Some hunters prefer this class because it better accommodates their field guns or because it better prepares them for the kind of hunting they do.Ī typical 3-gun stage may require 20 or more shotgun shells, a spare 30-round AR-15 mag, and a couple of handgun magazines. It’s iron sights only, for all three guns. 45 ACP handguns with -single-stack magazines. 308 caliber or larger, 12-gauge pump shotguns, and.

Heavy Metal: This class allows only rifles of.

Most sportsmen have at least one of these guns in the cabinet already, so it’s a practical choice for beginners. The three guns pictured on these pages make a great Tac-Ops starter kit.

Tactical Optics: The most popular class, this one is best shot with an AR-15 rifle a semiautomatic shotgun with an extended magazine tube and any semiauto, high–capacity centerfire pistol.

Pistols have long barrels, oversize grips, and hair triggers shotguns can be fed by huge magazine tubes or speed-loading devices multiple optics can be placed on all guns. These “race guns” aren’t practical for field or defensive use they’re customized for competition. Nearly any legal modification to any of the three guns is allowed.

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