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Last post by Peter Hulett
Fri Feb 26, 2021 7:41 pm
Seb Australia contact
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scott/r »
Mon Feb 15, 2021 5:59 pm
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I'm just chasing Jason's contact details in reguards to Seb rear bag warranty.
Scott.
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I don't think Jason or Seb will mind me putting this up, but here is the issue that we had with the club Seb rear bags.
Now in their defence, they...
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Last post by scott/r
Mon Feb 22, 2021 7:08 am
NSW Shooters have you heard?
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ned kelly »
Fri Feb 12, 2021 9:00 am
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G'day All,
just found this on my facebook feed
And this document
This would make most tinkerers, carvers etc into crims......
Hope I'm...
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Links worked for me Geoff.... Signed. 8-)
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Last post by GrahamW
Fri Feb 12, 2021 6:09 pm
New to f class
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Chippy »
Wed Jan 27, 2021 6:37 pm
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Hi. My name is Carla and I'm new to f class target shooting. I have no equipment or rifle. I am just seeing what is out there.. any advice is great.
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What class are you most interested in? Although it's pretty hard to go past Barnard for any configuration, Glass is by far your best return on...
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Last post by Rich4
Thu Jan 28, 2021 12:39 pm
Flagpoles
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Peter Hulett »
Thu Jan 21, 2021 7:52 pm
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Does anybody have a supplier of good quality aluminium flagpoles suitable for range use? All the ones that we can find are cheapo ones designed for...
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or
"lord spare me days"
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Last post by bruce moulds
Fri Jan 22, 2021 1:00 pm
ET Insurance
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saum2 »
Wed Jan 20, 2021 3:05 pm
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Just wondering if everyone has insurance for their ET's to cover against Fire, theft or Vandalism. At our local range we had a near miss with...
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Thanks Alan, At least they have responded, sent me some forms to fill in, so far looking good.
Geoff
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Last post by saum2
Thu Jan 21, 2021 4:00 pm
Vale Roger Le Moy
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phillh »
Fri Jan 08, 2021 7:37 am
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Good morning all,
I have been asked to share this very sad news.
I am sorry to inform you all that Roseville's very long serving and loved member...
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Nicely done Phill. Roger will be missed by many of us at Roseville...
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Last post by loneranger
Thu Jan 14, 2021 3:45 pm
Is a T3x a T3x?
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ReneZ »
Tue Dec 29, 2020 3:09 pm
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Hi All, maybe a strange question, but I see a multitude of rifle variations on sale of a similar type like a Tikka T3X (or REM 700 / Savage 110 etc.)...
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This is great advice
I am right handed
Started with a RB RH stock
Next went custom Barnard RB with left port! First time on mound I said to myself “...
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Last post by ShaneG
Sun Jan 10, 2021 1:06 pm
Berger bullets optimal speed
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Kianga1971 »
Mon Dec 21, 2020 5:35 pm
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Hi all,
I have over heard shooter talking about the optimal speed to run certain projectiles.
Is there an optimal speed to run the Berger 6mm 105...
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Yup, I am moving on!!
Keith H.
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Last post by KHGS
Sun Jan 03, 2021 12:51 pm
Reasonably significant website bug
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tachyon »
Wed Dec 30, 2020 9:43 am
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While offering up a quick explanation about how caching causes read posts to appear unread I noticed this
Screen Shot 2020-12-30 at 10.37.06 am.png...
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Thanks - I'll escalate the issue to my trusty PHPBB guru.
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Last post by AlanF
Wed Dec 30, 2020 11:42 am
Why is it so
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johnk »
Wed Dec 30, 2020 7:34 am
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If I read a thread and come back later, the thread still shows as a new post. The only way to nullify that is to go into the Forum level & marl...
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To make the Internet faster a process called caching is used. The very first time you go to get a brand new web page you get all of it (which can run...
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Last post by tachyon
Wed Dec 30, 2020 9:32 am
SHOOTING. THE FIRST SOPRT TO REPRESENT AUSTRALIA?????
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Cliff Austen »
Tue Dec 29, 2020 9:50 am
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Attention to all our history buffs.
According to the information on the NRAA and VRA web sites shooting was the first sport to represent Australia....
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yes that is an excellent book john.
you speak of wiping the barrel.
this was done by the americans in this style of shooting up until 1912 when...
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Last post by bruce moulds
Wed Dec 30, 2020 8:18 am
Super Hard Window
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pjifl »
Tue Dec 29, 2020 9:57 am
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Maybe of interest.
This mob is trustworthy.
I would assume the window is polished to a flatness suitable to not degrade a spotting scope image...
