Factory Division FAQ and Clarification

The following aims to provide clarity regarding allowed rifles and accessories for Factory Division.

The Factory Division was designed for mainstream rifle manufacturers, and pits manufacturers products against each other on a level playing field. The rifle was broken down into 3 primary components, namely; the Action, the Chassis/Stock and the Trigger. By focusing on these components, the rifle systems can be directly compared.

Athletes are required to compete with the rifle as it comes from the factory, with little to no modification to the rifle system.

From the Rulebook

Precision Rifle Divisions
1. Centerfire Divisions
  1. FACTORY DIVISION
    The Factory Division was designed for mainstream rifle manufacturers, and pits manufacturers products against each other on a level playing field.
    Athletes are require to compete with the rifle as it comes from the factory, with little to no modification to the rifle system.
  2. 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.
    1. The action, chassis/stock and trigger must be manufactured by, or be proprietary to that manufacturer, or be a generic part.
  3. Magazine may not contain more than 10 rounds at the start signal of a stage.
  4. A bipod may be attached to the rifle.
  5. A tripod may be attached to the rifle only after the COF start signal.
  6. Allowed modifications:
    1. 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.
    2. The barrel may be re-crowned and / or threaded.
    3. The action may be bedded to the chassis or stock; however, the chassis or stock may not be altered for better fit.
  7. A suppressor, muzzle brake or barrel tuner may be fitted.
  8. Minor detailing is permitted, including:
    1. Removal of factory burrs,
    2. Polishing,
    3. Painting,
    4. Adding of grip or protective tape.
  9. Prohibited Modifications:
    1. No permanent alterations may be made to the rifle.
    2. No additional parts may be added to, or swapped on, the rifle.
    3. No further gunsmith modifications or truing are permitted.
  10. Should any parts or components break, then they must be replaced by the same factory parts or components.

The bottom line with the Factory Division is:
If you are thinking of ways to get around the Factory Division rules, then Open Division is most likely a better fit for you.

Minor Clarifications / Amendments

4.15.1: Minor accessories such as dope card holders, bubble levels, suppressor covers, slings and cosine indicators may be attached to the provided points/interfaces on the rifle.
No accessory that changes the fundamental ergonomics of the rifle may be added.
ie. machining a bubble level into a weight kit will not make the weight kit legal.

Example Questions and Scenarios

Can I add weights to my rifle ?
If the weights were included in the rifle model as standard, then Yes.
If the weights were purchased with the rifle as extra parts then No.

Several picatinney rail sections were included with my rifle when I bought it. Can I attached them ?
Yes, if they were included with the rifle as standard accessories from the factory, then you may attach them to the standard points provided on the rifle.

My rifle does not have a picatinney or arca rail. Can I add a rail to attach my bipod ?
No. The bipod must be attached to the provided attachment point on the rifle, be that a m-lok or keymod fitting or a sling stud or other provided attachment system.
Adding an attachment system is a modification to the rifle and rules 4.1.17 applies.

Can I use one of those ‘Gamer Plates’ after the start signal ?
Unfortunately not. Only a tripod may be attached to the rifle after the start signal.

I have one of those support bags that attaches to the arca rail on my rifle, at what point on a stage am I allowed to attach it ?
Unfortunately, although it’s a bag, it may not be permanently attached to the rifle at any time.
To better clarify ‘permanent’ the basic litmus test is:
If you lift up the rifle and the bag is able to fall free, then it’s not permanent.
If however you have used a quick connect to attach the bag to the arca rail and lifting up the rifle retains the bag, then it’s permanent.

The barrel on my rifle is touching my stock. Can I sand down the stock so that the barrel no longer touches it ?
Unfortunately not, this is beyond 4.1.16 and ‘Removal of Factory Burrs’ and therefore is not permitted.

If I add weights to the scope, it’s not modifying the rifle. Surely that is allowed?
This would be viewed as an attempt to circumvent the Division Rules and would not be permitted.
Any attempt to ‘game’ the Factory Division rules will most likely be declined.

