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Great Promotion of Australian F Class Shooting
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Southcape »
Thu Jan 03, 2013 3:12 pm
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Hi everyone,
Please find in the link a great write up on the Stars and Stripes International Challenge. This is great for the positive image of...
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338s will be allowed in the F Class Nationals, but the FCWC is limited to 8mm. I dont think (could be wrong) that out of the 100 F Open shooters at...
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Fri Jan 04, 2013 8:21 pm
Rankings
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ger »
Mon Dec 31, 2012 4:24 pm
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After many months scratching around looking for results data from which to derive rankings, it was all forthcoming thanks to the assistance of Alan...
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I just want to withdraw from collecting and let the next person down step up. I wont crossfire . Refusing to sign the score card should work but...
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Wed Jan 02, 2013 11:50 pm
'nuvva newbie!
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Eddy »
Sun Dec 30, 2012 10:05 pm
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Greetings!
Just caught this F Class bug a couple days ago, at the tenmder age of 53;- when a mate forced me to burn up a handfull of mouse gun...
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Thanks dude! ...
So ... It's not just another passing fad then.
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Last post by Eddy
Mon Dec 31, 2012 11:03 am
Newbie
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GlenAl »
Sun Dec 30, 2012 1:43 pm
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Hello
Just saying hello to everyone.I have just recently got into F-Class shooting at the young age of 38.My reason for F-Class was only to learn...
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Yeah, you want to stay out of F-Open, that's where the real money hole is!
;-)
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Last post by OuttaAmmo
Sun Dec 30, 2012 10:00 pm
Oz F Class, AHN and AusVarmint Blogs
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ecomeat »
Thu Dec 06, 2012 8:46 pm
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Some trivia re different gun blogs
I put an add for some RCBS 10.10 scales in the For Sale sections on Oz F Class, AHN and Ausvarmint exactly 24 hrs...
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Don't forget aushunt.com.au .
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Last post by Fireman_DJ
Sun Dec 23, 2012 4:53 pm
How to shoot OPM's in NSW?
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DenisA »
Wed Dec 19, 2012 9:43 pm
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Hi guys and gals,
In NSW do you need to be a NSWRA member to shoot prize meets?
As a QLDer, If I were to try and shoot a NSW prize meet, would...
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Ultimately, you have to be able to secure your firearm when you get to your destination as well. I concluded that a locked box secured to the vehicle...
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Last post by johnk
Thu Dec 20, 2012 8:46 pm
NSWRA V Commonwealth re ANZAC Rifle Range Update
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Tman »
Wed Dec 12, 2012 9:30 pm
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Hi All, an Update with regard to ANZAC Rifle Range V The Commonwealth
Please read the following; just posted earlier today to NSWRA members
12...
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The club that I belong to has a number of members that are apart of the safety manageement of the range and also the executive of the NSWRA, so alot...
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Last post by Tman
Fri Dec 14, 2012 11:15 pm
NSW F Class Open Grading Averages
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John S »
Mon Dec 10, 2012 7:12 am
NSW F Class Open Grading Averages database has been created and the first report has been posted on the NSW F Class website
Scores have been...
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Last post by John S
Mon Dec 10, 2012 7:12 am
Flying with Fire Arms
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Southcape »
Wed Nov 07, 2012 6:34 pm
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As you all know, I do a lot of flying with firearms. Each time booking my rifle case in and purchasing a piece of excess baggage to do so.
I have...
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reply 10/11:
Hi James, There was never pre-approval required for firearms and having the word Firearms on the
approval letter was causing some...
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Last post by Triplejim
Thu Nov 15, 2012 9:08 am
New gun laws in QLD
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RDavies »
Fri Nov 09, 2012 6:50 am
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There are new gun laws coming into QLD which means toy guns, even a soap bar in the shape of a gun have to be registered and locked away.
OK,...
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Hopefully common sense will come through. The following quote should be a positive if it goes through.
Among the improvements shooters will...
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Last post by Cameron Mc
Fri Nov 09, 2012 5:22 pm
Ranges near Hervey Bay
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Dave P »
Fri Nov 09, 2012 4:09 pm
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I am relocating to Hervey Bay Qld and wondered what clubs are nearby????
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Bundaberg is your closest, I suspect. The Maryborough range has been closed.
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Last post by johnk
Fri Nov 09, 2012 4:34 pm
Target Shooter Magazine UK
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Tman »
Mon Oct 29, 2012 10:01 pm
Hi Guys, please see the email reply in response to my email to Vince Bottomley in England, the Editor of the Target Shooter Magazine, with regard to...
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Last post by Tman
Mon Oct 29, 2012 10:01 pm
VRA AGM
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DannyS »
Tue Oct 23, 2012 6:37 am
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Did anything of interest happen at the AGM on Saturday?
