Action Steel
As the name implies, Action Steel courses are made up entirely of steel targets, some static and some reactive. Targets include everything from fixed plates to Pepper Poppers and Knock Down Steel in all different shapes and sizes and moving steel plates! We even have Tombstone steel targets for the Cowboys out there…
As stage props we utilize walls, barrels, tables and chairs to mimic “real life”. Be prepared to move/walk/run around props such as walls, barricades, barrels and shoot through walls with windows.
Matches consist of four to six stages. Each stage will be approximately 20-40 rounds, so a total 240 minimum for the whole match. With steel… it is easy to go to fast and shoot extras, so make sure to bring enough ammo and enough magazines, we suggest at least two, preferably three magazines, and 200 rounds of ammunition. If you are shooting single stack (max of 10 rounds per magazine), then consider bringing more magazines.
What guns can I shoot for Action Steel?
You can shoot any rimfire or pistol caliber centerfire gun you have for Action Steel. Divisions including
Standard USPSA Divisions like Open, Limited, Production, and Carry Optics
Pistol Caliber Carbine (these can be actual pistol caliber rifles OR braced pistols as long as they shoot 9mm/.40/.45)
Rimfire Pistol (with or without optics)
Rimfire Rifle (with or without optics)
We have NO magazine limit restrictions across all divisions!
How are matches scored?
Action Steel matches are scored using a "time plus" model meaning your score is the time it takes you to complete the course of fire, plus a 3 second penalty for each target missed. Some targets will require 2 hits, some only 1.
This is a simplified version of Practical Shooting (USPSA) with an easy set of rules designed for everyone to enjoy.
When are action steel matches?
Action Steel Matches take place on the 4th Sunday of the Month at the Boulder Rifle Club with setup starting at 7:00 am.
The schedule varies depending on Daylight Savings Time. We typically run four to six stages across two or three berms depending on availability. Matches start at 9:00 AM. Please refer to the Practiscore registration page for specific details.
If you've never shot a USPSA or Action Steel match before, please read the Get Started page. Make sure you take our required online safety course, then take the quiz. Plan on arriving 1 hour before your start time for the new shooter orientation (NSO).
Match Fee
Match fee is $20. Boulder Rifle Club Members receive a $5 discount.
Yes, you can bring and shoot multiple divisions so bring your 22s, centerfire pistol and a 9mm semi-auto rifle if you have one. As always, safety is number one and there will be experienced shooters at the match to help everyone have a good time and be safe.
And since this is a volunteer sport, if you are helping set up the stages by 7:15 am on a match day, you'll receive a $10 refund as well.
Individuals who can help with setup Saturday at 3:30 PM will receive a special advanced registration code.
Registration
All of our matches have registration via the Boulder Action Shooting Club on Practiscore. Matches are generally posted ~1 week to several days prior to the date and emailed via Google Groups, which you can sign up for below.