Thread: F-Class

Bit more to it than that @steven...

The only thing that is still the same on the Omark is the action. In real money terms it has had a Nielsen adapter added, 2nd hand TF match barrel put on, been throated specifically for 185 Bergers. 2nd hand target stock with improved butt pad, and scope is close to $1k. Been lucky to have had pieces donated by club mates and work done etc. I've also just bought a new Lilja barrel for next season, and spent a fair amount on setting up a matching small bore FTR rifle to be able to practise at shorter ranges.

Big thing is that I see FTR shooting as a long term learning curve. Consistency wins when it comes to multi day matches, and it takes a couple of seasons to get up to speed with wind calling, and a lot of travel to learn the different ranges around the country. It is relatively easy to shoot well for a single string, especially when there is no real competition pressure. It is a different thing to do it at multiple ranges, over multiple days, in varying conditions, and with serious competition. I am starting to reap the rewards now, but it has been an 18 month steep learning curve, with lots of time put into it. And I still have a lot to learn...