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Tech question for F ers
Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 8:37 pm
by 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
Re: Tech question for F ers
Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 8:54 pm
by 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
Re: Tech question for F ers
Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 10:38 pm
by 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
Re: Tech question for F ers
Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2012 7:14 am
by essexboy
Cheers for the answers, I must be going mad or loosing my marbles, god I hate getting old sign92
Steve
Re: Tech question for F ers
Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2012 6:00 pm
by 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
Re: Tech question for F ers
Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2012 6:02 pm
by 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
Re: Tech question for F ers
Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2012 7:57 pm
by 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.
Re: Tech question for F ers
Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2012 7:59 pm
by Christel
Speedy recovery Brian!
Gun Pimp, thanks for telling us.
Re: Tech question for F ers
Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2012 10:17 pm
by essexboy
Christ, when did that happen, I was only speaking to him Friday, (22nd June)
Steve
Re: Tech question for F ers
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 1:46 pm
by 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.