"The World Hunter Field Target Association (WHFTA) in collaboration with event organiser Countryman Fairs will once again host the lucrative World Hunter Field Target Championships (WHFTC) at the Kelmarsh Country Show on Sunday 16th and Monday 17th April 2017.
The competition was run to the 2017 UKAHFT rules and consisted of two 30-shot courses set to the 2017 UKAHFT course format. Each competitor shot one course on the Sunday and the other course on the Monday. Competitors shot either in the AM on the first day and PM on the second, or in the PM on the first day and AM on the second. The World Champion was the shooter with the highest two-day total irrespective of the class they enter.
The World Hunter Field Target Championship took place over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend at the Kelmarsh Country Show. Air Arms shooters were out in force during the competition, incredibly over a third of competitors registered as shooting an Air Arms rifle.
The competition is made up of several classes, including Open, Junior, Ladies and Veterans as well as two team classes.
The Air Arms HFT Team put on an incredible performance of airgun shooting skills.
Air Arms put on a strong shooting showcase in the Open Class. Vince Holland scored 114 and finished in 2nd, Ian Millward secured 6th place, Gavyn Jones and Andrew Watkins both scored 110 points claiming the 8th and 9th positions. Air Arms ambassador, Paul Kelly ended the weekend with 110 points and the 11th spot.
Mike Burgess took home the 1st place trophy in the Veteran Class.
Ewan Pantling scored 97 points and finished 2nd place in the Junior Class.
Jill Cochrane won 3rd place with a great score of 103 over the two-day event.
Gary Chillingworth finished in 3rd placed in the Recoiling Class.
Team Air Arms came in 2nd in the Manufacturers Title with an impressive score of 445.
Huge congratulations to Team Air Arms for a brilliant performance during this year’s World Hunter Field Target Championships. Here’s to a successful 2017!
For the full list of results please visit: World Hunter Field Target Association" - Air Arms (2017)
Music:
I Follow Your Heartbeat [Ahlstrom Remix] by Kevin Andersson - [2010s Pop Music]
PETIT BISCUIT - Sunset Lover
Playing God (Instrumental) - Niklas Ahlström [Electro Music]
Sweater Beats - Better (ft. Nicole Millar & Imad Royal)