March 22nd, 2023 The 2023 F-Class World Championships in South Africa will begin soon. From March 26th to April 1st, the 2023 F-Class World Championships will be held at Blomfontein’s General Christiaan de Wet Shooting Range. Competitors from all over the world will be competing in the F-Class Target Rifle(F-TR), and F-Open divisions in an attempt to win the prestigious title F-Class World Champion. Team USA will compete in both divisions for a whole week. The team includes past American champions as well as Southwest Nationals winners. Berger, a manufacturer of high-quality ammunition and bullets for competitive long-range shooters, is a major sponsor of the 2023 United States F-Class team competing in the 2023 F-Class World Championships. This major event has been awaited by the team for five years. The teams will make an impact under the leadership of Captains Dan Bramley & Phil Kelley. Three Team Berger members — Trudie Fay and James Crofts — will be serving as coaches for the US F-TR team. Erik Cortina, from Team Lapua, will compete as part of the F Open team. Geoff Esterline from Berger Bullets, Director of Marketing, said that it was an honor to support the United States F-Class Team’s quest to become international champions. Lapua, a manufacturer of top brass and bullets, will also support Team USA. Adam Braverman (V.P. Capstone’s Sales & Marketing Manager. “We have seen the team over the past five years come together, practice and make it through delays caused by COVID. They are still strong. “USA F-TR Team will use Berger 200.2X Hybrid Target.30-Cal Bullets
F-Class Target Rifle (F–TR) has strict requirements. A rifle must weigh no more than 18 pounds. The chambers must be unmodified and must use a standard.308 Win/7.62 NATO/.223 Rem/5.56 NATO cartridge. The U.S. FTR team uses Berger’s.30 Caliber 200.20X and 215 grain Hybrid Target bullets.
F-Open requires a rifle that weighs no more than 22 pounds and is chambered in any caliber.35 or less. Rifles can be fired from the shoulder in a prone position with an adjustable front rest, rear sandbag, and a front rest. The official bullet of the U.S. F.Class F-Open team is the 7mm 184 grain Hybrid Target bullet by Berger. The team also competes against Berger’s 7mm 180 Grain hybrid Target bullet. Travel Information Page
Berger produces precision projectiles and match-grade ammunition in Mesa, AZ for Target, Hunting and Tactical purposes. Lapua has been making high-quality cartridges for professional and civilian use for over 100 years. Berger and Lapua both belong to the Capstone Precision Group, which is the exclusive U.S distributor for Berger Bullets, Vihtavuori, SK-Rimfire and Lapua products. For more information, visit Bergerbullets.com or Lapua.com. Similar Posts:Tags Berger Bullets, Berger Bullets F Class World Championships Blomfontein Genl De Wet Range South Africa
