F-Class Rules

[fdshuster]

Just trying to clear up what seems to be a continuing misunderstanding of an F-Class match. As defined in the pictured NRA Rule Book, all shots must be fired from the prone position.

Firing off a bench is not an option.

 

[Erik Cortina]

That's correct. However, if you have a disability, they will make accommodations for you to use a portable bench.

Not wanting to get dirty is not a disability.

 

[fdshuster]

Eric: Yes, you are correct, just as those who are unable to compete in an NRA High Power match, and fire from the prone position may petition the rules committee (rule 13.1) and may receive permission to "assume a special position or to use modified equipment, or both".

But the rules in section 22 make it very clear that, with the few exceptions, F-Class is a prone fired competition: "This discipline is a modification of prone high power shooting, not a form of bench rest and should not be construed as such".

To further quote: "The intent of this rule is to prevent the use of a table type device".

I was addressing the issue to those who may not be aware of the rules, and seem to believe that F-Class match's can be fired from a bench. All they have to do is declare it to be so.

I even saw a prior posting asking how a local club could setup "benchrest F-Class Match's".

Just trying to shed a little light on what seems to be a misunderstood subject.

 

[memilanuk]

While I agree and generally feel that if it isn't fired from prone, it isn't F-Class (exemptions for medical reasons aside)... what a local club wants to do to accommodate its members is up to it, so long as they don't attempt to bill it as an officially sanctioned NRA match.

Also, there has been an attempt or two to get one of the larger benchrest organizations (NBRSA, I think) to recognize some form of 'F-Bench' for 600 and 1000yds. I don't think it really went anywhere, so as far as I am aware at this point any such endeavors are strictly unsanctioned club matches.

 

[fdshuster]

memilanuk: I agree with everything you said, but, regarding match's fired between 600 and 1000 yards, what would be the difference ( except maybe for using F-Class paper targets), then between that match and any other long distance benchrest match? What is it that would make it an "F-Class" match?

That may have been the reason that the idea was not followed up on by NBRSA, "We're already doing that".

 

[Steve Blair]

F-Bench is fired with 22 pound rifles. Light gun is 17.

 

[sdean]

Target pulled every shot.

 

[Bindi2]

Target pulled every shot.

Unless you are using Electronic Targets.

 

[expiper]

how do electronic targets work???...Roger

 

[Immike]

While I agree and generally feel that if it isn't fired from prone, it isn't F-Class (exemptions for medical reasons aside)... what a local club wants to do to accommodate its members is up to it, so long as they don't attempt to bill it as an officially sanctioned NRA match.

Also, there has been an attempt or two to get one of the larger benchrest organizations (NBRSA, I think) to recognize some form of 'F-Bench' for 600 and 1000yds. I don't think it really went anywhere, so as far as I am aware at this point any such endeavors are strictly unsanctioned club matches.

I can't really improve on this explanation. We have had a bench class at our club monthly Fclass for several years. It has allowed people to attend that would not otherwise. Since it is just a club match we don't enforce any rules on the class and let anything from a deer rifle to the finest bench rifle compete in it. It is well attended by shooters with age or injuries and other disciplines that want to try the Fclass experience. It has brought our experienced bench shooters together with the prone on the same line and has been a opportunity for sharing information.

 

[Bindi2]

how do electronic targets work???...Roger

Simply the target is a sound box with 4 or 6 micrs (type of),thermometer all inside, a moniter next to the shooter that shows a target. The programme measures the sound wave co ax (time) and plots the hit position on the moniter. That is a very simplistic description. No markers in the pits. You can run with the conditions or not can practice by your self any time. 20 ETs in a line dont know the limit to numbers in the line probably processor limited.