F-Class Info

• F-Class Info
• F-Class Open Photos
• F-Class T/R Photos
• Links
• F.Bore F-Class 2008
• H.Power 2008 update
• Rimfire for F-Class Practice
• Processed Brass
• SLIP2000™ Carbon Killer
• The 6mm BR Project
• BR Project Photos

HIGH POWER RIFLE

Rule changes effective 2007 with 2008 update
2.20 Residence - In those matches which are limited to
residents of any specified geographical area a “resident” is
defined as:
(a) A person who presents a current photo identification
issued by a government entity, which shows a
residential address within the specified geographical
area
(b) Military Personnel: The place of residence of
members of the Military on active duty is defined as
the place at which they are stationed by reason of
official orders, provided they have been so stationed
within the specified area for a period of at least 30
days immediately prior to the day of the match. In the
case of retired, Reserve, or National Guard personnel
not on active duty, the provisions of paragraph (a) will
apply. Naval personnel assigned on sea duty qualify
for a residence in the area which is the usual base or
home port of the unit to which attached.
(c) Federal and State Law Enforcement Officers: The
provisions of paragraph (b) will apply.
3.1.1 Service Rifle - U.S. Rifle, Caliber 7.62mm M-14 as
issued by the U.S. Armed Forces or the same type and caliber
of commercially manufactured rifle, having not less than a 4
1/2 pound trigger pull, with standard type stock of wood or
synthetic material. Must be no more than 2 inches wide at a
point immediately to the rear of the front band, no more than
2.5 inches wide at the front and rear of the receiver, and have
a continuous taper from receiver to front band. Width at
receiver may be carried through to the butt plate, which may
be the flat M-I or hinged M-14 plate and standard leather or
web sling. The rifle must be so adjusted as to be incapable of
automatic fire without removing the stock and changing parts.
In all courses and in all positions the standard 10 or 20-round
box magazine or a reduced capacity magazine of the same
external dimensions will be allowed. The hinged butt plate
will be used only in the folded position. The gas system must
be fully operational. External alterations to the assembled arm
will not be allowed. The application of synthetic coatings,
which includes those containing powdered metal, to the
interior of the stock to improve bedding is authorized
provided the coating does not interfere with the function or
operation of safety features. The front and rear sights must be
of United States Army design, but may vary in dimensions of
rear sight aperture and front sight blade. The internal parts of
the rifle may be specially fitted and include alterations that
will improve the functioning and accuracy of the arm,
provided such alterations in no way interfere with the proper
functioning of the safety devices as manufactured. For stock
dimension see diagram.
3.1.2 Service Rifle - U.S. Rifle, Caliber 5.56mm M16
series as issued by the U.S. Armed Forces, or the same type
and caliber of commercially procured rifle, without bipod or
grenade launcher, having not less than a 41/2 pound trigger
pull, with standard-type stock, pistol grip, handguard, and
leather or web sling. The rifle must be so modified as to be
incapable of automatic fire without removing, replacing, or
altering parts. In all courses of fire and in all positions the
standard 10, 20, or 30-round box magazine or a reduced
capacity magazine of the same external dimensions will be
attached. The gas system must be fully operational. External
alterations to the barrel, upper and lower receivers, stock,
handguard, or pistol grip will not be allowed, except that a
device may be attached to prevent selector lever movement to
the auto position. The front and rear sights must be the
standard design. The rear sight aperture and front sight width
may vary in dimensions to suit the shooter. The rear sight
aperture may be hooded. Versions or adaptations of the M-16
type rifle consisting of external modifications or alterations,
will be shot as an NRA Match Rifle, except as allowed in
Rule 3.1.3. The trigger weight of these versions or
adaptations will not be less than 4 1/2 pounds, except as noted
in Rule 3.3.1. A case deflector (DVC-T-30 or commercial
equivalent) is allowed.
3.1.4 Foreign Service Rifle - Any center fire, selfloading
rifle, as issued for general service by the armed forces
of any nation (except rifles described in NRA Rules 3.1,
3.1.1, 3.1.2 and 3.1.3), or the same type and caliber of
commercially manufactured rifle, having not less than a 4 1/2
pound trigger pull, with standard type stock and standard
leather or web sling. In all courses and in all positions the
standard 10, 20, or 30-round box magazine will be attached.
A hinged butt plate, if installed, will be used only in the
folded position. The gas system, if any, must be fully
operational. External alterations to the stock will not be
allowed. The application of synthetic coatings, which
includes those containing powdered metal, to the interior of
the stock to improve bedding is authorized provided the
coating does not interfere with the original design, but may
vary in dimensions of rear sight aperture and front sight
blade. The internal parts of the rifle may be specially fitted
and include alterations which will improve the functioning
and accuracy of the arm, provided such alterations in no way
interfere with the proper functioning of the safety devices as
manufactured. Such rifles will be fired in the NRA Match
Rifle Division.
3.2 Any rifle - A rifle with no restrictions on sights or
accessories including Schuetzen type buttplates and palm
rests except that it must be safe to competitors and range
personnel. Ammunition will be restricted to no larger than .35
caliber. (Attention is directed to safety fan limitations of
various ranges. Individual ranges may further restrict
ammunition). The provisions of Rule 3.16.1 apply to this
definition.
(a) See Rule 3.4 and 3.14.
3.4 Reduced Capacity Magazine - In slow, on rifles
using an external detachable magazine, a reduced capacity
magazine must not exceed the external dimensions of the
original rifle magazine. Reduced capacity magazines may not
be larger than the rifle’s magazine well dimensions. A single
round loading black is considered a reduced capacity
magazine.
3.14 Palm Rest - Any attachment or extension or stock
design which aids the normal hand grip and/or support of the
rifle by the forward hand that extends to a depth of more than
3 1/4 inches below the centerline of the bore is a palm rest.
The standard box magazines/reduced capacity magazines,
Rule 3.4, of rifles under Rules 3.1.1, 3.1.2, 3.1.3, and 3.3 are
not considered palm rests. Palm rest may only be used on
“Any” rifles (Rules 3.2 and 3.3.4). Palm rest must be
specified in the match program.
4.5 500 Yard Target -
(a) No. MR-65 - Target, Rifle, Competition Mid-
Range. Used in 500 yard matches only.
Aiming Black Inches
X ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
10 ring . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
9 ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00
8 ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00
7 ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00
6 ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.00
Rings in White Inches
5 ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36.00
7.20 Mid-Range Prone Courses -
Position Range Target # Shots
Prone 300 yds MR-63 15 or 20
Prone 500 yds MR-65 15 or 20
Prone 600 yds MR-1 15 or 20
NOTE: The Mid-Range Course of fire may be shot in any
combination at 300, 500, or 600 yds.
