Catch-22 Posted May 12, 2022 Report Share Posted May 12, 2022 Hi F’ers, I’ve been doing a bunch of reading and YouTubing for a while now and I’m beginning to really feel the interest in F Open. Im a long time shooter, mostly medium/long range, plinky plonky, tactical style type stuff. I don’t shoot competitions but definitely have a competitive spirit. I aspire for better control of the gun, to improve my reloading technique…all the good stuff. I’m looking to get out of my lazy comfort zone more and be pushed a bit. I’m based in S Wales…sadly quite far away from Bisley. I’ve heard that Mik Mak of Dolphin used to run Bisley F Class introductory days. Does he still do that? Or anyone else? Any advice to help me dip my toe in the water would be welcomed! Cheers 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furrybean Posted May 12, 2022 Report Share Posted May 12, 2022 Just go for it, the league is very friendly and will help any newcomer and you’ll have a raft of advise if you want or need it. FTR is where it’s at though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-NZ Posted May 12, 2022 Report Share Posted May 12, 2022 While I'm an FO shooter, as Furrybean has said the growth area is FTR, at least here in NZ. More specifically, our category of "FTR Classic" has taken off. This is limited to rifles shooting 155s and allows far more people to compete without the arms/$$ race that FTR became. Many serious FTR ( fast twist/ heavies) rigs are only a tad removed from full-blown FO, ie too expensive for many folks. With Classic, shooters can start cheaply by getting an old target rifle, throwing a scope and bipod on it and they're away. There's nothing to stop you changing to FO later, in fact FTR is a great training ground as you'll learn wind better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch-22 Posted May 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2022 Many thanks both for your help and advise. Is there a club I could contact to go along to and speak with some members about starting out? Are there any near me (S Wales)? Or do the clubs (down south) just all go to Bisley anyway? And club shoots, do they only take place weekends (Sat or Sun)? Sundays are tricky for me as I have church. But I don’t work every other Friday, so can be more flexible to travel & shoot then. I should probably just join Bisley and hire a lane for the morning or day. But had thought approaching a club might be good for the advice and social side. Im a member of Monmouth & District but I don’t know if any F class shooters there. Mind you it is a big club, so there might be. If anyone reading this is with MDRC too, and shoot F class, I’d love to chat and possibly share lifts or a shooting lane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furrybean Posted May 15, 2022 Report Share Posted May 15, 2022 If going the GBFCA, I think it’s about £20 a year and ask on their Facebook page. Everyone’s a friendly bunch and helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No i deer Posted May 15, 2022 Report Share Posted May 15, 2022 There's usually a training day held but I can't remember when it usually takes place. There's and F class club called the Dorset rifleman and that's about as competive as it gets. Every league match is tough.. Alot of the team gb f open and ftr shooters are members.. You'll certainly will be putting yourself too the test 🤪. Several of our members come from your neck of the woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No i deer Posted May 15, 2022 Report Share Posted May 15, 2022 Dorset rifleman matches are mainly Sundays.. There's something every 2 weeks.. a practice day and 2 weeks later a comp. Gbfca league matches are Friday too Sunday mainly unless its the European championships.. Friday is a practice day or afternoon and Saturday and Sunday mornings is the main event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montey Posted July 16, 2022 Report Share Posted July 16, 2022 Problem is you won’t get to join either fclass leave or the Dorset without a a sponsor actually not sure if that stands for the league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furrybean Posted July 16, 2022 Report Share Posted July 16, 2022 You don’t need a sponsor for the league if you are a member of a HOA club that will issue you with a safe shooter card. Once you have that you’re good to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montey Posted July 16, 2022 Report Share Posted July 16, 2022 So do what do you need to become a member of the HAO CLUB ? i needed a sponsor but that was 5 plus years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furrybean Posted July 16, 2022 Report Share Posted July 16, 2022 Ah if the OP isn’t a member that is trickier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montey Posted July 16, 2022 Report Share Posted July 16, 2022 My club didn’t shoot fclass so no good at all a good friend who’s is very well thought of helped me my point is with out a helping hand you won’t be ably to join either thinking about it it makes an argument for mentoring but there is the once a year training course I have a friend I will happy recommend and help when he finally retires and has the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furrybean Posted July 16, 2022 Report Share Posted July 16, 2022 If you have a SSC then most of the league will help you get started me included Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No i deer Posted July 17, 2022 Report Share Posted July 17, 2022 Dan Rich has already shot in the gbfca league matches. SSC is needed and you'll need the high muzzle energy approval aswell too shoot open class. You are probaly better doing the coarse and gaining both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furrybean Posted July 17, 2022 Report Share Posted July 17, 2022 Is Rich the OP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No i deer Posted July 17, 2022 Report Share Posted July 17, 2022 No Dan he's not. If Catch 22 hires lanes at Bisley he's likely too have a SSC. I suppose a mate of his could be hiring the lanes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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