IPRF rimfire Factory Class gun

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Ballonglefse

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Hi all

Hope I’m putting this thread the right place.

I’m looking to buy a new Rimfire rifle for IPRF Rimfire Factory Class.

Due to several factors CZ 457 are most relevant for me.
However, they come in a couple of different variants.

So, is the “unobtainium” varmint MTA version qualified for production class?

Is the MDT version qualified?

Rulebook for reference:

Thanks for any feedback.
 
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#2
I see a "Factory" class in the rules - I assume this is what you mean by "production." Overall, it looks like IPRF is much like American PRS.

It appears any version of the 457 would qualify for Factory. However - if you read much here on SH, you'll find a lot of opinion that "Production" class doesn't get a lot of... well, "celebration" for lack of a better word. The reality is that the top-rung shooters will win with "Production" gear against the rest of the field running whatever they want.

If you shoot "Open" then "Factory" definition doesn't matter. Buy the rifle of your choice and go shoot.

You may want to consider a lower-tier 457, replace the barrel (not sure how that works outside USA), and drop the rig into an aftermarket stock like MDT Field Stock, KRG Bravo, etc. It might be easier to acquire all the bits and not cost too much more than the hard-to-find but very capable MTA.
 
#3
On last Rimfire worlds top 'factory' rigs were practically same as Open rigs and many ran practicaly factory guns in Open , Factory division Anschutz1710 in MDT , Victrix Venus , distinction between small or mainstream manufacturer was kinda thin .

-manufactured/assembled kinda hints anything offered by factory goes.


''A Factory Division Rifle is a non-custom, standard stock rifle, manufactured/assembled by a single mainstream manufacturer, in a configuration as available by that manufacturer at the time of production.

The action, chassis/stock and trigger must be manufactured by, or be proprietary to that manufacturer, or be a generic part.''

The barrel may be replaced, as long as the replacement barrel is the same profile, caliber and length as available in that model from the manufacturer.''
 
#5
If memory serves me correct ( a bit doubtful ) nearly all of the NA Factory division shooters at the championships in Italy were shooting MPA guns produced by MPA using Vodoo actions. My presumption was that IF all the component parts were assembled and in sufficient quantities ( I recall it being a minimum of 50 ) it qualified as a factory gun.

As has been alluded to with "some" factory guns there is not a lot of difference from Open. My recollection of the Italy shoot was that most of the non NA shooters were using CZs.
 
#6
I highly doubt MPA qualifies as factory rifle ''manufactured/assembled by a single mainstream manufacturer, in a configuration as available by that manufacturer at the time of production.''

The action, chassis/stock and trigger must be manufactured by, or be proprietary to that manufacturer, or be a generic part.''
 
#7
You may very well be correct. My presumption was largely based on the number of "Factory" competitors in the World Championships in Italy that were using Vudoo Actions in MPA chassis. Again this is my opinion only from watching the shoot on video. Perhaps there has been a rule change since the inagurall World Championships.

It is apparent that I should have done a more thorough investigation before posting my thoughts. I will do that and post additional information or apologies as required.
 
#8
I do not think any voodoo in MPA chassis qualified for Factory , unlike open,all factory rifles had to pass inspection and Voodoo in MPA would not., videos i and others posted are not indication as you see factory ,senior and lady shooters on same day. I do not remember seeing voodoo MPA in factory , and i actually did look around a bit as i mostly functioned as a mule , assisted a factory shooter on my free days as open and factory were shot on different days .
Open.- Funny enough my only mod to a factory Anschutz64MPR was adding an arca plate ,for a bipod which was needed like in two stages,could have gamed it with short pic rail and ran Factory instead. :ROFLMAO:

My thinking was go into Open as Factory was for CZ ,Tikka and what not ,only to then watch for all intents and purposes rifles equal to Open rifles run Factory division . i expect in UK worlds this Summer the equipment will be magnitudes better as in Italy there was still a huge technological gap between NA and Euro crowd.

