F/TR is the international full bore class for .308 and .223, currently being trialled around Australia.
F/TR Projectile Poll
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AlanF »
Tue Jul 18, 2017 12:57 pm
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Normally we would try to get further discussion on a subject before running a poll. However Bob needs to be able to put this to the NRAA quite soon,...
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FTR is a great spot to be, ICFRA based discipline which aligns? Like TR with the ICFRA rules.
If you require any assistance or advice, Please reach...
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Mon Apr 22, 2024 5:47 pm
Proposal to Limit F/TR Projectiles to 156 Grains
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bobped »
Mon Jul 17, 2017 11:48 am
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At the F Class World Championships coming up in Canada, the ICFRA World F Class Committee will meet. The Committee consists of representatives from...
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Maybe we need a new" classification: "F-ark" or something.
"Terminal "gamesmanship" is a good way to drive away...
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Fri Feb 17, 2023 10:06 am
SAVAGE Model 12 Chassis
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fclassNrugby »
Sat Apr 26, 2025 6:16 am
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Just starting out in FTR and looking for a chassis to replace my Savage Model 12 standard Chassis. Any recommendations?
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yes, it was just a drop in. actually LRP did a bit of machining probably because i'd changed the recoil lug at some point but i dont think you will...
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Last post by macguru
Mon Apr 28, 2025 3:07 pm
FTR & Recoil Management
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superx10 »
Thu Feb 09, 2023 5:06 pm
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Any advice on recoil management and staying on target after a shot while shooting FTR would be appreciated as it is a real challenge to stay on...
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Thank you - I have been wanting to use the pin/bag stop concept for some time but held off as I was concerned it might not be considered in the...
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Wed Apr 09, 2025 7:18 am
F2 Class……
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Bugsy1976 »
Fri Aug 16, 2024 10:11 pm
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Hi all,
I am new to F Class shooting, just starting basically. I live remote and only have access to SSAA ranges, and have a setup for F2 Sniper...
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Yep, get on the Bergers... The disadvantage will only then be supply and price :roll:
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Fri Aug 30, 2024 10:45 am
FTR Front Plate Tracking Surface
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majaci@bigpond.com »
Thu May 30, 2024 3:38 pm
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How many of you FTR shooters are running carpets as opposed to smooth surfaces on your front plates?
I am curious about the ratio, especially since...
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I use neoprene aka wetsuit material glued down to my front plate.
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Fri May 31, 2024 9:14 pm
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Fri May 31, 2024 8:50 am
Australian Points Series - FTR Competitors
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Rogue22 »
Thu Apr 11, 2024 10:08 pm
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With the quality of our FTR shooters on the east coast, I’m a bit surprised that more of us haven’t jumped on to shoot the APS event in Belmont....
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Will be there Jimmy, the first APS in Bendigo was huge fun! Anyone with questions welcome to PM myself or Jason to answer questions. Will gladly take...
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Last post by Redhawk
Fri Apr 12, 2024 4:58 pm
Rifle tracking
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mitchellchandler_au »
Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:38 pm
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Hi all,
I have been having issues with the way my rifle tracks during recoil, high left, I have been putting that down to the torque effect of the...
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If you are using the standard adaptor, this could be the issue. If the legs aren't level, that could also be an issue. I use a Joypod, but have an...
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Mon Apr 08, 2024 6:24 pm
Plate under the bipod
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mitchellchandler_au »
Wed Jan 24, 2024 10:44 am
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Hi all,
I have started to get into FTR. I have been going over the rules to make sure I am compliant, I dont want to get a smack if I front up to a...
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I wouldn't see a sandbag as being the same - leveling screw/s is very precise (FO rest) and unlikely to move where as a sandbag is still subject to...
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Last post by wsftr
Thu Mar 21, 2024 1:28 pm
VV N150 and 200gr Pills
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Rogue22 »
Fri Mar 08, 2024 6:07 pm
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Has anyone tried VV N150 with 200 hybrids or 200.20x projectiles compared to AR2208? I’ve only read stuff online saying it’s good but it’s a bit...
