We shoot both traditional or Target FT and Hunter FT matches at our range. For our Target FT we follow AAFTA rules as described on the AAFTA website at www.aafta.org.
On the Target FT course we offer a Hunter Class that uses all the AAFTA rules with these additionals rules for the Hunter Class:
1. Airguns:
B. Match style airguns (e.g. adjustable cheekpiece, adjustable buttplate, etc.) are not allowed. Any disputed airgun will be decided by the match director.
B. Optical sights with adjustable objectives may be adjusted so that the target is in focus but shall not be used for rangefinding.
C. The windage and elevation turrets on an optical sight shall not be adjusted during the match (no clicking allowed).
B. No artificial support for the body may be used (e.g., no shooting jackets, straps, harnesses, etc.).
C. A rifle sling may be used but must be attached to the rifle at two points.
D. Other support for the rifle normally used for hunting purposes may be used (e.g. monopods, bipods, shooting sticks, tree stump, log, etc) so long as the support contacts the rifle at only one point. Any disputed support devices will be decided by the match director.
On our Hunter course we use the following Hunter FT rules:
1. Airguns:
B. Match style airguns (as determined by the match director) shall not be
allowed.
C. Airguns must shoot 20 ft. lbs. of energy or less.
D. Any airgun declared unsafe to people and/or property or too powerful by the
match director shall be barred from use.
B. Optical sights of any reticle style may be used but shall be limited to 12
power magnification.
C. Variable power scopes higher than 12 power shall be set to 12 power or less
for the duration of the match.
D. Optical sights with adjustable objectives may be adjusted so that the target
is in focus but shall not be used for rangefinding
E. No separate device designed specifically for or used for range finding may
be used to view the targets unless a separate class is established which would
accommodate such devices. In such a case, shooters may not share target ranges
with shooters in any of the other classes.
F. The windage and elevation turrets on an optical sight shall not be adjusted
during the match (no clicking allowed).
B. Piston Class: Any piston powered airgun, any sight.
The match director may provide additional classes or sub-classes such as Iron
Sights, Under 6 ft. lbs., rangefinder or standard/open or others if there are
enough shooters to justify them.
B. Target kill zones shall be circular and shall range in size from 1”-2 1/2”
in diameter.
C. Targets shall not be closer than 10 yards or further than 50 yards from the
firing point.
D. The match director shall assure that shooting lanes and physical limits of
the firing points are clearly defined.
E. A clear and unobstructed view of the kill zone must be afforded from at
least one shooting position.
F. Shooters may reset their own targets once they are given permission from the
scorer.
B. A hit shall be awarded when the target falls, any movement of the kill zone
paddle that does not result in the target faceplate falling shall be recorded
as a miss.
C. After shouldering the rifle, any discharge without first announcing ones
intension to deliberately discharge the gun (into the ground) shall be recorded
as a miss.
Variations of Rule 6 may be applied at the discretion of the match director for
shooters using iron sights or rifles shooting less than 6 ft. lbs. of energy.
One option in these cases is to score one point for a faceplate hit and two
points if the face falls.
B. Natural terrain may be used for support of the body and/or rifle (e.g.,
tree, stump, log, mound, etc.).
C. A rifle sling may be used but must be attached to the rifle at two points.
D. No artificial support for the body may be used (e.g., shooting jackets,
straps, etc.).
E. A seat or prone mat shall be used solely as a seat or mat and shall not be
used as a rest for the airgun.
F. Any form of seat may be used on lanes that allow sitting shots so long as
the rifle is supported soley by the body and the seat does not add additional
support to the body.
Variations of Rule 7 may be applied at the discretion of the match director in
recognition of shooters desires or needs, while ensuring that no unfair
advantage is accrued.
B. Any dispute not resolved at that time shall be referred to the match
director, whose decision shall be final.
B. A shot on a target out of sequence shall be recorded as a miss for the
correct target in sequence.
C. If the wrong target was knocked over, it shall be reset and then shooting
shall resume on the correct target in sequence.
B. The timing may start when the airgun is shouldered, when the shooter
addresses the lane (i.e. sits down, kneels, etc.) or as specified by the Match
Director.
C. Shots not executed within the time limit shall be scored as misses.
A. Any safe sporter style airgun of any configuration.
2. Sights:
A. Any form of sighting system may be used.
3. Classifications:
A. PCP Class: Any pre-compressed pneumatic powered airgun, any sight.
4. Ammunition:
Any design of pellet that is completely constructed of lead or lead alloy only.
5. Targets:
A. Silhouette fall-when-hit targets resettable from the firing point shall be
used. Target faceplates shall be of typical airgun quarry or targets.
6. Scoring:
A. Scoring shall be on the basis of one point for each "hit" and a zero for
each miss.
7. Shooting Position:
A. Any shooting position is allowed but the range may be set up to necessitate
use of a forced position on some targets or lanes. A match director may also
designate a specific position be used on some targets or lanes.
8. Disputed Scores:
A. Any challenge must be made to the marshal prior to leaving the target.
9. Target Sequence:
A. The match director shall designate a sequence for shooting targets which is
traditionally nearest-to-farthest.
10. Time per Shot:
A. The Match Director and/or Marshal may impose a time limit per lane or per
target either before or during a match.
11. Tied Scores:
In the event of two (2) or more shooters tying for an award, a shoot-off, or
other tie-breaking system shall take place.
12. Penalties:
The penalty for deliberate infraction of Shoot Rules, unsafe practice,
ungentlemanly conduct, or any form of cheating is disqualification.
13. Match Director:
In any matters arising and not covered by these rules, the match director's
decision shall be final.
|
Kill Zone |
Yards |
|---|---|
|
1” |
25 |
|
1 ½” |
35 |
|
1 ¾” |
40 |
|
2 |
45 |
The distances should be used as a guideline and distances may need to be reduced or increased based on shooter experience. The Hunter Field Target match shall follow the AAFTA safety rules and guidelines except where specifically noted. The AAFTA safety rules and guidelines can be viewed on the AAFTA website at www.aafta.org .