West Five Stand is setup for easy operations by anyone. We have made it easy to have your own 5-Stand Shooting just like sporting clays but wiht 6 targets. All throwers are ready to operate. Controller Instructions Below. Voice Instruction as well. This allows you to shoot as a group or practice by yourself. Watch the newletter for training dates. Like all of our fields we encourge you to use the Longrange Cards to allow you to shoot from 8:00 to dusk.
West Field Operation Guide
Index
Quick Start Guide: West 5-Stand Operations
Loading Rounds from a 5 Stand Cards
5 Stand Setup Instructions (Steps 1 to 10)
Opening the West 5-Stand
Here is the step-by-step process to retrieve the MT4300 cart from the High Skeet House 1 and set it up for manual operation on the West 5-Stand field.
Step 1: Accessing High Skeet House 1
To get to the equipment cart, you will need to open the lower storage level of the High Skeet House on Field 1.
- Key Lock Box: Get the Field Keys out of the Lock Box on the light pole of field 1. Use the club’s standard 3-digit lock combination
- Locate the Padlock: Go to the access door on the lower level of High Skeet House 1.
- Open the Lock: Use the padlock key to open the lock. Remove padlock and slide hasp to allow the door to open. Hang the padlock in the hook inside the building.
- Roll Out the Cart: Open the door fully, unplug the controller if it is charging and carefully roll the 5-Stand cart out. Ensure the wireless antenna attached to the cart assembly doesn’t bump the door frame. Lock the door back up if you are heading straight to the West field and return the keys to the lock box.
Step 2: Setting Up on the West 5-Stand Field
Once the cart is positioned at the West 5-Stand field control station, get the MT4300 controller ready for action.
Long Range MT4300 Controller.
- Power On: Press and hold the ON / BACK button on the keypad until the digital screen lights up.
- Load Rounds: Load Rounds from your LongRange 5- Stand card. Press enter when all Shooter Rounds are entered to access the Main Menu
- Check the Screen: The main menu will appear on the display, showing options like 1. Games, 2. Manual Mode, or 3. System Status.
Step 3: Launching Manual Operation
Manual operation lets you throw targets instantly with a single button press—perfect for un-squadded practice, trap testing, or custom clay presentation drills on the West field.
- Select Manual Mode: From the main menu screen, press the 2 key (labeled 2B) to choose Manual Mode.
- Identify Your Traps: The keys are mapped numerically and alphabetically to match the standard 5-stand layout designations:
- Buttons 1 through 6 directly correspond to Traps 1 to 6
- Throwing Singles: Press any single button (1 through 6) to instantly fire that specific trap.
- Throwing Pairs:
- Report Pairs: Press the first target button, wait for the shooter to fire, and then press the second target button.
- True Pairs: Press the True Pair / Enter button in the bottom right corner, then press the two target buttons you want to throw simultaneously, and press Enter again to fire.
MT 4300 Voice Mode
Here is how to set up and use the Voice Control feature with the MT4300 controller for hands-free or solo shooting on the West 5-Stand field.
The voice release system uses the Long Range internal microphone allowing a shooter’s vocal command (“Pull!”) to instantly fire the traps.
Step 1: Activating Voice Mode on the Controller
- Enter the Menu: From the main screen, use the arrow keys or keypad to navigate Voice Release Mode (Option 5 on main menu).
- Toggle Voice On: Select Voice Control: ON by choosing option 5 of Main Menu. Choosing option 5 again turns it off.
Step 2: Operating with Voice Control
Once activated, the system needs to be “armed” for every shot sequence to prevent background noise or closing gun actions from accidentally throwing targets.
- Throwing Singles: Press any single button (1 through 6) to arm that specific trap.
- Throwing Pairs:
- Report Pairs: Press the first target button, and then press the second target button to arm the specific traps. After the release of the first bird the second bird will be released on the sound of the gun report.
- True Pairs: Press the True Pair / Enter button in the bottom right corner, then press the two target buttons you want to throw simultaneously, and press Enter again to arm.
