Sporter Class

About

National Rifle Association of Australia Rules

Any rifle bought as a standard factory-made practical walk around sporting/hunting/varmint rifle and without the features or attachments that would place it in the style of a target, match or service rifle, and which complies with the following conditions:

Weight: Not greater than 6.5 kg (14.3lbs.), including any telescopic sight or bipod.

Actions may be bedded in the stock.

Barrels: Rifles may be re-barreled if necessary, but the replacement must not exceed the heavy varmint barrel profile. Barrels are not to exceed 26 ins (66.04 cms) in length.

Muzzle Brakes: Muzzle Brakes are permitted, subject to permission by the Organising Body/Range Officer and provided they are allowed under the Range Standing Orders.

Calibre: Any calibre that does not exceed the calibre and/or energy limit as designated in the Range Standing Orders and/or Police Range Approval.

Trigger: Any trigger system may be used provided that it is safe. A trigger shall be deemed safe if: (a) Its activating mechanism is enclosed in a suitable trigger guard; (b) Vigorous cycling of the action does not cause the trigger to release.

Sights: Any, including magnifying or telescopic.

Ammunition: Either factory or hand loaded is allowed.

Rests: The front of the rifle may be supported by a hunting bipod (eg Harris or similar). A rear bag may be used.

Distances Shot: Same as TR and F Class

Applications to be 2 convertible sighters and 10 shots on standard ICFRA targets. Scoring as per TR, ie with 5 and V bulls.

Sporter Class

Sporter Class is built around everyday hunting and sporting rifles — the kind many shooters already have in the safe. Using factory rifles, standard optics, and basic bipods, it keeps equipment simple while still delivering the full long-range challenge.

Shooters compete across all fullbore distances (300–900m), firing 2 sighters and 10 scoring shots just like TR and F-Class. The emphasis is on accessible marksmanship — no specialist gear required — but success still comes down to reading the wind, managing recoil, and making every shot count.

Because the discipline is still evolving, some shooters keep their setup straightforward, while others are fine-tuning rifles for maximum performance. This balance makes Sporter both approachable and competitive — a discipline that rewards accuracy, consistency, and practical skill.