If you own an air rifle and were wondering what to do with it to have some fun come out and join us and we will show you. Learn the basics of Air Rifle Field Target Competition and shoot a match.
Airgun Field Target shooting is about reading the range to the target and adjusting your aim based on the pellet’s trajectory from 10 to 55 yards. Shooting is done in squads of two or three people and provides opportunities to make new friends, and to learn from more experienced shooters. Just remember, the object of air gun field target shooting is involvement and camaraderie. Whether or not you ever desire to compete in regional or national matches, you can enjoy this new sport with your club, or just a few friends in a safe shooting location. The most important thing is to enjoy airgunning by shooting as often as you can.
What do you need to get started in Airgun Field Target?
An air gun .22 caliber or less shooting at less than 20 ft lbs of energy. The energy requirement is necessary to prevent severe damage to the knock down targets.
Optional but highly recommended for new shooters is a bipod and a bucket or small stool to sit on (these items define the hunter class)
How to prepare for your first match.
My recommendation is don’t prepare! The most important step in becoming a FT competitor is to shoot your first match. You will find the shooters at these matches to be incredibly supportive of new shooters. They will go out of their way to make you feel welcome and share all of their knowledge about the sport. You don’t have a 20 ft lb rifle, no problem there is usually a spare rifle set up and available for use by new shooters. So make a commitment to yourself to shoot a match this year.