Posted by Rob V on
URL: http://oldforum.flyshooter.com.au/Wagga-Factory-Class-tp5708475p5708497.html

Hi everyone ,

   Some interesting info on this topic, It is unfortunate that there isn't one set of transparent rules across the clubs but it is easy to understand why it is left up to the discretion of the individual clubs to set their own rules for the 300m event as it is not a registered shoot.
   I won this even last year with a savage LRPV in 22-250 repeater action. I came second this year and i beleive PVM who came first we were both using the same gun Savage LRPV in 6mm br. These are configured and catalogued as varmint guns in single shot configuration. I enjoy the odd long range varminting when time permits and i also enjoy the 300m fly factory class hence the reason why i went out and bought a 6mmbr varmint gun.
   I understand everyones point of view, i agree with Anthony's view on factory class also, i was shooting on the bench with Anthony and i can assure you i wouldn't have placed as good if it wasn't for his tips on the wind, guess Les's absence was my gain. I would like to mention i shot both classes with the same gun off a rear bag and bipod so i didn't have any advantage over other people using joystick rests. Both my scores were nearly the same albeit i did place last in custom class so although these guns fall within the wagga factory class rules they are far from a custom gun. One look down the barrel and it's certainly no piece of jewellery.  My view if a factory gun should need rebarreling then the barrel should come from the factory in the same caliber and twist, stainless or chrome moly whatever is available. Single shot or repeater allow both there is alot of older sakos out their in single shot maybe other brands as well.  I guess if we are encouraging new people to bring out the old hunting rifle and come and give it a try maybe factory class should  be shot off front sand bags or bipods, No newbie is gonna rock up with a farley or seb rest. (you can beef up the suspension on you car its not gonna drive faster but it will handle better)
   But i don't think there will be too much if any change to the factory class rules it is what it is, so when i rock up to Wagga i will bring whatever i have that complies with their rules and if and when i can get to the Bay (hopefully sooner then later) i will bring whatever i have that complies with their rules.
   Finishing up i would like to congratulate Wagga on their well run Fly shoot. I will certainly try to get to as many as i can.  

  regards
Rob.V