Do I have to use all the parts and accessories supplied with my rifle ?
Accessories: You do not have to use all the accessories provided with your rifle.
Parts: Any removal of any part (functional or not) is a ‘permanent alteration’ to the rifle and therefore rule 4.1.17.1 applies.

If I make a non-permanently attached skid that cradles my rifles fore-end and makes it easier to shoot off barricades, will it be allowed ? It’s not breaking any of the written rules right ?
This is clearly an attempt at ‘gaming’ the Factory Division rules, and it will be declined.
The entire underlying aim of the Factory Division is:

The Factory Division was designed for mainstream rifle manufacturers, and pits manufacturers products against each other on a level playing field.

Any attempt to change the ergonomics (shape, features, weight, etc) of the rifle to gain advantage over the standard factory produced model will not be permitted.

Can I swap out the AR style grip on my rifle for a more upright grip ?
As simple as this seems, it’s regarded as modifying the rifle from the original factory configuration and rule 4.1.17.1 applies.

Examples of Factory Rifles

The following rifles, by way of example, indicate Factory Division rifles.
Note: Every effort has been made to ensure that this information is correct, however please ensure to check with the manufacturer’s specifications published on their websites.

Accuracy International

Model	Factory Calibers	Action	Chassis	Trigger	Compliant
AW	308Win, 260 rem
AE	308Win
AT	308Win, 6.5 Creedmoor
AX	308Win, 6.5 Creedmoor
AXMC	308Win , 6.5 Creedmoor , 300WM
AXMK3	308Win , 6.5 Creedmoor , 300 NM, 300WM
ATX	6.5 Creedmoor

Barnard Precision

Model	Factory Calibers	Action	Chassis	Trigger	Compliant
Model 07	6.5 Creedmoor			Timney

Barrett

Model	Factory Calibers	Action	Chassis	Trigger	Compliant
MRAD	308Win, 300WM, 300NM, 300PRC, 6.5 Creedmoor

Bergara

Model	Factory Calibers	Chassis	Trigger
B-14 HMR	6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5PRC, 308Win, 300WM, 300 PRC
B-14 BMP	6.5 Creedmoor, 308Win
B-14 Wilderness	6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, 308Win, 7mm Rem, 300WM, 30PRC, 28 Nosler
Premier range	6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, 300WM, 300PRC	XLR or MPA	Triggertech

Blaser

Model	Factory Calibers	Action	Chassis	Trigger	Compliant
R8	243Win, 6XC, 6.5×47, 6.5Creedmoor, 6.5×55, 270Win 308Win, 300WM, many more
R93	243Win, 6XC, 6.5×47, 6.5Creedmoor, 6.5×55, 270Win 308Win, 300WM, many more

Cadex Defence

Model	Factory Calibers	Action	Chassis	Trigger	Compliant
CDX-R7 SHP	6 Creedmoor, 260 Rem, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5×47, 6.5PRC, 308Win, 300PRC, 300NM
CDX-R7 CPS	6.5 Creedmoor, 308Win
CDX-R7 LCP	6 Creedmoor, 260 Rem, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5×47, 6.5PRC, 308Win, 300PRC, 300NM
CDX-R7 FCP	6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, 300WM, 300PRC
CDX-MC KRAKEN	6 Creedmoor, 260 Rem, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5×47, 6.5PRC, 308Win, 300PRC, 300NM
CDX-LITE	6 Creedmoor, 260 Rem, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5×47, 6.5PRC, 308Win, 300PRC, 300NM
CDX-TAC	6 Creedmoor, 260 Rem, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5×47, 6.5PRC, 308Win, 300PRC, 300NM
CDX-R7 CRBN	6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5PRC, 308Win, 300 WSM, 300PRC
CDX-R7 SPTR	6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5PRC, 308Win, 300 WSM, 300PRC

