Hunter Field Target - target ranges

[perry190]

please excuse my ignorance but in HFT comps what sort of ranges are the targets generally set out at? or do they vary greatly?

Trying to budget for either a single or two gun set up and obviously accurate range will be a decider for each weapon/needs.

I know us 'newbies' must be a pain, but I'm sure as with everyone when they start out, I'm just trying to endeviour to get the right gun/guns as far as I can see the options as a new starter
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many thanks in anticipation.

P

[Gibbon]

you'll find 'em here Sir
http://ukahft.co.uk/2006/rules.htm

[perry190]

cheers matey

so a max of 45 yds accurate range required for a suitable weapon for HFT

thanks again

[pixybasher]

Our Hunter targets are in here...

http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/8...26048001xz.jpg

http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/5...25568004or.jpg

I think our longest target is approx. 45 yards away.... uphill about 45 degrees, can be a real bugger.

[Haakon]

Trying to budget for either a single or two gun set up

I know the privledged few have been allowed a loader to accompany them in field (Master Huckle) but I'm pretty sure you're only allowed the one gun...

[ashbo]

I went to most of the HFT meets last year ,never seen anybody carrying two rifles ,so think its safe to say your only allowed one rifle.

[perry190]

:lol:

I'm only referring to if I needed to buy two weapons for my use, not use two for HFT

I initially fell in love with both the Skan and TDR (or bullpup'd type gun) due to their compact size (packed and unpacked) and original style, but if i'm to give HFT a go (only casual nothing overly serious) then 45yds will probs be a be it optimistic for either of these guns as far as I can make out.

so looks like I will need to rethink my choice for one general weapon or eventually buy two different types of gun as it seems many of you do.

As I'm new to the sport I'm unlikely to find a suitable hunting ground for quite some time so HFT will be the easier option in the short term. Last thing i want to do is buy a cheap general gun only to find its not ideally suited to either option and consequently a waste of cash in the long term.

[steven]

Perry,

Take a look here: http://www.ukahft.co.uk/2005/R1quarry.htm

It will give you an idea of the rifles top HFT competitors choose to use.

[perry190]

thanks for that, thats very usefull

I think I'm right in thinking that the 3 most popular guns would be AAS400, Daystate Mk3 and LG100

now I think the LG100 is a dedicated target rifle so not my cup of tea at present, where the other two can be general as well?

so if I was to opt for a Daystate Air Ranger which is deemed a good hunting rifle by most of the shops, would it be on a par with the mk 3 for HFT work?