F/TR is the international full bore class for .308 and .223, currently being trialled around Australia.
Look what the mailman delivered
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Tim N »
Wed May 27, 2015 11:09 am
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Hi All,
I ordered this late last year and thought if it ever turned up I'd have a go at FTR.
I have a 32'' light palma barrel (not yet fitted) and...
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I'd like mine better if it was LESS shiny. Can reflect the sun into your eyes at times.
Barry
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Sun Feb 26, 2017 8:33 am
Help me get going
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RJNEILSEN »
Sun Jan 29, 2017 5:44 pm
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So after a work induced sabbatical from rifle shooting, I have decided to come back and take the opportunity to transition from TR to f-class. FTR...
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Thanks guys,
Later this year I will build a new rig with my spare Barnard. I have an aluminium F-Class stock on my drawing board that hasn't seen...
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Sun Feb 05, 2017 6:42 pm
2209 load for 215 Hybrid / 210 VLD ?
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Josh Cox »
Mon Dec 12, 2016 7:04 am
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Hi everyone,
Am looking to test some loads using 2209 and 215 Hybrid / 210 VLDs, in standard Lapua brass with large rifle primers.
What suggested...
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My load for 215Hybrid is 43.4gr of 2208 ,the 5 shots groups are constant of 0.3MOA ,the best was 0.24MOA,SD is 5 or better,ES is around 12,MV is...
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Last post by jasongv
Tue Jan 24, 2017 7:41 pm
The ultimate FTR set up
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Tim N »
Fri Dec 30, 2016 12:49 pm
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If money wasn't an issue, what would be your ultimate FTR build?
Mine would start with a nice borden action, seb joypod and NF comp or my march...
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The boss must have been out when he took these :D
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This is one of Marks stocks with Peters action in it....
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Last post by Tim L
Sun Jan 01, 2017 2:04 pm
mag primers with 09
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BATattack »
Mon Dec 26, 2016 1:49 pm
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Hi all!
Santa brought to me a new FTR bang stick for X mas :-)
I'm thinking of a having a play with 09 and 200-215's using some once fired...
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I had a bit of a play around yesterday and found really good accuracy at 2600fps with no pressure issues at all. That's as high as I tested.
I...
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Last post by BATattack
Wed Dec 28, 2016 3:54 pm
Barnard P action for FTR?
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Tim N »
Fri Nov 04, 2016 8:26 am
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Hi All,
I have a barnard PC action I'm using in F open, is this too heavy for an FTR rifle?
Should I be looking at something lighter?
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I shot the gun at 600 yards with Jerome and another mate using 215gr hybrids and it was a real pussy cat to shoot. The other mate of mine is having...
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Last post by Barossa_222
Mon Dec 05, 2016 11:44 am
Ideal barrel length
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Tim N »
Sun Aug 14, 2016 3:16 pm
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Hi All,
Just planning ahead for a possible FTR build.
The carbon fibre wrapped barrels interest me, so if the weight isn't an issue what would be the...
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i see,thanks keith.
i dont know all that much about this stuff :oops:
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Last post by lonerider43
Sun Nov 27, 2016 6:00 pm
juggernaut loads?
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BATattack »
Wed Feb 25, 2015 10:33 pm
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Hi everyone!
One of the guys at the club is getting into f/tr with a 1-12 twist barrel.
Has anyone had any good/ bad experiences with that twist...
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I will second that..... 1-10 shoot the 155's pretty good :D
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Last post by Julian D
Thu Nov 03, 2016 6:40 pm
Joypod....is it essential.
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Jase PTRC »
Mon Sep 05, 2016 1:09 pm
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Hello i have posted in the technical forum asking about bipods but maybe i was too vague. So i will ask a different question here.
To be successful...
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Update...maybe we should be asking which joypod as I noticed a very successful FTR shooter has a very wide version which is used to good effect!
And...
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Last post by SunnyCoast 5r
Sun Oct 30, 2016 9:24 pm
Getting your butt into gear
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johnk »
Tue Mar 01, 2016 12:30 pm
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I saw this device on another forum, one relating to short range bench rest. While it mightn't have application there, where the but & for end...
