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DESCRIPTION
F Class is a long-range target rifle discipline shot at 100 yd increments from 300 to 1000yds.
Similar to the Target Rifle Section (TR) except scopes are allowed on the rifle. There are two categories of F Class. F “OPEN” allows any scope, a front rest and rear support with calibres up to 8mm. F “TR” allows a scope on the rifle as well with a bipod on the front of the rifle for support using only .308 and .223 calibres. Practices and matches take place during the week, evenings, and all day at weekends. Most activities are 10 to 15 shots in length with a maximum of four ranges or matches per day.
F Class activities are done in pairs and threes. In pairs, each person alternates shots back and forth. In threes, the person on the right fires the first shot, then the middle followed by the left-hand shooter and so forth until the 10 to 15 shots have been completed by each shooter. Bring more ammunition than the daily course of fire.
Shooting is done from the prone position off the elbows on shooting mats with front rests in F Open and bipods in F-TR. Typical calibres in F Open are usually .308, 7mm and 8mm. There is a 10kg (22 lb.) total rifle weight limit in F Open. F TR has an 8.1 kg (18lb) total weight limit. Since the bipod is part of the rifle, both the scope and bipod are part of the 8.1 kg weight limit.
The ORA follows courses of fire, match descriptions, and rules laid down by the Dominion of Canada Rifle Association (DCRA) rule book. Click here and download the 2019 DRCA rulebook. Detailed rules for F Class can also be found on the ICFRA website.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
F Open
- centrefire rifle up to 8mm with telescope for F Open
- front rest and rear rest
- bullet weight unlimited
- no muzzle brakes to reduce recoil
F-TR
- centrefire rifle .308 and .223 only with tripod for F-TR
- rear rest
- bullet weight in .308 to maximum 215 grains, .223 maximum 90 grains
General
- during full day activities water, sunscreen, and bug repellant recommended
- shooting mat
- plot sheets
- match grade ammunition (e.g. Berger, Lapua, Sierra, Hornady)
- a phone and/or tablet
- recommended that rifle tools should be accessible such as Allen keys, etc
- your rifle should be sighted in at 100 yd before graduating to 300 yd and beyond
- a ballistic chart to provide accurate sight dialing up to 1000 yds
- confirm your sights are capable of dialing sight correction up to 1000 yds
LOCATION
CFB Borden Mons and Amiens Ranges
Connaught Ranges Nepean
Milcun Training Centre Kinmount
COSTS
Daily practices are $10 and daily match fees are $70 + HST