Cheers
Danny
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Thanks Jim
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Last post by DannyS
Tue Oct 23, 2012 4:23 pm
Veterans teams Matches
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Barry Davies »
Sat Oct 13, 2012 4:24 pm
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Anybody hear any results of these which were held following WARA Queens. Cannot find anything anywhere -- not important I guess.
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Peter,Thanks for that.
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Last post by Barry Davies
Sat Oct 13, 2012 5:38 pm
6mmbr daily bulletin.
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bruce moulds »
Sat Oct 06, 2012 7:27 am
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see daily bulletin on 6mmbr today.
well done bit of promotion.
this is the kind of thinking that will drive our sport forward.
keep safe,
bruce.
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The FCASA suggested this as way of informing the international community of progress in F T/R. Also the fact that Aus will be going to the World...
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Last post by IanP
Sun Oct 07, 2012 7:10 am
VRA Election of Councillors
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DannyS »
Fri Sep 07, 2012 3:57 pm
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Ballot papers have just been received for the election of new VRA council members.
Members who actually vote are quite few, please remember to...
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Alan , with an election every twelve months , lets hope its a healthy trust and not blind faith .
Mick
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Last post by mick l
Wed Oct 03, 2012 5:34 pm
Shooting In Schools...
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Brocko »
Mon Oct 01, 2012 9:35 am
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This was on the front page of the paper yesterday. Not great exposure for our sport considering how one sided the article was, although im not sure...
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kids can learn so much from shooting:
how RH%, wind, air temperature & angle of protection can help determine the point of impact.
RH%:...
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Last post by smc977
Mon Oct 01, 2012 6:11 pm
NSWRA website Bandwidth Issue and Queens Photos
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Tman »
Sun Sep 30, 2012 10:21 am
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The NSWRA website as of this morning Sunday, is experiencing Bandwidth issues with its server and it is not known when this will be fixed.
Maybe...
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The NSWRA website is back up, issues fixed by the looks of it
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Last post by Tman
Mon Oct 01, 2012 1:53 am
NSWRA F Class Website Page
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John S »
Fri Sep 28, 2012 10:17 am
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NSWRA webmaster Graham Crowe has established a web page portal on the NSWRA website catering for F Class members.
This presents a great...
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There is also a link to the photos that I took back in January at the 2011 Queens and another link at those photos to my more recent ones from the...
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Last post by Tman
Sat Sep 29, 2012 9:20 pm
Well done Paul Deehan
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Chopper »
Mon Sep 24, 2012 6:14 pm
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Well done to Paul for winning ACT 500m fly shoot with a New range record score last weekend with a good old burnt out 7saum, Chop. =D>
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Chop i told every one i dug the good barrel out of the cupboard but seeing its got 1950 rounds through it it should be in the bin as other barrels...
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Last post by ratshot
Wed Sep 26, 2012 10:21 pm
WARA Shop Running Out of Projectiles
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Sambo »
Wed Aug 29, 2012 9:40 pm
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I received the following today, as did a lot of others.
And I am not real happy because I will be short about 50 projies for the Queens and...
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This is no way an offical statement from the NRAA or its affiliated organisations, nor do I hold any position within the NRAA etc. ...I've already...
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Last post by aaronraad
Fri Sep 14, 2012 11:08 am
New Shooter, F Class Information
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Brocko »
Tue Sep 04, 2012 5:25 pm
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Hey fellas,
Just signed up yesterday after having my first shoot on the weekend and have a few questions. I live in Brisbane so Belmont will be...
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Brocko,
I had an e-mail from the VRA shop (Rod Dolman) who saw this post and says:
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Last post by AlanF
Wed Sep 12, 2012 11:27 pm
an expert at a sport.
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bruce moulds »
Tue Aug 28, 2012 8:45 pm
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today on the radio, i heard what is apparrently the definition of an expert in a sport.
it is that you have to have completed 10,000 hours in...
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Ahh Bruce - there is a time and a place for everything. :D
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Last post by DaveMc
Thu Aug 30, 2012 1:16 pm
VRA Shop
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DannyS »
Fri Aug 24, 2012 9:26 am
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The VRA has updated their website, the shops stock is now listed online. :)
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Ha Ha.
I'm building one on the Man Cave, so that I can put Solar panels on it. That way when I use the welder to add extra length to my barrels,...
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Last post by bartman007
Wed Aug 29, 2012 10:02 am
Ordering trueflite barrel- Customs Form
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Brad Y »
Mon Aug 20, 2012 11:58 am
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Been emailing trueflite about getting a barrel over, just wondering if the B709a has a cost attached to it somewhere ie customs charging for it etc?...
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if its over $1000 you will be up for:
10%GST
5% Duty (not applicable if there is a trade agreement in place)
$55 customs entry fee
broker fees...
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Last post by Seddo
Tue Aug 21, 2012 9:42 am
So many things can go wrong!!