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Dual butt - one for each shoulder!
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Last post by ShaneG
Sat Oct 22, 2016 10:51 pm
Berger new 200gr projectile for FTR.
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Razer »
Sat Sep 10, 2016 10:01 pm
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This comes through to me via a Berger newsletter.
This is the projectile that the US FTR team will be using.
How long before it is available in Oz...
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Did they acknowledge that that order had been in for a while?
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Last post by johnk
Fri Sep 16, 2016 8:23 am
New F/TR Rifle Breakin
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v63800 »
Tue Jun 28, 2016 7:11 pm
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hi,
about to fire a few nraa palma rounds for sight in this weekend on a new Savage F/TR rifle.
any recommendations about cleaning during the process...
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Yep all work at the start but once it settles on a load etc , just have fun ! All the best mate
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Last post by cheech
Mon Aug 08, 2016 8:03 pm
Need help or advice transitioning to FTR?
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jasmay »
Mon Jul 07, 2014 9:31 am
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Hi Guys & Gals,
Just thought I would put it out there, if anyone needs any advice, or help with any aspect of transitioning to FTR I would be...
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Have had some great discussion with people on this subject, quite a few people have both called and messaged me, offer is still open if you have...
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Last post by jasmay
Mon Aug 08, 2016 9:38 am
Rear Sandbag Packing
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Barossa_222 »
Tue Apr 12, 2016 4:36 pm
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Hi all. Wondering if anyone can give me some help with packing a rear bag for F/TR shooting. I have a Seb joypod and an Edgewood single stictch rear...
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I just received one of yours Seb , with correct spacing I will try it soon but I can see it will work perfectly better than what I had anyway
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Last post by cheech
Wed Aug 03, 2016 7:05 pm
Seb podpad
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v63800 »
Sun Jun 05, 2016 10:54 am
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What's everyone filling their podpad with, tried garnet grit but just feels wrong
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Get him in here then john.... we need a line STAT... :lol:
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Last post by jasmay
Tue Jul 05, 2016 2:07 pm
IFCRA Chamber Specs
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Barossa_222 »
Wed Mar 09, 2016 6:54 pm
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Hi all. Was wondering if anyone has the saami or cip minimum specs for the 308 Winchester and the 7.62x51?
If I'm reading the rules right, the neck...
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The body complies but the free bore is to short for Bisley.
Matt P
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Last post by Matt P
Thu Mar 17, 2016 1:41 pm
Berger 210 VLD load
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Josh Cox »
Wed Jan 06, 2016 7:19 pm
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Hi everyone,
Am about to break in a brand new FTR rifle.
Have a few hundred 210 VLDs, who has had success with these, what jump, what powder, FPS...
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From memory around 2650. Comfortably under the ME limits where such apply. As John points out 2206H is a bit quick. I gave up on 2208 because it was...
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Last post by bsouthernau
Sat Jan 09, 2016 6:43 am
F Standard Vs F TR
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Tod7.62 »
Tue Aug 11, 2015 8:59 pm
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HI This might be a newby question but can someone please put it simply the differences between F Standard and F TR.
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Its pretty much a given that F/TR will grow in numbers. Whether or how soon it will exceed F-Std numbers is not so certain. If you like the idea of...
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Last post by AlanF
Wed Aug 12, 2015 10:41 am
Font plate info for f tr??
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plumbs7 »
Thu Jun 04, 2015 7:46 pm
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Just wandering what are the rules regarding front ground plate with spikes to even out the rough ground for your bipod ?? I know Shane G had...
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Shane,
Thanks for the information,it's a big help.
Mike.
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Last post by mike H
Wed Jul 15, 2015 6:21 pm
QRA Queens, August
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seb »
Sat Jul 11, 2015 1:38 am
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Gentlemen,
I was told that one shooter can't / not allowed to shoot both Open and TR -- so I'll just shoot the F/TR.
Only curious to know here, how...
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Thanks again guys.
Re; Open & TR.
I was just thinking to shoot more rounds in the match, and only if possible.
