What are the openings in the targets used in FT.

Read the rules at AAFTA.org. Generally kill zones are between 3/8" and 1 3/4" and placed at 10 to 55 yds. Rules give a little more info.

This is a general overview of what the maximum distances are for each kill zone size used:
3/8" out to 15yd
1/2" out to 25yd
3/4 out to 35yd
1" out to 45yd
1 1/2"-2" out to 55yd

Odd sizes like 5/8" and 1 1/4" ect are not often seen at matches unless you have a sadistic match director. Also note there is a system in place called the Troyer Rating that determines how far each sized kill zone can be placed and still considered legal for a AAFTA sanctioned match. I do not remember the equation. There is a link on the AAFTA website but it seems to be down right now.

On a side note my practice lane has kill zones at ranges further than would be approved in a sanctioned match. 3/8" at 18yd, 1/2" at 30yd, 3/4" at 40yd and so on. I beleive in the mantra aim small miss small.

The minimum should be 3-4fpe. At 55yd a pellet leaving the muzzle with a velocity of 12fpe will have approximately 5fpe at 55yd. Yes, they all should be set to fall with the same minimum fpe regardless of distance or kill zone size.

 Do get to a match! You'll learn more in one day than reading for a year.

Do read everything on Brad Troyer's site airguns.net and all rules and such are on the AAFTA page, perhaps start reading on this page:
http://www.aafta.org/

AAFTA And do check out making your own targets, setting a course and all the other cool links.


  The rules do now list distance/size and the "troyer scales"( Bard Troyer) is used to determine/compaier course difficulty
http://www.snapagogo.com/uploads/source/1762014/1403815907_697792311_TroyerChart.jpg




KZ size has nothing to do with position ( unless it suits you to change position , all shoots may be taken standing in all classes if you like) . There are normally two "forced position" lane at a match, say standing & kneeling, otherwise your class - Hunter, other- determine your position. Hunter allows a seat and a bi-pod ( if you like, again freestyle is fine if it's good for you ) WFTF does not allow straps/harness . Read the rules you'll get it, not nearly as fast as shooting at a match though.



John