TargetTalk

Hello folks.

I have recently recieved the go-ahead to set up a air pistol and possibly an air rifle league while my unit is deployed overseas.

While I was quite happy that my unit is taking the chance on a precision shooting sports, I realized I know little to nothing on maintianing an air pistol/rifle league

I am looking for any guidance in what equipment (besides the obvious such as pellets, targets, backstops, and weapons) is essential in setting up and running a league? Also any tips, tricks, and any other tid-bits of advice would be welcome.

Much obliged.

I'm imagining that you may want to teardown and set up the backstops as you move from place to place. In that case I'd recommend the Creedmore portable range systems ... you can pack 8-10 lanes in a few small containers.

Rifles & Pistols .... you can probably get access to high pressure air (SCUBA), so a bulk tank or two, and airguns ... if you're going for REALLY inexpensive you could go with pneumatic (pump) 853/753 rifle types ... but I'd go with sporters no matter what ... the Crosmans, Edges, maybe the T200's ... depending on your budget & "flash" factor.

Have enough airguns to "fill" your range (i.e. if 10 lanes maybe have 5 rifles & 5 pistols)

Even though they are "pellet guns" make sure everyone gets good & proper training .... the CMP & JROTC programs have lots of good safety material. Enforce the no drinking (even the one beer) & shooting.

If you can have a place that you can set up the range & leave it up while you're in one location that makes it a bunch easier to set up practices and competitions.

I don't shoot pistol so I'll leave those suggestions to others, but do think of your choices there too, air or pneumatic.

Gosh ... good luck with this and please keep us posted on what you are thinking and doing.