f-standard to f-tr

brent_86 · Post by **brent_86** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 5:47 pm

If F-TR ever replaces F-standard and I'm not saying it will. Objectively where will you aim to lose the weight. barrel profile, length bi-pod? If you were forced to what would you look at first?

Lynn Otto · Post by **Lynn Otto** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 6:40 pm

If that happens while I am still shooting then the answer would be simple, I would shed the weight by selling my rifle. :cry:

But to answer your proposed question, for me the first place would be in the stock, I have room to move there. I guess the last place would be the barrel since I am shooting a .223 and need the length to be serious about the longer ranges and I like what I am currently using. Of course that combination would unbalance my rifle, may need some more thought.

DannyS · Post by **DannyS** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 7:40 pm

bipod 1st, scope mounts 2nd, stock 3rd, scope 4th, barrel 5th, already using a stolle panda due to its light weight.

Matt P · Post by **Matt P** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 8:50 pm

Move to the other F Open, the one with a greater weight limit.

Matt P

Brad Y · Post by **Brad Y** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 9:36 pm

Matt P wrote:Move to the other F Open, the one with a greater weight limit.

Matt P

Word.

RDavies · Post by **RDavies** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 10:32 pm

I think the chances of F/TR replacing F/std are as likely in the near future of Ford replacing Holden.

I,m think along a different track. I built (well paid Matt P to build) an F/TR rig, now I realise that my F/TR load/rifle will be F std legal, so Im looking at whether I will bother adding weight to the rear end for F/std or just swap it between the two. If I was to get serious, I would get a heavier F/std barrel.

DannyS · Post by **DannyS** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 7:27 am

RDavies wrote: now I realise that my F/TR load/rifle will be F std legal,

So are you using 155 grn pills in FTR? or are you going to make them jump a heap if your barrel is set up for heavier projectiles?

mike H · Post by **mike H** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 7:34 pm

DannyS wrote:
RDavies wrote: now I realise that my F/TR load/rifle will be F std legal,

So are you using 155 grn pills in FTR? or are you going to make them jump a heap if your barrel is set up for heavier projectiles?

Danny,
Should not be a problem,I have a barrel shooting 200 grain SMK`s and load 155 HBC`s with 10,000" jump no trouble at all.
Mike.

macguru · Post by **macguru** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 8:07 pm

What twist are you using with the 200grainers, Mike ?

RDavies · Post by **RDavies** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 9:01 pm

DannyS. I have a load for 155gn bullets and 168s. I chose the 155s as I can use them in either class. Also the 168s will be marginal in cold dense air. The throat is good for 155s as the lighter bullets are what I intended to use in the 13" twist barrel.
The 155s will be perfect for lighter conditions and for shorter ranges, so I intend to screw in a fast twist barrels for tricky conditions.

DannyS · Post by **DannyS** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 9:26 pm

Thanks RD, I presumed that, i was just checking.

Cheers
Danny

mike H · Post by **mike H** » Fri Jul 20, 2012 9:07 am

macguru wrote:What twist are you using with the 200grainers, Mike ?

Macguru,
10'' twist.