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If you were using a high quality scope in a very hard environment where a lot of grit was blowing onto the objective, it would be ideal.
Probably...
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Last post by pjifl
Tue Dec 29, 2020 8:13 pm
Spotting scope stand plans
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glock40sw »
Sun Dec 20, 2020 8:22 pm
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G'day.
I'm wondering if anyone has plans for building your own Spotting scope stand.
I am getting back into Fullbore after a 25 Year absence.
I used...
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I'm one of the few F classers who still use a spotting scope, but I have moved to a Collings made one which someone else mentioned. They are...
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Last post by RDavies
Fri Dec 25, 2020 7:48 am
Saum
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Trevor Rhodes »
Thu Dec 17, 2020 10:21 am
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What's the trim length for a 7mm Saum case?
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Absolutely. Many shooters come unstuck with the 'simple' stuff like this and end up with cases too long, which then jam into the little 45deg bevel...
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Last post by Gyro
Fri Dec 18, 2020 7:36 am
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Last post by Weairy
Fri Dec 11, 2020 8:22 am
MultiGroupZ
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pjifl »
Mon Dec 07, 2020 10:49 am
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There has been a small update to my Program 'MultiGroupZ' ( Sometimes called 'GroupAnalyze' ).
This should be of some interest to anyone running...
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Thanks Peter,
Of course, Google advertise that their modifications to the sites represents a Great Improvement Yada Yada Yada ......... Heard that...
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Last post by Rich4
Mon Dec 07, 2020 11:03 am
Scales
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Jason72 »
Wed Jun 03, 2020 7:08 pm
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Hi all
Looking for some opinions from a target shooting perspective rather than a hunting perspective, so to be clear, looking for answers to...
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The tip of the tapered folded thin cardboard will happily pick up one Kernel from out of the pan on the scales. It can reach in quite a long way to...
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Last post by pjifl
Wed Nov 11, 2020 5:32 pm
Healing hands
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locknload »
Sun Nov 01, 2020 10:10 pm
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There is a song called healing hands, or in my case healing words of support and advise on where to turn to.
Steps have been taken for access, and...
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Having battled my own daemons and lost a few good mates over the years I think it’s good to seek out assistance and to face the issues you’re...
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Last post by Wingnut
Thu Nov 05, 2020 9:11 pm
Login
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Hahndorf 1874 »
Tue Oct 27, 2020 8:38 am
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Had to re login 2 times within the hr, yes I did click on remember me!! Mal.
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I had the same problem, you have to enable cookies in iPhone. This fixed it for me and I disabled all of the security tracking stuff . This site , I...
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Last post by GSells
Fri Oct 30, 2020 11:15 am
Mental health
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locknload »
Thu Oct 29, 2020 10:20 am
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Tough question from where I sit.
I need some help please, where do I go to to get some help without them informing authority s and taking my guns...
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PM sent. Anyone else please PM Locknload if you can offer advice and support. Probably not the best thing to be discussing on an open forum.
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Last post by AlanF
Thu Oct 29, 2020 10:48 am
Publicity
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Peter Hulett »
Mon Oct 12, 2020 7:25 pm
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On Nth Queensland ABC talkback this afternoon the subject was border closures. One caller rang and as smoothly as you like segued from the topic to a...
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Great to hear, nicely done.
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Last post by RDavies
Thu Oct 15, 2020 9:29 pm
Missing Labradar Unit
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AlanA »
Thu Oct 08, 2020 10:51 am
Unfortunately our club Labradar unit including an external trigger has gone missing from the Hornsby Manly clubhouse on the Hornsby Rifle Range. It...
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Last post by AlanA
Thu Oct 08, 2020 10:51 am
Boroscope
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Jason72 »
Wed Aug 26, 2020 7:37 pm
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Hi All
What brand of Boroscope is on the market which is pretty good quality without breaking the bank.
Cheers
Jason
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I Bought the Rigid Teslong with the dedicated screen..NTG450H Probably the best value for money borescope out there.. I also have the flexible...
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Last post by rob90
Wed Sep 30, 2020 10:17 am
Bore scope
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Plasmaboy_au »
Tue Sep 29, 2020 10:52 am
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I got my entry level borescope delivered today and its an eye opening experience.
260AI – match barrel but getting on in round count, no fouling...
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That looks like a good one, Savage by name .....
Matt P
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Last post by Matt P
Tue Sep 29, 2020 8:40 pm
NRAA FTR rankings
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Wakey7 »
Thu Sep 24, 2020 5:16 pm
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Just wondering where the National FTR ranking list has gone from the NRAA webite ???
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Wanting to see how far down you've slipped? Shouldn't you pegging down sheds to stop them from blowing away?
