We had a great turnout of 14 shooters for the first match of the season at DIFTA. It was a nearly perfect spring day, with temps starting in the low 40s, climbing to low 60s at the match end. The match started off in perfect calm, with some variable light wind developing close to the end. All Divisions were well represented including the supposedly defunct Open Division.
The course was 10 lanes, with one kneeling and one offhand lane, with three targets per lane shot twice. The Troyer value for the course was 28.66 (Moderate Difficulty AAFTA 2025 handbook); with five targets > 40T, four targets with 0.375”or 0.5” kill zones and nine targets set out at > 40 yards.
We had one sticky target on lane 2 that initially worked well but later failed to fall despite clear hits on the paddle, so everyone got 2 points for that.
The match high score of 52/60 was shared by Mark King in WFTF and Mark Mayer in Open with Tom Strong leading the Hunter Division very closely followed by Scott Broom. Chris Schissler unfortunately arrived with his rifle tuned for varmint hunting and was not able to dial it down to be compliant with AAFTA limits.
As always, many thanks to those who travel long distances to compete and keep our sport alive
Mark Mayer acted as match Director.
The next match at DIFTA will be held on Saturday April 19.
The course was 10 lanes, with one kneeling and one offhand lane, with three targets per lane shot twice. The Troyer value for the course was 28.66 (Moderate Difficulty AAFTA 2025 handbook); with five targets > 40T, four targets with 0.375”or 0.5” kill zones and nine targets set out at > 40 yards.
We had one sticky target on lane 2 that initially worked well but later failed to fall despite clear hits on the paddle, so everyone got 2 points for that.
The match high score of 52/60 was shared by Mark King in WFTF and Mark Mayer in Open with Tom Strong leading the Hunter Division very closely followed by Scott Broom. Chris Schissler unfortunately arrived with his rifle tuned for varmint hunting and was not able to dial it down to be compliant with AAFTA limits.
| Shooter | Rifle | Scope | Pellet | Division | Class | Score |
| Mark King | Walther Dominator | March 8-80 | Air Arms 8.4 | WFTF | PCP | 52 |
| Keith Walters | Thomas | March 8-80 | JSB 8.4 | WFTF | PCP | 47 |
| Ted Andro | Thomas | Falcon x 50 | JSB | WFTF | PCP | 45 |
| Hector Medina | CCA D-54 | VC 6-30 x56 FFP | QYS 8.49 | WFTF | Piston | 42 |
| Mike Beyerle | HW 97K | Element Helix | HN BFT 9.57 | WFTF | Piston | 33 |
| Mark Mayer | Thomas Carbine | Sightron 10-50 x 60 | FX 13.4 | Open | PCP | 52 |
| Brian Van Liew | HW97K | Nikko Diamond | JSB 8.44 | Open | Piston | 47 |
| Tinh Nguyen | Anschutz 2002 | Sightron 10-50 x 60 | FX 10.34 | Open | PCP | 45 |
| Tobias Morris | Alpha Wolf | Sightron S8 | JSB 10.3 | Open | PCP | 25 |
| Chris Schissler | FX Maverick | MCT 5-35x56 | FX 10.3 | Open | PCP | DNF |
| Tom Strong | FX Crown | Sightron | H&N 10.65 | Hunter | PCP | 47 |
| Scott Broom | Marauder | Athalon 14x | AA 16 | Hunter | PCP | 46 |
| David Floyd | FX dreamline | Aztec 5-25x50 | JSB 13.4 | Hunter | PCP | 43 |
| Brian Wagner | Walther LGU | Aeon 8-32 | AA FT 8.44 | Hunter | Piston | 39 |
Mark Mayer acted as match Director.
The next match at DIFTA will be held on Saturday April 19.