10.1.1 Actions Open - Unless the rifle is cased, the action
must be open, ECI inserted, and detachable magazine
removed at all times except when the competitor is in position
at his firing point, and the command “THE
PREPARATION PERIOD STARTS WHEN YOUR
TARGETS APPEAR”.
10.1.7 Rapid Fire Loading Procedure - After the
command load, all rifles load either 2 or 5 rounds. Bolts will
remain open with no round in the chamber until the
competitor is in the firing position. (Note: the rifle need not
be in the shoulder before the bolt is closed) (Competitors
using rifles conforming to Rule 3.1 will engage the safety and
load 1 round into the chamber. The safety will not be
disengaged until the competitor is in the firing position.)
After firing the 2 or 5 rounds, competitors will reload 8 or 5
rounds as appropriate.
10.7 Firing Line Procedures and Commands -
(A) SLOW FIRE -
When ready to start a match, the Chief Range Officer
commands, “RELAY (number) MATCH (number)” or
naming the match, TAKE YOUR POSITION ON THE
FIRING LINE” Rule 10.1.1)
(B) RAPID FIRE -
When ready to start a match, the Chief Range Officer
commands, “RELAY (number), MATCH (number), (or
naming the match), TAKE YOUR POSITION ON THE
FIRING LINE. (Rule 10.1.1) YOUR PREPARATION
PERIOD WILL START IN TWO MINUTES”.
Competitors take their places on their firing points.
(B)(3) Rapid Fire (2nd para) The Chief Range Officer
announces "FOR YOUR SECOND STRING OF RAPID
FIRE (SITTING/KNEELING) (OR PRONE) FROM
STANDING; TEN SHOTS FIRED IN A TIME LIMIT
OF(60) or(70) SECONDS; SHOOTERS STAND." and
repeats the procedure listed above in this narrative (B), "when
all targets are repaired and brought to half-mast" (Rule 10.
13) for starting a rapid fire match from that point in this
narrative. The procedure continues in this narrative until the
point is reached (2) where time allowed for the string of rapid
fire has ended and on ranges that have pits the targets are
withdrawn into the pits. The command is then given "CEASE
FIRE. REMAIN IN POSITION UNTIL THE LINE IS
CLEARED. ARE THERE ALIBIS OR SAVED ROUNDS
ON THE RIGHT? ALIBIS OR SAVED ROUNDS ON
THE LEFT? UNLOAD. PLACE THE EMPTY
CHAMBER INDICATOR IN YOUR RIFLE". Again
transfer information on saved or late rounds to the pits. Then,
"IS THE LINE CLEAR?" This now means all rifles are
unloaded, detachable magazine removed and empty chamber
indicators are properly in place in the rifle. Upon receiving
confirmation from Range Officers that all rifles are clear say,
“THE LINE IS CLEAR. YOU WILL NOW MOVE OUT
OF POSITION. STAND BY TO RECEIVE SCORES
AND GROUPS”. At this time attention is focused on the
scoring procedure in this narrative (B(3)) starting with "see
rules for rapid fire scoring" and continuing through "to all
repaired targets are brought to half-mast to show that the pits
are ready for the next string of rapid fire."
11.4 Range Director - When appointed, the Range
Director and Deputy Range Director are responsible to the
Match Director, and have supervisory responsibility for the
Chief Range Officers and for the efficient and safe operation
of the ranges. Appointment of a Range Director and Deputy
Range Director is authorized when multiple ranges are in
operation
11.4.1 - Chief Range Officer - Will have full charge of
the range and will conduct the matches on the schedule
approved by the Match Director and is responsible for range
safety, and for enforcing all rules.
14.17 Use of Shot Hole Spotters -
(a) A 1-inch or smaller spotter for 300 yards (Golf tees
in the black are acceptable substitutes.)
(b) A 3-inch or smaller spotter for 500 and 600 yards.
(c) A 5-inch or smaller spotter for all ranges in excess
of 600 yards.
14.18 Signal Systems for Scoring Targets - The visual
signaling system described below will be used in all high
power tournaments.
(a) Slow Fire -Value spotters are placed as indicated on
the target frame, all of a highly visible color such as
fluorescent orange or black. The shooter may request
the color they can see best.
X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bottom left corner
10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bottom center
9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bottom right corner
8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center right side
7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Top right corner
6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Top left corner
5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center left side
Miss . . . . . . . . . Center - just above the aiming black
(b) Alternate scoring system (May be used at the option
of the Match Director.)
X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center right side
10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bottom right corner
9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bottom right of center
8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bottom left of center
7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bottom left corner
6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center left side
5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center right side (same as X)
Miss . . . . . . . . . Center - just above the aiming black
(c) Rapid Fire: A narrow vertical chalk board is hung on
the left side of the target frame (during scoring phase
only), with the successive scoring values painted on it.
Opposite each value is chalked the total number of
hits of that value scored in the string.
17.4 Scores for National Records - Such scores must be
fired in matches where teams fire as a unit and no
combination of individual match scores will be considered for
recognition as a team record. For recognition as special
group records (“Open”), “Civilian”, “Police”, “Service”,
“Woman”, “Junior”, “Senior”, “Grand Senior”) all members
of the team must be members of the special group concerned
(Rule 1.7(e)). Teams must be bona fide teams as outlined in
Rules 2.10 to 2.18. National Records will not be recognized
for “pickup” teams (teams made up of shooters who do not
represent one of the groups outlined in Rules 2.10 to 2.18).
17.5 Courses of Fire for which National Records Are
Recognized -
Note: National High Power Rifle Records are maintained
for scores fired over the following courses for "Open”,
"Police", "Service", "Civilian", "Women", "Junior" ,
“Senior” and "Grand Senior" categories fired on the targets
indicated and for metallic sights only unless specified
otherwise. The "Service" category includes Regular Service,
Reserve Components, and National Guard. In order for
records to be recognized promptly, National Record
Reporting forms must be submitted to NRA by the Statistical
Officer of the tournament in which they were fired, after
being certified by the Jury or Referee. National Record
Reporting forms are mailed to sponsors of NRA Registered
Tournaments by NRA Headquarters.
Unlimited sighting shots shall be fired and recorded in
courses of fire described in Rule 17.5 (y) and (z). Two
sighters will be optional in course of fire (ac), and two
sighters shall be fired and recorded in each stage of all other
listed courses of fire. Team matches may be fired without
sighters.
