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I'm just curious if anyone has a quick, brief description of types of shooting disciplines that are out there?
I'm curious about palma, f-class, and so on. What's allowed, rules, weights, etc. etc.

If this has been posted before, I apologize.
 
The rules as far a rifle weight etc can be found on the DCRA web page, but here is a quick run down on some of your other questions.

Target Rifle is .308 or .223 shot from the prone postion with iron sights. The rifle can only be supported by the shooter ie not front rest. Shooting jackets and single or two point slings are allowed as is the use of a shooting glove.
Ranges from 300yards to 1000 yards or 300m-900m. Min trigger weight is 3.5 lbs (under review). Max bullet weight is 156 for .308 and 81 gr for .223 (.223 bullet weight is also under review)
Shooters are classed as Greenshot, Sharp Shooter, Expert and Master

Palma is long range 800/900 and 1000 yards or 700/800/800m. Shot with a target rifle in .308 with a max bullet weight of 156 gr. World Palma events are held every 4 years.

F Class is shot prone off a rest with a scope.
F Class in Ontario and the DCRA are divided into 3 classes. F(M), F(F), F(O)
F(M) is a manufactured rifle (off the shelf) with limited mods.
F(F) can be a custom built rifle in .308 or .223 with the same bullet restriction as Target Rifle.
F(O) is open to almost any caliber the range is templated for. Some magnums and .50 BMG's do not fit most range safety templates. Also muzzle brakes are not allowed in most competitions.
 
Read the DCRA rules fully but it boils down to F(O):

10kg for rifle and anything attached to it, max 3" forend, safe trigger, any scope, any pedestal front rest, sandbag rear. Any cal 8mm and smaller with a performance rating under the range template. Always single loading.

From there the world is your oyster.

F(F) restricts to 8.5kg. 308 and 156gr, 223 and 81gr bullets. The rest is the same as above. You don't need to use a bipod in Canada and I wouldn't.

Essentially a lighter restricted cal F(O) rifle.

Not sure how the F(M) rules go as we don't use them in BC.

Jerry
 
kell2784 said:
How often are matches (any division) held in BC?
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Where in BC are you located? We have 3 or 4 comps a year in Kamloops, there are some in Chiliwack and Mission as well. One can join the BCRA/DCRA which will allow you to shoot on Military ranges such as Vokes {sp} in Chiliwack and others in Alberta.
 
kell2784 said:
How often are matches (any division) held in BC?
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Contact the BCRA or you can go through the DCRA web page to get there.

Jerry, I thought the F(O) had something like a 22Kg weight limit?

F(M) is a manufactured rifle, something you can buy in any gun store. This gets people into the game without having to spend big bucks on a custom rifle. It can be bedded, recrowned and the original stock can be reshaped to build up the cheek peice or pistol grip. It must have the factory barrel and in the original factory chamber.

Here in Ontario we have gained a few new members when guys figure out they don't need to drop 5G's on a rifle. Of course this is designed to be an entry level class.
 
maynard said:
Contact the BCRA or you can go through the DCRA web page to get there.

Jerry, I thought the F(O) had something like a 22Kg weight limit?

F(M) is a manufactured rifle, something you can buy in any gun store. This gets people into the game without having to spend big bucks on a custom rifle. It can be bedded, recrowned and the original stock can be reshaped to build up the cheek peice or pistol grip. It must have the factory barrel and in the original factory chamber.

Here in Ontario we have gained a few new members when guys figure out they don't need to drop 5G's on a rifle. Of course this is designed to be an entry level class.
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Does the F(M) include the 40X Rem? Would a replacement barrel (same caliber) disqualify it?
 
kell2784 said:
Does the F(M) include the 40X Rem? Would a replacement barrel (same caliber) disqualify it?
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A 40X is not an "off the shelf rifle", it comes from the Remington Custom Shop. It would qualify as a F(F) rifle if you stuck to the max 156 gr bullet rule or, F(O) it you decided to shoot heavier bullets.
 
maynard said:
A 40X is not an "off the shelf rifle", it comes from the Remington Custom Shop. It would qualify as a F(F) rifle if you stuck to the max 156 gr bullet rule or, F(O) it you decided to shoot heavier bullets.
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OK, that makes sense. I'm also thinking of using a Henry Remple bipod in F(O). Would that qualify as a pedestal rest, or does it fall into a grey area?
 
I just purchased a Rem VTR .223, little moding done to her. but it comes factory with a "integral muzzle brake" what class would this rifle be in?
 
You need to remove or 'turn off' the brake. Not allowed in many shooting sports - too noisy.

You can shoot in F(F) if you use a bullet 81gr and under.

Bed the action, stuff some 75gr Amax over varget and come on out.

As long as the rifle holds 1/2 min after 20rds, you just need to learn how to drive and you can do very well in F class.

I will give both fair warning that after you drive a few into the X ring, you can kiss your shooting budget bye bye.

Way too much fun...

Jerry
 
crackher said:
I just purchased a Rem VTR .223, little moding done to her. but it comes factory with a "integral muzzle brake" what class would this rifle be in?
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TR/F Class events in Ontario do not allow muzzle brakes. They are allowed for Precision (sniper type) matches. If it didn't have the muzzle brake you could shoot in F(M) class or F(F) class.
 
Oh wellI guess I'll have to stick with the .300 for the sports side, and the .223 will be out in the field smokin' 'yotes
 
The only reason muzzle brakes are not allowed is because they are so noisy and it bothers other shooter with the blast. If you could make something that would fit over the vents and not be blown off when shooting, it would be allowed.
 
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