F-Class?

[sdh1911]

Could any of you fine collectors fill me in on what exactly is an F-class rifle and what kind of coarse its made for.

I took my Franken gun to a local show to look for a nice trade on a Swed sniper or something along those lines. A whole bunch of guys at the show gave it the once over and started saying it is the ultimate F-class gun! They seemed genuine and knew which end of the gun should be loaded. I didn't want to look like a complete dummy so I just went along with it. I know the gun can shoot .25 M.O.A. at 100 yards and weighs around 15 to 20 lbs, but so does most of my fat barrel guns. What makes this an F-Class?

For over 20 years I've been building fat barrel guns for a little extra cash or trades. This was my first attempt at something completely out of the box, but, not my last. Maybe I stumbled into something, but, first I've got to figure out what it is, M/T-SDH :sos:

[tiriaq]

F Class is a category of competition which started in Canada. It originated with a Dominion of Canada Rifle Association shooter George Farqharson as an option for shooters who could no longer shoot Target Rifle - a type of rifle that most US shooters associate with the Palma Match, an iron sighted target rifle in .308. Basically the idea was to allow a Target Rifle to be fitted with a scope, and shot from a rest. It has evolved until there are three categories of rifle allowed, depending on the jurisdiction. F(M) is with a factory rifle. F(F) is with a rifle that would otherwise qualify as a Target Rifle, according to DCRA or Provincial Rifle Association rules. F(O) is the unlimited class, sometimes called prone benchrest. Basically no limit on equipment or calibre. This would be the class that your rifle would be used in.

[sdh1911]

Thanks Tiriaq, I figured it had to be along those lines, but, just wasn't sure. It's nice to have an open class like that, you can really pull out all the stops! I'm going to start another one pretty soon, I'm looking for the right action and then I'll order a 30"+ heavy bull from Shaw and take it from there, thanks again-SDH

[J. Savoie]

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For over 20 years I've been building fat barrel guns for a little extra cash or trades. ---SNIP---

Sorry to hijack this thread but I could not ask you this in PM.

You might just be the man to help me with the completion of my SAS3 Sten build. I still have to find a 9mm 18½" blank barrel.

But first I have to get my bolt/striker combo machined and to find the spring guides/springs + AR15 firing pin. THEN will come the long barrel. Still, Haven't found a source for it. Nor do I know the price it is worth.

So, your suggestions would be more than welcome.