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There was some at the q store, but $999 for 8lb
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Last post by Rogue22
Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:19 pm
Projectile Lineup
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Daveh »
Sun Jan 21, 2024 11:53 pm
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I lined up these projectiles for a pic comparing them all. I didn't include measurements, just a pic for reference.
I thought others might be...
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Hey Jim,
I recon there would be a lot of others who would like to get their hands on some 208 Berger's as well.
I got two boxes a few years back....
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Last post by Daveh
Thu Feb 01, 2024 9:50 pm
Auspod
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Cyrus »
Sat Jun 03, 2023 7:25 pm
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Are they still available?
If so, cost, wait time?
Thanks
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Cheers guys.
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Last post by Cyrus
Sun Jun 04, 2023 9:35 am
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Last post by Bosley
Mon Mar 13, 2023 7:34 pm
Linear / Sliding Bipod - Linear Bearings
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majaci@bigpond.com »
Fri Apr 08, 2022 4:11 pm
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Hello fellow FTR shooters,
What is general consensus regarding the use of a bipod that does not slide during the shot, rather it has a sliding...
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Good luck getting any clear direction on SSRs.
If people put as much effort into shooting that they put into the linguistic gymnastics to get the...
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Last post by Tim L
Sun Oct 23, 2022 12:16 am
Hornady
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mitchellchandler_au »
Thu Sep 08, 2022 7:02 am
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Hi all,
Wondering if anyone has played with the heavier 30 cal hornady projectiles.
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Thanks for the reply, I got some 208's and 195's to play with when the new barrel is fitted to my FTR rifle
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Last post by mitchellchandler_au
Thu Sep 15, 2022 11:49 am
Current Trend - Barrel Length/Twist/Projectile Configuration
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pveng »
Sun Aug 07, 2022 11:36 am
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Just curious, what is the current trend in regards to the barrel length (and contour) the leading competitors are using, barrel twist and projectiles...
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31.5" Benchmark Heavy Palma, 1/11 twist rate. You are limited what you can get barrelwise at the moment.
I like 11'' twist rate as it enables...
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Last post by majaci@bigpond.com
Mon Aug 15, 2022 10:16 am
Ftr rifle
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Tim78 »
Sat Jul 23, 2022 7:37 am
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Anyone have any photos of a high end FTR build, preferably with a Dima stock?
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That's true
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Last post by Tim78
Mon Jul 25, 2022 9:19 pm
HP vs HV barrel profile and 200gr projectiles
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Rogue22 »
Tue Jul 12, 2022 9:27 pm
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I’ve ended up with a 32” HP profile barrel instead of the 30” HV I originally ordered for an FTR build to shoot 200gr projectiles.
Has anyone had...
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Necessity is mother of invention, good to see how you built your set up , it’s exactly how we evolve to overcome obstacles and progress best of luck...
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Last post by cheech
Wed Jul 20, 2022 7:36 am
HBC Big Projectiles 308 Win
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loneranger »
Wed Apr 29, 2020 4:31 pm
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Just starting to get into the FTR scene after shooting FS for some time, so I am enjoying it so far.
I found the 200.2X Bergers to be excellent, but...
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Hi Ftr shooters, just an update (it’s taken a while) but, l have just started making some heavy 30 caliber x 200 grain VLD bullets if you are looking...
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Last post by Ken Melgaard
Fri Jul 15, 2022 7:32 pm
TR question regarding graduations on adjustable "super cooper" foresight
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tattless_tradie »
Mon Jun 27, 2022 12:49 pm
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I've newly acquired an adjustable Super Cooper foresight. I get the idea; you mostly adjust the front sight instead of the rear, leaving your comb...
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Thanks budget - realise i messed up putting this in the F/TR category...
So the graduations aren't "minutes of angle" aka points? I'm only...
