CMP did it new F class category

[323]

CMP has added F class practical. What was always a good April fools joke on here. CMP has made it a reality. Good on CMP trying to find ways to bring new shooters into f class and not have them break the bank doing it. https://thecmp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-Highpower-Rifle.pdf

 

[GLENN J FEAR]

I like it, I shoot there every year since F class came to Camp Perry. There is a bunch of beginners there with this exact equipment, Supressors and silencers are in too.

 

[Mark Walker in TX]

Great minds think alike... NRA is in the process of doing the same thing. Look for new NRA rules in January.

 

[mtncwru]

I like it, I shoot there every year since F class came to Camp Perry. There is a bunch of beginners there with this exact equipment, Supressors and silencers are in too.

Maybe in AR-Tactical, but not in the new F-Class Practical Rifle.

 

[Andy Legg]

It looks like an AT tactical rifle may be able to be combined upwards into the new F-P category….. if there are not enough competitors (in a category).

If I am reading correctly, the Trigger and Barrel on the AR could be disqualifying……but I think I would let them shoot together in a club match.

 

[CJ6]

Is the $3000 limit based on MSRP ?

 

[jackieschmidt]

Is the $3000 limit based on MSRP ?

It also says “rifle and equipment”. What constitutes equipment.?

 

[karrarararararar]

It also says “rifle and equipment”. What constitutes equipment.?

Iirc from the rulebook it is rifle, scope, and bipod

 

[323]

Iirc from the rulebook it is rifle, scope, and bipod

And it has to be a Harris style bipod.

 

[NZ_Fclass]

A bit like our FPR - must have a magazine cut out, under 8mm, folding bi pod etc. Hasn;t really taken off - but growing. We dont have a $ limit.

 

[Tangent]

A bit like our FPR - must have a magazine cut out, under 8mm, folding bi pod etc. Hasn;t really taken off - but growing. We dont have a $ limit.

The UK could do with something similar, if they haven't already. I probably know twenty or thirty people with that kind of equipment for every one with an F class rifle. It's a good way to introduce new people to the sport.

 

[Fast14riot]

Our club used to have a F/Tactical class. It was less about restricting guns and more about putting the varmint/prs/factory guns together to compete on a same/same basis. I understand the need for rules, however I don't see this class being needed at a national level aside from providing guidance to clubs, but should be viewed as an easy access jumping off point for those thinking of F/O or F/TR, or a comfortable class for the casual competitor.

I'd really hate to see a class like this get "gamed" by higher level competitors looking for easy wins since it is designed to be entry level.

 

[Cfshooter]

Maybe in AR-Tactical, but not in the new F-Class Practical Rifle.
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Is this from the new rules? I thought I saw that suppressors are allowed on all now (still no brake though).

 

[Cfshooter]

Is this from the new rules? I thought I saw that suppressors are allowed on all now (still no brake though).

Never mind, looks like allowed in Open, FTr, and AR Tac only.

 

[charlie b]

A small modification to the rifle can be made

Barrel. May have a maximum barrel length of 26 inches. Rifles may have a replacement barrel if the replacement barrel retains the original factory barrel contour. The cost of a replacement barrel is not included in calculating total retail costs of rifles and equipment. Barrel tuners, or items attached to the barrel that act as a tuner are not allowed.

 

[9146gt]

A small modification to the rifle can be made

Barrel. May have a maximum barrel length of 26 inches. Rifles may have a replacement barrel if the replacement barrel retains the original factory barrel contour. The cost of a replacement barrel is not included in calculating total retail costs of rifles and equipment. Barrel tuners, or items attached to the barrel that act as a tuner are not allowed.

So a suppressors is not a tuner?
Tom

 

[Belly Benchrester]

So this class is only valid for high power prone matches? A 50 or 80 shot match wouldn’t count towards this class… am I tracking?

 

[cp255]

They really need to do a class for PRS style rifles. Basically require bipods and allow brakes. Maybe require the gun/ammo to be mag fed (or at least capable of.)

 

[Jdne5b]

They really need to do a class for PRS style rifles. Basically require bipods and allow brakes. Maybe require the gun/ammo to be mag fed (or at least capable of.)

We’ve offered that the last two years at our 1000yd matches in Mo. We don’t get many takers.

 

[Aero]

Steel and paper shooters are two different breeds and it’s always been hard to get one group to try or stay with the other game.

Hits on steel offer instant feedback and that really appeals to a lot of people. Also, on steel a hit is a hit. Center hits or edge hits, doesn’t matter. Some disciplines even a bounced in bullet hit counts.

Anyway, good to see suppressors gaining acceptance in the HP world. I’ve gotten to where I don’t like shooting without one and I have rifles that have never been shot without their can.