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Victorians - Help Our Sport With Your Vote
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AlanF »
Wed Nov 21, 2018 1:39 pm
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Saturday is election day. Please think carefully about how your vote may effect the future of shooting in Victoria. Victoria has an electoral system...
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They might be fishers - however their party supports shooting sports generally, that is good enough for me.
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Sun Nov 25, 2018 10:03 am
Shooting Australia's target sport athlete of the year
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Julian D »
Thu Nov 08, 2018 10:39 pm
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Was there an awards night last week, and one of our own, won the shooter of the year award ?
Cannot seem to find anything on the NRAA site about it....
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I will not stand here and accept these allegations.
Let me take a seat first, we could be here a while.
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Sat Nov 10, 2018 8:45 pm
NRAA Elections for Director Positions - Nov 2nd
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bobped »
Fri Sep 07, 2018 3:31 pm
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Hi All,
A couple of pieces of news.
The 3 year term of 2 of the NRAA Directors is up at the end of this year, and their positions are up for...
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Regardless of discipline some new heads at the helm should be good.
from my experience as A SARA board member since 2015 its taken a while but slowly...
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Last post by RAVEN
Tue Nov 06, 2018 2:01 pm
do we like
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bruce moulds »
Wed Oct 17, 2018 5:14 pm
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gunco superstore?
keep safe,
bruce.
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OK Bruce,as I know nothing,I shall step back and allow others to share their experiences.
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Last post by mike H
Wed Oct 17, 2018 8:18 pm
VRA AGM motion
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Trevor Rhodes »
Thu Oct 11, 2018 8:36 pm
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I'm looking for support for a motion to be voted on at the Victorian AGM. If you Victorian have not read the paper work that come with the AGM...
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Many Years ago, when Williamstown was still being used, the VRA introduced this concept whereby all club champions shot off for the State title. It...
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Last post by Barry Davies
Sat Oct 13, 2018 6:06 pm
Kapooka march out Nov 16
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Tim L »
Fri Sep 28, 2018 6:40 pm
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My son has his march out on Nov 16th. Yes, it clashes with the ACT Queens, which is bad planning.
Just wondering if anyone from Wagga could recommend...
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Awesome. Thanks Phillip.
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Last post by Tim L
Sat Sep 29, 2018 6:33 pm
nraa funding of overseas shooting
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bruce moulds »
Thu Apr 12, 2018 7:36 am
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it has come to my attention that the nraa has different funding arrangements for fclass and tr shooters overseas.
aparrently the money is from govt...
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Thanks Geoff,
There is a similar funding program in QLD but it's restricted to under 18 and indigenous elite sports people. No argument from me that...
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Last post by Tim L
Fri Sep 28, 2018 1:51 pm
a funny advertisement
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bruce moulds »
Fri Sep 07, 2018 7:49 am
Rating: 2.32%
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just saw an ad for "precision gongs" on special.
the two words have opposite meanings when it comes to shooting.
they are even insufficient...
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pigdog,
you missed the point.
shooting gongs is not bone headed.
responding to a false advertisement that works because people do not think is...
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Last post by bruce moulds
Sun Sep 16, 2018 7:28 am
Wildlife on Eco Friendly Rifle Ranges
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pjifl »
Sun Aug 19, 2018 6:29 pm
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Not sure where to put this.
I have always thought we should push the fact that rifle ranges are quite eco friendly places and a haven to wildlife....
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The Salisbury Range impact area (artillery) was, at one stage, home to the only breeding pair of Peregrine Falcons in England. It was a very closely...
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Last post by Tim L
Fri Aug 31, 2018 10:33 pm
News Flash - World Champ to build a Creedmore
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Singo85 »
Fri Aug 17, 2018 8:00 pm
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World Champ to build 6.5 Creedmore and grow a man bun.
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creedMOOR.
named after the creedmoor range from whence palma and fclass derived their respective roots, in the 1870s.
named from farmer creed's moor,...
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Last post by bruce moulds
Sun Aug 19, 2018 3:09 pm
magnaport.
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bruce moulds »
Fri Aug 10, 2018 6:22 pm
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the former lives of tse used to do magnaporting, but tse do not.
would anyone know if someone in aust offers this process now?
keep safe,
bruce.
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Sorry to the OP for getting way off topic but in the 80's Mialls was my go to shop. Google street viewed it recently and it doesn't look at all like...
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Last post by 6.5x55ai
Sat Aug 11, 2018 10:23 am
Custom Shirts
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Bryce Day »
Sat Jul 14, 2018 10:11 pm
Rating: 0.33%
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Hi all
Does anyone know who designs custom shirts, like the fishing ones however more along the lines of target shooting! The guys at work want to...