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Last post by tattless_tradie
Wed Jun 29, 2022 10:39 am
Dolphin bipod
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mitchellchandler_au »
Fri Jun 17, 2022 7:45 pm
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Hi all,
I am looking at converting my 6br fly rifle to 308 to make a ftr rifle. With the forend being 3" wide I was reading somewhere that...
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Both of these stocks have 3" forends
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Last post by Barossa_222
Sun Jun 19, 2022 10:09 pm
build info etc
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Scausi »
Thu Feb 18, 2021 12:13 pm
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Hi All new to forum,
i am looking to get into FTR , and looking to get a new build.
Thoughts are
Barnard s action
Bartlein - med palma 32inch...
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What he said.
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Last post by Barossa_222
Mon Feb 22, 2021 4:46 pm
Rear bag rule question -SSR
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SiegeLord »
Sun Feb 14, 2021 5:30 am
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Hi all
FTR rules question.
Can I use a rear bag thats got a supporting & surrounding box as per the f standard rules? or is it strictly flat...
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No, it's not particularly well defined, but the FS rule is an aberration that unfortunately occurred, like the one that granted bipod users extra...
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Last post by johnk
Sun Feb 14, 2021 1:37 pm
Seized Up Gehmann Iris
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Duncan »
Sat Dec 19, 2020 10:34 am
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Hi
I have a Gehmann front iris with horizontal level bars that hasn’t been used for 30 years that has seized up.
Any idea how I would go about...
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Probably not much help for you but I had a Gehmann adjustable iris that came with a second hand rifle. The previous owner had damaged some of the...
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Last post by 6.5x55ai
Fri Jan 08, 2021 1:45 pm
New FTR Build/Shooter
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AlexE »
Sun Aug 25, 2019 4:37 pm
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Hi Fellas,
I've been a club level open shooter for the last 5 or so years. Have shot a number of 308s in that time and quite a few rifles from a...
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Aligned Tim
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Last post by Redhawk
Fri Oct 25, 2019 7:31 pm
NRAA Queens
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Josh Cox »
Fri Jun 21, 2019 12:00 pm
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26 FS (A & B)
30 FO
31 FTR
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My wife is in transition to FTR and eldest son coming back to shooting and going FTR. Seeing I reload for them my hidden agenda is nothing heavier...
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Last post by williada
Sun Aug 25, 2019 10:51 am
FTR first impressions and "jump"
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Tim N »
Tue Feb 19, 2019 7:36 am
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Hi All,
My foray into the black art of FTR shooting has just begun :)
I'm planning to borrow a few different bipods to see what works best for me....
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Sounds good mate. Good luck with it. Call if you want to discuss anymore.
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Last post by Quick
Sat Mar 02, 2019 10:41 pm
Small or large primer?
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Tim N »
Thu Feb 21, 2019 7:20 am
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Hey,
It's the apprentice back again.
If I were to load my 308 to sub 300RUM velocities ie not overloading, would LR primer cases be preferable to the...
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For example, the necks are invariably lop-sided.
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Last post by bsouthernau
Sat Feb 23, 2019 7:03 am
FTR projectiles
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Tim N »
Sun Dec 02, 2018 2:41 pm
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Hi All,
Just curious as to what is the current trend is in FTR bullets?
I have a 10 twist barrel
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From the research I have done, 200 Hybrids seem to be the "safe" choice for a top class F/TR bullet. The 200 Jacks and new 200 Sierras do...
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Last post by RDavies
Mon Jan 28, 2019 6:37 pm
Barrel length?
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Tim N »
Sat Nov 24, 2018 11:24 am
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Hi All
My FTR project is getting serious, Matt has my action and there’s a 32” HP bartlein 10 twist being delivered
Is there a preferred barrel...
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If you have the weight I'd suggest you go as long as possible. As said above, sticking a bit back on is not an option. At 30" a rechamber may...
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Last post by Tim L
Sun Nov 25, 2018 4:29 pm
Australian bipod
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BATattack »
Sun Sep 30, 2018 10:35 am
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After not being overly impressed with the bipods currently on the market I've been in the process of drawing up a design that resolves some of the...
