The 2026 Steel Safari runs June 4–7, 2026 near Logan, returning to its traditional June dates. Widely regarded as the original hike-and-shoot match, Steel Safari emphasizes true field shooting over square-range performance.
This is a three-day competition with 24–27 total stages spread across three field courses. Shooters hike roughly 3 miles per day in desert terrain at ~4,000 ft elevation, carrying all required gear. Each stage allows only one shot per target, forcing precise ranging, wind calls, and positional efficiency. Time limits include target identification and engagement, with no movement time between stages counted.
Key Details:
- Hike-and-shoot field match; one-shot-per-target format
- Target distances 100–1200 yards (most 250–700)
- Targets ~1.5–2.5 MOA at distance
- ~3 miles hiking per day in rough terrain
- Rifle Division (.243/6mm–300 WM) and .223 Carbine Division
- Mandatory Thursday check-in and shooters meeting
Shooter Insight:
This match rewards clean fundamentals and mental discipline; speed and high-round-count habits from PRS can work against you here.
Visit the official event page for full details and registration.
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