#38 Postby RDavies » Tue May 23, 2023 6:45 pm
How about split F Open into 2 classes
The local class could be called either E class or F Open Aus.
Limit it to 284 sized cases , (no magnum bolt face), no delays if on ETs, limit it to 10 shot strings, string fire. Start shooting each day with everyone else. Pretty much how things are going now in Australia so not much change for many new shooters.
Then F Open or F Open international.
No energy limits below range template. 10 second delays if on ETs, 2 or 3 to a target Bisley style, 15 shot strings on some ranges. Skip the first short range of the day on 4 target days and make up the round count with longer shot strings at the longer ranges.
E class or F open Aus would let recreational shooters still get decent scores and not have to build barrel burning magnums.
F Open or F open international would let the more aspirational shooters get some practice at shooting more similar to how the rest of the world does F class, but they would be dropping more points and likely be more competitive if they build a magnum.