Range Target
Total
Shots Course
(a) 100 yds SR-1 20 20 shots, Slow Fire,
Standing
(b) 100 yds SR-1 20 20 shots, Rapid Fire,
Sitting or Kneeling
from Standing
(c) 100 yds SR-21 20 20 Shots, Rapid Fire,
Prone from Standing
(d) 100 yds MR-31 20 20 shots, Flow Fire,
Prone
(e) 100 yds SR-1
SR-21
MR-31
50 100 yds National
Match Course
10 shots, Slow Fire,
Standing (SR-1),
10 shots, Rapid Fire,
Sitting or Kneeling
from Standing (SR-
21),
10 shots, Rapid Fire,
Prone from Standing
(SR-21),
20 shots, Slow Fire,
Prone (MR-31).
(f) 100 yds SR-1
SR-21
MR-31
80 100 yd 80 Shot
Regional Course
20 shots, Slow Fire,
Standing (SR-1),
20 shots, Rapid Fire,
Sitting or Kneeling
from Standing (SR-1),
20 shots, Rapid Fire
Prone from Standing
(SR-21),
20 shots, Slow Fire
Prone (MR-31)
(g) 100 yds SR-1
SR-21
MR-31
100 100 yd 100 Shot
Regional Course
20 shots, Slow Fire,
Standing (SR-1),
20 shots, Rapid Fire,
Sitting or Kneeling
from Standing (SR-1)
20 shots, Rapid Fire,
Prone from Standing
(SR-21).
(h) 200 yds SR 20 20 shots, Slow Fire,
Standing.
(i) 200 yds SR 20 20 shots, Rapid Fire,
Sitting or Kneeling
from Standing.
(j) 200 yds SR-42 20 20 shots, Rapid Fire,
Prone from Standing.
(k) 200 yds MR-52 20 20 shots, Slow Fire,
Prone
(l) 200 yds SR
SR-42
MR-52
50 200 yd National
Match Course
10 shots, Slow Fire,
Standing (SR),
10 shots, Rapid Fire,
Sitting or Kneeling
from Standing (SR),
10 shots, Rapid Fire,
Prone from Standing
(SR-42),
20 shots, Slow Fire,
Prone (MR-52).
(m) 200 yds SR
SR-42
MR-52
80 200 yd 80 Shot
Regional Course.
20 shots, Slow Fire,
Standing (SR),
20 shots, Rapid Fire,
Sitting or Kneeling
from Standing (SR),
20 shots, Rapid Fire,
Prone from Standing
(SR-42),
20 shots, Slow Fire,
Prone (MR-52).
(n) 200 yds SR
SR-42
MR-52
100 200 yd 100 shot
Regional Course.
20 shots, Slow Fire,
Standing (SR),
20 shots, Rapid Fire,
Sitting or Kneeling
from Standing (SR),
20 shots, Rapid Fire,
Prone from Standing
(SR-42),
40 shots, Slow Fire,
Prone (MR-52).
(o) 300 yds SR-3 20 20 shots, Rapid Fire,
Prone from Standing
(SR-3)
(p) 300 yds MR-63 20 20 shots, Slow Fire,
Prone.
(q) 300 yds MR-63 15 15 shots, Slow Fire,
Prone, Any Sight.
(r) 300 yds MR-63 20 20 shots, Slow Fire,
Prone, Any Sight
(s) 200 yds
300 yds
SR
SR-3
MR-63
50 National Match
Course
10 shots, Slow Fire,
Standing at 200 yds
(SR),
10 shots, Rapid Fire,
Sitting or Kneeling
from Standing at 200
yds (SR),
10 shots, Rapid Fire,
Prone from Standing
at 300 yds (SR-3).
20 shots, Slow Fire,
Prone at 300 yds
(MR-63).
(t) 200 yds
300 yds
SR
SR-3
MR-63
80 300 yd 80 Shot
Regional Course
20 shots, Slow Fire,
Standing at 200 yds
(SR),
20 shots, Rapid Fire,
Sitting or Kneeling
from Standing at 200
yds (SR),
20 shots, Rapid Fire,
Prone from Standing
at 300 yds (SR-3),
20 shots, Slow Fire,
Prone at 300 yds
(MR-63).
(u) 200 yds
300 yds
SR
SR-3
MR-63
100 300 yd 100 Shot
Regional Course
20 shots, Slow Fire,
Standing at 200 yds
(SR),
20 shots, Rapid Fire,
Sitting or Kneeling
from Standing at 200
yds (SR),
20 shots, Rapid Fire,
Prone from Standing
at 300 yds (SR-31),
40 shots, Slow Fire,
Prone at 300 yds
(MR-63).
(v) 500 yds MR-65 20 20 shots, Prone
(w) 500 yds MR-65 15 15 shots, Prone, Any
Sight
(x) 500 yds MR-65 20 20 shots, Prone, Any
Sight
(y) 600 yds MR-1 20 20 shots, Prone
(z) 600 yds MR-1 15 15 shots, Prone, Any
Sight
(aa) 600 yds MR-1 20 20 shots, Prone, Any
Sight
(ab) 200 yds
300 yds
600 yds
SR
SR-3
MR-1
80 Regional Course
20 shots, Slow Fire,
Standing at 200 yds
(SR),
20 shots, Rapid Fire,
Sitting or Kneeling
from Standing at 200
yds (SR),
20 shots, Rapid Fire,
Prone from Standing
at 300 yds (SR-3),
20 shots, Slow Fire,
Prone at 600 yds
(MR-1).
(ac) 200 yds
300 yds
600 yds
SR
SR-3
MR-1
100 Regional Course
20 shots, Slow Fire,
Standing at 200 yds
(SR),
20 shots, Rapid Fire,
Sitting or Kneeling
from Standing at 200
yds (SR),
20 shots, Rapid Fire,
Prone from Standing
at 300 yds (SR-3),
40 shots, Slow Fire,
Prone at 600 Yds
(MR-1).
(ad) 200 yds
300 yds
600 yds
SR
SR-3
MR-1
50 National Match
Course
10 shots, Slow Fire,
Standing at 200 yds
(SR),
10 shots, Rapid Fire,
Sitting or Kneeling
from Standing at 200
yds (SR),
10 shots, Rapid Fire,
Prone from Standing
at 300 yds (SR-3),
20 shots, Slow Fire,
Prone at 600 yds
(MR-1).