Christensen Arms

Model	Factory Calibers	Trigger
MPR	6CRD, 6CRD, 6.5PRC, 308Win, 300WM, 300PRC	Triggertech
BA Tactical	6CRD, 6CRD, 6.5PRC, 308Win, 300WM, 300PRC
TFM	6CRD, 6CRD, 6.5PRC, 300WM, 300PRC

CZ

Model	Factory Calibers	Action	Chassis	Trigger	Compliant
TSR	308
600 series	308Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6 Creedmoor, 6.5PRC

Defiance Badrock

Model	Factory Calibers	Action	Chassis	Trigger	Compliant
South Fork	6CM, 6mm ARC, 223, 308Win, 6.5PRC, 300PRC		MDT or KRG	Triggertech

Desert Tech

Model	Factory Calibers	Action	Chassis	Trigger	Compliant
SRS	308Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, 300WM, 300NM

Howa

Model	Factory Calibers	Chassis
APC	308Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5PRC
ORYX	308Win, 6.5 Creedmoor	MDT
HCR	308Win, 243Win, 6.5 Creedmoor

HS-Precision

Model	Factory Calibers	Action	Chassis	Trigger	Compliant
PLC	308Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5×47, many more
HTR	308Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5×47, many more

Kelbly

Model	Factory Calibers	Action	Chassis	Trigger	Compliant
Arcas	308Win, 260Rem, 300WSM, 7mmWSM, 300WM, 7mmRem, 6.5×55			Bix ‘n Andy

Kimber

Model	Factory Calibers	Action	Chassis	Trigger	Compliant
SOC II (SG)	6.5 Creedmoor, 308Win		McRee

McMillan

Model	Factory Calibers	Action	Chassis	Trigger	Compliant
TAC	6.5 Creedmoor, 308Win, 300WM

Mossberg

Model	Factory Calibers	Action	Chassis	Trigger	Compliant
MVP Precision	6.5 Creedmoor, 308Win
MVP LR	6.5 Creedmoor, 308Win		Luth-AR

MPA

Model	Factory Calibers	Action	Chassis	Trigger	Compliant
BA Competition	6.5 Creedmoor, 308Win	Curtis		Triggertech/Timney
Matrix	6.5 Creedmoor, 308Win	Curtis		Triggertech/Timney

PGW Defense

Model	Factory Calibers	Chassis	Trigger
Coyote	6.5 Creedmoor, 308, 6.5×47, 260Rem
Coyote LSS	6.5 Creedmoor, 308Win, 6.5×47, 260Rem	MDT
M15 XRS / ACC	223 Wylde, 6 Creedmoor, 6.5 Creedmoor, 308Win	MDT	Triggertech

Remington

Model	Factory Calibers	Chassis
700	Various – model specific
700 Magpul	6mm Creedmoor, 6.5 Creedmoor, 308Win, 300WM	Magpul
783	Various – model specific
Seven	Various – model specific

Ritter & Stark

Model	Factory Calibers	Action	Chassis	Trigger	Compliant
SX-1 MTR	308Win, 300WM

Ruger

Model	Factory Calibers	Chassis	Trigger
RPR	308Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5PRC, 300WM, 300PRC
RPR – CS	6 Creedmoor		Triggertech
American	308Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, 7.08Rem, 270Rem
American Hunter	308Win, 6.5 Creedmoor	Magpul

Sabatti

Model	Factory Calibers	Action	Chassis	Trigger	Compliant
ST-18	6 Creedmoor, 6.5×47, 6.5 Creedmoor, 308Win
Urban Sniper	6.5×47, 6.5 Creedmoor, 308Win
STR Sport	6.5×47, 6.5 Creedmoor, 308Win
STR	260Rem, 6.5×47, 6.5 Creedmoor, 308Win
Tactical EVO	6 Creedmoor, 6.5×47, 6.5×55 6.5 Creedmoor, 284 Shehane, 308Win, 300WM
S.A.R.	6 Creedmoor, 6.5×47, 6.5×55 6.5 Creedmoor, 284 Shehane, 308Win, 300WM