I have two dedicated rifles in...
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Last post by seb
Wed Jul 15, 2015 1:59 am
Meplatting and pointing bullets for F-TR - not!
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Tim L »
Thu Jun 11, 2015 8:31 pm
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Well I hope someone can prove me wrong, but it appears F-TR shooters may not modify their bullets!
F/TR DISCIPLINE
NOTE:- Where these rules for...
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What this highlights is a problem at the foundation of the equipment rules. The statement Where these rules for F/TR do not specifically cover a...
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Last post by AlanF
Fri Jun 12, 2015 8:55 am
F/TR Rear Bag question
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Jase PTRC »
Wed Mar 25, 2015 6:32 pm
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Hi all, a question in regards to rear bag set up. Are any of you using a fixed bipod eg: something that can not adjust height while taking a shot...
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Thanks Linda that sounds like a great idea, I did some work with my club captain and we have ironed out some bugs from the rifle and also my...
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Last post by Jase PTRC
Tue Apr 07, 2015 7:48 am
A well setup FTR Rifle can hold its own!!!!
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MCLE »
Sat Apr 04, 2015 7:17 pm
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As we all know sometimes we have to shoot our FTR rifles in FO in some comps. But sometimes we can forget just how well one of these can go in FO. In...
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Yes they are more than able to do it . I suppose when they get stuck in the field with all the wonderful array of Fopen cals you just assume that...
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Last post by MCLE
Sun Apr 05, 2015 6:35 am
Berger 230gr Match Hybirds 308 Reloading Data
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Frabeb »
Tue Mar 10, 2015 7:13 am
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Hi everybody,
I'm after some reload data on Berger 230gr Match Hybrids.
I am currently building a 308 Savage 12 into a purpose built FT/R and plan...
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230's!
One case where bigger is not necessarily better!
Please consider the very real impact of recoil fatigue. Shooting 20 rounds on a Saturday...
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Last post by Southcape
Sat Mar 14, 2015 7:37 pm
F/TR barrel profile
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AlanF »
Fri Jan 30, 2015 5:31 pm
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Someone at my club is swapping his 6.5-47 barrel for a 308 to shoot F/TR. He has a Barnard S in a tube type stock and I'm recommending he go for a...
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Oops - just reread Alan's original post and he wanted barrel weights. 32" palma profile 2.3kg 34" fluted 2.45kg
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Last post by bsouthernau
Thu Feb 12, 2015 7:17 am
FTR at North Arm R.C
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DenisA »
Sun Nov 23, 2014 8:44 pm
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G'day All,
Thought I'd let everyone know the good news, especially since there are shooters such as Jason M that support FTR so passionately.
North...
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=D>
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Last post by jasmay
Fri Jan 16, 2015 12:10 am
223 90gr 7 Twist load data
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Seddo »
Sun Oct 06, 2013 7:27 pm
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Hi guys,
I got to fire some rounds over the chrono today and thought I would post the results as there isn't a lot of 90gr load data around....
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223 90 grain net.jpg Some new 90 grain VLDs loads I made up last night now to see how they shoot
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Last post by Roy cobb
Sun Dec 14, 2014 8:48 pm
223 in F/tr.
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RDavies »
Wed Jun 25, 2014 9:59 pm
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There has been talk of some people trying 155gn bullets in the short ranges or gentle conditions, then switching to bigger pills for the longs. No...
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My missus has been using her .223 Barnard for a while now to shoot ftr and she has discussed .223 with Jim Blomfield. Betta (my missus) has scored 60...
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Last post by Pommy Chris
Mon Dec 08, 2014 9:17 am
F/TR NEW RIFLE BUILD
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Jase PTRC »
Sun Nov 30, 2014 11:19 am
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Hello im new to this forum and new to F class shooting. After shooting in F std the last few months with a factory rifle I have decided I want to...
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thanks people ill being in Adelaide and not in a rush ill probably contact Jerome when im ready to get things moving
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Last post by Jase PTRC
Wed Dec 03, 2014 8:11 pm
Best Lapua Brass
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saum2 »
Sun Nov 23, 2014 7:53 am
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Just wondering, which Lapua case would be better running the 30 cal Berger 185's with 2208, Lapua Palma or the standard Lapua with large primer...
