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13-02 Down The Middle

Prepare for USPSA classifier 13-02 Down The Middle with its proportional staggered target plan, official procedure, current HHFs, 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.

CM 13-02Down The MiddleGenerated from Tyrant data
T1 starts nine inches right of the Box A center line. T1 is 36 feet and T4 is 18 feet from the front of the box. Each next target is six feet closer and nine inches farther right. Every target faces the center of Box A. Hard cover leaves the A zone open.BOX A36 FT TO T118 FT TO T46 FT · 9 IN SHIFT6 FT · 9 IN SHIFT6 FT · 9 IN SHIFTT1T2T3T4START IN BOX A

T1 starts nine inches right of the Box A center line. T1 is 36 feet and T4 is 18 feet from the front of the box. Each next target is six feet closer and nine inches farther right. Every target faces the center of Box A. Hard cover leaves the A zone open.

Written briefingHandgun
Start position

Stand inside Box A, facing downrange, with both hands naturally at your sides. The handgun is loaded and holstered.

  1. 01

    Start inside Box A with hands naturally at your sides.

  2. 02

    On the signal, draw and engage T1–T4.

  3. 03

    Fire two rounds only at each target.

  4. 04

    Remain inside Box A for all shots.

Scoring
Virginia Count
Course
8 rounds · 40 points
Procedure
Engage each target with two rounds only from within Box A.
Penalties
Virginia Count penalties apply. Extra shots and extra hits receive the penalties in the current rules.

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 direct reference for the eight-shot target order and Box A start.

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
020:08
Carry Optics

USPSA Classifier 13-02 Down The Middle. Carry Optics 87% M run

A compact near-to-far execution. Percentage and M result are creator-reported.

Sean Was There
030:25
Match run

CM 13-02 "Down The Middle"

A neutral match-run reference with no score claim.

Leonard DeLeon
040:10
Club run

WGC USPSA March 2018 - CM 13-02 Down the Middle

A short club comparison. Hit pattern and time are creator-reported.

Carl B
050:38
Limited Optics

94.48% classifier 13-02 down the middle Limited optics Uspsa

A Limited Optics comparison. The percentage is creator-reported.

Rob Kosack

Target calculator

Work backward from your hit plan.

Choose a division, goal, and exact 8-shot result. GM Path calculates the slowest time that meets the selected band.

8-shot hit plan
8 of 8 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.

01

Check the first shot

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

02

Check the order

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

03

Check the points

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

04

Choose one drill

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

Sources and limits

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Corrections

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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.