Five positions. Six machines. Unlimited angles. The 5-stand format is the fastest way to get quality target time — structured, efficient, and as demanding as you make it.
5-stand at Magnolia Sporting Clays is a compact, station-based shooting format where you rotate through five numbered positions and engage clay targets thrown from up to six machines in a set sequence. Unlike the walking course, you stay in one area — each position gives you a different look at the same target presentations. A round moves fast: 25 birds per rotation, typically complete in 20–30 minutes.
The format is ideal for practice sessions when time is limited, for beginners wanting a structured experience before taking on the full sporting clays course, and for competitive shooters drilling specific target leads and angles. At Magnolia, the 5-stand is set up on the Capitol Gun Club grounds in Jackson, MS.
Six throwing machines positioned around the 5-stand field present crossing, outgoing, incoming, and quartering targets. Each rotation through the five positions means you'll face every angle in a single session.
A full 5-stand rotation takes 20–30 minutes. Squeeze in multiple rounds in an afternoon, focus on specific target angles, or use it as a warm-up before heading to the sporting clays course.
5-stand scoring is straightforward — hit or miss, position by position. Easy to track improvement across sessions and compare scores against other club members in informal or organized competition.
Drill the specific target leads and angles that lose you points. 5-stand isolates weak spots faster than a full round on the walking course.
Can't commit to a 2-hour round? 5-stand delivers 25 quality targets in under 30 minutes. More birds per hour than almost any other format.
A defined sequence and known machine positions give first-timers a manageable experience before taking on the variety of a full sporting clays round.
Contact Magnolia to book your 5-stand session. Walk-ons welcome when available.
Grab your ammo, get your scorecard, and take position one to start your rotation.
Move from position to position in sequence. Five birds at each stand, different angles every time.
Tally your hits, compare to last time, and decide whether to run another rotation.
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5-stand is a clay target shooting format where five numbered positions (stands) are arranged in a row facing a field of target machines. Shooters rotate through each stand in sequence, engaging targets thrown from six different machines in a predetermined report or on-call sequence. Each position gives you a unique look at the same target presentations. A full round is typically 25 birds total — five at each of the five stands.
A single 5-stand rotation takes 20–30 minutes for most shooters. In a 2-hour afternoon session, you can realistically complete four to six rounds depending on group size and pace. This makes 5-stand one of the most target-efficient formats available for focused practice.
Yes — the structure of 5-stand (known machine positions, predictable sequence) actually makes it easier for beginners to focus on technique rather than reacting to surprise presentations. Many new shooters find 5-stand a better starting point than the full 12-station sporting clays course. Consider pairing your first session with a short clay target training lesson for the best possible experience.
Sporting clays is a walking course (Magnolia has 12 stations spread across the property) where each station presents a unique target type specific to that location. It takes 1.5–2 hours and covers more physical ground. 5-stand is stationary — you stand in one area and rotate through five positions engaging targets from six machines. It's faster, more repetitive, and ideal for drilling specific target angles. Both are available at Magnolia Sporting Clays in Jackson, MS.
The 5-stand range at Magnolia Sporting Clays in Jackson is ready when you are. Efficient format, real competition-grade target presentations, no wasted time.