EFT, who wants it?

[blueflax]

I just got back from the EFT Grand Prix in Ogden, UT. There was a lot of talk about the growth of EFT. I think it is a reflection of market forces at work selling airguns to potential airgunners who believe the hype and want to be part of it.

Hype? We’ve all heard it. “Under 500 dollars”. Over 1000 Feet per second”. And “Under one inch at 100 yards”. But those selling points that are way closer to the truth then they first spread onto the pages of advertising copy. Today many mas market guns exceed the performance of super guns from the 1990s by a considerable margin.

EFT is in a unique place to exploit both the people and guns coming into this growing segment of the airgun market. Are new shooters going to need help with marksmanship and selecting heavy pellet to carry muzzle energy to the targets. Yes. Where else are they going to get it? EFT matches are great learning opportunities tailor made for the emerging airgun market.

Also, the Wasatch Airguns club in Ogden put on one hell of a match.

Ron

 

[Bramezy]

EFT sounds very fun, I wish there was someone close to me doing it to try.
Thats the issue though, its either in FL or out West.
Hope it grows sooner than later.

 

[blueflax]

You are the someone who can do that.

Ron

 

[cavedweller]

I just got back from the EFT Grand Prix in Ogden, UT. There was a lot of talk about the growth of EFT. I think it is a reflection of market forces at work selling airguns to potential airgunners who believe the hype and want to be part of it.

Hype? We’ve all heard it. “Under 500 dollars”. Over 1000 Feet per second”. And “Under one inch at 100 yards”. But those selling points that are way closer to the truth then they first spread onto the pages of advertising copy. Today many mas market guns exceed the performance of super guns from the 1990s by a considerable margin.

EFT is in a unique place to exploit both the people and guns coming into this growing segment of the airgun market. Are new shooters going to need help with marksmanship and selecting heavy pellet to carry muzzle energy to the targets. Yes. Where else are they going to get it? EFT matches are great learning opportunities tailor made for the emerging airgun market.

Also, the Wasatch Airguns club in Ogden put on one hell of a match.

Ron

EFT or ultimate field target?
I just want to shootairguns regardless of what they call it.

 

[AirGoon]

I like that EFT (outside AZ) isn't manufacturer specific and promoted like benchrest can be. This is a win for consumers!

 

[SilentSquirrel]

Please define EFT
Thanks
Edward

 

[SqrlHntr]

Please define EFT
Thanks
Edward

Need to ask the trademark owners to define it. They own EFT now.

 

[cavedweller]

Please define EFT
Thanks
Edward

extreme field target (which was the subject of a court battle?) anyway it's the same type of venue as ultimate field target... silly boys and their dollar bill toys.

 

[Centercut]

Here's the Extreme Field Target web site. This is year 3 for the EFT GP series. It culminates at the EFT event at EBR for the National Championship. There were 5 GP series events this year plus the Finale at the EBR EFT. Shooters can earn GP points for doing well at each event, and these points are applied to their EFT score at EBR to determine the Champion. Shooters also earn one point for the first event attended and 1/2 point for each subsequent event in addition to points earned for doing well (top 5). A maximum of 6 points can be earned in each EFT GP season.

It's been around quite a while but only recently in the past 3 years or so has gained momentum with airgunners. Looks like we'll have about 19 different locations that will be holding EFT matches in 2025...

https://extremefieldtarget.com/index.html (Copyright ©2015-2024 Extreme Field Target, All Rights Reserved)

 

[cavedweller]

Here's the Extreme Field Target web site. This is year 3 for the EFT GP series. It culminates at the EFT event at EBR for the National Championship. There were 5 GP series events this year plus the Finale at the EBR EFT. Shooters can earn GP points for doing well at each event, and these points are applied to their EFT score at EBR to determine the Champion. Shooters also earn one point for the first event attended and 1/2 point for each subsequent event in addition to points earned for doing well (top 5). A maximum of 6 points can be earned in each EFT GP season.

It's been around quite a while but only recently in the past 3 years or so has gained momentum with airgunners. Looks like we'll have about 19 different locations that will be holding EFT matches in 2025...

https://extremefieldtarget.com/index.html (Copyright ©2015-2024 Extreme Field Target, All Rights Reserved)

I'm always looking for any airgun comp near me regardless of what they call it. I'm in it for the fun factor.

 

[thane]

I am jonesing to hit and EFT match, try it out.

...awarding participation points?... not so much.

 

[Motorhead]

Many within the SVFTC would love it !!!
Been advertising and looking for leadership in making this leap to include it within our offerings along side AAFTA based FT monthly events.

 

[blueflax]

What’s in a name?

A hit in a match by any other name would be as sweet

There are several field target matches with a suffix before the FT, but they have a few things in common. Distance to the targets up to or beyond 100 yards. Powerful rifles up to 80 or 100 foot pounds. Fall when hit targets bult heavy enough to withstand pounding from those powerful rifles.

In Pocatello, we call it Sagebrush Field Target.

Point is that many air rifles on the market now seem capable of this kind of FT match, and they are marketing to first time airgunners.

Some of these first timers are going to test their skills in friendly competition, and these field target matches are made for them.

BTW, Cavedweller got it right.

Ron

 

[Hottdogghands]

RMAC should really have EFT. Really any major airgun even should.

 

[RScott]

Here's the Extreme Field Target web site. This is year 3 for the EFT GP series. It culminates at the EFT event at EBR for the National Championship. There were 5 GP series events this year plus the Finale at the EBR EFT. Shooters can earn GP points for doing well at each event, and these points are applied to their EFT score at EBR to determine the Champion. Shooters also earn one point for the first event attended and 1/2 point for each subsequent event in addition to points earned for doing well (top 5). A maximum of 6 points can be earned in each EFT GP season.

It's been around quite a while but only recently in the past 3 years or so has gained momentum with airgunners. Looks like we'll have about 19 different locations that will be holding EFT matches in 2025...

https://extremefieldtarget.com/index.html (Copyright ©2015-2024 Extreme Field Target, All Rights Reserved)

When do you think 2025 dates and locations will be announced?

 

[Centercut]

Probably a week or two after EBR...

 

[scotton]

RMAC should really have EFT. Really any major airgun even should.

RMAC has a PRS-style match, which is way more interesting to me than a 40 shot EFT match. I don't see the incentive for them to get involved with the EFT/UFT/XFT/AFT drama.