fuzzypigeon Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 Any of you guys take part in HFT? if you do any tips for someone wanting to take it up I.e. Caliber scopes gun etc and the do's and don'ts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergie Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 most use .177 the mtc scopes are good with the recital, learn to shoot from 8yrds to 50yrds and know your hold over and under including up in the trees ect, learn to shoot left and right handed pm me and i will try and put you in touch with a few friends that do it a hell of alot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnome of the Woods Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 HFT is 8-45yds with most targets between 12 and 35 yds. Scope wise 40mm is as big a front obj as you want really, most set bewteen 6-8x mag. .177 if you want to make it as easy as possible. Single shot is easiest otherwise you need to remove the mag between lanes. Zero at 35yds and aim dead on, you will drop more than not to start with Pack a sense of humour, and don't take it too seriously and you will really enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubshot Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 Main forum board for Sport is http://www.shooting-the-breeze.com/ BOB/R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pabs Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 DOs and DON'Ts?? DO hit the target DON'T miss the target. I'm here all week. Try the veal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 Iv just started to give it a bash now, keeping light harted and good practise for hunting aswell as a good chance to get a bacon butty and a brew and a chat with like minded people. You can use any airrifle you like in any cal aslong as its sub 12fpe. Most common is a PCP in .177 . My advise is buy a multi shot and get a single shot tray for it as when you come to hunt the multi shot is a real handy thing so your not fiddling with pellets in the dark. I havent done any comps and am not likely to, just a bit of friendly compition amongst mates ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster321c Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 Iv just started to give it a bash now, keeping light harted and good practise for hunting aswell as a good chance to get a bacon butty and a brew and a chat with like minded people. You can use any airrifle you like in any cal aslong as its sub 12fpe. Most common is a PCP in .177 . My advise is buy a multi shot and get a single shot tray for it as when you come to hunt the multi shot is a real handy thing so your not fiddling with pellets in the dark. I havent done any comps and am not likely to, just a bit of friendly compition amongst mates ! Where do you go SS ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 Furnace Mill ! Over by kiddi. Small is crowd but a good one and a good bacon butty also. If your into fishing also then they have 3 ponds to fish also and Matt Hayes I belive fishes there alot ! So you have a morning fishing and an afternoon fishing ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 Furnace Mill ! Over by kiddi. Small is crowd but a good one and a good bacon butty also. If your into fishing also then they have 3 ponds to fish also and Matt Hayes I belive fishes there alot ! So you have a morning fishing and an afternoon fishing ! but when do you shoot tho ::) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnome of the Woods Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 You must know that reprobate Harvey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 Sure do know Harvey hes the one responsible for getting me down there! i go sporadically in all fairness but will be there next Saturday and was there yesterday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 Gotw do you go to furnace mill also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnome of the Woods Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 I organised the AAOC weekend there in April, with Harvey's help. The most popular place we have been to so far, no great surprise though. I hope to get back during the holidays if possible with a few of the chaps. The blue nose has just had his SGC granted (god knows how!)so I don't know how much you will see of him, unless we can get Ed to put on a Compact sporting course ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsg Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 I zero at 24-26yards. haven't shot recently due to work commitments but it is great fun meeting like minded people and sharing few jokes ... Shoot whatever calibre you like. there are .22 and .177 as well as springers. if you haven't got a rifle then go for .177 A suitable scope would set you back 100-200quid. Falcon menace MP, Hawke sidewinder/panorama 1/2dot reticle type are the ones I use. practice is most important specially range finding. Hope it helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzypigeon Posted July 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 Thanks for all the info gents much appreciated, one other thing does anybody in my area shoot this? If so fancy letting me tag along and see what it's all about for myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnome of the Woods Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 http://www.bfta.net/jsite3/index.php?option=com_contact&view=category&catid=40&Itemid=68 A few round and about your area. Pop over to Shooting-the-breeze forum, plenty of good people over there will help you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 GOTW, Hopefully plenty as I clay shoot also and have said I will try to get him out on some of my permitions on the pigeons also ! LOL I didnt know about the AAOC meet there. Would be good to see mor folk there as its a great setup ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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