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Sent you a PM
Cheers
Chris
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Last post by Pommy Chris
Sun Oct 21, 2018 1:48 pm
Double base powders who has tried them for FTR?
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Pommy Chris »
Wed Mar 28, 2018 10:39 pm
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I avoided them due to the temp variable issues but looking at the numbers unless bullets are left in the sun it should not be a real issue. Friend...
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None at all Brad. BR4s are my preference but I've shot with Fed gold and blue with no issues too.
The issue is getting 51.5 grains in the case.
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Last post by Tim L
Tue Sep 18, 2018 9:41 pm
200.20 or 200H
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furrybean »
Sat Dec 30, 2017 7:03 am
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Hi all, just joined but about to start my second season competing in FTR
I shoot 185J atm and have had a 1in10 built for the heavies. The question...
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Seating depth is a funny one, probably my best barrel for 215's is throated for 185's. Seating the projectiles feels horrible as the powder crushes,...
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Last post by Pommy Chris
Tue Sep 04, 2018 5:18 pm
FTR rifles .. . . .
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BATattack »
Thu Jun 28, 2018 1:33 pm
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This forum has been pretty quiet so a topic that id be intetested to hear peoples thoughts on.
Its interesting to see the evolution of FTR rifles...
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My best barrels are heavy Palma's oh and a rather odd medium Palma that loves 215's, but that is just a feak IMO. I really dont think it is needed to...
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Last post by Pommy Chris
Tue Sep 04, 2018 1:37 pm
200 Jacks
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saum2 »
Thu Jan 11, 2018 12:00 pm
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Just interested in comments from anyone who has the 200 Jacks going well?
I'm half way through development with them but summer heat and mirage has...
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Received my first lot of these a while ago. Did my usual measuring stuff and have decided not to bother sorting them at this point. I have another...
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Last post by wsftr
Sat Aug 04, 2018 8:01 am
F/TR Projectile Rule - 20.30.1
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Quick »
Fri Jan 12, 2018 5:17 pm
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G'day All,
Was having a chat today to a fellow F/TR shooter here in WA. He noticed that in the above rule, it only specified that there was no...
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I need a drink !!
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Last post by Gyro
Tue Feb 13, 2018 4:11 pm
Lightest 30mm Rings and Base
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Quick »
Tue Oct 17, 2017 4:43 pm
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G'day all,
What rings and bases are people using on the F/TR rigs to keep weight down? I have Ken Farrel Rings and Base at the moment but I want to...
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There are some Sinclair light rings which are about the same as the Nightforce rings and better made IMO and cheaper too.
Chris
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Last post by Pommy Chris
Fri Oct 20, 2017 9:13 am
Stock advice for 1st F/TR build
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UL1700 »
Mon Sep 25, 2017 6:03 pm
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Hi all new to the forum and new the the world of f class. I have decided I want to shoot F/TR and have settled on a LH Barnard action and SEB joypod....
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1k is a pretty tight budget for something that fits in a very specific market. Have a bit of a look at bolly carbon fiber stocks. they are only...
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Last post by BATattack
Fri Sep 29, 2017 1:29 pm
FTR front plate
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SunnyCoast 5r »
Wed Sep 06, 2017 5:55 pm
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After some more advice to avoid breaching any rules...
Can I have a front plate (300mm x bipod max width plus 50mm) made from ANY material?
I was...
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I'd say just go with your original plan buddy with cutouts.
You could check with some of your hi-profile OZ FTR shooters just to make sure it's...
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Last post by Gyro
Thu Sep 21, 2017 3:40 pm
Team ammo at the worlds
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mike H »
Fri Sep 15, 2017 9:09 pm
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Just wondering about the team ammo at the World Championships for FTR ,was it all the same weight and make of projectiles,same brass and primers,or a...
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200H Mike, I still haven't seen any locals that have used to 20x with success.