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try raven, a member of this site.
keep safe,
bruce.
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Last post by bruce moulds
Sun Jul 15, 2018 7:36 pm
Leasing a range
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DannyS »
Sun Mar 11, 2018 2:47 pm
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Our club leases part of our land to the SSAA, the lease is up for renewal, trying to work out a fair market value.
Upto 600 yards for rifle, a clay...
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Hi talk to scott robson from north arm rc
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Last post by browniedog
Thu Jul 12, 2018 4:29 pm
Dual Stop Butts
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Walt »
Mon Jul 09, 2018 5:45 pm
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Is anyone aware of any rifle range in Australia that incorporates a dual, in line, Stop Butt system? Walt
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We at Crows Nest Goombungee have a dual stop buts
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Last post by browniedog
Thu Jul 12, 2018 4:23 pm
Practical Rifle traing course
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eunmee2 »
Sun Jul 08, 2018 6:25 pm
Rating: 0.33%
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Marksmanship Course and Wind/Fundamentals Course has anyone done or know about the courses that are covered with Practical Rifle training are they...
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Pretty much any rifle thats not a dedicated single shot tgt rifle, in this context almost always uses a detachable magazine system and a muzzle...
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Last post by 10FPAT
Tue Jul 10, 2018 12:16 am
Firearms permit in WA
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David C »
Wed Jul 04, 2018 10:46 am
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If you travel to WA the Police require you to register your firearm's with them ,Group permits are free while individual permits incur a fee, so if...
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Last post by David C
Wed Jul 04, 2018 10:46 am
hear ye hear ye
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bruce moulds »
Sat May 19, 2018 9:17 pm
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let it be known that on this day, at the barker's nest rifle range, one sir tim de manning, with great valour and fortitude, placed bullets upon a...
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so shobby,
does this mean timmy and i get enough loyalty points for a trip in your new fishing boat to a secret fishing spot?
keep safe,
bruce.
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Last post by bruce moulds
Fri Jun 29, 2018 8:16 pm
airlines
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macguru »
Wed Jun 13, 2018 2:53 pm
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QUESTION. Would airlines give you any grief if you carried a few unopened boxes of projectiles in your checked luggage :) ??
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Not only airlines Mike. I once had my local police ring me after the post office handed a perfectly legal parcel of bullets over to them. All was...
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Last post by bsouthernau
Sat Jun 16, 2018 11:06 am
TR maximum possible
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Handbrake »
Wed Jun 13, 2018 4:57 pm
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Are there any stats for TR scores where the shooter has registered 150.28 at 500 yards including one stage with 50.10 (all supers) , the second 15.10...
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Yes it was a 2+10 each stage
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Last post by Handbrake
Thu Jun 14, 2018 9:24 pm
Chopped off
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mike H »
Wed Jun 13, 2018 6:47 pm
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I travelled to Raglan for the QLD Match Rifle and Long Range Championships last weekend,had a good time and met up with old friends.I tried to make a...
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Last post by mike H
Wed Jun 13, 2018 6:47 pm
A shout out
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Nude nut »
Wed May 02, 2018 1:34 am
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I would like to give a shout out to Jerome at ZCR Custom rifles for dropping tools today and fixing my stock that for some reason jumped of the bench...
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peter,
but you must get some discount there because your shooting and load workup is excellent advertising.
keep safe,
bruce.
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Last post by bruce moulds
Sat May 19, 2018 10:02 pm
JUNIOR “F” CLASS Coaching Clinic
by
lshallis »
Sat May 19, 2018 9:03 am
Hi All
For those who have Juniors shooting F Class, we have arranged an JUNIOR “F” CLASS Coaching Clinic for Canberra. I have posted the event and...
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Last post by lshallis
Sat May 19, 2018 9:03 am
NSW F Class down
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macguru »
Thu May 10, 2018 10:30 pm
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Bummer: I know Cessnock is Sun 20th but where else can you view that OPM calendar ?
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John, PM sent
8-)
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Last post by GrahamW
Sat May 12, 2018 8:46 pm
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Last post by Josh Cox
Thu May 10, 2018 7:38 am
Can we shoot ssaa disciplines on an nraa range
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Brad Y »
Tue Apr 17, 2018 10:36 pm
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Is it possible to adopt a non nraa discipline and shoot it on an nraa range? I’m talking about 500m fly. Paper targets, fixed firing points, single...
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Hi Bob
Our range is a commonwealth dept of defence range and I believe our lease with them lets us carry out any discipline within the NRAA SSR’s....
