Postal Match 13: (closes January 31, 2009)
 
Our first match of the new year uses a fairy simple to construct target setup similar to the February 2008 match. This should make it easier for those who are just getting started as well as those who have been with us for awhile to join in on the postal matches. Good luck and good shooting!

Setup: Three AAPS "A" paper targets are set up in-line, 20" to 24" apart (measured center-to-center), with the middle target centered 13 feet in front of the shooter. The centers of the left and right targets are between 52" and 56" off the ground and the center of the middle target is between 32" to 36" off the ground. A stop plate is positioned two feet in front of the right-most target with its center approximately 26" to 34" off the ground.

Start: The competitor begins facing the targets in the surrender position. The pistol is in the loaded and ready condition. On the start signal, the competitor draws and fires two shots into each target, engaging the targets in any order. The competitor then performs a non-retention reload (drop the magazine on the floor or into a box) and fires two more shots into each target and then shoots the stop plate (13 shots altogether). There is no limit to the number of shots that can be made on the stop plate. Your score should be reported as a "Hit Factor" (see the scoring section below).

Scoring: For this postal match, you must report your score as a hit factor. Your hit factor is your total target score (minus any misses and penalties) divided by your time. Hit factors must be reported to two decimal places. Shots in the "A" zone count 5 points each, "C" zone hits are worth 3 points each, and hits in the "D" zone count one point each. Shots in the non-scoring border area count 0 points. For any shot that misses the target or hits a no-shoot target you must subtract 10 points from you score. If more than two shots are taken at a paper target during each string, then a penalty of 10 points must be subtracted from your score for each extra shot and the hit from the extra shot is not counted for scoring. Hits in the hard cover area (the black areas of the targets) do not count for scoring and are not assessed a penalty. A hit is scored based on the location where the BB entered the target and does not include tears radiating out from the point of impact. If the BB diameter of a hit touches the line between two or more scoring areas or between a non-scoring and scoring area, the higher value should be scored. The maximum target score for this match is 60 (12 "A" zone hits at five points each). To calculate your hit factor, divide your target score by your time (recorded to the nearest 0.01 s) and report the results to two decimal places. The higher your hit factor, the better your score. The complete set of AAPS rules for scoring can be found at http://www.aaps-federation.org/Documents/Scoring_Rules.pdf.

Special Considerations:
Since many AAPS competitors will not yet have all the equipment normally needed to compete in this match (holster, stop plate, etc.), the special considerations outlined below will apply for this postal match.

1. Any AAPS regulation airsoft GBB pistol can be used (Open or Standard). Describe your pistol on the
    submission form.
2. If no stop plate is available, then the competitor can be timed with a stop watch (+ 0.01 s) or a shot counter operated
    by another person. In either case, the last shot must be on a popper or a popper template positioned as
    described under setup. If a stopwatch is used, the clock should be stopped when the shooter hits the stop plate. If a
    shot timer is used, then 0.05 seconds must be added to the total time to compensate for the average time it takes for
    a BB to travel 15 feet. The timing method must be described on the submission form.
3. Scores for this postal match will be kept on file and used to qualify competitors when AAPS membership opens.


*** Click here for Score Submission Form for Postal Match 13 ***
[
Note: by submitting the scoring form, you are certifying that you are at least 18 years of age and
have followed all postal match general rules as well as the specific rules outlined for this match.]

 

Current Standings for AAPS Postal Match 13 - Standard Division

Rank Score Forum Name Handgun Div. Start Position Timer Country
1 8.69   Dusty   TM Hi-Capa 5.1 STI Edge Std Surrender Stop Plate USA
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Current Standings for AAPS Postal Match 13 - Open Division

Rank Score Forum Name Handgun Div. Start Position Timer Country
1 10.29   Dusty   TM Hi-Capa 5.1 Limcat Open Surrender Stop Plate USA
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