F Class explained

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Please help me with understanding what is F Class and different subdivisions.

1. First, I understand that F Class is class for 'Open" gun within a 22lbs limit and all modification are allowed.

2. Is Restricted known in USA as TR, and weight limit is 18.15lbs, is Restricted = TR? Also, how popular is it in Canada, especially Ontario?

3. Factory or Production Class, is this class popular at all at ORA matches?

4. And lastly, a Precision Rifle, is this class limited to a specific caliber, gun weight, modification, or any rifle can be use as long as action and trigger are safe?

Thanks
 
Both F-Open and FTR are shot in Canada and at the ORA. The other difference is that FTR is restricted to 308 Win and 223 Rem. F-Class only does deliberate type shooting at circular targets. You can't use calibers like 260 Rem or 7mm SAUM in FTR.

The "Precision Rifle" match you see on the ORA site is a different match. It is basically an F-Class match where the circular targets have been replaced with military targets that look like WWII German soldiers. In addition to deliberate shooting, it adds snaps and a moving target. In a snap match, the targets only pop up for a few seconds (targets of opportunity). In a deliberate match, the targets stay exposed for minutes, allowing the shooter to takes his time shooting at them (for greater precision). Moving targets pop up and move for a few seconds then go down again.
 
Is FTR also known as Commonwealth Target Rifle? or FTR is a division in F Class, limited to .223Rem and .308win, where bipod/front rest, scope, and rear bag can be use?

On ORA website TR is a discipline where shooters are not using any bipods or scopes.

I am a bit confuse and would like to be sure before spending more money on a equipment needed for class I wish to shoot

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No, TR is Commonwealth target rifle. It doesn't use a bipod or a scope. F-Cass is an extension of target rifle that allows a scope and bipod. F-open goes a step further and allows a machine rest and other calibers to be used. TR and F class are usually shot together, at the same time. Precision rifle is never shot with these two.

Another difference is the TR, FTR and F open do not allow muzzle brakes. Precision rifle does allow them and it also has no caliber restrictions beyond what the range you're shooting on's restrictions are. The other difference is that in precision rifle you shoot in pairs, the shooter and the spotter.
 
Unlike precision rifle type competitions, F Class competitions have all targets that are at known distances, you get sighter shots which you can convert to your score if you like it and every shot is indicated.
 
That's how it should be, but unfortunately that is not the case. Precision Rifle is shot at known distances (divisible evenly by. 100), with known size targets, with sighter shots(not convertible) and wind flags. Deliberates are also indicated each shot, unfortunately.

Precision Rifle in Canada is completely different from the Precision Rifle Series shot in the US. Ours is very much just an F-Class match with a bit of dynamic targetry. It can and has been won with single shot F class rifles that have 32 inch, 9 pounds barrels. Everything is shot prone and people use the same big rabbit ear rear bags used in F-Class. There is no position shooting in it like there is down there, at least not in Ontario or in the national matches.
 
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1. TR: Target Rifle, limited to .308 or .223 with aperture sights. Shot from prone with a shooting jacket and sling. Bullet weight restrictions apply to the .308

2. F/TR: F Class Target Rifle, limited to .308 or .223, scoped rifle, must be shot prone off a bipod, max rifle weight 18.25 lbs including everything attached to the rifle while shooting, no bullet weight restriction.

3. F/Open: F Class Open rifle, any chambering to a max of 8mm (or max for range template), scoped rifle, shot prone from a bipod or pedestal rest, max rifle weight 22lbs. including everything ATTACHED to the rifle while shooting (ie: if using a pedestal rest, rest not included)

4. Production/Sporter class: I think the rules on this vary slightly from region to region, but it is basically a class to allow new shooters to try F Class without spending huge money on equipment first. Restricts rifle to weight and some components like trigger and barrel (factory installed). Production rifles like TRGs and Savage F Class purpose built for precision shooting usually don't apply.

All four categories shot at known distances from 300 to 900m/1000yds.

Precision Rifle, as above.

Could be some minor mistakes or changes from region to region, but that is basically it in a nutshell.
 
For Target rifle, the bullet weight restriction for 308 is no heavier than 156gr and for 223 no heavier than 90gr, it use to be 80gr but a few year back they change it to 90gr.
 
One add to the thread - the tactical matches in BC are a bit more like the PRS in the South in that stages are shot off / around barricades and there are movers. A lot of effort is expended to make the course of fire realistic but this is, of course, hampered by the fact that all shots are taken at KD.
 
Yeah, BC is a step ahead of Ontario for that type of match for sure. Both have movers though, and they are always done at the same distance. Having the mover at different distances each match would be good. KD isn't so much an issue as only being able to shoot at one distance from any given firing point and the distances always being even.

Apparently many of the matches down south have gone to telling all competitors the distances ahead of time in many of the stages (due to gamers/cheaters). But the distances are always an oddball number and multiple distances are shot at during a string. They also have uphill and downhill shots that test a skill that is rarely practiced here.
 
Peter,

Where in Ontario are you located? There's a good chance we could put you in touch with shooters of any of the disciplines you mentioned who may be able to give you more specific info as it relates to clubs, ranges, etc. and potentially even provide you with an opportunity to check out some of the equipment used.

Scott
 
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