Introducing Field Target Shooting in India

[hvj1]

Dear Friends,
In our recently concluded IFG Meet in Pune, two members discussed Field Target Shooting (FTS)Sports. Presently, Small bore (10m,25m &50m events), Big Bore and Trap& Skeet shooting is conducted under the aegis of the NRAI. Listening to the IFGians talking about FTS, I found myself drawn to this very interesting sport. Also, fantumfan, one of the members pointed out, that most people do'nt have that much time to spend as in events covered by NRAI. FTS seems to be fun, requires less committment of time and appears to be equally or in some cases more challenging (adjusting for windage) and sounds like wholesum fun.
I plan to set up a FTS range and request all IFGians who have experience in the sport to help me set up the range facility and provide valuable inputs. Another IFGian, 'Shah' directed me to the British Field Target Association, the rules and regulations I will be shortly downloading.
All we have to do,is to provide a platform to this sport and I am quite sure that eventually, we can have it organized under the aegis of the NRAI in the near future.
Looking forward to your comments, suggestions and advice.
Regards
N.B. Looking for ruger .22 single six convertible as posted on my 'avatar', a similar revolver from Freedom Arms the Casull 252 is used for 'silhouette' shooting in US. Please check out my wanted post on buy/sell.

[Shah]

Hi hvj,

Here are a few links-

http://viriato.net/airgunning/bfta_tech ... manual.pdf
http://www.airguns.net/ft_rules.php
http://www.sbftc.co.uk/New%20to%20Shooting.htm
http://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2005/09/ ... arget.html

[hvj1]

Thanks Shah,
Will meet up in Pune and discuss what I have in mind.
Regards

[Shah]

Sure buddy and dinner is on me

[fantumfan2003]

Oh..Oh...Missed this thread....

hvj

Here are some details on HFT which uses more general purpose equipment than FT.

http://www.ukahft.co.uk/intro.html

http://www.ukahft.co.uk/rules.html

The distance in HFT is a max of 45yds as opposed to 55yds in FT. There are some different rules for it too.

I have already uploaded rules for FT on mfta.in

http://mfta.in/MFTA-Rules.html

Here are some pics of FT meets we conducted in the past quarter....

2nd Meet
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Getting ready for the next shot



Father & Son watched over by Shah



The group photos are very important







1st Meet
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The best part of hosting an event is you need a good backstop, some Field targets and most importantly enthusiastic people like you.

Manish

[hvj1]

Thanks fantumfan and keep the faith.

[tirths]

And we have some enthusiast from South Too

[fantumfan2003]

Tirths,

Nice, Thats you and striker ? Can you guys make it to Pune ?

M.

[tirths]

Hey Thanks Fantumfam

No that's not Striker but Babu. Pune will be long to go May be upto Bangalore. By the way, in case of target, I can help to source for you guys, the professional one.

Ciao, Tirtha

[Christopher Rodrick]

I would be in if it is in Bangalore

[slingshot]

Hi Fantumfan, do you conduct the FT in Pune? And would it be possible me to attend with my air rifle? I am in Mumbai.

[fantumfan2003]

Yes ofcourse, Will keep you posted

M.

[Katana]

Hvj1,

Would love the idea to fructify here in Gujarat too. Can you guide us? We have been trying to set up an altogether new club. Do look at my post on this topic in the Clubs and Associations section.

Regards,
katana

[airgun_novice]

Resurrecting an old thread, but more importantly old IDEA. Well if we all are in agreement, hvj1/ FF2003 how about taking the concept forward ? I am ready to chip in to the best of my abilities.
regs
A.

[shooter.177cal]

GREAT ...I always wanted field shooting but when i started participating, I didn't knew about any competitions being held.

I hope NRAI will also start these events. Because if NRAI starts these events then Ministry of Home Affairs will allow shooters to import magazine fed big bore rifles.