National Governing Body
for FClass, Target and Match Rifle Shooting in Ireland
F ('Farquarson') Class evolved from Target Rifle (TR) shooting in the mid 1990s. Whereas the usual calibre for TR is 7.62mm, F Class may be fired in any calibre up to 8mm. This new variant of TR was introduced in 1997 and allows other calibres and also bipods, telescopic sights etc. This class was originally intended to allow TR shooters with eyesight or other physical problems to carry on in the sport by allowing greater freedom in optical sights, rifle rests etc. It has now, however, developed into a new discipline in its own right.
F Class rifle, fired in various calibres and with other concessions applying in terms of national and international rules, at the same distances as TR (The F in F Class honours its founder, Mr G Farquharson of Canada.)