F-Class questions

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I have just a couple of questions about F-Class shootting. I know their are two different classes restricted and open I think and one you can only shoot .223 and .308.
My question are,
At what range is F-Class shot at (600y-800y,1000y)
What is the more common type Restricted or Open
Where can I shoot F-Class in Ontario
What calibur would be better .223, .308, 6BR, 6.5x284

Thanks for any info
Ron
 
Shot at
300,400,500,600,800,900,1000
commonly 400,600,800,1000
I shoot a 6BR as do many but there are alot of choices that will work.
Quite a few shooters here (Ont.) can be found using the 6.5-284.

Not sure about most common, but the Open ones are the big $ ones.
There is a factory class that's alot more affordable to get into.
We just picked up a Savage in 6BR for one of my older boys.

M.
 
maynard could help you out as you live near Cedar Springs Range. Savage make great starter guns in any of those calibers if you're looking for new. 6BR is a superb over the course round. 6.5-284 is the long range getter, but over kill below 600yds IMO.
 
F-Class is a 300M to 1000M sport and is limited by the facilities at which you are shooting.

F-Restricted (called "FTR" now) is indeed a 223/308 class, bipods only - no benchrest style rests, and 18.25 pond weight restriction.

I definitely suggest this as a good starting point. It is no less competitive, but it is less equipment-dependent. F-Open is filled with 6-7mm ultra-accurate guns and this has become a bit of a kit race.

If you want to jump into FO, I suggest a 6BR. Easy to get components, the most inherently accurate cartridge made for long distance shooting, and has a tolerable barrel life.

FTR, 308 and start shooting some of the excellent 155 Palma bullets out there.

PM Ice-Pick, He is very involved in Ontario F-Class. He will steer you right
 
MXoutdoors,
I will jump in here even though I am not an F'er. As JP has pointed out, I live close to Cedar Springs and it is the closest range to you for shooting F Class. However Cedar Springs is now limited to 400m max. Borden is another choice that offers up to 1000 yards. With an ORA membership you can shoot at any range the ORA shoots on. See the ORA web page for details www.ontariorifleassociation.org.

While you are on the ORA web page have a look into the Intro Days.

Please note that this years dates have not been posted yet, but will be up as soon as all the dates have been approved.
 
MX like maynard said keep a eye on the ORA site for upcoming events,
There is a spring and fall shoot at Kingston 300 500 & 600 yards very nice group of guys and gals at there shoots and nice range on Military base.
A bit of a drive for you, the first of many shoots at Connaught in Ottawa is May 22,23,&24. starts at 300m 500m 600m 800 & 900 m
As for rifle there is classes for .308 & 223, and open class.The open has some big guns now days Like SAUM 7mm /284win etc shooting 180gr bulets are hard to compete against with a 6br or 308 260rem, 6,5by 47 lapua at the longranges 700 to 900m if it was a good day for conditions the small guys could easily win but seldom do you get those perfect days.
I shoot in 223/308 class I enjoy the low recoil or really none that the 223 gives.componants are much less expensive than the big guns
To start out the Savage with 1/7 twist would be the way to go and shoot the 80gr & 90gr bullets you would do well.
manitou
 
We use Savage .223 rem's for the Intro days at 300 yards. They could be loaded with heavier rounds as well but we use 55's for the class.

The Intro day schedule will be posted soon, final arrangements are being checked to avoid conflicts in the range schedule.

M.
 
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Cedar Springs is a Department of National Defence Range located between London and Windsor near the city of Chatham and the town of Blenhiem. The range looks out over Lake Erie. Same fees for Cedar Springs that apply to all other ORA events at Borden or Kingston.
 
Ian,
Bipods only in F-TR? No sandbags, sacks of sawdust, or rolled up coats anymore? I can't say I like that rule. It seems counter to the original intent. Regards, Bill
 
Hey Bill,

Here is the rule chapter and verse.

We now have a sporter class that has not rest rules.

F2.3. An ‘F’ Class Restricted rifle is limited to .223 Remington or .308 Winchester calibre chambers or their commercial metrification equivalents. Chamber dimensions must conform to SAAMI or CIP dimensions. Ammunition may be commercially made or hand-loaded as defined in Rule F2.23. There is no restriction on bullet weight. The Restricted rifle class is limited to the use of an attached bipod and/or a sling as front supports, 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 . The overall weight must not exceed 8.25kg including all attachments (such as, but not limited to, its sights and bipod, if any). NB: An ‘attachment’
is defined as in Rule F2.2. All other Technical Rules apply.
 
If you are going for a practice 50-100 rounds will do. For a match day 50-60 rounds. You will also need something to lay on , shooting mat or ground sheet of some kind. Ear protection, folding chair, rain gear, sun sceen, hat, water, snacks, breach safety flag, gun tools to tighten every type of screw on your rifle. Bolt grease, small towel or rag, score book with plotting sheets, pens and or pencils.

Now here is a list of things that you should at least have in your car. Change of clothes including dry underwear. Change of footwear and dry socks. Warm jacket, gloves, extra sweatshirt. Extra water and snacks. Cleaning rod to remove stuck case. These things are nice to have and the drive home doesn't seem as long when you are wearing dry underwear and dry socks:p

Make yourself a checklist and add to it as you see fit. If you carry something to the range 10 times that you don't use, then leave it at home you will need the next time you go.
 
maynard said:
You will also need something to lay on , shooting mat or ground sheet of some kind. Ear protection, folding chair, rain gear, sun sceen, hat, water, snacks, breach safety flag, gun tools to tighten every type of screw on your rifle. Bolt grease, small towel or rag, score book with plotting sheets, pens and or pencils.
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I would add:
- Your "dope" or adjustments for elevation/wind
- I always wear eye protection myself
- insect repellent (assuming summer)
- rear bag
- something to cart all that stuff around as you move from one firing position to another fairly regularly.
 
Armafix said:
maynard said:
. Now here is a list of things that you should at least have in your car. Change of clothes including dry underwearQUOTE]

This spare, dry underwear you need in case of.....:D:D:D

:cheers: Kazimier
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I could tell you a story about almost needing several pairs for the ride home one time:redface: Let's just said there were several stops involved and a mad dash to a rocket ####ter on the side of the road.
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maynard said:
Armafix said:
I could tell you a story about almost needing several pairs for the ride home one time:redface: Let's just said there were several stops involved and a mad dash to a rocket s**tter on the side of the road.
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Oh don't start with the stories... :D

I'll have to tell the story about the comm tech I worked with who left a crate of milk on the floor of an Iltis while we drove to Winnipeg. I think he left his guts in about 6 different McDonald's and Timmies along the way.

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MXoutdoors said:
So what would I need for equipment when going to my first F-Class shoot, besides a rifle with good optics and a bipod, how many rounds should I bring also.
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All organized matches will give you a breakdown of rounds/sighters for each distance on the entry forms.

On the essential list, I would say rear bag, ear protection, pen/pencil, and a clip board of some kind. If shooting in inclement weather, a plastic bag large enough to cover your ammo, a hand towel to cover the action and I use a large clear plastic bag to keep my score card dry and visible on the mound.

On the Gucci list, a high quality spotting scope to evaluate mirage, a proper stand, a shooting mat, a funky range cart to put all your stuff in from mound-to-mound, a folding chair and an umbrella.

For your SHTF kit, a set of screw driver bits and hex bits to adjust every one of your screws or bolts, bolt snot, a cleaning rod, and a can of compressed air for cleaning gun powder out of your action, and stuff to clean your optics.
 
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