Rangefinder for HFT?

[Steelontarget]

Are rangefinders, range-finding binoculars or range-finding scopes permitted to use in HFT competition here in the States?

[Motorhead]

No they are not ... ALL ranging done with parallax adjusting ONLY.

There are some events / matches here in the West where a Class known as "Freestyle" is shot and they DO allow range finders.

Note: Freestyle IS NOT AN AAFTA sanctioned / or acknowledged class

[Steelontarget]

No they are not ... ALL ranging done with parallax adjusting ONLY.

There are some events / matches here in the West where a Class known as "Freestyle" is shot and they DO allow range finders.

Note: Freestyle IS NOT AN AAFTA sanctioned / or acknowledged class

That's a shame.  I use my range-finding binoculars all the time whether I'm bowhunting, using a PB or airgun.  The parallax adjustments on my scopes aren't that accurate. 

I'll just have to mark what the real range is on the scopes with a marking pen or tape.

Thanks for the quick reply.

[Motorhead]

No they are not ... ALL ranging done with parallax adjusting ONLY.

There are some events / matches here in the West where a Class known as "Freestyle" is shot and they DO allow range finders.

Note: Freestyle IS NOT AN AAFTA sanctioned / or acknowledged class

I'll just have to mark what the real range is on the scopes with a marking pen or tape.

In HFT ... aka: Hunter class there is NO CLICKING allowed either or adjusting turrets.
it must be done via hold over values.
Your scope CAN have an oversize parallax wheel fitted with appropriate scaling on it   

[Scotchmo]

Are rangefinders, range-finding binoculars or range-finding scopes permitted to use in HFT competition here in the States?

Short answer: No

But we rarely shoot HFT in the States. We shoot AAFTA Hunter Division.

HFT does not allow rangefinders or range finding by parallax adjustment.

AAFTA Hunter Division allows range finding by parallax adjustments, but no laser range finders (or laser sights).

The only nationally sanctioned organization that allows range finders is the Canadian Airgun Field Target Association (CAFTA). That is in their Open Division. In their Hunter Division, no rangefinders. Canadian Hunter Division does not allow range finding by parallax adjustment either. AO scopes must have range markings covered/taped over.

A few clubs in the US allow "Freestyle" which can vary by what is allowed. Attached bipods or lasers are the most common allowances that I see. But sometimes it's just a high power scope in conjunction with a high seat or shooting sticks, which would otherwise not be a legal combination in an AAFTA only match. Freestyle is usually whatever combination works best for you.

[mwbutcher]

Are rangefinders, range-finding binoculars or range-finding scopes permitted to use in HFT competition here in the States?

Short answer: No

But we rarely shoot HFT in the States. We shoot AAFTA Hunter Division.

HFT does not allow rangefinders or range finding by parallax adjustment.


AAFTA Hunter Division allows range finding by parallax adjustments, but no laser range finders (or laser sights).

The only nationally sanctioned organization that allows range finders is the Canadian Airgun Field Target Association (CAFTA). That is in their Open Division. In their Hunter Division, no rangefinders. Canadian Hunter Division does not allow range finding by parallax adjustment either. AO scopes must have range markings covered/taped over.

A few clubs in the US allow "Freestyle" which can vary by what is allowed. Attached bipods or lasers are the most common allowances that I see. But sometimes it's just a high power scope in conjunction with a high seat or shooting sticks, which would otherwise not be a legal combination in an AAFTA only match. Freestyle is usually whatever combination works best for you.

That is the best explanation/clarification of the terminology for the sport in the USA I have heard.  Thank you very much!