Sako

Model	Factory Calibers	Action	Chassis	Trigger	Compliant
TRG 22/41 A1	6 Creedmoor, 308Win, 260Rem, 300WM
TRG 22	6 Creedmoor, 308Win, 260Rem
TRG 42	300WM
TRG M10	6.5 Creedmoor, 308Win
85 Series	243Win, 260Rem, 308Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, 7mm-08 6.5×55, 270Win, 300WM

Savage

Model	Factory Calibers	Chassis
10 GRS	6 Creedmoor, 6.5 Creedmoor, 308Win, 6.5PRC	GRS
110 CARBON TACTICAL	6.5 Creedmoor, 308Win, 6.5PRC
110 ELITE PRECISION	6 Creedmoor, 6.5 Creedmoor, 308Win, 300PRC, 300WM, 6.5PRC	MDT
110 PRECISION	6.5 Creedmoor, 308Win, 300PRC, 300WM, 6.5PRC	MDT
110 MAGPUL HUNTER	308Win, 6.5 Creedmoor	Magpul
AXIS II PRECISION	243Win, 270Win, 308Win, 6.5Creedmoor	MDT Exclusive

Steyr

Model	Factory Calibers	Action	Chassis	Trigger	Compliant
SSG M1	6.5 Creedmoor, 308Win
SSG 08 A1	308Win
SSG 08	243Win, 308Win, 300WM
SSG 04 / A1	243Win, 308Win, 300WM
Elite / Elite 08	308Win, 7mm08Rem

Thompson / Center (S&W)

Model	Factory Calibers	Action	Chassis	Trigger	Compliant
Venture II	243Win, 270Win, 300WM, 308Win 7mmRM, 6.5 Creedmoor
Compass II	243Win, 270Win, 300WM, 308Win 7mmRM, 6.5 Creedmoor
LRR	243Win, 308Win, 6.5 Creedmoor

Tikka

Model	Factory Calibers	Action	Chassis	Trigger	Compliant
T3 Tact A1	260Rem, 308Win, 6.5 Creemoor
T3 Super Varmint	243Win, 270Win, 308Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5PRC, 7mm08Rem
T3 CTR	243Win, 260Rem, 308Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5PRC, 7mm08Rem, 7mmRM
T3 UPR	308Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5PRC

Unique Alpine

Model	Factory Calibers	Chassis
UPG-1	243Win, 6,5 Creedmoor, 6,5 x 47, 308Win
TPG-3 A4	6,5 Creedmoor, 308Win, 300WM, 300NM
JPR-1 Nordland	243Win, 6,5 Creedmoor, 6,5 x 47, 308Win	GRS
JPR-1 Highland	243Win, 6,5 Creedmoor, 6,5 x 47, 308Win

Victrix

Model	Factory Calibers	Action	Chassis	Trigger	Compliant
Scepter	300NM
Venus V/T/X	6 XC, 6.5 x 47, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6 Creedmoor 260Rem, 308Win
Gladio V/T/X	6.5 x 47, 6.5 Creedmoor, 308Win
Gladio X	6.5 x 47, 6.5 Creedmoor, 308Win

Weatherby

Model	Factory Calibers	Chassis
Mk.V Carbonmark	6.5 Creedmoor
Mk.V Accumark	6.5 Creedmoor
Vanguard	243Win, 308Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, 7mm-08Rem
Vanguard Modular Chassis	6.5 Creedmoor, 308Win	MDT

Winchester

Model	Factory Calibers	Action	Chassis	Trigger	Compliant
XPR	6.5 Creedmoor, 243Win, 7mm08Rem, 308Win, 6.5PRC 270WSM, 300WSM, 270Win, 7mmRM, 300WM
XPC	6.5 Creedmoor, 308Win, 243Win			MDT

Queries

If your rifle is not listed above and you are unsure if it meets Factory Division requirements, or if some of the above rifle information is incorrect and needs correction, or if you are unsure about some of the above rules, then please feel free to complete the form below and we will be able to assist you where possible.