AAFTA Hunter Division Shoot Rules

Reprinted from the 2009A AAFTA Clubs and Shooters Handbook

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1.   Airguns:

A.    Any safe sporter style airgun of any power plant (Piston, PCP, etc.)

B.    Match style rifles must have any adjustable components set to minimum adjustment, butt pads centered.  No butt hooks.

2.   Sights:

A.    Optical sights of any reticle style may be used, but are limited to a maximum of 12 power magnification.  Variable scopes of greater max power than 12X must be turned down to 12X or lower.

B.    No turret adjustment allowed during the match. (No clicking.)

C.   Optical sights with parallax adjustment (adjustable objective, or sidewheel focus), may be adjusted so that the target is in focus.  Range (yardage) markings may be used.

D.    No separate range finding device may be used.

3.   Ammunition:

Refer to PCP and Piston shoot rules.

4.   Targets:

Refer to PCP and Piston shoot rules.

5.   Scoring:

Refer to PCP and Piston shoot rules.

Shooting Position:

A.   Any shooting position is allowed, but the range may be set up to necessitate use of a forced position on some targets. Regardless of any prescribed position, the shooter may opt to shoot the target offhand (standing) instead.  A sign declaring a forced shooting position may be used at the lane.

B.   A rifle sling attached to the rifle at two points may be used.

C.   Monopods, shooting sticks, bipods may be used, but not tripods. Any such aids must rest on the ground and may not be driven or otherwise embedded into the ground or shooting pad.

D.    When shooting in a match on the same course with the other divisions (as at the National Match), Hunter Division shooters can NOT use terrain features or lane markers for support.  If shooting a Hunter only course, terrain features (trees, stumps, fence, etc.) may be used for support.

E.    No shooting jackets, harnesses or straps.  Clothing worn by the shooter must not restrict body movement.

Seating:

A.    Any form of seat without back or arms and having a maximum height of 15 inches may be used.

B.    The seat may NOT be used as a ‘bench rest’ to support the rifle while shooting.

8.     Disputed Scores:

Refer to PCP and Piston shoot rules.

9.     Penalties:

Refer to PCP and Piston shoot rules.

10.  Target Sequence:

Refer to PCP and Piston shoot rules.

11. Time per Shot:

Refer to PCP and Piston shoot rules.

12. Tied Scores:

Refer to PCP and Piston shoot rules.

13. Match Director:

In any matters arising and not covered by these rules, the Match Director’s decision will be final.