What is F class?

I agree it is an ok means to introduce new people to the sport, and keep elder shooters enjoying trigger time.

However, as former ISU smallbore 3 position shooter, and air rifle (offhand) shooter, F class to me is "shooting lite." It is ok to get the taste in F class, but you can't compare it to shooting from a slinged position.

I have mixed emotions about it. If you are truly just starting out, or on the end of a career, I'm ok with it. I'm curious how many F class shooters actually transition into slinged-based shooting.

In anticipation to those who will ask if I've ever shot high power, the answer is "yes", but not a great deal. I had a woodchuck shooting buddy of mine go to a shoot, and he shot F class. He did ok, and was pumped about how great he shot. Ok, great. Now shoot like your supposed to. Then you can start talking.

In the years pass, we dumb-down our education, and lower standards so not as to discourage those who "try." Well, competition is competition is competition in any sport. Rifle included. An "x" is, and should only be an "x", and should be the goal of each shooter in his/her own level of commitment to achieve.

I guess I'd rather see a sling shooter, with a lower classification, and a true competitive spirit (to improve his/her scores) than see a bipod shooter with a pumped up chest with how "great" he/she scored.

F Class. Ok by me to get a taste. After that, learn the real skills of shooting.

I love offhand shooting. After you learn to use a sling, learn to shoot offhand. All position matches are determined by offhand performance. We can all save time and money by shooting offhand-and really develop our skills. The best part about offhand shooting is that the best equipment isn't necessary (lower cost to the shooter). You test the shooter as much, if not more than the equipment.

F class is better than nothing, but let's call a spade a spade (or a bipod a bipod), it's watered down shooting skills designed as a compromise. Never cease to strive to do your best under the "standard conditions" of competition. That's how you get better in any facet of life, business or sport.

Other than that, I really don't have an opinion on the subject.

F class is better than nothing, but let's call a spade a spade (or a bipod a bipod), it's watered down shooting skills designed as a compromise. Never cease to strive to do your best under the "standard conditions" of competition. That's how you get better in any facet of life, business or sport.