Bigtravoz wrote: All for the addition of new classes and maybe there could be a separate class shot before or after the main f class shooters have done their thing.
Is the F Class shoot then going to be "before or after" the main TR or FTR shooters?
If u are talking about Dalby , prs at 8 am , f class at 12:30 . Message Darling Downs Rc on fb page to be sure ! Regards Graham.
Bigtravoz wrote: All for the addition of new classes and maybe there could be a separate class shot before or after the main f class shooters have done their thing.
Is the F Class shoot then going to be "before or after" the main TR or FTR shooters?
Stupid question!
Ftr and fullbore target rifle are currently shot at the same time on most ranges and basically fall into the same style of shooting. What they are proposing is a different thing and needs to be given the opportunity to be allowed without causing previously stated issues that concern the other classes!
Mick that is certainly one way of phrasing it..... But perhaps many of us would prefer that this thread was how F Class and PRS style matches can possibly co-exist on our ranges and thereby strengthen our community as a whole. EVERYONE has there right to enjoy their own type of shooting discipline and all disciplines have skill factors that any reasonable person should respect.
Full bore, F Class AND PRS/PSR should be working together and that way everyone benefits and I for one hope that is what the future holds, because it is certainly what our community needs. Regards Pete
Pete , that is exactly what we have done on our range at Warracknabeal.
Everyone is welcome to shoot every weekend what ever style and any caliber up to .50 cal With "nraa" style of shooting declining in numbers , it was time to open up to others rather than exclude at our peril.
Growing the sport takes time and dedication. When I joined Nowra Rifle Club in 1992 we had 12-16 members, we now have 451. Not everyone wants to shoot Fullbore or F Class. Give the customer what they want. We have evolved Nowra Rifle Club into a multi-disciplined shooting club shooting 14 different long arm codes and 8 pistol codes on 6 shooting ranges within our complex. The club as a whole is affiliated through the NSW Shooting Association. we are not a SSAA club. See our web site and take a look at our monthly calendar to get an idea of what we do. www.nowrarifleclub.com.au cheers Cliff
Hello friends, I write from Spain (Europe) and I speak from my experience as a Fclass Open and PRS veteran class shooter. And one thing and the other have nothing to do with it. They are different people from each other. In my case, the PRS is for going with my friends who do not shoot FClass. The FClass only needs a new category: the Range Rifle ... The same as in PRS with its muzzle compensator, firing on a tactical bipod and without rear supports. Here in Spain we call it Fclass Production and it has had a good entry of PRS shooters into F-Class who want to learn to master the wind. Greetings.
I am of the understanding that F class shooters and TR shooters have the opportunity to shoot sporter/hunter class in either open class or standard that is shot in my area at the Belmont range about every month or so. The idea of running around in between shots would be tiresome for may F class and TR shooters. Just my two bobs worth.
If you want more people involved in the sport why not create a class that is focussed on shooting skills rather than reloading skills, or skills in earning the most money to afford the best gunsmith/rifle skill. A standard class, could be based on: 1. A single standard rifle action/barrel/scope/rest/rear bag for all participants (get Darryl back, I am sure he could get a grant sufficient to supply every shooting club with 20 or so standard rifles). Maybe 2 standard rifles as you would want a different standard for juniors to encourage youth participation. 2. A single standard ammo for all participants
That way the amount of money that one has to spend will make very little difference (other than those people who can afford to practice a lot will improve more quickly). It would make it a contest of skills and place every competitor on pretty much a level playing field.
New participants could start at this class, and depending on their skill be competitive from day one.
Gosh this is the biggest topic in target shooting right now... After the success of the nsw SH division in the queens, all i can say is the rules worked, and people can shoot their prs chassis rifle, with some limitations, and adapt to single shot no brake to keep the other competitors happy. I hope the nraa gets this right because we need the new - and younger - membership if the sport is to survive.
Loxton club in SA I believe have led the way in acceptance of all shooters of different disciplines and their chosen equipment . Also developed first accreditation of steel gong shooting on NRAA range fully insured prize meetings inclusive of shooters of other Associations , we have SSAA PRS shooters enter with muzzle brakes no problem
Loxton has been doing S/H for years before it current introduction purely to encourage membership for our clubs small membership, even the ‘Barnard shooters ‘ bring a hunting rifle for a whirl .
But just this week I’ve had PRS shooters wanting to build Fclass rifles to gain more trigger time due to lack of PRS matches being held , go figure ?
NRAA have the ranges that other associations would die for , we have the upper hand to accomodate but severely fall short on ‘change’ and ‘acceptance ‘ to enable success
One thing you will never get in this country is shooting like this when I found out PRS was at fixed Ranges I didn't bother . Like everything else in this country with the shooting sports it's a watered down version not even worth pursuing . Yes I know I'm a grumpy 57 year old prick just watch the video and you tell me what you want to shoot. https://youtu.be/6oy2F5n_0rs
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