(ae) 1000
yds
LR 20 20 shots, Slow Fire
Prone. Metallic Sights
(af) 1000
yds
LR 20 20 shots, Slow Fire,
Prone, Any Sights
(ag) 200 yds
300 yds
600 yds
1000
yds
SR
SR-1
MR-1
LR
60 National Long Range
Course
10 shots, Slow Fire,
Standing at 200 yds
(SR),
10 shots, Rapid Fire,
Sitting or Kneeling
from Standing at 200
yds (SR),
10 shots, Rapid Fire,
Prone from Standing
at 300 yds (SR-3),
10 shots , Slow Fire,
Prone at 600 yds
(MR-1),
20 shots, Slow Fire,
Prone at 1000 yds
(LR).
(ah) The current National championship Aggregate course.
(ai) Palma Course of Fire
800 yds LR 15 15 shots, Slow Fire,
Prone, Metallic Sights
900 yds LR 15 15 shots, Slow Fire,
Prone, Metallic Sights
1000
yds
LR 15 15 shots, Slow Fire,
Prone, Metallic Sights
(aj) Palma Regional Course - See Rule 7.19(a)
(ak) Mid-Range Course of Fire - Metallic Sights
300 yds MR-63 15 15 shots, Slow Fire,
Prone
500 yds MR-65 15 15 shots, Slow Fire,
Prone
600 yd MR-1 15 15 shots, Slow Fire,
Prone
(al) Mid-Range Course of Fire - Any Sights
300 yds MR-63 15 15 shots, Slow Fire,
Prone
500 yds MR-65 15 15 shots, Slow Fire,
Prone
600 yds MR-1 15 15 shots, Slow Fire,
Prone
(am) Team Matches - Four man team matches fired over the
courses described in items (e), (f), (l), (m), (n), (s), (t),
(u), (ab), (ac), (ad), (ae), (af), (ag), (ai), (ak), and (al).
19.5 Courses of Fire Used for High Power Rifle
Classification
500 Yards; - Metallic Sights
Target; MR-65 (ONLY); 10 or 20 shots slow fire,
prone.
19.5.1 Courses of Fire Used for High Power Rifle
Long Range Classification
800, 900, or 1000 yds; Target; LR; 20 shots, slow fire
prone, metallic or any sights.
Palma Course - Target, LR
800 yards, 15 shots, slow fire, prone, metallic sights
900 yards, 15 shots, slow fire, prone, metallic sights
1000 yards, 15 shots, slow fire, prone metallic
sights
19.5.2 Courses of Fire used for Mid-Range Prone
Classification
300 yards - When not part of an NRA High Power
Rifle tournament or is part of a Mid-Range
Tournament
Rule 7.10 metallic or any sights.
500 yards - When not part of an NRA High Power
Rifle tournament or is part of a Mid-Range
Tournament
Rule 7.11 metallic or any sights.
600 yards - When not part of an NRA High Power
Rifle tournament or is part of a Mid-Range
Tournament
Rule 7.12 metallic or any sights.
19.6.1 Combined Course of Fire Classification -
Competitors firing in a tournament having a combined
aggregate requiring classification under Rules 19.5, 19.5.1,
and 19.5.2 will compete for combined aggregate awards in
the highest classification held.
19.15 Individual Class Averages - Competitors
classified or reclassified on the basis of scores fired under the
conditions specified in Rule 19.4, reduced to 10 shot
averages, those averages leading to classifications as shown
in Table II or III below:
TABLE No. III
INDIVIDUAL MID-RANGE PRONE
High Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98.50 and above
Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97.00 - 98.49
Expert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94.50 - 96.99
Sharpshooter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92.00 - 94.49
Marksman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Below 92.00
19.17 Reclassification - A competitor who has been
classified by the NRA will be reclassified as follows:
(b) A competitor will be considered for reclassification
upward when his most recently reported scores, for
not less than 240 shots (120 shots for Prone
Classification), fired subsequent to the tournament
date at which he earned his current classification,
have been recorded prescribed, except that such
consideration will not include tournament or league
competition concerned have been recorded. If his
average score so justifies, he will be reclassified
upward accordingly.
(c) A competitor will be reclassified downward only
upon a request in writing by him to the NRA, and
only on the basis of at least 320 shots (180 shots for
Prone Classification) recorded as prescribed. fired
subsequent to the effective date of his current
classification. If his average on this basis so
justifies he will be reclassified downward
accordingly.
22. F-CLASS RIFLE RULES
NOTE: These rules are provided for the conduct of FClass
competition either separately or in conjunction with
normal NRA Long Range rifle competition. Scores fired in
these competitions using the F-Class modified targets will be
used for classification.
In all cases where specific rules are not given here, the
appropriate rules for High Power Rifle competition shall be
used.
3.4 F-Class Rifle -
(a) F-Class Open Rifle (F-0) - A rifle restricted to a bore
diameter no larger than .35 caliber. (Attention is
directed to safety fan limitations of various ranges.
Individual ranges may further restrict ammunition),
“Rail guns” and positive mechanical methods of
returning to the precise point of aim for the prior shot
are not permitted. Any safe, manually operated trigger
is permitted. Any sighting system is permitted, but it
must be included in the rifle’s overall weight.
The provisions of Rules 3.16 and 3.16.1 apply to this
definition.
(1) The rifle’s overall weight, including all attachments
such as sights and bipod, must not exceed 10
kilograms (approximately 22 pounds). An
“attachment” also includes any external object,
other that the competitor and apparel, which recoils
or partially recoils with the rifle, or which is
clamped, held, or joined in any way to the rifle for
each shot, or which even slightly raises with the
firing of the rifle from the rests).
(2) The width of the rifle’s forend shall not exceed
76mm (approximately 3 inches).
(3) The rifle must be fired in the prone position from
the shoulder of the competitor using rifle rests as
defined in Rule 3.4.1(a).
(b) F-Class Target Rifle (F-TR) - A rifle restricted to the
chambers of unmodified .308 Winchester/7.62mm
NATO or unmodified .223 Remington/5.56mm X 45
NATO cartridge cases. The rifle must be fired off a
bipod, rigidly attached to the rifle’s forend, and/or a
sling. Any bipod, meeting the definition of a bipod,
may be used but its weight must be included in the
rifle’s overall weight. Any safe, manually operated
trigger is permitted. Any sighting system is permitted,
but it must be included in the rifle’s overall weight.
The provisions of Rules 3.16 and 3.16.1 apply to this
definition.
(1) The rifle’s overall weight, including all attachments
such as sights, sling and bipod, must not exceed
8.25 kilograms (approximately 18.18 pounds. An
“attachment” also includes any external object,
other than the competitor and apparel, which recoils
or partially recoils with the rifle, or which is
clamped, held, or joined in any way to the rifle for
each shot, or which even slightly raises with the
lifting of the rifle from its rest/firing point.
(2) The rifle must be fired in the prone position from
the shoulder of the competitor using rifle as defined
in 3.4.1(b).
