Extreme Field Target Setup

[Sqwirl57]

Looking to get into this next year thanks to Mike over at PSA putting it all together. I'm looking to get myself a decent gun to shoot the match with and I'm torn between the Crown in .22 or a Crown in .25 or possibly even a Crown in .30.

My question to people who have shot these matches, what caliber do you prefer and why? Also, if you have recommendations for a different gun I'm all ears as well. Im a bit of a "form over function" kind of guy so aesthetics are important.

 

[Solo1]

I’m going to use my impact in 25 but if never shot xft either. Wanted to use 22 but pellets seem to be too unreliable just now

 

[Sqwirl57]

I’m going to use my impact in 25 but if never shot xft either. Wanted to use 22 but pellets seem to be too unreliable just now

I'm leaning towards .25 myself only because I have stacks of tins but recently sold the only gun that shoots them.

 

[isledweller]

I too am looking forward ton this at PSA. In the past, my matches in Binghamton have been the day before PSA's, so haven't made the trip down yet. The 2023 schedule shows our matches on different weekends, so I'll definitely be making some trips to Palmyra.

Since you have the ammo, I'd go with the 0.25. Can always change the caliber later if you want. I'll be using my 0.30 Maverick since that's basically the only non 0.177 I have.

Can't wait to try this out.

 

[beerthief]

I agree you have the tins so go with .25 and maybe slugs for windy days over 12 mph

 

[Sqwirl57]

I didn't think

I agree you have the tins so go with .25 and maybe slugs for windy days over 12 mph

Thats a good point but honestly I never really understood the point of slugs. I like pellet guns for their limited range (which is still pretty far) and their ability to shed energy. If I need to go further 22lr and 17hmr have always worked great for me without all the hassle.

 

[beerthief]

extreme field target is what you asked about so why don't you practice with what you have ? Reading the wind is the deciding factor in EFT.

 

[Sqwirl57]

extreme field target is what you asked about so why don't you practice with what you have ? Reading the wind is the deciding factor in EFT.

I didn't think slugs were allowed in XFT but I could be wrong. I've found the 33.95gr pellets to handle wind pretty well though

 

[Solo1]

The ranges seem to prefer pellets because of the enegry the slugs carry. Growing pains, ill be happy to shoot pellets @ 100 if it gives me a chance to knock down some targets!

 

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They do have a site: https://www.extremefieldtarget.com/grand-prix.html