Introduced in 2019, this class is defined in Chapter 23 of the SSRs. It offers shooters with factory sporting rifles the opportunity of participating at NRAA ranges alongside TR and F-Class.
SH Rule development (read the first post before commenting)
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Tim L »
Sat Jun 18, 2022 1:35 pm
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Rules for posting,
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Having just returned from Raglan I have to say that whilst muzzle brakes come with issues, they can certainly be managed. The opportunity they...
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Last post by Tim L
Mon Apr 21, 2025 4:55 pm
Building a suitable rifle for SH
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macguru »
Wed Jun 15, 2022 5:50 pm
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I thought I would set down what I think are the main attributes of a successful rifle for SH, assuming we will be allowed some latitude in building...
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That’s why we built these. 32mm acoustic ply, so they’re sound absorbing. Throw a lump of carpet down in front of the shooter and bingo, no more...
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Last post by Weairy
Thu Apr 06, 2023 5:57 pm
New SSRs proposed
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macguru »
Tue Jul 01, 2025 9:38 am
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Has anyone else read the proposed SSRs as relating to sporter class. ? I was reluctant to add this to an existing thread and make that thread even...
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I strongly suggest you guys submit some of your ideas to the nraa. Personally, most of the changes are fine with me, although i would like to put a...
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Last post by macguru
Tue Jul 15, 2025 3:17 pm
SH/SHO->PC/PCO->SC=SP/SO name change
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macguru »
Fri Feb 14, 2025 6:41 pm
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Our naming has changed again in the Draft SSRs .......
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Our proposed new name is: SC/SI (Sporter class/sporter improved)
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Last post by macguru
Fri Jul 11, 2025 10:21 pm
Shot values for Sporter class
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mike H »
Thu Apr 10, 2025 9:42 pm
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Looking at the results at Victorian Kings the individual shots are recorded the same as F Class,not Target Rifle,has there been a rule change that I...
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Agreed that when Sporter was initially introduced it was an 'entry' discipline, but six years later it now stands as a regular discipline, along with...
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Last post by Potshot2023
Thu Apr 17, 2025 11:33 am
Recognition
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Potshot2023 »
Tue Apr 08, 2025 3:59 pm
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is there enough data available to include Sporter in the MCSI tables? It’s the fastest growing discipline in our sport and demands recognition.
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It may take a while to get that data. PC has a huge spread in scores. Good shooters regularly shoot 50s with lots, while some struggle to keep them...
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Last post by Tim L
Tue Apr 08, 2025 9:08 pm
SH/O BiPods…
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Toe Cutter »
Tue Feb 25, 2025 7:46 pm
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Bipod Width in SH and SHO?
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I see no issue personally, the rules do not state 1 piece bipod so as long as they fold 'like a harris' and maintain the maximum distance unextended,...
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Last post by Lithgow
Thu Feb 27, 2025 9:14 pm
Rechambering barrel to PCO
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RingSting »
Sun Nov 24, 2024 3:01 pm
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Hello All
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Exactly, you're thinking harder target, then limiting yourself to 6.5CM using a rifle that has limitations compared to FOpen. Have a look and see how...
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Last post by PeteFox
Thu Dec 12, 2024 11:28 am
Barrel replacement
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mitchellchandler_au »
Thu Nov 21, 2024 5:54 am
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Hi all,
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And if you're using anything other than a Howa start looking for that barrel......
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Last post by Blindbat
Sun Nov 24, 2024 9:19 am
Is This a S/H Rifle
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Blindbat »
Thu Nov 14, 2024 12:24 pm
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Here's a question for the brains trust. Does a Savage Model 12 LRPV (Long Range Precision Varminter) make the grade for SPC or is it too much like a...
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It would seem to me the most sensible thing to do would be for a State Association to ask the NRAA Board to clarify the matter by modifying the Rules...
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Last post by bobped
Fri Nov 22, 2024 12:02 pm
More SH Class Questions
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Tsv900 »
Mon Nov 04, 2024 10:22 am
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Hey all
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Thanks, I'll scope out these options so that I already have my sights set on one when it's time to elevate my glass quality.
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Last post by Tsv900
Sun Nov 10, 2024 10:28 am
Many SH Class Questions
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Tsv900 »
Sun Oct 27, 2024 8:02 am
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Hey all!
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G'day Steve, no that's not my rifle, but I did have something very similar a few years back
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Last post by ned kelly
Thu Oct 31, 2024 3:52 pm
New Sporter Class SSRs
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Weairy »
Wed Jul 05, 2023 4:07 pm
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Congratulations to all involved in updating the Sporter Class rules. The changes are fair and reasonable, RO friendly and not outrageously...
