Is this acceptable for F(M)-class (Mass-Produced)?

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Hi All,
I'm hoping to get into at least a little F-class shooting with my savage weather warrior 223.

I've been looking at the ORA webpage, and it says this about F(M) Mass-Produced:

F(M) – “Mass-Produced” Rifles

This class will be restricted to mass-produced rifles of any calibre (see limits in F(O)) that can be purchased readily at many gun shops and that have not been customized to improve ballistic performance. F(M) is for people shooting ‘out-of-the-box’ rifles; Remington, Winchester, Ruger, Savage, Tikka, Browning, Sako or similar, using the original manufacturers parts. Some ‘adjustments’ are permitted, but not the replacement of parts.

The rules governing F(M) qualified rifles have been devised to create a low cost class for competitors and in the recognition that the majority of mass-produced rifles are not capable of accuracy equal to the sophisticated F(O) class rifles chambered in custom, wildcat or specialist calibres.

1. The rifle must be ‘as manufactured’ and available in quantity, as described in the manufacturers catalogue (i.e. mass produced). This excludes specialist TR guns or Bench Rest actions, wildcat calibres and custom built guns. There is no restriction on the type of rifle that can be used; bolt action, falling block, lever action or semi-automatic rifles are acceptable.

2. It must have the original manufacturers barrel.

3. It must have the original trigger (which can be adjusted or tuned).

4. It must have the original stock (which can be reshaped).

5. It must have the original chamber (no re-working or improving).

6. It can be any calibre (subject to range rules).

7. It can be bedded and floated in the original stock.

8. The barrel can be re-crowned.

9. It can have any type of sight system.

10. As in F(O) class, any type of front and rear rests may be used.

11. Factory or hand loaded ammunition may be used.
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The setup I would like to use consists of:
1) Caldwell Rock BR with Protektor front bag
2) Protektor rear bag
3) Completely stock savage rifle
4) With this benchrest adaptor attached:
www. sinclairintl.com/.aspx/pid=35661/Product/Forend_Benchrest_Adaptor

The way I read the rules, the benchrest adaptor falls under rule number 4, reshaping the stock. Would this be acceptable for F(M)?
 
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