shot a team fclass match today and was told buy someone that my rifle is illegal

[earl39]

Hi everyone, I just started shooting f-class recently and I shoot off a Harris bipod. I saw the above statement, I have seen other people do this (me included) and didn't think there was an issue. So now I question weather or not this is allowed. Wanting to do things right I looked through the rule book. I did not see mention of it saying this can or can't be done. So my question is, what section/part says that you can not tuck your bipod. Or what are people interpreting to leade them to believe this? I'm not trying to open a can of worms or start an argument so I hope this doesn't cause this. I just want to know so I can see it for myself. Thanks, Andy
If nothing else when you have the rifle in position if the match director walked over and lifted it straight up the mat would rise a little with it which would make the weight of the mat included in the overall weight of the rifle which in most cases would put you way over the weight limit. Refer to rule 3.4 paragraph (1).

[CarlosDJackal]

...i asked him what is illegal on it he pointed out that i have a mirage shield and the bipod is wrong he also corrected me in telling me that a harris bipod is the only acceptable bipod to use.
he then went on to tell me that my 155gr. bullets are to light and should be in the 175-210 range to shoot in this class...

Translation: I lost to you so I am nitpicking your gear until I find something that can officially negate the win.

[JCalhoun]

I understand that as a new competitor you feel the need to be up on all the rules, some of which can be fuzzy. However, if the match director doesn't gig you for it there is nothing that can be done afterwards. If you have any questions, ask the match director before the match starts so everyone can be on the same page.

Have you ever wondered why the NRA rulebooks are so technical and legal sounding? Aholes like these are the reason.