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Last post by Brad Y
Thu Apr 19, 2018 7:57 pm
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Last post by watrob
Wed Apr 18, 2018 9:31 pm
PMs sitting in Outbox
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Quick »
Sun Apr 15, 2018 6:10 pm
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Gents,
Is anyone else having issues with PMs they have sent sitting in the outbox for ages? I have 2 I have sent but are just sitting in the...
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Fair enough. Cheers Alan.
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Last post by Quick
Sun Apr 15, 2018 8:38 pm
Shooting in Commonwealth Games
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RDavies »
Fri Apr 06, 2018 8:53 pm
Rating: 5.63%
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With the Commonwealth Games underway it was good to see the commentators mentioning so many shooters in the opening ceremony. Even a non shooter...
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This format would be good for everyone. Unfortunately it is unlikely to be an issue at Birmingham if they don't allow any shooting at all. I don't...
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Last post by RDavies
Sat Apr 14, 2018 8:02 pm
ATR magazine name change
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bartman007 »
Sat Mar 31, 2018 8:33 pm
Rating: 5.96%
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I'm wondering if now is an appropriate time for the NRAA to consider changing the name of our magazine?
After all, potential new members can...
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Yes Barry, I gather Glenrowan may need a little prod to ensure they give All Winners equal recognition. After all, we paid $35 entry too!
Number of...
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Last post by bartman007
Wed Apr 04, 2018 1:23 pm
The old 303 days
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Pinky the pilot »
Mon Mar 19, 2018 8:47 pm
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G'day all.
Below is a copy of a post (with additions and alterations) I made on another shooting site and have replicated here to hopefully attract...
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Had a Long Tom about 20 years ago and a good supply of round nose ammo
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Last post by DannyS
Tue Mar 20, 2018 6:55 am
competitor marking
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bruce moulds »
Fri Mar 09, 2018 7:53 am
Rating: 2.98%
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human nature never ceases to amaze.
on the mound, markers are the enemy and a mob of bastards.
in the butts, shooters are the enemy and a mob of...
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the way i see it,if you havent pulled targets for at least 2 days straight during a prize shoot,you dont know the toll it takes on markers.
we pull...
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Last post by lonerider43
Wed Mar 14, 2018 9:38 pm
Light weight stocks
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Old Trev-39 »
Tue Mar 13, 2018 4:55 pm
Contact for light short range B/R stocks.
Steve Blaine Mob. 0428 280 735
e:blaineysbits@outlook.com
Cheers,
Trevor.
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Last post by Old Trev-39
Tue Mar 13, 2018 4:55 pm
Kochies rants last 48 hours
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pigdog »
Wed Oct 04, 2017 11:15 am
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Dunno if any been watching sunrise the last 2 mornings, since the vegas shooting kochie and sam on sunrise have been ranting their far left views as...
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Source please
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Last post by Pseudoplastic
Mon Mar 12, 2018 3:55 pm
Deleting old p/m both in and ot
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Old Trev-39 »
Fri Mar 09, 2018 4:11 pm
Rating: 0.33%
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Not being a computer wiz (old fart) how does one delete old private messages both in and out.
Help please.
Cheers,
Trevor.
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no problems ;)
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Last post by lonerider43
Sat Mar 10, 2018 9:34 pm
The best service in Australia, Nightforce
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BillB »
Fri Feb 23, 2018 10:38 am
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Have been looking for months for a ch1 reticle in a 12x42x56 benchrest Nightforce ,tried every possible dealer ,well I have just ordered 1 with the...
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Hi bill
I pm,d you
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Last post by Mistit
Mon Feb 26, 2018 12:04 pm
Travelling to and from shoots and fatigue
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DenisA »
Sun Dec 10, 2017 9:30 pm
Rating: 9.27%
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G'day All,
I've had a couple of very scary experiences lately that I never thought would happen to me as I'm a very confident and careful driver....
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tim,
we don't care if you are a swinger.
sometimes you might be better to keep that sort of stuff close to home.
keep safe,
bruce.
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Last post by bruce moulds
Sun Feb 25, 2018 8:23 pm
lower light has been conquered
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bruce moulds »
Sun Feb 11, 2018 8:49 am
Rating: 2.98%
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rumour has it that mark tyler shot a 60.10 at lower light yesterday.
admittedly he took the easy way out and did it at 700m.
keep safe,
bruce.
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Well done Mark! Mirage is tough down here at the moment and winds can be average to unreadable so an even bigger achievement.
Don't underestimate...
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Last post by BATattack
Wed Feb 21, 2018 9:08 pm
commonwealth games
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bruce moulds »
Mon Feb 19, 2018 6:37 pm
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will fclass ever be in the commonwealth games?
depends on 2 things.
will fclass shooters support it?
will the organizing body accept it?
which raises...