- Calling for the Target: Call “Pull!” clearly. The microphone will detect the sound frequencies and instantly fire the selected manual trap or the next target in the pre-loaded 5-stand sequence.
- The “Dead Mic” Feature: After a target is thrown and a shot is fired, the controller automatically shuts off the microphone for a brief window (usually 3-4 seconds). This ensures the sound of the actual gunshot or the spent shell ejecting doesn’t accidentally trigger a second, unwanted target.
- Pro Tip: To aid the next group of Shooters ensure that the Voice Mode is turned off and verify on Main Menu 5 that Voice is off.
Quick Start Guide: West 5-Stand Operations
The club offers this field to be used by individuals or groups 8:00 to dusk 7 days a week. It is setup as a self-service format to be used with your pre purchased 5-Stand Card. The throwers are setup, ready throw.
Steps are simple to be shooting out on the West 5-Stand.
1. Access & Equipment Setup
- Retrieve field Keys: Get the keys from the keypad on Column 1 light post.
- 5-Stand Controller: Get the controller from the lower level of High Skeet House 1. Behind the roll up door.
- Access the Gun Cart: Take the gun cart and controller out to the field.
Push the cart to the field and use it as your mobile operating station for the controller.
2. Instant-Start Field Readiness
- No Setup Required: All trap houses are left unlocked, open, and ready for operation.
- Immediate Shooting: Load your rounds and you are ready to Shoot. See below for details on controller operation
3. Controller & Card Reader Operation
- Standard Cards: Insert your club 5-Stand card into the reader.
- Manual Simplicity: Press buttons 1–6 to manually launch single targets.
- Pairs Made Easy: Press the true pair button for true pairs followed by the number of the two birds desired and the pair will go on the selection of the second bird. For report pairs push the first bird on the Pull command and the second on the gun report.
4. Clean Up & Wrap Up
- Clean up your shells: Pick up your shells and put in the waste containers.
- Return Controller: Put the controller back into the lower level of High Skeet House 1.
- Lock Storage: Secure the storage area using the keys.
- Return Keys: Secure the keys back on the keypad on the Column 1 light post.
Keypad and Screen
Loading Rounds from a 5 Stand Cards.
- Count Down Card: Preloaded with an amount of targets that have already been paid for. Targets will be added to the device’s Target Bank and targets will be subtracted from the card.
Begin by inserting a card into the clip on the back of the MT4300.
Adding Targets to the Target Bank:
1. Insert TAG Screen
Be sure to be on the Insert TAG screen. Otherwise, the device will not recognize the card. From the Main Menu, press BACK to get to the Insert TAG screen. Insert the 5 Stand Card into the clip on the back of the MT4300. The screen will automatically take you to the Target Transfer Screen.
2. Add Targets
Once the card is inserted, the screen will display the TAG Value (amount of targets on the card) and the Target Bank (amount of targets loaded onto the device).
To transfer targets from the card to the bank, press ENTER. 25 targets, plus the amount of targets set in the Target Margin will be added to the bank. Targets will be deducted from a Count Down card. Remove the card to back out to the Insert TAG screen.
Step 3: Press Enter
Press ENTER to go to the Main Menu.
- Screen Display: “Insert TAG Or Press Enter To Play”
Step 4: Choose Game Mode
Press 1 to select Games and select your game from the game menu.
Step 5: Play Through
Play through your rounds as you normally would. Pay attention to the Target Bank that is displayed on the screen. When this hits zero, more targets will need to be added to the bank. To do this, see step 1.
Manual Mode
Manual Mode allows the user to manually select and fire single traps or a selection of 2 traps simultaneously. You can get to Manual Mode from the Main Menu by pressing button 2 from the Game Menu. This mode is useful for practicing specific targets.
1. Select Trap Number
Each trap will have a corresponding number from 1 to 15. By pressing 1-9, the corresponding trap will instantly fire. To enter a trap with a double digit number, the zero button must be pressed first. The trap will fire as soon as the last button is pressed. For example, to fire trap 15 you must press 0, 1, 5. The trap fires when the 5 button is pressed.