3.4.1 Rifle Rests -
(a) F-Class Open Rifle (F-O) - The rifle may be
supported by any means which provide no positive
mechanical method for returning it to its precise
point of aim for the prior shot. Subject to:
(1) No more than two rests may be used. If two rests
are employed, they may not be attached to each
other.
(2) The use of any form of a table is prohibited.
Separate flat boards or plates not exceeding the
front to rear and left to right dimensions of the
individual rests by two inches are allowed to be
placed under the front and/or rear rests. See Rule
3.4.1(a)(1).
No leveling screws or protrusions are allowed on
these boards or plates. They must be flat on the top
and bottom.
The intent of this rule is to prevent the use of a table
type device.
Disabled competitors may apply to the NRA Protest
Committee for appropriate dispensation.
NOTE: This discipline is a modification of high
power prone shooting, not a form of bench rest and
should not be construed as such
(3) A front rest may be employed for either the rifle’s
fore-end or for the forward hand. If attached,
clamped, or held to the rifle, the front rest must be
included in the rifle’s overall weight (Rule
3.4(a)).
(4) No portion of the rifle’s butt or pistol grip shall
rest directly on the ground or on any hard surface.
Furthermore, any rear rest employed shall not be
attached, clamped, or held onto the rifle in any
manner. Mechanically adjustable rear rests are not
allowed.
(5) As an alternative to (3) or (4), the rifle may be
rested on a simple central support such as a rolled
jacket, towel, blanket, or groundsheet, or upon a
sandbag or beanbag.
(6) Any number and type of objects may be placed
beneath each rest to compensate for variations in
the height of the slope of the firing point or to
reduce its rolling.
(7) The front rest or base may have up to three spiked
feet which may be pressed into the ground by no
more than 50mm (approximately 2 inches)
provided this causes no significant harm to the
firing point.
(8) Rests may be adjusted after any shot to
compensate for rest movement or settling. A sling
may be used in conjunction with the rest(s), but its
weight will be included in the rifle’s overall
weight (Rule 3.4(a)).
(b) F-Class Target Rifle (F-TR) Rests - A bipod
and/or sling are the only allowed front supports for
the F-TR rifle. The rifle may be supported by a
bipod and/or sling and a rear support which provide
no positive mechanical method for returning it to its
precise point of aim for the prior shot. Subject to:
(1) The bipod and/or sling and rear support may not
be attached to each other.
(2) The use of any form of a table is prohibited.
Separate flat boards or plates not exceeding the
dimensions of the individual rests by two inches
are allowed to be placed under the front and/or
rear rests. In the case of a bipod, the board or
plate may not exceed the width of the bipod by 2",
nor be more than 12" front to rear. See Rule
3.4.1(a)(1).
No leveling screws or protrusions are allowed on
these boards or plates. They must be flat on the top
and bottom.
The intent of this rule is to prevent the use of a table
type device.
Disabled competitors may apply to the NRA Protest
Committee for appropriate dispensation.
NOTE: This discipline is a modification of high
power prone shooting, not a form of bench rest and
should not be construed as such
(3) A bipod is a device with no more than two legs
that touch the firing point. It must be rigidly
attached to the forend of the rifle. The bipod may
have rigid or folding legs, and may be adjustable
to compensate for the uneven surface of the firing
point.
(4) No portion of the rifle’s butt or forend shall rest
directly on the ground or any hard surface. A rear
rabbit eared bag, small sandbag or a gloved hand
may be used to support the rifle’s butt. Any rear
support employed shall not be attached, clamped
or held to the rifle in any manner. The rear
support may not be fixed to or protrude into the
firing point. Mechanically adjustable rear support
is not allowed.
(5) Any number or type of objects may be placed
beneath the bipod or rear support, to compensate
for variations in height or slope of the firing point.
(6) The bipod and rear rest may be adjusted after any
shot to compensate for rest movement or settling.
A sling may be used in conjunction with the
rest(s), but its weight will be included in the
rifle’s overall weight (Rule 3.4(b).
4. TARGETS
NOTE: F-Class Target Centers are to be used with MR-
63, MR-65, MR-1 and LR targets for all F-Class shooting.
When pasted onto the above mentioned targets the scoring
will be conducted as follows: the new X-rings are valued 10-
X. The old X-ring becomes the new 10 ring, the old 10 ring
becomes the new 9 ring, etc.
4.4 300 Yard Target -
NRA No. MR63FC - F-Class Target Center based on the
MR-63 target for use at 300 yards. To be pasted over the MR-
63 target.
Aiming Black Inches
X ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.42
10 ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
9 ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.85
8 ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.85
7 ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.85
6 ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.85
Rings in White Inches
5 ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.85
4.5 500 Yard Target -
NRA No. MR-65FC - F-Class Target Center based on
the MR-65 target for use at 500 yards. To be pasted over the
MR-65 target.
Aiming Black Inches
X ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10 ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
9 ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
8 ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00
7 ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00
6 ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00
5 ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.00
Rings in White Inches
(None)
4.6 600 Yard Target -
NRA No. MR-1FC - F-Class target center based on the
MR-1 target for use at 600 yards. To be pasted over the MR-1
target
Aiming Black Inches
X ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
10 ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
9 ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00
8 ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.00
7 ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.00
6 ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36.00
Rings in White Inches
5 ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
4.7 800, 900, and 1000 Yard Target -
NRA No. LRFC - F-Class target center based on the LR
target for use at 1000 yards. To be pasted over the LR target.
Aiming Black Inches
X ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
10 ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
9 ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00
8 ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.00
7 ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
Rings in White Inches
6 ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
5 area . . . . . . . . . . 72x72 Sq
5. POSITIONS
5.6.1 F-Class - F-Class is fired from the prone position.
The rifle may be supported with a rear and/or rest and/or front
rest or with a bipod and/or sling and rear rest (See Rule 3.4.1)
7. COURSES OF FIRE
Positi
on
NO. of
Shots
Type
of Fire
Distance Target
7.14
7.15
7.16
7.17
Prone
Prone
Prone
Prone
15 or 20
15 or 20
15 or 20
15 or 20
Slow
Slow
Slow
Slow
300 yds
500 yds
600 yds
1000 yds
MR-
63/wMR-
63FC
MR-
65/sMR-
65FC
MR–/wMR
-1FC
LR/wLRF
C
7.18 F-Class Palma Course (45 shots):
Prone 15 Slow 800 yds LR/wLRFC
Prone 15 Slow 900 yds LR/wLRFC
Prone 15 Slow 1000 yds LR/wLRFC
7.19 F-Class Regional Course (120 shots):
Day 1 - Three 600 yd individual matches (7.16)
Day 2 - Three 1000 yd individual matches (7.17)
7.20 F-Class Mid-Range Prone Course (45 shots):
Prone 15 Slow 300 yds MR-63/wMR-
63FC
Prone 15 Slow 500 yds MR-65/wMR-
65FC
Prone 15 Slow 600 yds MR-1/wMR-1FC
17.5.1 Courses of Fire for which F-Class National
Records are Recognized:
Note: National F-Class High Power Rifle Records are
maintained for both the F-Class Open and F-Class TR as
defined in Rules 3.4(a) and (b) for scores fired over the
following courses for “Open”, “Police”, “Service”,
Civilian”, “Women”, “Junior”, “Senior”, and “Grand
Senior” categories fired on targets indicated for any sights.
