How much money does it cost?
Well, this is a bit open ended, but you can get started with a basic PCP gun for as little as $200 (without a scope), but then you have to get a bottle or pump to fill. While you can get a decent spring gun for about $300. If you look at places like PyramydAir.com they will sometimes have gun/scope combo's.
We like to suggest that you try out the sport using borrowed equipment until you get a feel for what works and what doesn't. The most frustrating thing is to purchase equipment only to realize later that it just doesn't work. Come to a match and you'll have the opportunity to shoot 20+ different rifles. Each person will be happy to let you try out their equipment and figure out what division you like best (HFT/WFT/OPEN)
Well, this is a bit open ended, but you can get started with a basic PCP gun for as little as $200 (without a scope), but then you have to get a bottle or pump to fill. While you can get a decent spring gun for about $300. If you look at places like PyramydAir.com they will sometimes have gun/scope combo's.
We like to suggest that you try out the sport using borrowed equipment until you get a feel for what works and what doesn't. The most frustrating thing is to purchase equipment only to realize later that it just doesn't work. Come to a match and you'll have the opportunity to shoot 20+ different rifles. Each person will be happy to let you try out their equipment and figure out what division you like best (HFT/WFT/OPEN)
What scope?
WFT doesn't have a limit on the magnification allowed while HFT (hunter) does. Starting with the 2018 season the limit for Hunter is 16X. Keep in mind that the scope has to have a maximum of 16x or at least have a marking at that magnification. Otherwise you have to dial it down to the next lower marking.
Scopes with side AO (adjustable objectives) are best because they allow you to focus in on the target better. You'll usually add a large sidewheel allowing you to mark the distance. Because we shoot from 10 yards to 55 you will find that when you get the target in focus that that also tells you the yardage. So you will see people with larger side wheels marked up with yardages on them. So you get it in focus and then look at the wheel to see what yardage it is. You then determine your hold-over (hunter) or clicks (open/wft) that you need to shoot at.
And if you're looking at a scope for pistol keep in mind that rules for pistol allow 12x and no more. This is unlike rifle where you just have to have your scope set to the 16x mark.
WFT doesn't have a limit on the magnification allowed while HFT (hunter) does. Starting with the 2018 season the limit for Hunter is 16X. Keep in mind that the scope has to have a maximum of 16x or at least have a marking at that magnification. Otherwise you have to dial it down to the next lower marking.
Scopes with side AO (adjustable objectives) are best because they allow you to focus in on the target better. You'll usually add a large sidewheel allowing you to mark the distance. Because we shoot from 10 yards to 55 you will find that when you get the target in focus that that also tells you the yardage. So you will see people with larger side wheels marked up with yardages on them. So you get it in focus and then look at the wheel to see what yardage it is. You then determine your hold-over (hunter) or clicks (open/wft) that you need to shoot at.
And if you're looking at a scope for pistol keep in mind that rules for pistol allow 12x and no more. This is unlike rifle where you just have to have your scope set to the 16x mark.
Rules...
The controlling body in the US is AAFTA. They have a handbook that is updated yearly. Some follow it to the letter, while other's consider it a guideline like we do. When I put on a shoot it is typically for all skill levels and for the average shooter. We make sure that a target is visible from at least one shooting position, as opposed to every shooting position, and is visible from at least 15" above the ground.
The controlling body in the US is AAFTA. They have a handbook that is updated yearly. Some follow it to the letter, while other's consider it a guideline like we do. When I put on a shoot it is typically for all skill levels and for the average shooter. We make sure that a target is visible from at least one shooting position, as opposed to every shooting position, and is visible from at least 15" above the ground.
