Tech question for F ers

[essexboy]

While talking to Brian of fox firearms (and buying a Barnard S action and kelbly trigger for a new project) he showed me a new stock he had (prototype) for f class it was a barrel block job, I mentioned that I thought that in f-class the block had to be 4"or less, the block was longer. Could any f class boys tell me if I am right or wrong, I may have been thinking of benchrest.

Regards

Steve

[spud]

i dont think there is a ruling on action blocks as long as rifle makes weight rulings and for end isnt wider than 3 inches

[Gun Pimp]

I don't think the word 'barrel-block' or any reference to how the barrel is supported, appears in the F Class rules. I've never even seen or heard a barrel-block rifle in F Class.

However, I've just put together a rifle on the barrel-block stock and very nice it looks. Although the stock is expensive you will save on bedding, inletting, painting etc. The stock is too heavy for an F/TR rifle but ideal for Open Class.

Barrel-blocks are usually the preserve of heavy 1000 yard benchguns but even then, there is no restriction on the length of the block.

Cheers
Vince

[essexboy]

Cheers for the answers, I must be going mad or loosing my marbles, god I hate getting old sign92

Steve

[Gun Pimp]

Incidentally - listers might like to know that Brian Fox is currently in hospital following a heart attack. Hopefully, it was a small one - he is in good spirits and never off the 'phone!!

I'm sure that if anyone is in the midst of a deal with Brian, they need not worry.

Cheers
Vince

[Dangermouse]

Vince,

Thanks for the heads up on Brian, I am sure that all of us that know him will be wishing him a speedy recovery,

DM

[ovenpaa]

Bugger, sorry to hear about Brian and I was only having a good natter with him and Simon the other day at the Phoenix, please send him our very best wishes and regards and I hope he is out soon and on the road to recovery, he is a good and honourable person and always a gentleman to deal with.

[Christel]

Speedy recovery Brian!

Gun Pimp, thanks for telling us.

[essexboy]

Christ, when did that happen, I was only speaking to him Friday, (22nd June)

Steve

[desparado]

Vince,

Please pass on my regards to Brian and wish him a speedy recovery.
Thanks
Des.


Steve,
There is definately no restriction on barrel blocks in the rules - so go for it.