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FieldTarget 11-9-25
Today's event marks DeSoto Airgunners shift from Benchrest activities to Field Target competitions. Conditions for the Airgunners Fall Opener were near ideal with a cool morning during setup then quickly warming to shirt sleeve temps under a bright sunny sky for much of the event. Winds were light with occasional puffs near 18 mph adding extra interest and challenge to everyone's last few lanes of the match. The 48 shot 8 lane course had an eclectic mix of target difficulties. Some far, small and in shade; others were (somewhat) easier. Several shooters cleaned the Kneeling lane; no one cleaned the designated Standing lane.
Top Gun & High Score recognition was shared by Ron G (Open Division) and Bob C (Hunter Division) Both scored 45 points. (and both cleaned the kneelers)
The Hunter FT game is soaring in popularity. Of today's 9 Field Target competitors 7 were 'Hunters'. I heard some larger event coordinators may limit the number ( by percentage?) of Hunter FT slots in some matches. We don't have that problem here. Plenty of room for all AAFTA Division shooters. Pistol FT is another game that's being offered by Clubs usually hosting multi-day national events. We may formalize some Air Pistol FT next year.
The next DeSoto Airgunners FT Match is scheduled for December 14. The full DeSoto Airgunners schedule can be seen here.
Thanks again to all who assisted with today's event. Many hands lighten the load.
Official Results and Equipment Matrix:
Shooter / Div.
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Rifle
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Scope
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Pellet
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Score / Notes
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OPEN (pcp)
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Ron G
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Red Wolf GP
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Sightron S6
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JSB 13.4
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45 TopGun Tie
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Ron Z
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Steyr LG100zm
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Nikko 10-50
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AA 10.3
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36
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HUNTER (pcp)
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Bob C
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Thomas
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Sightron 10-50
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FX 13.4
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45 TopGun Tie
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Chip W
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FX Crown
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Sightron S3 10-50
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AA 10.3
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39
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John T
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Thomas
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Sightron
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JSB 13.4
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38
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Fred Y
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BRK Ghost
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Hawke
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JSB 10.3
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34
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Wayne R
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Red Wolf
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Athlon 6-24
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JSB 13.4
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33
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Dave T
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Raw TM1000
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Sightron S3
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FX 10.3
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33
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Vincent L
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Red Wolf
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Athlon
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JSB 13.3
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31
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