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The Palma worked fine for me with 155s & 2206 but isn't all that flash with 210s & VV N550, which is only a tad slower in the 308 case than...
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Last post by johnk
Sun Nov 23, 2014 4:30 pm
F/TR Rests
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by Guest » Thu Apr 19, 2012 9:09 pm
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Any bush lawyers who know what you can and can't get away with?
Bipods may have 50mm spikes or skis. What about metal channels spiked to the...
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Concept stock, concept coax,,,,,, what could possibly go wrong !!!
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Last post by Tim L
Tue Aug 19, 2014 10:35 pm
What powder do yoiu use
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Roy cobb »
Sat Jun 28, 2014 7:21 pm
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Just getting started in F class with a 223 would like to know what powder and primers every one uses. and to suit the rules for F/TR OR f standard as...
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Don't get me wrong Iam not after the loads for my rifle I have been working on load development for it for the past few weeks but as Iam somewhat new...
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Last post by Roy cobb
Tue Jul 01, 2014 5:17 pm
Coaxial bipod adaptor (video attached) Well kind of !
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Tim L »
Sat May 24, 2014 10:29 pm
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Hi All,
I have managed to put together a 3D model of a coaxial adaptor. It's 50mm 25mm x 25mm, should weigh less the 200g and gives 5mm vertical...
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Good work. Depending on pricing, I might be interested.
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Last post by RDavies
Thu Jun 26, 2014 11:51 am
projectile choice
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saum2 »
Fri May 09, 2014 2:31 pm
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Anybody running lighter projectiles for the short ranges? say up to 600yds & then using 185gn+ for the longs in the same chambered barrel.
What...
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They're certainly popular. I've had a modicum of success with 210SMKs and 208AMaxs.
Barry
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Last post by bsouthernau
Thu Jun 19, 2014 6:40 pm
show us your f/tr rig
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BATattack »
Tue Apr 22, 2014 9:37 pm
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Share a pic of your f/tr rig and give us some specs on your parts list.
I think there are a few people waiting in the wings to have a go at f/tr...
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My new Savage model 12 F/TR 223
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Last post by Roy cobb
Thu Jun 19, 2014 4:55 pm
My New Rifle
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Roy cobb »
Tue Dec 24, 2013 7:37 pm
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Well I have a Christmas present a new Savage 12 F/TR in .223 but its at my local gun store it arrived in today but I am waiting on my PTA they have...
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Nice rifle a mate has one shoots very well.Good luck.
Michael H
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Last post by MCLE
Sat Dec 28, 2013 2:43 pm
FTR Bipod
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MCLE »
Thu Dec 12, 2013 8:17 am
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My son Liam wont's to have a go at (Sick of me beating him in Fclass)FTR but not to keen on cutting bits off his rifle to make the weight or getting...
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That's a great looking set up. When running close to the weight limit, remember that changing scopes or barrels can put you over without you...
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Last post by Southcape
Sat Dec 14, 2013 10:35 am
F/TR to be Included in SSRs
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AlanF »
Fri Dec 06, 2013 8:57 am
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Have just heard from Linda Shehan that .
We need to thank Linda and all the other early adopters of F/TR for this, plus let's give some credit to...
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Thanks Tony, I shot 300yds at Belmont on Saturday, now have 115 rounds through the barrel so time to start fiddling with the loads :lol:
I trust...
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Last post by RonM
Mon Dec 09, 2013 1:39 pm
F/TR QUESTION
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SMITHTON »
Mon Oct 14, 2013 1:50 pm
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Building F/TR rifle. Will be shooting heavy bullets. What is the best reamer?
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YES, THAT IS THE SAME AS I HAVE FOR THE F/CLASS RIFLE.
THANKS TO ALL FOR THE REPLIES.
DARRYL.
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Last post by SMITHTON
Wed Nov 06, 2013 9:58 am
sara queens.
