that rabbit would not be a legal target set out at 50 yards. AAFTA has put in specific maximum distances that certain Kill Zone sizes can be put out for an AAFTA rules match. So if this is an AAFTA rules match then read the AAFTA rules on the AAFTA.org website.
PDF page 32
handbook page 26
Targets section part 4 for KZ maximum Distances.
There is also part one on page 25 that requires a target to go down with 4 ftlbs on the paddle. So all targets should be tested with a 4 ftlb pistol (a orosman 1377 pump up would work great because you can pump it to the correct power) before the match starts. That way everyonr knows that every target has been tested and will work correctly as it was set out. The mark on the paddle before the match starts would also be a proofing mark that the target was indeed tested.
Here are some of the AAFTA target rules directly from the book:
"Course Preparation
4. Hit Zone Visibility: Target hit zones shall be clearly visible from
the shooters pad with no obstruction in the flight of the pellet. A
clear and unobstructed view of the hit zone must be afforded
from allowed shooting positions. If a designated position
(kneeling or standing) is not declared, all targets must be visible
from a height of 15 inches above the firing line; otherwise, plan
the lane to accommodate all shooting positions and shooter
heights. When trimming the lanes, look for even the thinnest
weeds, grass, or vines. "
"Targets
1. Type: There are both commercial and "home-made" targets that
can be used in matches. Any target that is reliable and capable
of withstanding repeated 20 foot pound pellet strikes can be
used. Targets should be tested with both high power and low
power airguns. The suggested testing technique is to shoot the
hit zone of the target with a 4fpe or lower-power airgun to test for reliability with low-powered airguns; similarly, shoot the hit zone
and faceplate with an 18fpe or higher-power airgun to test for
high-powered operation. The quickest way to ruin a match is to
have a target that does not work properly! The target should fall
when hit in the hit zone, and not fall when not hit in the hit zone!
2. Hit zone size and shape: Hit zones shall be round in shape! Hit
zones sizes can range from 3/8" to 2". Smaller hit zones are
generally used in lesser numbers at shorter distances. No fake
hit zones may appear anywhere on the target.
3. Hit zone size and distance: Care should be taken when
placing targets at close distances since pellets can ricochet or
bounce back! When setting a course, shooter proficiency should
be taken into consideration. The following target distances are
the maximum distances for expert level shooters.
Maximum Distance to the Target
Hit Zone Sitting Kneeling Offhand
Diameter or Prone
3/8 22yds 11yds 10yds
! 30yds 20yds 15yds
5/8 37yds 25yds 18yds
3/4 40yds 30yds 22yds
7/8 45yds 35yds 26yds
1 50yds 40yds 30yds
1+ 55yds 40yds 40yds
2+ 55yds 55yds 55yds
4. Average Target Difficulty: For a Regional or National match,
the average difficulty based on the Troyer scale of all the targets
should be no more than 40T with a spread of difficulties from
approximately 20T to 60T. "
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