Steel Challenge "Smoke & Hope" Target Package

The Steel Challenge "Smoke & Hope" Target Package gives you the five steel targets needed to build the official SCSA Steel Challenge Smoke & Hope classifier stage. The package includes four 18"x24" rectangle targets and one 12" round target, all CNC laser-cut from domestic 3/8" AR500 steel. Choose Targets Only or Add Static Hangers and Heavy Duty Stands depending on how complete you want your stage setup. Manufactured in the United States.

Smoke & Hope uses four large rectangle targets and one round plate, creating a fast stage that rewards clean transitions and confident target acquisition. The complete stand option adds five Static Target Hangers and five Heavy Duty Static Stands designed for 2x4 uprights. Customer-supplied 2x4 lumber lets you set each target to the proper stage height for your range and terrain.

Learn more about Steel Challenge at SCSA, review the official SCSA rulebook or visit USPSA. To help protect exposed 2x4 uprights from low hits, see the 20" 2x4 Protector Plate.

Package Options

• Targets Only: Includes four 18"x24" rectangle targets and one 12" round target
• Add Static Hangers and Heavy Duty Stands: Includes all five targets plus five Static Target Hangers, five Heavy Duty Static Stands and applicable mounting hardware

What's Included

• (4) 18"x24" rectangle targets, 3/8" domestic AR500 steel, CNC laser-cut
• (1) 12" round target, 3/8" domestic AR500 steel, CNC laser-cut
• With stand package option: (5) Static Target Hangers
• With stand package option: (5) Heavy Duty Static Stands
• With stand package option: Applicable mounting hardware
• Required with stand package, not included: Standard 2x4 lumber cut to the required target heights
• Not included: Paint
• Optional: 20" 2x4 Protector Plates

Setup

When using the stand package, assemble the Heavy Duty Static Stands, add customer-supplied 2x4 uprights and mount each target using the included Static Target Hanger. The supplied stage-height specifications are 5' to the top of the round target and 5'6" to the top of each rectangle target, measured as viewed from the shooting box.

Refer to the official SCSA rulebook for the complete Smoke & Hope layout, target distances, spacing and current competition requirements.

Safety and Usage

This package uses 3/8" AR500 steel targets rated for centerfire handguns and short-action rifles through .308 Win and 6.5 Creedmoor when used at the proper minimum shooting distance.

Minimum shooting distances:

• Centerfire handgun: 10 yards minimum
• Rifle at or below 3,000 fps muzzle velocity: 100 yards minimum
• Rifle above 3,000 fps muzzle velocity: 200 yards minimum
• Increase distance any time you observe pitting on the target face

Always shoot perpendicular to the target face. Use quality eye and ear protection. Inspect the plates, hangers, stands and mounting hardware before every session and replace any plate that shows cratering or severe pitting. Repaint regularly to track impacts and monitor surface health. No steel-core, armor-piercing or tracer ammunition. Follow all applicable SCSA range and stage safety rules when practicing Steel Challenge.

FAQs

What is included in the Targets Only option?
The Targets Only option includes four 18"x24" rectangle targets and one 12" round target, all CNC laser-cut from 3/8" domestic AR500 steel.

What is included with the stand package?
The Add Static Hangers and Heavy Duty Stands option includes all five targets plus five Static Target Hangers, five Heavy Duty Static Stands and applicable mounting hardware. Standard 2x4 lumber is required and not included.

What is Steel Challenge Smoke & Hope?
Smoke & Hope is one of the official SCSA Steel Challenge classifier stages. It uses four 18"x24" rectangle targets and one 12" round target, creating a layout built around fast target acquisition and transitions.

Are these the correct target sizes for Smoke & Hope?
Yes. The package includes four 18"x24" rectangle targets and one 12" round target. Refer to the official SCSA rulebook for complete placement and current stage specifications.

What height should the targets be mounted?
The supplied setup specifications call for the round target to be 5' to the top of the target and the rectangle targets to be 5'6" to the top, as viewed from the shooting box.

How can I protect the 2x4 uprights?
Optional 20" 2x4 Protector Plates can be added to help protect exposed lumber from low hits.

Does this package ship painted?
No. Shoot Steel targets ship unpainted. White target paint and bright orange target paint provide strong contrast for tracking impacts.

Is this product made in the United States?
Yes. This product is manufactured in the United States from domestic AR500 steel.

Do you warranty your products?
Yes. We stand behind our products.

Personal and Recreational Use

• Target plates: covered against manufacturing and material defects for 90 days from date of delivery
• Welds: covered for 1 year from date of delivery
• Coverage includes weld integrity, materials and workmanship

Commercial and Range Use

• All components: covered against manufacturing and material defects for 90 days from date of purchase
• Coverage includes weld integrity, materials and workmanship
• Normal wear, pitting, cratering and target face degradation are not covered

To qualify for warranty coverage, targets must be used and maintained in accordance with Shoot Steel safety and distance guidelines, including:

• No steel-core, armor-piercing or tracer ammunition
• Minimum recommended distances observed at all times
• Target mounted to Shoot Steel specifications

Shoot Steel reserves the right to request photos or inspection of any claimed item prior to approval. Misuse and abuse are not covered. Need a copy of our safety guidelines? Email us.

To start a warranty claim, contact customerservice@shootsteel.com with your order number and photos.