Thread: What caliber are you shooting F-Open with?

Originally Posted by janleroux

Thanks The Claw.

What is the main difference between a F Class and PRS rig?

How big is PRS in NZ if you want to get into it competitively?


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They are totally different beasts.
F class is basically fullbore NRA shooting but with a scoped rifle and any calibre other than 308 or 223, they both have their own class (F-TR). You shoot a big paper target from prone, one shot at a time for 10 shots at a set distance, highest score wins.

PRS is a totally different ball game.
It's practical shooting, mostly steel targets shot from a variety of positions (stand, sitting etc), with a lot of different barricades or obstacles to shoot from/through, set out isn a series of stages with different targets at different ranges from the same or different positions.

PRS is huge in the USA with a national series with big sponsors, here it's a matter of finding some local people who run events.
Some NZ events are shoots that have been going on a long time and have sorta just been wrapped up under the PRS umbrella.

F class has clubs throughout the country who belong to Target shooting NZ and operate club days and regional competitions, with a NZ competition held at Trentham each year. It's a much more regimented affair with strict rules, but a lot of club days are pretty casual and friendly to new comers, obviously dependant on the club.