The Falls Township Rifle and Pistol Association in Fairless Hills PA (Philadelphia suburb) will be holding our third Field Target match of the 2021 season on Sunday 10/17/21.
The 10 lane 60 shot rifle course is laid out along the lakeside trails of the club’s 3D archery course. Within the confines of the 35 targets, we have also planned a 20 target / 40 shot course for those who wish to shoot pistol only or be adventurous and compete with two guns. Approximately 1/3 of the targets are tree or pole mounted with higher elevation angles. This course is probably our longest average distance course to date, but the preponderance of full kill zone targets selected in the design should still present plenty of targets for the new and less experienced shooters while retaining challenges for the rest of the competition. We certainly look forward to seeing all our regulars, urge them to bring a friend and invite anyone interested in Field Target to join us for some FT fun.
The remainder of the season match program with all details is pasted in below.
Larry Bowne for
The Field Target Committee at FTRPA
Falls Twsp. Rifle & Pistol Assn.
2021 Field Target Schedule
354 Newbold Road, Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania
DATES: October 17th & November 21st. (The third Sunday of the month.)
CLASSES: AAFTA, WFTF, Hunter, Unlimited and Off-Hand. PCP, CO2, Pneumatic and Spring powered rifles and pistols all permitted. (additional non-AAFTA classes may be available).
RULES: A 20 Foot Pound Maximum applies to all rifles; A 12 Foot Pound Maximum applies to all pistols. Current AAFTA rules apply to both Rifle and Pistol configurations.
ELIGIBILITY: Open to all shooters. Both club members and non-members alike.
FEES: $8.00 for Rifle $5.00 for Pistol $12.00 for Rifle and Pistol
TIME: Sight-in and practice 8:00 A.M. to 9:15 A.M. Registration is from 8:00 A.M. until 9:15 A.M. The match begins at 9:30 A.M.
COURSE OF FIRE: Rifle: The match will consist of 30 targets, two shots each. Distances will be from 10 to 55 yards.
Pistol: The match will consist of 20 targets, two shots each. Distances will be 10 to 35 yards.
You may use open or optical sights. Tie breaker targets will be used for both rifle and pistol, if a tie exists. Rifle and Pistol matches will be shot concurrently. If a shooter opts to shoot both rifle and pistol, they will shoot pistol first and then rifle at each lane. Eye protection is required for shooters and spectators.
Sodas and water are available at the Archery club house. The match will be shot straight through with no lunch break. Food will not be served. You may bring your lunch and eat in the clubhouse after completing the match if you desire.
AWARDS: Awards will be based on raw scores. Awards will be given for all classes. Prizes will be awarded after the matches as soon as the scores are tallied. Please Note: If there are insufficient shooters in a given class the match director may consolidate classes at their discretion.
DIRECTIONS: From Rte 1 (freeway) south (from Trenton): Take Rte 1 South to Rte 13 South (Tullytown – Bristol). This is just past Snipes Nursery in Morrisville. Take Lower Morrisville Rd exit (only a few hundred yards after entering Rte 13). At end of ramp make a right onto Lower Morrisville Rd (This will become Newbold Road). FTRPA is on the left side of the road approximately 7/10th of a mile from the exit ramp.
From Rte 1 (freeway) North: Take Rte 1 North to exit for Rte 13 South (Tullytown – Bristol). Take exit for Lower Morrisville Rd shortly after entering Rte 13. At end of ramp make a right onto Lower Morrisville Rd (This will become Newbold Road). FTRPA is on the left side of the road approximately 7/10th of a mile from the exit ramp.
From Calhoun Street Bridge: Take Calhoun Street Bridge into Pennsylvania. Go through light at end of bridge onto Trenton Avenue. Go 1.4 miles on Trenton Avenue and make left onto Rte 13. This is the 4th light after the light at the bridge and there is a Planet Fitness on the corner. Proceed on Rte 13 South for 1 mile to the Lower Morrisville Road exit. At end of ramp make a right onto Lower Morrisville Rd (This will become Newbold Road). FTRPA is on the left side of the road approximately 7/10th of a mile from the exit ramp .
MATCH DIRECTORS: Rich Bassett, Telephone: 215-942-7955, E-Mail wa2gtj@aol.com, Jim Wilcox, Telephone: 215-443-9631, E-Mail: jimmarie62@comcast.net
Planning on making the trip to this one.........weather dependent!
Greg and Pat
Larry, let me know when you guys are going to set up.
Tom
AIRGUN FELD TARGET MATCH REPORT
FALLS TWSP. RIFLE & PISTOL ASSN.
OCTOBER 17, 2021
We had beautiful cool weather and a moderate turnout of 14 shooters with several visitors for our third airgun field target match of the year. The course was set up differently than any before with targets placed on the 3D course on both sides of the archery house. Larry followed our normal format designing a course that was considered only moderately difficult with an average target distance of 33.4 yards. Target sizes or “kill zones” were anywhere from one half inch to one inch and three quarters in diameter depending on the target distance which is anywhere from 10 yards to 55 yards. Some targets are fairly easy and others not with an overall course difficulty rating of 28.2 “Troyer” which is system commonly used to determine the relative difficulty of our field target courses.
Shooters shot in four different divisions/classes based on their equipment and shooting style. We don’t give an award for high overall shooter however John Tyler was high shooter in the Hunter Division with a score of 55 out of 60 (which was the match high score as well). Brian Van Liew was high shooter in the Open Division with a score of 54/60 and John Stellwag took first place in the World Field Target Federation Division with a score of 52/60. We only had one shooter in Unlimited Class and no pistol shooters hence no awards.
Everyone is welcome to come shoot at our matches and thank you to all who help and support our program.
Sounds really exciting, if the weather permits I would love to attend on November 21st...
Eduardo
Ed, Edd & Eddie
