ACTS July 2012

Slash K's Shooting Team

Monthly in Tucson, Slash K's competition shooting team heads out to Pima Pistol Club to shoot in the American Confederation of Tactical Shooter's match. This match has its roots in the practical side of shooting, and uses both rifle and a pistol. Often the shooter will have to run from position to position, shoot from non-traditional positions, and even carry heavy objects, all while shooting. The scoring is based upon time, with additional penalties for less than accurate performance. The key to doing well at this match is consistent ammunition, a familiarity with your firearms, and the ability to get a sight picture quickly.

Sarah pushing a 90lb cart to her first shooting position.

Slash K's shooting team uses the processed military .223 brass, 75gr Hornady HPBT bullets, and Accurate Arms 2520 for their rifles. We have found this combination to be consistent and accurate. The 75gr bullets offer a relatively flat trajectory from 50 to 200 yards, where most of the shooting for this match takes place.

Sarah shooting her rifle from a barricaded kneeling position. There are targets both at 50 yards, and 10 yards, both of which need to be engaged here.

Our handguns shoot 9mm range brass, with Slash K's 9mm 147gr hardcast bullets. The slightly heavier weight of the projectile offers a better reliability on reactive steel targets, and the felt-recoil is mild, which allows faster shot-to-shot transitions.