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08-03 Six

Prepare for USPSA classifier 08-03 Six with a proportional target layout, official briefing summary, current division HHFs, time calculator, and five videos.

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Stage plan and briefing

Know the course before the timer starts.

This GM Path plan follows the official setup dimensions and composition. The briefing below summarizes the official source in plain language.

The target depths reproduce the official 36-foot, 30-foot, 21-foot, and 15-foot layout relative to the shooting box. USPSA does not specify the hard-cover band width.

Written briefingHandgun

Start position

Face uprange in Box A. Keep the shoulders square to the back of the box, toes at the rear marks, and wrists above the shoulders.

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Start facing uprange with the required hand and foot position.
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On the signal, turn and draw. PCC competitors use the separate official PCC start.
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Engage T1, T2, PP1, and the mini-popper from within the fault lines.
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Paper requires two scored hits. Each steel target must fall.

Scoring: Comstock
Course: 6 rounds · 30 points
Procedure: Turn, draw, and engage both paper targets and both steel targets from within Box A. Steel must fall.
Penalties: Current USPSA penalties apply. PCC competitors do not turn and use the official PCC start position.

The official briefing, current USPSA rules, and range officer control at the match.

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Five-video field library

Watch the decisions, not only the timer.

A compact view of the turn, draw, and four-target transition.

Creator-reported class and score details stay labeled as creator reports. GM Path does not infer a performance band from video alone.

Watch on YouTube

020:06

Fast reference

USPSA Classifier CM 08-03 "Six"

A short high-speed execution that shows turn economy. Class context is creator-reported.

Christian Sailer

030:11

Production

USPSA Classifier CM 08-03 Six Production M

A Production example for iron-sight pacing. M is creator-reported.

Minh Hoang

040:12

Open

CM 08-03: Six | USPSA | Open | Classifier

An Open example with a different transition-speed reference. Score details are creator-reported.

Thy Ngo

050:30

Full start view

USPSA 08-03 Classifier "Six" - MCAS USPSA October 2021 Match - Bay 7, Right

A longer camera view that preserves the uprange start context.

Brett Larkins

Target calculator

Work backward from your hit plan.

Choose a division, goal, and exact 6-shot result. GM Path calculates the slowest time that meets the selected band.

DivisionPower factorTarget band

6-shot hit plan

ACDMikesOther penalties

6 of 6 scored shots

HHF source

Values come from the current official USPSA classification source and were checked August 25, 2026.

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Review guide

Find the first break in the run.

Review the run in parts. Fix the first part that loses control.

Check the first shot

Confirm that the start position, draw, and first sight picture stayed controlled.

Check the order

Find any extra movement, late target decision, or transition that crossed the intended path.

Check the points

Compare the time saved with the points lost. Keep the pace only when the score supports it.

Choose one drill

Practice the first repeatable fault. Do not change several parts of the run at the same time.

Sources and limits

Check the source before match day.

Official stage

Use the USPSA stage file for setup, procedure, scoring, and penalties.

USPSA 08-03 stage file

Classification math

USPSA controls High Hit Factors, score processing, and official classification results.

USPSA classification source

Corrections

Found a source, score, or calculation problem? Send the page section and official source.

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Editorial reviewReviewed by GM Path

Official stage and classification sources checked August 25, 2026. Video notes identify creator-reported claims.

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Safety notice

Use this guide only at a lawful range with proper supervision. Follow all firearm safety rules, current USPSA rules, the official written stage briefing, and the range officer. This guide does not replace training or match commands.