FTR rules question

[FTRRookie]

This would almost seem to contradict the view on the size of the mat or carpet allowed:

F2.19. Any number and type of object(s) (of any material) may be placed beneath each rest to
compensate for variations in the height, slope or surface of the firing point, also beneath and
around any rear sandbag or beanbag to reduce its rolling, but such objects may not touch the
rifle fore-end or butt.

Maybe the DCRA or US rules are different...

 

[Mystic Precision]

So therefore its incorrect that " If the bipod is supported on a plate, or plank (ie. rigid), the plank can only be 2 inches wider than the footprint of the bipod, as used on the firing line."

As previously mentioned? Or is that rule somewhere else?

I go with what FTR just said. There is no rule limiting the size of the carpet or board that you rest the pod on. Except that it cant affect the shooters beside you.

if you really wanted to be techy, you could make a plate that you can elevate and level and use this to shoot off with your pod. Never worry of ground conditions again.

As long as this plate does not touch the rifle AND doesn't offer a 'return to battery' format, it is good to go...

Jerry

 

[maynard]

The way I read it, you can put an object of any material under each rest (meaning each leg) Not one peice of material under both legs, but I could be wrong. None the less there will always be people trying to push the limits of the rules.

The F/TR rule book is getting at thick as the TR rule book. I don't think that was Farky's intention when he came up with this F Class idea.

 

[scout]

One ICFRA rule to keep in mind is this one:

F1.9. No competitor may use equipment or shooting methods that provide them with an unfair advantage or put any other competitor at an unfair disadvantage.

Show up with carpet, no issues. Show up with a whiz-bang self leveling board held in place with spikes, people will look at it, whisper behind your back and likely challenge it to the Match Committee.

From the NRA Rules (good memory Rich):

3.4.1 Rifle Rests -
(b) F-Class Target Rifle (F-T/R) Rests - A bipod and/or sling are the only allowed front supports for the F-T/R rifle. The rifle may be supported by a bipod and/or sling and a rear support which provide no positive mechanical method for returning it to its precise point of aim for the prior shot. Subject to:
(1) The bipod and/or sling and rear support may not be attached to each other.
(2) The use of any form of a table is prohibited. Separate flat boards or plates not exceeding the dimensions of the individual rests by two inches are allowed to be placed under the front and/or rear rests. In the case of a bipod, the board or plate may not exceed the width of the bipod by 2", nor be more than 12" front to rear. See Rule 3.4.1(a)(1).
No leveling screws or protrusions are allowed on these boards or plates. They must be flat on the top and bottom.
This discipline is a modification of high power prone shooting, not a form of bench rest and should not be construed as such
Disabled competitors may apply to the NRA Protest Committee for appropriate dispensation.
The intent of this rule is to prevent the use of a table type device.

 

[Budweiser360]

The way I read it, you can put an object of any material under each rest (meaning each leg) Not one peice of material under both legs, but I could be wrong. None the less there will always be people trying to push the limits of the rules.

The F/TR rule book is getting at thick as the TR rule book. I don't think that was Farky's intention when he came up with this F Class idea.

I believe it is referring to the front rest (bipod) and rear rest (bag), not the individual legs of the bipod.

IMO people need to study the wind instead of taking time to make some contraption that challenges the wording of the rule book....

 

[GSoD]

I believe it is referring to the front rest (bipod) and rear rest (bag), not the individual legs of the bipod.

IMO people need to study the wind instead of taking time to make some contraption that challenges the wording of the rule book....

But the wind is cold outside and the rule book is warm inside. Literacy for the win! at least now I know where the 2"wide rule came from. Awesome possum!