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What Is F Class Shooting

Harking back to the beginnings of F-class, you can start off by using a Target Rifle and adding an inexpensive scope, a bipod and a sandbag. From there, the sky’s the limit!

F-classers can generally acquire all the kit they require off the shelf or from custom gunsmiths and it won’t be long until you feel competitive enough to take part in NRA Events

Handbook Definition:

F Class has two subdivisions under international rules. Rules common to both subdivisions are: Ammunition: Supplied by the competitor. Ammunition may be obtained commercially or from the NRA or handloaded by the competitor Gauging of shot holes: Irrespective of which calibre is used, all shot holes will be gauged with a 7.62mm gauge Muzzle brakes: Prohibited Sound moderators: Permitted, but must be included in the rifle maximum weight limit Barrel tuners: Fixed or movable barrel tuning weights are permitted, but must be included in the rifle maximum weight limit Pull of trigger: Any safe trigger weight, (i.e. the rifle must not fire when the bolt is cycled rapidly) Sights: Any, including magnifying or telescopic Position: The prone position must be used Magazine: If fitted shall not be used in competition except as a loading platform for single rounds. Competitors using High Muzzle Energy (HME) firearms must comply with Para 168 of the NRA Handbook

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Rules specific to each Subdivision are:

  • Open Class

Rifle: Any rifle suitable for firing any cartridge with a calibre of up to 8mm Supports: A bipod or front rest is permitted to support the rifle or hand. A sling may be used Rear rests: One or two sandbags may be used to support the butt. No mechanical rear rests are allowed Rifle weight: Maximum weight 10kg

  • FTR Class

Calibre: .223” Remington or .308” Winchester, or their metric equivalents, only Chamber: Must conform to SAAMI or CIP dimensions or to the dimensional requirements of Para 150 Attachments: An attached bipod is permitted Supports: A sling is permitted as a support in addition to a bipod, optionally together with a rear bag which provides no positive mechanical means of returning the rifle to its precise point of aim for the next shot Rifle weight: Maximum weight 8.25kg including all attachments (such as, but not limited to, sights, sound moderator and bipod, if any) Ammunition: There is no restriction on bullet weight

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