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Kansas Coyote Chaos
2026 Schedule
Learn More about the Kansas Coyote Chaos Match
The Kansas Coyote Chaos is an exhilarating long-range steel target shooting match that challenges shooters to engage coyote-shaped silhouettes from 200 to 1,000+ yards (sometimes stretching to 1,400+). Hosted by Twin Peaks Rifle Club in Medicine Lodge, Kansas, and run by Kansas Arms Supply, the event emphasizes precision, wind reading, and time management in a relaxed, safety-focused atmosphere. Competitors choose between two classes: Open (for custom or heavier rifles over 14 lbs, including PRS and F-Class setups) or Factory (stock production rifles under 14 lbs from approved manufacturers like Tikka, Bergara, or Savage). Limited to .30 caliber or smaller with no steel-core ammo, the match welcomes shooters of all skill levels—from complete beginners to seasoned long-range enthusiasts—making it an ideal entry point into precision shooting without the intensity of full PRS-style competitions.
The format is straightforward yet demanding: shooters work through progressive distances in relays, prone or from a bench, with one steel coyote target per stage. You get a limited number of shots (4–10, depending on distance) and strict time limits (60–120 seconds) to score a single hit that advances you to the next yardage. Points decrease with each subsequent shot (e.g., 4–1 points at closer ranges, up to 10–1 at extreme distances), rewarding first-round hits while allowing recovery. Miss a stage entirely and you’re out—unless you pay a $20 buy-back to continue. With RO spotters for confirmation at longer ranges, trophies for top finishers, and a laid-back vibe that prioritizes fun and camaraderie, Kansas Coyote Chaos delivers an accessible, addictive test of marksmanship against unforgiving steel and Kansas wind.
Description
Sick of real game animals outsmarting you in the Kansas fields and thickets? Step up to the Kansas Coyote Chaos, where steel targets stand firm and unforgiving from 200 to 1000+ yards. Lock onto vital areas, layer your score with deliberate hits, and navigate wind shifts like a seasoned tracker. The clock demands respect—dominate these iron beasts for glory or face the quiet sting of defeat.
Overview
The Kansas Coyote Chaos is a long-range shooting competition testing accuracy and consistency at distances from 200 to 1000+ yards. This match is hosted by Twin Peaks Rifle Club and sponsored and run by Kansas Arms Supply. Shooters compete in one of two classes: Open or Factory, with separate leaderboards for each. Safety, fairness, and fun are paramount.
What are the Classes?
Open Class: Any rifle, caliber, or configuration, including all PRS (Precision Rifle Series), benchrest, and F-Class rifles, All modified factory rifles, safe for AR500 steel targets.
- Caliber limited to 30 Cal or Smaller
- No steel-core/penetrator ammo.
- All Rifles over 14 lbs (including scope and bipod) must compete here.
- All Rifles that do not meet the “Factory Rifle” requirements listed at the bottom of this page are in this class.
Factory Class:Â Factory rifles produced in quantities of more than 3,000 units per year
- Caliber limited to 30 Cal or Smaller
- No steel-core/penetrator ammo.
- No custom barrels or heavy modifications.
- standard factory configuration. (See requirements at the bottom of this page)
- Rifles must weigh less than 14 lbs (including scope and bipod)
- Suppressors are NOT included in the weight total to encourage their use
- See list at the bottom of this page!
Safety Rules and Disqualifications
Safety Rules
- Follow range protocols.
- No steel-core ammo (e.g., M855, M80).
- Verification: Chronograph Open for muzzle velocity; check factory ammo for class compliance (weight check at registration).
- Mandatory ear protection.
- Chamber Flags are mandatory!
- Bolt will be open and to the rear at ALL TIMES when not actively shooting
Disqualifications
- Unsafe behavior
- Disrespectful behavior towards RO’s and/or other shooters
- Prohibited ammo/equipment
- Flagging anyone with a loaded and/or unloaded rifle
- Firing or shooting before being cleared to engage the target
- Failing to make rifle safe (bolt back, chamber flag inserted) prior to removing from firing line.
- Coaching shooters on the clock. (NO Spotters allowed)
Key Restrictions on Components for Factory Rifles
- Action and Bolt/Bolt Knob:Â No modifications allowed.
- Stock/Chassis: No drilling, tapping, or weight reduction. Rails (e.g., Picatinny or ARCA) or cheek risers can be added only via factory mounting points. Bottom metal cannot be modified. Detachable magazines are allowed if they fit the rifle. Weights can be added via factory points but must keep total weight ≤14 lbs.
- Trigger:Â No changes, polishing, or modifications; must remain in factory condition. Factory-adjustable triggers can be set per manufacturer specs.
- Barrel Contour:Â No modifications; replacements must be identical factory barrels if needed.
