shooter83 Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 New to all this (F Class) and the forum so hello all. I would like a rifle (AI AT) that I can shoot out to 1000yds. I currently shoot target .22 amd .308 but looking to get involved in F class. I have heard various things about barrel lengths and muzzle breaks etc. What is the optimum for an all rounder (length and twist). Is the muzzle break going to make a huge difference in recoil and are AI AT worth the money asked for them? Is it worth getting the silencer and how might one go down that route if need be? As you may have gathered I would like the AI AT, no reason apart from aesthetics, build quality and military pedigree. Thank you N p.s. I am based in Herts, are there any shops anyone knows of who might be willing to advise and have display rifles I can look at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Pimp Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Depends how serious you are about F Class. If you just want to do a few club comps where anything goes, then no probs with the AI. If you want to do it properly, then muzzle-brakes are out and your 308 will really need a 30 inch barrel to be competitive out to 1000 yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swarovski1 Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Hi gp, why are muzzle brakes not allowed in f class Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCetrizine Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 It's an NRA rule to protect the shooters next to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swarovski1 Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Oh as simple as that, they're pretty noise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Pimp Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Hi gp, why are muzzle brakes not allowed in f class When F Class was in its infancy it was shot alongside Target Rifle shooters. The blast from a brake could blow the adjacent shooter off aim! Probably would still have some effect even with rested rifles. You need to be careful in 600 & 1000 yd BR where most shooters use brakes. If you get 'doubled' it can definitely spoil your group! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tackb Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 my buddie and I were shooting the RRC next to a brake last Saturday , it's tough to concentrate with sheep sh1t,grass and leaves being blown in your face ! obviously this is the cause of my low score , absolutely nothing to do with my rifle being a temperamental cow at the moment or my shooting being rubbish ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John MH Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Nowt wrong with my brake, work fine for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tackb Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Nowt wrong with my brake, work fine for me it wasn't yours ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John MH Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20series Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 the main consideration with wanting to shooting F-tr is the max permitted weight for Rifle/scope/bipod is 8.25KG which you may well struggle to get down to with a heavy stock like the AT. Have a look on the GB F class website http://www.gbfclass.co.uk/index.php/home/f-tr-only Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooter83 Posted April 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Thanks all. The weight is something I will have to look at. How about the barrel. Twist and length and best scope and mounts within 800. And bipod for a further 200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22lrman Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 You might struggle for reasonable scope and mounts for 1000yds at £800. Sightron do pretty good value scopes at 8--32X x 56. Have one myself and they are pretty good for the money. Love the reticle i have LRMOA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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