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On a serious note why don’t we ask (via state orgs) NRAA to support the proposal?
Given the fact that firearms are not ‘popular’ on the world stage...
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Last post by SunnyCoast 5r
Tue Feb 20, 2018 10:15 pm
Kongsberg Targets
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David C »
Wed Feb 14, 2018 12:25 am
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We are looking at ways of improving the service costs and time taken in keeping the Kongsberg target to a high standard of accurateness. As we are...
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We glue thin insertion rubber to the back of the rear coreflute, and also to the rear of the coreflute target face. this aids in keeping things...
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Last post by mick h
Wed Feb 14, 2018 1:41 pm
New www.hunterclass.com.au website
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watrob »
Sat Apr 08, 2017 11:45 pm
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Hi Guys, just dropping a line about the Benchrest Hunterclass discipline events now being held on the first Saturday afternoon of each month at the...
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thats not bad for prizes...
good luck to all who have a go
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Last post by lonerider43
Sun Feb 04, 2018 1:22 pm
New 500m Fly Brisbane Website
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watrob »
Mon Oct 30, 2017 11:22 am
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Hi All,
Brisbane 500m Fly Club has new website, the club will run a new 2 person Team Event for 2018 as well as individual LG & HG events....
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Hi Guys,
The 500M Fly Brisbane 2018 season has only just started. With approx. 12 rounds for the season a minimum of 7 rounds must be shot, lowest...
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Last post by watrob
Sun Feb 04, 2018 10:03 am
New Brisbane 1000 Yard Club Website
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watrob »
Sat Oct 07, 2017 11:09 pm
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Hi Fellas,
Just a heads up that the Brisbane 1000 Yard Benchrest Club has a new website.
Thanks
Robert
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Hi Guys,
The Brisbane 100o Yards Season has started with the next comp on the 11th Feb 2018.
There is approx. 12 rounds and a minimum of 7 rounds...
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Last post by watrob
Sun Feb 04, 2018 9:45 am
Accurate Shooter Forum
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johnk »
Fri Dec 29, 2017 8:59 pm
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Looks like they're under sever attack at the moment with the new posts lists totally flooded with rubbish in some oriental text. One of several new...
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the australian long range shooters forum I was on was hacked recently and no longer exists as it was destroyed by the hackers
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Last post by Savage 7mm
Sat Dec 30, 2017 9:37 pm
Holidays
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Frank Green »
Fri Dec 22, 2017 12:59 am
Rating: 1.66%
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To everyone on the forum here and our customers Down Under I want to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Again a congratulations...
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Thanks for your support this year, it was excellent! All the best to your team and your family during this festive season.
I for one thoroughly...
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Last post by bartman007
Fri Dec 22, 2017 3:38 pm
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Last post by JasonR
Wed Dec 13, 2017 10:43 am
F Class Competition in Australia
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PandaShooter »
Sat Dec 09, 2017 7:23 am
Rating: 7.28%
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As time marches on, bringing with it new technologies, I think it is prudent to step back and look at the implications of these “advances” on our...
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[quote="GSells"
When I was at Bendigo a couple of weeks ago ( lovely people down there too!) , they had service target rifle that is...
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Last post by sungazer
Tue Dec 12, 2017 7:25 am
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Last post by mike H
Thu Nov 30, 2017 3:10 pm
new guy
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Savage 7mm »
Mon Nov 27, 2017 5:11 pm
Rating: 0.66%
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New here, bit about me I have a savage 110 in 7mm rem mag which I have had for a little while and have it just about sorted out, is pretty good now...
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cheers Steve yeah I remember you, your scores are always very impressive.
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Last post by Savage 7mm
Tue Nov 28, 2017 4:56 pm
Aus wins WBC
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Brad Y »
Sat Nov 11, 2017 10:35 am
Rating: 1.99%
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Congrats to the Aussie team who won the WBC title in NZ yesterday. Seems as though the yanks are playing second fiddle to the aussies again in...
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Well done guys !! I hope that rubs off onto the upcoming teams event ?
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Last post by GSells
Tue Nov 14, 2017 5:09 pm
Bisley style shooting
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Brad Y »
Sun Oct 08, 2017 11:08 pm
Rating: 8.94%
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Was lucky enough to have my first go at bisley style shooting today. Honestly life has been hectic with building and moving and landscaping and work,...
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Since sarcasm is regarded as the lowest form of wit I prefer to go with irony :D
With heat being a possible safety concern for our TR comrades...
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Last post by Tim N
Wed Nov 08, 2017 7:36 am
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