Anschutz 1710 - with Anschutz MDT chassis - possibly proprietary to anschutz as its not sold by MDT ,branded as anschutz as well so ticks all the boxes
230907-PRS-22-WM-Italien-ANSCHUTZ11.png


Victrix was very popular with Euro Factory crowd , technically ticks all the boxes as all the components are made in house action,chassis,trigger ....
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Although I am willing to accept that my memory is fading, I felt certain that I had seen MPA manufactured guns utilized at the World Championships in Italy. One of the reasons it was memorable for me was I was pretty sure one of the MPA guns was being shot in Factory class by a fellow Canuck.

I figured the simplelist way to find out for certain was to ask MPA. A brief note to them brought a response from their operations Manager that they indeed did have their manufacture guns being shot in Factory class at the shoot. Apparently they were outfitted with Curtis actions rather than the current Vudoo that they are not supplying.

None of this has any real significance other that there is a very thin line between the two classes Open and Factory ( At least at the Italian event. The rule book may have changed as the Italian event was the inagural Worlds.
 
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DownhillFromHere said:
I see a "Factory" class in the rules - I assume this is what you mean by "production." Overall, it looks like IPRF is much like American PRS.
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Indeed, you are correct in your assumption, sorry for mixing the nomenclature I have edited it now. :)

I have tried to send a message to the IPRF, but so far no feedback.

But I have from other good authority that the stock need to be proprietary to the manufacturer, and by this the CZ 457 MDT is not qualified to Factory Division.

The reason for my investegations is that im firstly preparing to buy a new rimfire gun, and secondly planning to participate in Factory Division for the world championship in UK, since Open Division is fully spoken for atm
 
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Mr.BR said:
I do not think any voodoo in MPA chassis qualified for Factory , unlike open,all factory rifles had to pass inspection and Voodoo in MPA would not., videos i and others posted are not indication as you see factory ,senior and lady shooters on same day. I do not remember seeing voodoo MPA in factory , and i actually did look around a bit as i mostly functioned as a mule , assisted a factory shooter on my free days as open and factory were shot on different days .
Open.- Funny enough my only mod to a factory Anschutz64MPR was adding an arca plate ,for a bipod which was needed like in two stages,could have gamed it with short pic rail and ran Factory instead. :ROFLMAO:

My thinking was go into Open as Factory was for CZ ,Tikka and what not ,only to then watch for all intents and purposes rifles equal to Open rifles run Factory division . i expect in UK worlds this Summer the equipment will be magnitudes better as in Italy there was still a huge technological gap between NA and Euro crowd.

Anschutz 1710 - with Anschutz MDT chassis - possibly proprietary to anschutz as its not sold by MDT ,branded as anschutz as well so ticks all the boxes
230907-PRS-22-WM-Italien-ANSCHUTZ11.png


Victrix was very popular with Euro Factory crowd , technically ticks all the boxes as all the components are made in house action,
Ballonglefse said:
Indeed, you are correct in your assumption, sorry for mixing the nomenclature I have edited it now. :)

I have tried to send a message to the IPRF, but so far no feedback.

But I have from other good authority that the stock need to be proprietary to the manufacturer, and by this the CZ 457 MDT is not qualified to Factory Division.

The reason for my investegations is that im firstly preparing to buy a new rimfire gun, and secondly planning to participate in Factory Division for the world championship in UK, since Open Division is fully spoken for atm
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Mr.BR said:
I highly doubt MPA qualifies as factory rifle ''manufactured/assembled by a single mainstream manufacturer, in a configuration as available by that manufacturer at the time of production.''

The action, chassis/stock and trigger must be manufactured by, or be proprietary to that manufacturer, or be a generic part.''
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The MPA Rimfire Elite does indeed qualify for the Factory class, the action, trigger are all rebranded to meet the classification of factory class. There is no price limit to the rifle or the optics you choose.
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