Follow the Facebook group (XSSNA) or get in touch at comms@xssnamibia.com for more detail, or simply partake in a shoot.

Decent scores in latest Extreme Steel Shooting

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