The “Service category includes Regular Service, Reserve
Components and National Guard. In order for records to be
recognized promptly, National Record Reporting forms must
be submitted to NRA by the Statistical Officer of the
tournament in which they were fired, after being certified by
the Jury or Referee. National Record Reporting forms are
mailed to sponsors of NRA Registered Tournaments by NRA
Headquarters.
Unlimited sighting shots shall be fired and recorded in
courses of fire described in Rules 17.5.1(g) and (h). Two
sighters will be optional in course of fire (j), and two sighters
shall be fired and recorded in each stage of all other listed
courses of fire. Team matches may be fired without sighters.
Range Target
Total
Shots Course
(a) 300 yds MR-63/wMR-
63FC
15 15 shots
slow fire,
prone
(b) 300 yds MR-
63/wMR*63FC
20 20 shots
slow fire,
prone
(c) 500 yds MR-65/wMR-
65FC
15 15 shots
slow fire,
prone
(d) 500 yds MR-65/wMR-
65FC
20 20 shots
slow fire,
prone
(e) 600 yds MR-1/wMR-
1FC
15 15 shots
slow fire,
prone
(f) 600 yds MR-1/wMR-
1FC
20 20 shots
slow fire,
prone
(g) 1000 yds LR/wLRFC 15 15 shots
slow fire,
prone
(h) 1000 yds LR/wLRFC 20 20 shots
slow fire,
prone
(i) F-Class Palma Course (45
shots)
800 yds LR/wLRFC 15 15 shots
slow fire,
prone
900 yds LR/wLRFC 15 15 shots
slow fire,
prone
1000 yds LR/wLRFC 15 15 shots
slow fire,
prone
(j) F-Class Mid-Range Prone Course (45 shots)
300 yds MR-63/wMR-
63FC
15 15 shots
slow fire,
prone
500 yds MR-
65/wMR65FC
15 15 shots
slow fire,
prone
600 yds MR-1/wMR-
1FC
15 15 shots
slow fire,
prone
(k) The current National Championship Aggregate course
(l) Team Matches - Four man team matches fired over the
courses described in items (d), (f), (h), (i), and (j)
19. NATIONAL F-CLASS PRONE CLASSIFICATION
19.5.1 Courses of Fire Used for F-Class Long Range
Prone Classification
800, 900, or 1000 Yards
Target: LR/wLRFC, slow fire, 15 or 20 shots, prone
F-Class Palma Course (45 shots)
800 yds: Target, LR/wLRFC, slow fire, 15 shots,
prone
900 yds: Target, LR/wLRFC, slow fire, 15 shots,
prone
1000 yds: Target, LR/wLRFC, slow fire, 15 shots,
prone
19.5.2 Courses of Fire Used for Mid-Range F-Class
Classification
300 Yards
Target: MR-63/wMR-63FC, slow fire, 15 or 20
shots, prone
500 Yards
Target: MR-65/wMR-65FC, slow fire, 15 or 20
shots, prone
600 Yards
Target: MR-1/wMR-1FC, slow fire, 15 or 20 shots,
prone
19.15 Individual F-Class Averages; Mid-Range and
Long Range - Competitors classified or reclassified on the
basis of scores fired under the conditions specified in Rule
19.4 reduced to 10 shot averages, those averages leading to
classifications as shown in Table III below:
Table III Individual F-Class
High Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98.00 and above
Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96.50 - 97.99
Expert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94.00 - 96.49
Sharpshooter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91.50 - 93.99
Marksman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Below 91.49
APPENDIX B. GENERAL REGULATIONS
GOVERNING NRA REGISTERED TOURNAMENTS:
Add at the end of paragraph 12:
“NOTE: The requirement to get the Final Results Bulletin to
competitors within 30 days may be met by posting the results
on an internet web site, provided competitors can download
and/or print a paper copy. Sponsors who post electronic
results will provide the competitors with the web site address
and must provide a paper copy to competitors upon request.”
Rule changes effective 2006
3.3(c) Delete
3.4 & 3.4.1 F-Class: Move to new Section 22
Provisional)
3.9.1 Personal Wind Indicators - Self contained wind
indicators may be used, as long as they do not present a
hazard or impediment to other competitors or range
operations and not placed forward of the firing line.
3.14 Palm Rest - Any attachment or extension or stock
design which aids the normal hand grip and/or support of the
rifle by the forward hand that extends to a depth of more than
3 1/4 inches below the centerline of the bore is a palm rest.
The standard box magazines of Service rifles are not
considered palm rests in Rules 3.1.1, 3.1.2, and 3.1.3.
3.15 Buttplate - The butt or buttplate may have a curved
rear surface in which the depth of the curve cannot exceed 1/2
inch when measured from a straight line drawn from the top
to the bottom of the buttplate. The butt or buttplate may not
have a hook or stud engaging in a hole or receptacle in the
shoulder of the shooting coat or shirt, or have a knob or prong
extending rearward more than 1/2 inch from the heel or toe of
the butt.
3.20 Hearing Protection* - All competitors and other
personnel in the immediate vicinity of the range complex are
urged to wear hearing protection devices of either the passive
or electronic type. Standard medically prescribed hearing aids
may be used.
3.21 Empty Chamber Indicator (ECI) - An Empty
Chamber Indicator is required in all NRA High Power Rifle
competitions to indicate the bolt is open and the chamber is
empty. The ECI, when inserted into the rifle, must extend into
an otherwise empty chamber.
3.22 Electronic Devices - Electronic devices such as
radios, tape recorders, or any other type of sound production,
or communication systems are prohibited forward of the
ready line, including the pits, except those necessary for
range control.
Rule changes effective 2005
2.2.2 Grand Senior - A person may compete as a Grand
Senior beginning on January 1 of the calendar year in which
his or her 70th birthday occurs.