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bruce moulds »
Fri Jun 14, 2013 9:08 pm
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don't forget, all you budding ftr shooters, to plan to attend the sara queens on the october long weekend.
ftr is included.
keep safe,
bruce.
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ftr shooters at the sara queens are actually competing in the savage cup event.
this is so named due to the donation by savage of a savage ftr rifle...
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Last post by bruce moulds
Fri Sep 20, 2013 11:19 am
FTR Jealousy!!
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jasmay »
Tue Apr 02, 2013 10:06 am
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Bit Jealous today, the Australian/South African F/TR team has been touching down in Bloemfontain the last few days, lucky buggers.
Also a bit...
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John,
I think you will find there are a few TR and F class shooters that comment on the other discipline that wont shoot it either.
I have built...
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Last post by Seddo
Mon Jun 24, 2013 9:34 am
New style F/TR rifle
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Guipago »
Mon Dec 17, 2012 5:55 pm
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Take a gander at this mongrel
click on the Daily Bulletin at the top of the page, scroll down to the Jennings rifle, Barnard action, 32 Bartlein...
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Looks like the bag rest tube is attached off centre & you twist it to adjust height, must have some billard table mounds in the US.
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Last post by Guipago
Tue Dec 18, 2012 11:27 am
weight limit
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macguru »
Wed Dec 05, 2012 12:08 pm
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what is the weight limit in oz for ftr ?
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Same as rest of the world --8.25 kg all up including bipod.
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Last post by Barry Davies
Wed Dec 05, 2012 12:20 pm
scope for FTR
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saum2 »
Sun Oct 14, 2012 7:09 pm
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I'm looking seriously at FTR. what light weight scope would suit .308 and still do a good job. I'm looking at the variable scopes as fixed power can...
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Me too. I have a pair of Leupold 8.5-25s that I'm totally satisfied with.
Barry
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Last post by bsouthernau
Fri Oct 19, 2012 4:22 pm
F/TR Loads
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Seddo »
Tue Jun 26, 2012 8:30 pm
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Hi guys,
Has anyone started to work up a 308 load for T/TR? I am trying to work out which projie to have a go at, at the moment i am thinking...
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Gents,
Has any one heard of or seen/used the hornady 180gr Amax in 30cal? It has a claimed BC of .580. I found it while I was going through...
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Last post by Quick
Wed Oct 03, 2012 5:34 pm
Major Event Announcement
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RAVEN »
Fri May 04, 2012 11:10 pm
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Major Event Announcement
The F-Class Assoc. of South Australia
Would like to announce the
Inaugural SAVAGE CUP F/TR Event
to be held at the...
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Time has almost run out to be part of History
There is still time to participating in the first official FTR State championship and the winner...
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Last post by RAVEN
Mon Sep 24, 2012 7:52 pm
F/TR Stocks
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Quick »
Wed Aug 08, 2012 5:05 pm
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G'day all,
What are your thoughts on F/TR stock design, specificly the buttstock. Should it it be parralel or doesn't it matter much overall? I've...
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There are two main schools of thought - the first being the parallel butt with an adjustable bipod, the other a fixed bipod (not adjustable while...
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Last post by Woody_rod
Thu Aug 09, 2012 10:59 am
f-standard to f-tr
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brent_86 »
Thu Jul 12, 2012 5:47 pm
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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...
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Macguru,
10'' twist.
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Last post by mike H
Fri Jul 20, 2012 9:07 am
F/TR rules
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mitchellchandler_au »
Tue Jul 10, 2012 9:48 pm
Hi all,
Could somebody please tell me what the rules are or where to find them.
Thanks,
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Last post by RAVEN
Tue Jul 10, 2012 10:05 pm
F/TR Bipods - What do you use?
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Quick »
Sat Jun 30, 2012 7:30 am
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G'day all,
Just wonder what bipods everyone uses or is going to use for F/TR? I'm considering the Evo Leisure bipod from third eye tactical in the...
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I use a Atlas for F & FO so when i shoot F/TR i will use it as well.
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Last post by Seddo
Thu Jul 05, 2012 9:04 am
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