- Muzzle Device/Suppressor: You can use a muzzle device or suppressor. The barrel may be threaded to attach such device. (Suppressors are not included in the 14lbs to encourage their use)
Who should shoot the match?
This match is extremely beginner-friendly and laid-back. It’s the perfect way to test your long-distance shooting skills and meet new people in the sport of long-distance shooting.
- Perfect entry-level event for shooters of all ages.
- Prone-Style or Bench Shooting Event (NOT a PRS Match)
- Open to all levels: PRS, F-Class rig, or factory shooter.
- Buy-back for $20 (if the wind gets sassy).
- Safety first, fun guaranteed.
Where is the match and what is the cost?
- Location:Â Twin Peaks Rifle Club, Medicine Lodge, KS
- Entry Fee:Â $40 per shooter per class; $20 for youth shooters. (Non-Refundable)
- Prizes: Trophies to the Top 2 shooters in each category and dog tags for distance
Targets and Setup
Targets and Setup
- Targets: Steel animal silhouettes at each distance. One target per distance for 200–1000+ yards.
- Distances: 200 to a minimum of 1,000 yards. Some matches will go to 1,400+ Yards
Shooting Rules
- Engagement (all distances): Shooter engages the single coyote target per stage. First hit advances to the next stage (except 1000 yards, final stage).
Shots Allowed (total per distance):
- 200-500 yards: 4 shots max.
- 600-800 yards: 5 shots max.
- 900 yards: 8 shots max.
- 1000 – 1100 yards: 8 shots max.
- 1200 – 1400 + yards: 10 shots max
Time Limits (per stage to fire all rounds and make a hit):
- 200-500 yards: 60 seconds.
- 600-800 yards: 90 seconds.
- 900-1400+ yards: 120 seconds.
- Failure to hit within time limit counts as a miss (all shots fired or time expires without hit.
Scoring (first hit only):
- Base points (by shot number):
- 200-500 yards: 1st shot = 4 pts, 2nd = 3 pts, 3rd = 2 pts, 4th = 1 pt.
- 600-800 yards: 1st = 5 pts, 2nd = 4 pts, 3rd = 3 pts, 4th = 2 pts, 5th = 1 pts.
- 900–1100 yards: 1st = 8 pts, 2nd = 7 pts, 3rd = 6 pts, 4th = 5 pts, 5th = 4 pts, 6th = 3 pts, 7th = 2 pts, 8th = 1.
- 1200+ Yards:Â 1st = 10 pts, 2nd = 9 pts, 3rd = 8 pts, 4th = 7 pts, 5th = 6 pts, 6th = 5 pts, 7th = 4 pts, 8th = 3, 9th = 2. 10th = 1.
Advancement:Â First hit on the target advances the shooter to the next distance.
- Miss all shots? Eliminated, but can buy back in for $20 to try next distance.
Execution:
- Shooters in relays by class.
- 5 to 10 Shooters per relay
- Shooters will shoot 200, 300, & 400 in first relay
- Shooters will shoot 500, 600, & 700 in second relay
- Shooters will shoot 800 & 900 in third relay
- Shooters will shoot 1000 in finale relay for 1000 yards matches.
- For Matches Over 1000 yards
- Shooters will shoot 800, 900, & 1000 3rd relay
- Shooters will shoot 1100, 1200 & 1300 in 4th relay
- Shooters will shoot 1400 in final relay
- Finale Relay is timed as a tie breaker
- Pause between distances for buy backs!
- All shooting done in the Prone position or from a shooting bench
- Use spotters/optics for hit confirmation with target flashers past 900 yards.
- Time starts on timer beep or verbal command
- RO enforces time limits.
Max Round Count:Â 50 Rounds for 1000 yard matches and 95 for 1000+ matches.
- Bring additional ammunition if you plan to buy-back in!!!
Factory Rifles Class:
- All rifles must be completely original in their factory configuration with no modifications (except an added muzzle thread for a muzzle device/suppressor), and the total rifle weight (trigger, action, stock/chassis, scope, bipod, and any assistive devices like E-data cards or rangefinders) must not exceed 14 pounds. Slings, ammunition, suppressors, and detachable magazines are excluded from the weight limit.
- Any SKU (stock-keeping unit, i.e., factory model variant) is allowed from the following approved manufacturers, provided it meets the above criteria:
- Barrett
- Bergara
- Beretta
- Browning
- Christensen Arms
- Colt
- CVA
- CZ
- Daniel Defense
- Fierce
- FN
- Henry
- Howa
- Kimber
- Marlin
- Mauser
- Mossberg
- Remington
- Ruger
- Sako
- Savage
- Seekins
- Sig Sauer
- Smith & Wesson
- Springfield
- Stag Arms
- Steyr
- Thompson
- Tikka
- Victrix
- Weatherby
- Winchester