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Well said Drop Shot. Your summary is pretty much the reason a need to cater for that specific demography was recognised back in 2019, and the Sporter...
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Last post by Potshot2023
Tue Sep 24, 2024 6:16 pm
Chassis in hunter class open
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mitchellchandler_au »
Mon Apr 01, 2024 8:07 pm
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Hi all,
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If its a factory barrel then you can run it in PC if its under 6.5kg, or PCO if its under 7.5kg, the stock does not matter. I just got an MDT stock...
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Last post by macguru
Tue Apr 02, 2024 11:40 am
Sporting/Hunter Gear Register
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Weairy »
Sun Apr 23, 2023 5:20 pm
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Hi all,
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i still think hunter class,in all categories should be ammo limited to what fits in the magazine.
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Last post by lonerider43
Tue Mar 12, 2024 10:23 pm
Production Class Open (PCO)
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mcourtin »
Tue Jan 16, 2024 12:11 pm
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I noticed that there are a number of clubs running prize shoots that are including only Production Class (PC) for Sporter and not including...
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Wouldn’t stress , clubs can include or exclude classes as desired , sometimes hard to gauge popularity and sponsorship of prizes .
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Last post by cheech
Tue Jan 16, 2024 2:30 pm
SH Class, how has your Club integrated it?
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Mick_762 »
Sat Aug 20, 2022 12:43 pm
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As per the subject heading, how have you done it?
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Our job to teach them :wink:
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Last post by Weairy
Wed Oct 18, 2023 2:32 pm
Sports Hunter Cheats
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Lithgow »
Tue Jun 14, 2022 8:15 pm
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Sounds like there is hope for this old bugger with his 6.5 man bun Howa in a Bravo stock after all :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
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Last post by Tator
Sat Oct 14, 2023 12:49 pm
Norht Arm OPM
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Downes Equestrian »
Fri Sep 29, 2023 4:15 am
Just out of interest I was looking at the entries for the upcoming North Arm OPM at the end of October and yes, they have a S/H class so good on...
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Last post by Downes Equestrian
Fri Sep 29, 2023 4:15 am
Is an Omark Eligible for Sporter Class ?
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tom1 »
Sat Jul 29, 2023 4:48 pm
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Is an Omark that is still using the original stock & trigger eligible to be used in Sporter Class ? It has a 26 inch Black Mountain barrel and...
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$256 actually
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Last post by ozfarm
Thu Aug 03, 2023 6:10 pm
Sporter Hunter Standard v Open
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Martin »
Mon May 08, 2023 11:23 am
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I notice the Bundaberg-Burnett RC has advertised an open shoot in May with Sporter/Hunter divided into two classes: standard & open.
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Maybe to help an Aussie manufacturer it should have been the Lithgow LA 105 hunter class where only standard unmodified factory rifles were eligible....
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Last post by Malcolm Hill
Wed May 10, 2023 8:50 pm
Clermont OPM SH Class
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Daveh »
Sat May 08, 2021 8:25 pm
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I just wanted to say a big “Thank You” to the members of the Clermont Rifle Club for holding a great event on May Day weekend.
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Clermont has it's OPM in the same weekend as Muckadilla. So always a tussle to get shooters. However, the second biggest class after fopen was the...
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Last post by Downes Equestrian
Tue May 09, 2023 5:36 am
VRA Kings Sport Hunter rules
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Valk »
Thu Apr 13, 2023 9:54 am
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Can anyone Confirm what are the Rules for Sport/Hunter Class at the VRA Kings next week?
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Thats great. VRA very progressive.
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Last post by Valk
Fri Apr 14, 2023 9:56 am
WA Leads the way!!!
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Lithgow »
Mon Apr 03, 2023 9:38 pm
Check this out fellas, what a great event!!!
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Last post by Lithgow
Mon Apr 03, 2023 9:38 pm
Sporter Hunter Rear Bag
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Blindbat »
Thu Jan 26, 2023 8:30 pm
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I'm about to start playing with SH and I am looking for a rear bag however after looking in all the usual places the options seem...
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Yep - see attached for your reference.
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Last post by Weairy
Fri Feb 17, 2023 9:35 am
Barrel replacement
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Steve N »
Sun Jan 08, 2023 6:39 am
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Do the rules allow a replacement barrel to be longer and a different twist than the original factory barrel
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Rules do not specify replacement barrel is to be the same calibre as original.