Would be interesting to hear if the ya Ka actually used them.
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Last post by jasmay
Mon Sep 18, 2017 8:44 pm
Another newbie question on ammunition
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coffeecycle22 »
Sun Apr 23, 2017 10:17 pm
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Hi all
Just starting out in F-class shooting and have decided on the F-tr format. Set up is a very nice old Omark with maddco adaptor and match...
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Find out what twist.. That said a friend in our club has been shooting 175's with no issues in his 1 in 13 in an Omark. The new Nosler are 50 bucks a...
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Last post by Pommy Chris
Sun Sep 10, 2017 2:15 pm
Homemade bipod: can it have wheels/castors?
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SunnyCoast 5r »
Mon Nov 23, 2015 9:34 pm
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Due to my tight budget and the fact that my Harris bipod is old hat I am in the process of designing a new bipod.
DIY is fun and cheap...
But do the...
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I have given up on this idea (I was mucking around with large diameter wheels from a golf cart) as my new rifle is quite heavy and I don't plan on...
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Last post by SunnyCoast 5r
Wed Sep 06, 2017 10:36 pm
215 Berger hybrids
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johnk »
Mon Sep 04, 2017 1:13 pm
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I've run them in a 1:10 before molied with .030 jump & they shot passably OK at pretty much spot on velocity for Belmont energy limit in a barrel...
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Thanks folks.
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Last post by johnk
Tue Sep 05, 2017 3:59 pm
Remington 700
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Ardbeg »
Sun Sep 03, 2017 7:41 pm
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Hi
I am new to F/TR and am trying to work out what to purchase. Apologies if this has been covered previously.
Advice to date has been mostly to...
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Cool.
I see it's a "solid bottom receiver" ie. it's a single shot and therefore the action doesn't have a magazine cutout, which...
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Last post by Gyro
Mon Sep 04, 2017 4:30 pm
custom gun case ?
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terryx »
Thu Aug 31, 2017 1:47 pm
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:shock: Hi everyone . In need of some info. Can anyone point me in the right place for :lol: Australian custom gun case.There must be someone out...
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Terry, I havé used these guys over the years, they make amazing gear.
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Last post by jasmay
Sun Sep 03, 2017 11:34 am
Bipod choices for F-TR
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John S »
Thu Jul 13, 2017 7:39 pm
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Taking into account availability and also suitability, what appears to be the bipod of choice for F-TR in 2017?
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I have a joypod and a pretty basic bipod similar to the Davies. The joypod takes a lot more fiddling to get set up but is better for final...
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Last post by bsouthernau
Sat Jul 15, 2017 8:49 am
Starting Load for 10 Twist 32" Barrel FTR Rifle
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sevenmil »
Sat Jan 07, 2017 4:01 pm
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I am looking at playing with FTR and just had a 10 twist 32" barrel fitted to one of my Barnards - I was planing to try both 155.5gn Bergers and...
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Good point Mike - I am actually planning to do that this weekend @ 800m and hopefully 900m next weekend.
Hopefully she'll shoot well...
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Last post by sevenmil
Thu Mar 30, 2017 4:13 pm
savage 12 bag rider
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v63800 »
Fri Jan 06, 2017 6:58 pm
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hi,
have seen a few savage 12 ftr rifles for sale recently that had a bag rider attached to them.
would anyone know who is making these.
thanks
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It is beyond me why most of the savage target rifles have sloping butt stocks fitted. Only the "F class" model has the right shaped stock...
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Last post by macguru
Thu Mar 09, 2017 6:56 am
Best bolt/port configuration for FTR?
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Tim N »
Sat Oct 25, 2014 6:46 pm
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Hi All
I'm interested in FTR and am currently shooting FO with a right bolt/left port action which I prefer to use.
Is this style of action suitable...
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With the scope flipped over, you cant use super low rings, but you don't want the scope low any way? Myself and Tim (The OP of this thread, who also...
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Sun Mar 05, 2017 1:38 pm
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