Eastern Nebraska Practical Shooters is again hosting the annual Man Vs Man Steel Competition on May 18th! This match is open to the public and will be held at Eastern Nebraska Gun Club (
Directions) near Louisville.
Online Pre-Registration: https://clubs.practiscore.com/enps-man-vs-man-steel-match/registerPlease pre-register if possible! It gives us a much better idea of how much food we need to provide for competitors! Please note that even if you pre-register you still have to be at the range and pay the match fee before 8:40AM the day of the match!Match Fee: $20. This covers entry for one pistol, and one or both shotgun divisions. Lunch is also included. Bring $1 bills for the side match plate rack.
If you want to watch and eat, the cost is $5. Free to watch without food.
There will be two divisions for Pistol (Open [optics and/or compensators], Limited [everything else]) and two divisions for Shotgun (Semi-auto, Pump).The match essentially pits two shooters against each other with the same number of steel targets. The last target to be shot for each shooter overlaps and whoever gets the last target down first (all other targets must be down first or you lose by default!) wins. Pistol matches will be double-elimination and shotgun matches are single elimination. That means if you bring a pistol and two shotguns (one pump, one semi-auto), you will get a minimum of 4 runs for the day.
For the pistol match, you will always start with the gun loaded and holstered with hands in the “surrender position.” For the shotgun match, shotguns start loaded and held at low ready. Once you hear the start signal, draw and engage all the targets as quickly as you can! The person next to you is trying to beat you to that last target!
This is definitely one of the most fun and exhilarating competitions of the year. Of all of the matches I’ve done, none get your heart racing as fast as this one. The shooter that can keep their attention on their shooting and not on their opponent (and the constant shooting and sound of steel being hit) will almost always win.
This is a simple but challenging match. There will be no movement or reloading on the clock (unless you miss a lot [ask me how I know]) but it will test your accuracy, speed, and ability to manage stress.
Schedule Is As Follows:- Setup and Registration will start at 7:15AM.
- Registration closes at 8:40AM but you definitely want to show up sooner if you can.
- Brackets should be completed by 9:00AM.
- Shooters’ Meeting starts at 9:00AM.
- Match begins immediately following the Shooters’ Meeting.
- The pistol match will be shot in the morning, ending at lunch time.
- The shotgun match will begin after lunch.
- There will also be a side stage plate rack that you can shoot, so you can still have a lot of fun shooting even if you lose early. $1/run, as many runs as you want.
Equipment You Will Need:- A handgun chambered in 9x19mm or larger.
- A holster for your handgun. It is highly recommended you get one designed specifically for your gun and not a universal holster.
- A pump and/or semi-auto shotgun.
- Plenty of ammunition for the guns you bring. If you win a lot you will shoot a lot!
ENGC range rule: No shot larger than #7 in your shotgun. That means that only #7 shot and higher number birdshot types are allowed (#8 shot is very commonly used).
Video of how it works from 2010:
If you have any questions please reply to this thread or PM me! I will respond as soon as I can.
