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Competitors shoot in one of five divisions: PCP Division or Piston Division, based on the power plant of the gun they are using; WFTF PCP or Piston; or Hunter Division under a separate set of rules (see Hunter Rules and World Field Target Federation Division). If a question arises about the division a competitor will shoot in, the Match Director will always have the final say.
Any Precharged/PCP airgun,
any sight. There is a limit of 20fpe on pellet energy measured at the muzzle.
Any Piston/Spring gun, any sight. There is a limit of 20fpe on pellet energy measured at the muzzle.
See WFTF Rules for airgun requirements
See Hunter Rules for airgun requirements. There is a limit of 20fpe on pellet energy measured at the muzzle.
The Match Director may provide additional classes to any of the divisions. These classes are generally based on restrictions to equipment usage or target types. Classes are generally only offered if there are enough shooters to justify them. Examples of classes within a division could be A & B, or Standard & Unlimited. Match Directors should determine the specifics of any classes they wish to make available at a particular match and outline them in the match announcement when possible.
The Match Director may consolidate divisions or classes when there are insufficient shooters in a division or class. For instance, if there are only 2 WFTF Piston shooters, they could be consolidated into either a single WFTF Division or they may be consolidated into the Piston Division. The decision as to when and what consolidations are done is that of the Match Director.
It is customary to include a club/state team prize at the U.S. Championship match each year. The team should consist of five shooters who are regular attending members of a club in that state. The team score should be comprised of the top four scores of the five shooters on the team with the lowest score being dropped.