Palmyra Sportsmen's Association (near Hershey, PA) - Field Target - Saturday, October 21, 2023.
Our AAFTA (sub 20 fpe) Field Target format is 3 separate 5 lane loops or mini-courses. Someone can shoot all 3 loops for a unique 60 shot match course, or can choose to shoot any combination of loops, including shooting the same loop multiple times. A loop consists of 5 lanes with 2 targets per lane shooting 2 shots per target for a total of 20 shots per loop. There will always be a loop on our rifle range, which is friendly for those that do not want to walk on terrain. Each loop will also have one lane with a forced position (standing or kneeling).
We will also have a loop setup for Extreme Field Target (XFT). This will be a 20 shot course with targets at distances between 15 and 110 yards. Guns are limited to a maximum 80fpe and 30 caliber for use in XFT. We recommend at least 28fpe at the muzzle as a minimum.
There is no single scheduled start time for this event, you can start shooting a course when you show up. Most of the experienced AAFTA shooters will choose to arrive near the earliest start time, and will choose to shoot the full 60 shot course.
You can shoot both AAFTA and XFT field target at this event, be sure to bring the appropriate equipment for each if you intend to participate in both.
We will be open for sign-ups between 9AM and Noon. Cost is $5 per loop. Sign-up and sight in range is at our Competition Rifle Range.
We shoot rain or shine. Our range loop is on a covered range, and if we expect rain, all loops may be on a covered range.
Palmyra Sportsmen's Assoc. - Field Target
For more info about XFT at PSA: https://www.palmyrasportsmens.com/eXtreme-Field-Target
410 Sportsman Rd.
Annville, PA 17003
We managed to dodge the rain this weekend, with a few drops toward the end of the day, but nothing of concern. This month's course contained a few more long range shots than we typically have, and coupled with the wind, it made for a challenging course.
The 3 course average difficulty was 30.2 (Hard) and the individual course sections had the following avg difficulties (not including environmental factors):
- Blue - 30.3 (Hard)
- Green - 30.0 (Hard)
- Red - 30.7 (Hard)
Scores - Each course is a possible 20, and the 3 course total is of a possible 60 (ties are not broken):
2023 Seasonal PSA FT scores are available at PSA 2023 FT League Results
The XFT course was setup on the competition range. There were 10 targets, 5 targets were kill zone type targets and 5 targets were knock down style targets.
Scores for the 20 shot XFT course are (ties are not broken):
Thanks to everyone that came out to shoot, and special thanks to those that helped setup or teardown.
Our next match is November 12, which will be our last outdoor match of this season, before heading indoors in December.