3.4 F-Class Rifle - A rifle restricted to a bore diameter no
larger than .35 caliber. (Attention is directed to safety fan
limitations of various ranges. Individual ranges may further
restrict ammunition). “Rail guns” and positive mechanical
methods of returning to the precise point of aim for the prior
shot are not permitted. Any safe, manually operated trigger is
permitted. The provisions of rule 3.16 and 3.16.1 apply to this
definition. Any sighting system is permitted, but it must be
included in the rifle’s overall weight.
(a) The rifle’s overall weight, including all attachments
such as sights and bipod, must not exceed 10
kilograms (approximately 22 pounds). An
“attachment” also includes any external object, other
that the competitor and apparel, which recoils or
partially recoils with the rifle, or which is clamped,
held, or joined in any way to the rifle for each shot,
or which even slightly raises with the lifting of the
rifle from its rest(s).
(b) The width of the rifle’s forend shall not exceed
76mm (approximately 3 inches).
(c) The rifle must be fired in the prone position from the
shoulder of the competitor using rifle rests as defined
in Rule 3.4.1.
3.4.1 F-Class Rifle Rests - The rifle may be supported by
any means which provide no positive mechanical method for
returning it to its precise point of aim for the prior shot.
Subject to:
(a) No more than two rests may be used. If two rests are
employed, they may not be attached to each other.
(b) The use of any form of table is prohibited. Disabled
competitors may apply to the NRA Protest
Committee for appropriate dispensation.
(c) A front rest may be employed for either the rifle’s
fore-end or for the forward hand. If attached,
clamped, or held to the rifle, the front rest must be
included in the rifle’s overall weight (Rule 3.4)
(d) No portion of the rifle’s butt or pistol grip shall rest
directly on the ground or on any hard surface.
Furthermore, any rear rest employed shall not be
attached, clamped, or held onto the rifle in any
manner. Mechanically adjustable rear rests are not
allowed.
(e) As an alternative to (c) or (d), the rifle may be rested
on a simple central support such as a rolled jacket,
towel, blanket, or groundsheet, or upon a sandbag or
beanbag.
(f) Any number and type of objects may be placed
beneath each rest to compensate for variations in the
height or slope of the firing point or to reduce its
rolling.
(g) The front rest or base may have up to three spiked
feet which may be pressed into the ground by no
more than 50mm (approximately 2 inches) provided
this causes no significant harm to the firing point.
(h) Rests may be adjusted after any shot to compensate
for rest movement or settling.
A sling may be used in conjunction with the rest(s), but its
weight will be included in the rifle’s overall weight (Rule
3.4(a)).
3.21 Empty Chamber Indicator (ECI) - An Empty
Chamber Indicator is required in all NRA High Power Rifle
competition to indicate the bolt is open and the chamber is
empty. The Empty Chamber Indicator, stock number
CT17500, is required but may be modified as necessary to
extend into the chamber. The ECI, when inserted into the
rifle, must extend into an otherwise empty chamber.
5.6.1 F-Class Prone - F-Class Prone is fired from the
prone position. The rifle may be supported with a rear and/or
front rest. (See Rules 3.4 and 3.4.1).
9.7 Continue to Fire - Competitors who fire a perfect
score (all Xs where same are used) in an individual match
will be given an opportunity to continue to fire to provide a
means of breaking ties and establishing National Records
over those courses for which National Records are
recognized.
(a) In slow fire, should time expire and additional time
is needed, all targets will be put back into the air
immediately after confirmation by a tournament
official that the competitor has yet to fire anything
other than a perfect shot. Firing time and firing
conditions will be the same as for the match in which
the perfect score was fired. Firing will continue until
a hit is made outside the ring of highest value (i.e. Xring).
All additional shots will be recorded on the
reverse side of the score card but will not be
included in the match total. For example, if the
competitors fires 23 consecutive perfect shots, the
match total will be recorded as 200-20X plus 3X.
(b) In rapid fire, the competitor will fire additional 10-
round strings until a less than perfect score is fired
(i.e. 100-10X). The additional strings will be fired
immediately prior to any subsequent relay’s firing
and prior to any alibi strings that may have occurred
on other firing points. The competitor will fire on the
existing target, but will be given the option of having
the target repaired or re-centered prior to firing
additional strings. The competitor will not be given
an additional sighting period. Additional strings will
be recorded on the reverse side of the score card will
not be included in the match total. For example, if
the competitor fires a perfect score of 200-20X and
fires an additional string of 99-6X, the match total
will be recorded as 200-20X. The score for National
Record purposes would b e recorded as a 200-20X
plus 99-6X. For National Record purposes, in
additional strings fired, priority will be given to
numerical score, rather than X-count; i.e., 100 beats
a score of 99 regardless of X-count.
10.7 Firing Line Procedures and commands -
Changes in italics.
Page 28, 3rd paragraph
In the event of any emergency requiring a cease fire, a
Range Officer or any competitor or any other person may
give the command, "CEASE FIRE, UNLOAD!" This
emergency command may be accompanied by moving the
targets out of view, or by a blast on a whistle or other
signaling device, or both. All competitors must cease firing
immediately when an emergency command, "CEASE FIRE,
UNLOAD!" is given; remove any detachable magazines,
open the actions of their rifles, safely remove all cartridges
from internal magazines and await further instruction. After,
or while, the emergency is being dealt with, the firing line
should be cleared so that competitors may move out of
position in order to remove their slings from their arms or
obtain additional ammunition. If the delay for dealing with
the emergency is prolonged then competitors will be given a
recall to the firing line and allowed sufficient time to replace
slings on their arms and reassume their positions. (Rule 10.
1.8) If sighters were allowed in the match (rapid fire or slow
fire) and a significant delay has occurred then additional
sighters will be allowed at the restart of firing. (Rule 10. 1.8)
Page 29, 3rd full paragraph
If, on the other hand, firing continues until the end of the
period; the targets are withdrawn at the end of allowed time.
