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Big Dawgs Steel match (bays 2-5 closed)
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at TBD
•Des Moines, IA
## What to Expect [Steel Challenge](/handbook/steel-challenge) is a pure speed shooting sport. Each stage has five steel plates that must be hit in any order, with the stop plate hit last. Your time is your score -- lowest time wins. ### Quick Facts | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | Sanctioning body | [SCSA](/handbook/org-scsa) / [USPSA](/handbook/org-uspsa) | | Round count | 100-150 rounds... see more
Organized byAnkeny Ikes: Gun Range
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Event Details
Full description and what to expect
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What to Expect
Steel Challenge is a pure speed shooting sport. Each stage has five steel plates that must be hit in any order, with the stop plate hit last. Your time is your score -- lowest time wins.
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Quick Facts
| Detail | Info |
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| Sanctioning body | SCSA / USPSA |
| Round count | 100-150 rounds typical |
| Stages | 8 standard stage designs |
| Best feature | Instant feedback -- you hear the hit |
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Why Steel Challenge?
- •Great for beginners: simple rules, no movement required
- •Rimfire divisions available (.22 LR)
- •Instant feedback: steel rings when you hit it
- •Fast matches: typically 2-3 hours
Contact Ankeny Ikes: Gun Range for start time, divisions offered, and entry fees.
Best For
beginners: simple rules
Tips for Attendees
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Great for beginners: simple rules, no movement required
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Rimfire divisions available (.22 LR)
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Instant feedback: steel rings when you hit it
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Fast matches: typically 2-3 hours
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