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Last post by Barossa_222
Thu Sep 24, 2020 5:33 pm
remington legal notices?
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bruce moulds »
Fri Sep 18, 2020 5:29 pm
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i have now received a second legal notice from usa regarding the remington situation.
why would a small individual in oz be receiving such things,...
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i'm not contacting anyone just in case.
you don't know how some of these things work.
bruce.
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Last post by bruce moulds
Tue Sep 22, 2020 9:01 pm
Aluminium bolt cover
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Tim N »
Wed Feb 12, 2020 6:11 pm
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I have seen these around the place, where do you get them?
The ones you put the bolt in to de cock while stored ?
Thanks
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Dont know Rod, I am seeing him today will ask
Mike
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Last post by Mike Sam
Fri Sep 18, 2020 8:32 am
Farley rests
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BillB »
Sun Sep 06, 2020 12:14 pm
Looking for a farley rest possibly 2 for club members
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Last post by BillB
Sun Sep 06, 2020 12:14 pm
Selling Ammunition in Queensland
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Willy »
Wed Aug 19, 2020 8:42 pm
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Hi All,
I'm trying to work out whether the rules in Queensland prohibit me from selling my surplus ammunition privately. Have any of you got some...
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As above what Tim said. selling factory ammo is fine but must be to an appropriately Licensed Firearm user for the ammo.
I believe loaded ammo,...
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Last post by saum2
Thu Aug 20, 2020 11:05 am
whats better ? .224 80.5GR VLD Target or 80GR Bergers
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lee_enfield223 »
Sat Aug 01, 2020 6:11 pm
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I have been told that 80gr Nosler CC projectiles are very slightly smaller in diameter than Berger .224 projectiles ? has any body else heard this ?...
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Thanks for your response guy's i tried out 80 and 80.5gr berger's at
50m which it to short for a good test and found that my rifle showed
Promise...
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Last post by lee_enfield223
Mon Aug 17, 2020 5:02 am
Hello everyone
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Len6163 »
Wed Jul 29, 2020 2:28 pm
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Hello everyone,
I am a new member who has decided to try F Class and this site was recomended to me as a good resource.
Hoping to learn alot from...
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.284 w is a great cal that you can grow into . You maybe able to pick one up second had in used guns ?
It’s by far the most used cal in f open and...
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Last post by GSells
Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:57 am
Robert Chombart
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Triplejim »
Wed Jun 24, 2020 11:23 am
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I wish to announce Robert Chombart passed away this morning
The message was conveyed by his daughter Michelle Chombart
James
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Mr Chombart visited our Rifle Club one afternoon, I hope he was pleased to see a couple of Millennium rifles in use in a distant corner of the world.
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Last post by robt55
Thu Jul 30, 2020 7:20 pm
Covid purchases...
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Tim N »
Fri Jul 03, 2020 7:36 am
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Hi All
During this shut down period what has your attention been diverted to??
I’ve updated the Ute and more importantly been surfing the net on...
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I believe the kiwis recommend Velcro gloves as well, :lol:
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Last post by Rich4
Sat Jul 11, 2020 12:16 pm
1116 SEN NRAA
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Wal86 »
Thu Jul 02, 2020 7:21 pm
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Would just like to say well done to those at the NRAA running ads on 1116 SEN.. This is fantastic exposure/awareness for our sport.. The ads have...
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Got my first information email tonight for Nraa ! Good stuff . Coming into modern times now !
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Last post by GSells
Thu Jul 02, 2020 8:47 pm
Concentricity
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Jason72 »
Sat May 30, 2020 8:24 pm
Rating: 6.29%
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Hi
A question to F-class/open shooters.
Is it worthwhile adjusting the run-out of a projectile with a concentricity tool such as a Hornady? Does it...
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The best use of straightening is for Factory ammo, also the Hornady tool will affect neck tension, my successes with straightening used a slip fit...
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Last post by Rich4
Thu Jul 02, 2020 4:31 am
F standard knowledge help pleaae
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Wiseman7187 »
Wed Jun 24, 2020 2:52 am
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First off I'll say I'm new ish to shooting and am currently waiting to get my licence so I can purchase my first rifle.
I'm planning to shoot .308 ,...
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I have already brought the scope actually, I nplanned to buy things I can until licence is through then I can buy rifle. Won't buy scope rings but...
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Last post by Wiseman7187
Wed Jun 24, 2020 2:48 pm
Advice for a beginner
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JustinKLP »
Thu Jun 11, 2020 6:53 pm
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Hi guys, My name is Justin and I’m keen to get into shooting F class in one form or another as I have a club within 30 minutes from my house. I’ve...