"CEASE FIRE. (Rule 10.1.4) TIME HAS EXPIRED. HAS
ADDITIONAL TIME BEEN AUTHORIZED... ON THE
RIGHT... ON THE LEFT?" If additional time was
authorized then, "THOSE TARGETS AUTHORIZED
ADDITIONAL TIME, YOUR TIME BEGINS WHEN
YOUR TARGETS APPEAR." The targets are run up for
additional time. "ALL OTHER COMPETITORS UNLOAD
YOUR RIFLES AND INSERT EMPTY CHAMBER
INDICATORS." At the end of additional time or if signaled
by Range Officers that firing is complete, the targets are
withdrawn. "CEASE FIRE. UNLOAD ALL RIFLES AND
INSERT EMPTY CHAMBER INDICATORS." The line
clearing procedure listed above (2) is used together with the
removal of equipment procedure in (2) above and, if desired,
the police brass and trash call procedure in (2) above. If
additional relays are firing, the command is given, "RELAY
(next) YOU MAY TAKE YOUR POSITION ON THE
FIRING POINT WHEN IT IS VACANT BUT DO NOT
HANDLE YOUR RIFLE." If brass policing is taking place
and when sufficient time has elapsed then, "YOUR BRASS
POLICE PERIOD IS ENDED. ALL PERSONNEL
RETURN BEHIND THE FIRING LINE." When all
personnel are behind the firing line, return to the beginning of
this narrative (A) start and continue at the command (1),
"YOUR PREPARATION PERIOD WILL BEGIN IN
TWO MINUTES."
page 30, (2)
(2) At the end of time allowed another verbal signal or
another short blast on a whistle will be signaled as
appropriate. On the ranges where there are pits the targets will
be withdrawn at the end of time allowed. The command is
given "CEASE FIRE. (Rule 10. 1.4) REMAIN IN
POSITION UNTIL THE LINE IS CLEARED. ARE
THERE ALIBIS OR SAVED ROUNDS ON THE RIGHT?
" (Rule 14.3.1(b), 14.11.1,10.7.1 and 10.10) ALIBIS OR
SAVED ROUNDS ON THE LEFT? UNLOAD" (Rule
10.8(e)). After transferring information to the pits on saved or
late rounds, "IS THE LINE CLEAR?" This means that all
rifles on the line are unloaded, detachable magazines removed
and all bolts are open. Upon receiving confirmation from
Range Officers that all rifles are clear say, "THE LINE IS
CLEAR. STANDBY TO RECEIVE SCORES AND
GROUPS."
Page 30-31, 1st paragraph
The Chief Range Officer announces "FOR YOUR
SECOND STRING OF RAPID FIRE (SITTING /
KNEELING) (OR PRONE) FROM STANDING; TEN
SHOTS FIRED IN A TIME LIMIT OF(60) or(70)
SECONDS; SHOOTERS STAND." and repeats the
procedure listed above in this narrative (B), "when all targets
are repaired and brought to half-mast" (Rule 10. 13) for
starting a rapid fire match from that point in this narrative.
The procedure continues in this narrative until the point is
reached (2) where time allowed for the string of rapid fire has
ended and on ranges that have pits the targets are withdrawn
into the pits. The command is then given "CEASE FIRE.
REMAIN IN POSITION UNTIL THE LINE IS CLEARED.
ARE THERE ALIBIS OR SAVED ROUNDS ON THE
RIGHT? ALIBIS OR SAVED ROUNDS ON THE LEFT?
UNLOAD. PLACE THE EMPTY CHAMBER INDICATOR
IN YOUR RIFLE" Again transfer information on saved or
late rounds to the pits. Then, "IS THE LINE CLEAR?" This
now means all rifles are unloaded, detachable magazine
removed and empty chamber indicators are properly in place
in the rifle. Upon receiving confirmation from Range Officers
that all rifles are clear say, "THE LINE IS CLEAR. YOU
WILL NOW MOVE OUT OF POSITION AND
REMOVE ALL OF YOUR EQUIPMENT FROM THE
FIRING POINT. YOU MAY THEN POLICE BRASS
AND TRASH." (If it is desired to have a police brass and
trash call at this time) and or, otherwise, "YOU MAY
STAND BY TO RECEIVE SCORES AND GROUPS." At
this time attention is focused on the scoring procedure in this
narrative (B(3)) starting with "see rules for rapid fire scoring"
and continuing through "to all repaired targets are brought to
half-mast to show that the pits are ready for the next string of
rapid fire."
18.12 Clearing the Firing Point - It is the competitor’s
duty to leave the firing point promptly at the conclusion of his
relay. When leaving the firing point, rifles must be unloaded
and actions open. An Empty Chamber Indicator will be in
place.
Rule changes effective 2004
3.3.3 U.S. Palma Rifle -
(a) A rifle with metallic sights chambered for the
unmodified .308/7.62 NATO cartridge case. Rifles
which also meet Rules 3.1 (.308 only) or 3.1.1 (.308
only) are authorized.
(b) A rifle with metallic sights chambered for the
unmodified .308/7.62 NATO cartridge case. Rifles
which also meet Rules 3.1 (.308 only) or 3.1.1 (.308
only) or 3.1.2 (.223 only) are authorized.
6.9 Range Safety Flags - A red flag visible from the
firing line, when possible, will be displayed when firing is in
progress (Recommended size of range flag is 5 feet, 9 3/8
inches. At the hoist, 18 feet in length and tapered the full
length of the lower edge to be 3 feet wide at the fly end and
made of red cotton flag bunting.)
6.9.1 Wind Flag - Wind flags should be displayed at
various distances between the firing line and the targets. It is
recommended that the flags be placed at 200, 500 and 700
yards. It is further recommended that the flag be 48 inches by
18 inches at tip and 12 feet in length. This flag will be of two
colors; red and yellow.
12.6 Station of Team Coach - In team matches, a Team
Coach may take a position on the firing line near the
competitor or competitors. He cannot shift position not shift
the position of the competitors firing for the purpose of
forming a windshield for the firers. The Coach must confine
himself to the normal position of a Coach and his activities to
those normally expected of a Coach, but may make sight
corrections and must control his or her voice and actions so as
not to disturb other competitors. The Coach will not
physically assist in loading.
13.1 Physically Disabled Shooters -
(a) Each petition will be reviewed by the NRA Protest
Committee. The committee may require additional or
supplementary statements, medical information or
pictures. If approved, the NRA Secretary will issue a
special authorization certificate to individual
concerned. Such certificates will have necessary
pictures attached.

Rule changes effective 2008
SECTION 22 - F-CLASS
5.6.1 F-Class Prone - F-Class Prone is fired in the prone
position from the shoulder. The rifle may be supported with a
rear and/or front rest or with a bipod and/or sling and rear rest
(See Rule 3.4).
9.1 Changing Rifle - A competitor may change rifles to
another of the same or different caliber only between fired
matches or between stages of a multiple stage match even if
these stages are included in an aggregate match. A competitor
may not change his or her rifle during the firing of a single
stage unless it has become disabled and has been so
designated by the Chief Range Officer. For the purpose of
this rule, the firing of a stage is considered to have started
when the competitor has fired his or her first record shot. A
claim that a rifle is disabled must be made immediately. All
shots fired up to the time that the claim is made will stand as
part of the official score. (See Rules 10.9 and 10.10).