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    Results DIFTA Match Report Saturday July 5 2025

    Five shooters celebrated our Independence Day weekend match at DIFTA. Temperatures started in the mid 70s and climbed to the mid 80s by the match end with high but not overly oppressive humidity. The day was calm with essentially no wind; intermittent sunshine; and a full tree canopy that made...
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    Events DIFTA MD FT Match Saturday 5 July 2025

    The match is a go, No rain is forecast. Should be a good day.
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    Events DIFTA MD FT Match Saturday 5 July 2025

    DIFTA MD FT Match Saturday 5 July 2025 A 60 shot FT match will be held on Saturday July 5 at DIFTA at the IWLAWAC chapter, 26430 Mullinix Mill Road, Mt Airy MD 21771. The course is 10 lanes, with one kneeling and one offhand lane, with three targets per lane shot twice. The Troyer value for...
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    Events Some thoughts for match directors or clubs trying to Grow Field Target

    Sadly, After Paolo stepped down as MD we have not had any cookouts at DIFTA for the past few years. I agree that these were very enjoyable post match activities that added a lot to the enjoyment of the match, and I miss this. One note is the shooters from 'out of town' with a few hours drive...
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    Petition to Allow Laser Range Finders in Field Target Competitions

    I do not support this. Why do new shooters expect to score well on a course? Part of FT is learning to range find accurately, and deal with wind. If as a beginner you are knocking down 40-50% of FT targets in WFTF (assuming you have practiced on paper) you are doing really well and will improve...
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    Top 5 Features of the Alpha Wolf Safari

    I wonder how much Daystate spends on product development versus advertising. Don't get me wrong, I own three Daystate rifles, including an AlphaWolf and these are great guns. But ... Daystate has a long history of releasing rifles with no technical advances; instead they pump out products and...
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    Results DIFTA Match Report Sunday, June 8, 2025

    Six shooters ignored the weather forecast and were blessed with dry shooting conditions for most of the match. Temps were low 70s at the start falling to high 60s. Wind was essentially absent. The main challenge was poor lighting due to cloudy conditions and a full tree canopy which made small...
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    Events DIFTA MD FT Match Sunday 8 June 2025

    Targets are set, sight in range weed whacked, and storm debris cleared from FT lanes. We are ready for a great match on Sunday.
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    Events DIFTA MD FT Match Sunday 8 June 2025

    Match is on - we have enough shooters.
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    Events DIFTA MD FT Match Sunday 8 June 2025

    As of today 6/2 only one (1) person has signed up for our next match on Sunday. If you are still deciding whether to shoot, or assuming that the match will be held without responding, now is the time to sign up. We need at least 4 shooters to run the match. If we don't reach that number by...
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    Events DIFTA MD FT Match Sunday 8 June 2025

    A 72 shot FT match will be held on Sunday June 8 at DIFTA at the IWLAWAC chapter, 26430 Mullinix Mill Road, Mt Airy MD 21771. The course is 12 lanes, with one kneeling and one offhand lane, with three targets per lane shot twice. The Troyer value for the course is 29.35 (Moderate Difficulty...
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    Events DIFTA MD State Championship FT Match Saturday 17 May 2025

    A 72 shot FT match for the MD State Championship will be held on Saturday May 17 at DIFTA at the IWLAWAC chapter, 26430 Mullinix Mill Road, Mt Airy MD 21771. The course is 12 lanes, with one kneeling and one offhand lane, with three targets per lane shot twice. The Troyer value for the course...
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    Daystate When was your DayState made and when was it sold?

    You have to create an 'account'. I just logged in and found all 3 of my rifles manufactired from 2014 - 2022. You'll need the serial # to search ; its usually engraved on the action.
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    Events 4/19 match at DIFTA is cancelled

    Because we did not get enough people to run the match this Saturday, the 4/19 match at DIFTA is cancelled. Our next FT match is scheduled for Saturday May 17.
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    Events DIFTA 1st match of the season Saturday 19 April 2025

    A 60 shot match will be held on Saturday April 19 at DIFTA at the IWLAWAC chapter, 26430 Mullinix Mill Road, Mt Airy MD 21771. The course is 10 lanes, with one kneeling and one offhand lane, with three targets per lane shot twice. The Troyer value for the course is 28.90 (Moderate Difficulty...