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Starting really either cal would be great ! Main thing is what’s going to let you shoot more often and accurate ? Then work out from there. I started...
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Last post by GSells
Fri Jun 12, 2020 6:55 pm
F class rules.
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Wiseman7187 »
Thu Jun 11, 2020 9:27 am
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Can someone please direct me to a post or site that has all up to date rules for f class shooting.
Probably more so f standard.
I'm wondering about...
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Awesome thank you very much.
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Last post by Wiseman7187
Thu Jun 11, 2020 1:02 pm
MAB Adaptor
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BlueSpectre »
Tue Jun 09, 2020 11:42 pm
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I have just joined this web site and would like to find out where the makers of MAB adaptors are located? I have not been able to find this info...
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Google TSE, they normally have them on the shelf.
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Last post by saum2
Wed Jun 10, 2020 8:15 am
A Doctor & Teacher
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superx10 »
Sat Jun 06, 2020 3:47 pm
Hi
My self and a fellow belly benchrester are looking for a property to site rifles in, do load development and improve our target rifle skills. We...
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Last post by superx10
Sat Jun 06, 2020 3:47 pm
Which caliber to ahoot for new shooter
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Wiseman7187 »
Thu May 21, 2020 12:04 am
Rating: 14.57%
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Hi all, I'm looking for advice for a new shooter/shooters. Me and 2 mates started shooting awhile ago in f class/f standard, we have been talking...
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May be no comparison lol but when I used to do competition ten pin bowling repetition and walking swinging the are releasing the ball exactly the...
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Last post by Wiseman7187
Wed Jun 03, 2020 12:00 am
The Wind Book for Rifle Shooters
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UL1700 »
Mon May 18, 2020 4:38 pm
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After 392 days on pre-order :shock: the new edition of the wind book for rifle shooters has finally been dispatched! If it proves to be anything like...
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It finally arrived! Hopefully the content is better then the cover :shock:
2020-06-02_04-52-18 by James Elphick , on Flickr
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Last post by UL1700
Tue Jun 02, 2020 4:55 pm
Oz gun mart
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DaveX »
Sun May 24, 2020 4:58 pm
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Hi, has any got any feedback or recommendations on the site Oz Gun Mart please.
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I was searching for something by brand, prob my RCBS universal hand primer and they came up.
Think it was them but can't remember, they were based...
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Last post by Snipe
Sun May 31, 2020 12:28 pm
Shout out to Decot sport glasses
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Toddy »
Fri May 29, 2020 9:17 pm
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Wanted to let forum members know of my experience with Decot sport glasses in the USA.
For my 50th birthday I treated myself to a pair of decot...
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Last post by Toddy
Fri May 29, 2020 9:17 pm
Today's Announcements
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Weairy »
Mon May 11, 2020 12:21 pm
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Hi All,
Trying to pick apart Dan Andrews' announcements this morning.
"Groups of 10, no more than 10, will be able to participate in outdoor...
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So it looks like sight in/ load dev is ok, but no organised competition until the 12th, subject to social distancing/hygiene procedures in place etc,...
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Last post by Rich4
Sun May 17, 2020 9:29 pm
Legal stuff and transportation.
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superx10 »
Sun May 10, 2020 12:32 pm
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Hi
The laws governing the transportation of firearms in NSW seems not very clear compared to say QLD were it states that they must be locked in the...
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Basically "out of sight out of mind".
I cross the borders regularly for hunting - locked gun case on the back seat under a blanket complies.
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Last post by Mick_762
Sun May 10, 2020 7:39 pm
How to keep members active in the break
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Peter Hulett »
Sat Apr 18, 2020 2:27 pm
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One member of Geelong Rifle Club is producing tutorials to keep members active and interested during the break.
How are others doing this?
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Wonderful !!! Big thumbs up to that member and Geelong Club !!
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Last post by ajvanwyk
Sat Apr 18, 2020 6:14 pm
Help with Robbery info
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jasmay »
Mon Apr 06, 2020 12:20 pm
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Hi Shooters,
I’m wondering if anyone recalls a robbery where a chap had his Ute with shooting gear onboard stolen, I seem to remember that person...
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Nice work Jas
RB
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Last post by RAVEN
Wed Apr 08, 2020 11:28 pm
The inevitable price rise is here
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willow »
Thu Apr 02, 2020 5:44 pm
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Well we all knew it was going to happen but I felt the force of increased prices today. Picked up 3 tubs of RL23 powder which arrived on backorder...
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I live in hope, been waiting for generations though [-o<
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Last post by Rich4
Sat Apr 04, 2020 9:47 pm
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