Firing Two Traps Simultaneously
1. Press the “True Pair” Button
2. Select First Trap
Each trap will have a corresponding number from 1 to 15. By pressing 1-9, the number will display next to the first trap. To enter a trap with a double digit number, the zero button must be pressed first. Press the zero button. The square cursor begins to blink. Now enter the corresponding double digit. The number will display next to the first trap.
3. Select Second Trap
By pressing 1-9, the two selected traps will instantly fire. To enter a trap with a double digit number, the zero button must be pressed first. Press the zero button. The square cursor begins to blink. Now enter the corresponding double digit. The two selected traps will fire simultaneously when the last number is pressed.
5 Stand Programmed Menus
5 Stand consists of 5 stations and is played with up to 5 shooters; one at each station. Each shooter gets to shoot at 5 different target presentations from each station. A full round consists of 25 targets per shooter. These sequences are based on either Predefined Menus or User Menus. The User Menus can be customized.
Operation involves selecting 5 Stand, choosing a menu level (Predefined or User), and setting the number of shooters (1-5). The system provides single-button operation for pulling targets, with “No Bird” functionality to step back in the sequence.
Predefined Menus (NSCA Standards)
- Level 1: 5 Singles
- Level 2: 3 Singles, 1 Pair
- Level 3: 1 Single, 2 Pairs
(Includes 6 or 8 trap options; see manual p.41 for full details)
Setup & Gameplay Quick Instructions.
- Select: Games > 5 Stand.
- Configure: Choose Level (Predefined/User) and # of Shooters.
- Play: Use PULL/2 to launch; skip via SKIP/4D if necessary.
- Stations: After 5 shots, the system prompts “Change Stands.” Press ENTER to proceed.
- Finish: “Round Finished” appears after the 5th station.
5 Stand Setup Instructions (Steps 1 to 10)
Step 1: Select Option 1, Games
- Instruction: From the Main Menu, press button 1 to select the Games option.
Step 2: Select Option 1, 5 Stand
- Instruction: From the Games Menu, press button 1 to select the 5 Stand option.
Step 3: Select Option 2, Select Level
- Instruction: From the 5 Stand Menu, press button 2 to select the Select Level option.
Step 4: Select User Programs or Predefined
- Instruction: If you have programmed a custom sequence in the Program Menu, press button 1 to select it from the User Programs. If you would like to use a predefined menu, press 2 to select Predefined. Note: When a level is selected, this becomes the default level and will not need to be selected for each squad.
Step 5: Select Level
- Instruction: Press the number which corresponds with the desired Level or User Program. This will return the screen to the 5 Stand Menu.
Step 6: Select Option 1, # of Shooters
- Instruction: From the 5 Stand Menu, press button 1 to select the # of Shooters options.
Step 7: Enter Number of Shooters
- Instruction: Enter number of shooters, from 1 to 5. Press ENTER. The menu will progress to the 5 Stand game mode screen.
Step 8: Play Through Round
- Instruction: The MT4300 becomes a one button transmitter. Press PULL/2 to launch the designated trap(s). The MT4300 will progress to the next shooter and/or trap(s) and wait for the PULL/2 button to be pressed. In the case of a “No Bird” press the NO BIRD button and the controller steps back in the sequence for the target to be thrown again. You can also jump forward in the sequence by using the SKIP/4D button, which is best used if a shooter drops out during a round.
Step 9: Change stands, Press ENTER
- Instruction: After each shooter has shot their 5 targets for that station, the MT4300 will display “Change Stands.” Press NO BIRD to re-throw the last target(s) or press ENTER to start the next station.
Step 10: Finish the Round
- Instruction: Once all of the targets are thrown on the fifth and final station, the MT4300 will display “Round Finished.” Press NO BIRD to re-throw the last target(s) or press EXIT to end the game. Pressing EXIT will bring you back to the Game Menu.