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Last post by Barry Davies
Sun Jan 08, 2023 9:07 am
NSWRA 2023 King's Sporter Hunter rules
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macguru »
Wed Dec 14, 2022 6:40 pm
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Following the success of SH at the 2022 NSW Queen's Prize, the following are the rules for the 2023 Competition:
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John, thank you for striking a blow against pedantry :)
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Last post by macguru
Sat Dec 24, 2022 9:13 pm
Rebarrel rule + allowed chamberings
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bartman007 »
Sun Sep 04, 2022 10:03 pm
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What do people think about the use of wildcats as an alternative to the stock standard offering?
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sounds perfect for a 6.5 kg 'hunting rifle'. and I can give you the number of a great surgeon in sydney if you need reconstruction :)
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Last post by macguru
Fri Sep 16, 2022 5:11 pm
Rear Bag
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bigjohn »
Thu Sep 01, 2022 5:28 pm
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What rear bag do people use + will it fit the new rules with no ears post some photos please
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I use an Ulfhednar 'Cookie Dough'.
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Last post by Lithgow
Thu Sep 01, 2022 6:56 pm
NSWRA 2022 Queens Sporter Hunter rules clarification
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MattyG »
Fri Aug 05, 2022 8:50 pm
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The NSWRA have issued their version of the Sporter Hunter rules for the upcoming NSW Queen's Prize.
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I don't shoot it mate because I think that as someone who has represented his state multiple times, building a gun to compete against shooters...
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Last post by Barossa_222
Tue Aug 16, 2022 8:37 pm
S/H - GVDRA prize meeting
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Weairy »
Sat Aug 06, 2022 6:37 pm
Some feedback from todays GVDRA prize meeting.
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Last post by Weairy
Sat Aug 06, 2022 6:37 pm
Competition incident involving the SH Discipline 4/6/22
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macguru »
Sun Jun 05, 2022 11:04 pm
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Gday, on 4/6/22 I shot in the North shore DRA club championship representing North Sydney rifle club, in SH/std.
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I think we should try to do both, via two subclasses. The basic class could be very close to Chapter 23, with price limit and more clarity around the...
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Last post by AlanF
Tue Jun 14, 2022 9:03 am
Standard Hunter / Open hunter rifles
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Boomstick308 »
Thu Mar 17, 2022 8:30 pm
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Hi. New here so take it easy .
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I hear you John, just not sure there is a way to write the rules to avoid it. When chasing accuracy in competition it's always going to be an arms...
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Last post by Tim L
Tue May 31, 2022 10:33 am
Rifle Suitability
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Seddo »
Wed Jan 13, 2021 2:07 pm
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Hi all,
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Here’s the SSR’s translate them how you will.
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Last post by Bigtravoz
Sun Nov 14, 2021 5:06 pm
Hunter/Sporter Class , Has it been DERAILED?
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mick l »
Fri Jul 16, 2021 2:30 pm
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Hi Guys,
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You only have to worry about rules for serious competition. If people want this class to be shot at prize meeting level, then better rules will be...
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Last post by AlanF
Thu Sep 02, 2021 8:48 pm
Will Sporter HUnter become a competitive class?
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Matt_hau »
Fri Apr 09, 2021 4:23 pm
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Hi all, I am interested to know if sporter hunter will or has become a competitive class? I like shooting SH but I am also competitive by nature so...
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It’s a bastard to single feed when you’re chasing a mob of Roos, lever action or at least something with a magazine is much more effective :lol:
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Last post by Weairy
Sun Jul 18, 2021 9:12 pm
Hunter open class.
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Rustynutz »
Mon Jun 07, 2021 9:54 am
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Ok. So my las is currently shooting hunter standard with factory 223 20 inch howa.
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23.1 Rifles - Sporting/Hunting Class Target Shooting (SH)
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Last post by Barossa_222
Mon Jun 07, 2021 5:13 pm
Opinion - Ruger or Tikka
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Daveh »
Tue Mar 09, 2021 11:15 pm
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I was wondering everyone’s opinion on weather a Ruger Precision (RPR) a Tikka TAC A1 or a Savage 110 Precision would be considered sporting/hunting...
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Rogue22.
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Last post by Daveh
Sun Mar 14, 2021 8:38 pm
New Sporter/Hunter Class...is your club promoting it?
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bad_primer »
Thu May 02, 2019 5:46 am
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G’day all
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There are now usually a handful of people shooting sports hunter ar Lithgow Small Arms Rifle Club with F class, including myself shooting a Lithgow...
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Mon Jan 04, 2021 4:30 pm
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