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Gtown »
Sat Aug 04, 2012 6:32 pm
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In a sport where there are SO many variables, and so many little things that can have an impact in such a short time....all I can say...
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Wow SA is the wind capital of Australia aren’t we lucky :oops:
I'm in the wrong business sounds like a very tasty gravy train to get on board...
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Last post by RAVEN
Thu Aug 09, 2012 9:05 am
Club handicapping - together or separate?
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Sambo »
Tue Aug 07, 2012 7:59 am
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Hi all,
Since F-Class was introduced, our club has included F-Class and Target Rifle scores together in calculating the weekly handicap trophy...
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We normally shoot two ten shot matches, therefore our handcap is out of 120. In f class supercentres are not counted, in target rifle centres count...
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Last post by DannyS
Tue Aug 07, 2012 6:19 pm
How did f class start in australia
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Savage »
Sat Jul 07, 2012 4:44 pm
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As per the topic title. How is it that fclass came about and wAt group helped it get it going.
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In the begining
Here is the first F Class Shooter opening the event Wimbledon Common
when ever you have a TR shooter poo hoo you show them...
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Last post by RAVEN
Mon Aug 06, 2012 10:37 pm
How many places can you shoot F Class in Australia
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RDavies »
Tue Jul 10, 2012 11:55 pm
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There is a post in 6mmbr.com asking for range locations overseas. Does anyone out there know how many NRAA ranges there are in OZ? I dont think we...
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Well put John. Like you said, it goes both ways.
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Last post by RDavies
Mon Aug 06, 2012 7:55 pm
Powder/primer shortages
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RDavies »
Mon Jul 30, 2012 2:19 pm
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Every gunshop in my area or around Sydney has been totaly out of powder for at least the last month since the changes to the dangerous goods...
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Nice save 8)
Any way, they wouldn't fit in a Magnum cartridge either so enjoy :)
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Last post by bartman007
Mon Jul 30, 2012 10:22 pm
Handing down of Supreme Court Decision for ANZAC Range
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Tman »
Thu Jul 19, 2012 9:12 pm
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Justice White's Associate has advised that his Honour will hand down his decision in the two NSW Rifle Association v The Commonwealth matters...
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A very good article indeed, a much better grasp of the situation than the local coverage to be honest.
Btw, very happy to see that the NSWRA...
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Last post by _AJ
Thu Jul 26, 2012 7:18 pm
stop press....major
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bruce moulds »
Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:46 pm
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upgrade to mancave.
nearly $500.00 on racking and shelving later, the mancave is nearly up to swmbo's demands.
it is also going to be far more...
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danny,
but you've got to admi't, it's good drivel!
keep safe,
bruce.
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Last post by bruce moulds
Sat Jul 21, 2012 9:23 pm
Congratulations James!
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Southcape »
Thu Jul 19, 2012 8:45 pm
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Well done mate!
News hot off the mound.. James Corbett has just won the Bisley Queens 2012.
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congatz james top shot.
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Last post by victor
Sat Jul 21, 2012 10:07 am
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Last post by fclass556
Mon Jul 16, 2012 8:37 am
Never give up !!!
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Wakey7 »
Sat Jul 14, 2012 9:44 pm
Never give up!
Officer Stacy Lim from the Los Angeles Police Department pulled into her driveway after an enjoyable evening of softball...
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Last post by Wakey7
Sat Jul 14, 2012 9:44 pm
Rifle Scope repairer/re-conditioner
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Razer »
Sun Apr 15, 2012 9:46 pm
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Does any body know of a good repairer/re-conditioner of optical sights?
There used to be one at Harden, NSW years ago who worked on all optical...
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Welcome to the Forum Victor, there is a wealth of knowledge out there, it is just a matter of tapping into it.
cheers
Danny
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Last post by DannyS
Thu Jul 05, 2012 5:23 pm
Vale John Seberry Lockhart
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by
GC »
Mon Jul 02, 2012 12:31 pm
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It is with deep regret that I advise that John suffered a fatal heart attack yesterday while out cutting wood. John's wife Roz tried to resuscitate...
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Graham, I appeciate what you are going through, a loss like this is huge to a family, a club and a community. Thinking of you all.
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Last post by DannyS
Tue Jul 03, 2012 9:30 pm
Thanks Google!
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Southcape »
Fri Jun 29, 2012 12:44 am
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Google has decided to pull all Google Shopping results for guns, ammunition, gun optics and gun accessories. Time for a new search engine.
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Google search is different to Google Shopping.
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Last post by DannyS
Fri Jun 29, 2012 7:58 pm
NRAA membership?
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Norm »
Sun Jun 03, 2012 10:09 am
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I have been surfing the NRAA web site on details of membership requirements. The site seems short on details.
Can someone inform me if NRAA...
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Norm,
You've had a few shoots at 1000yd - at Corryong you'll see how much harder 1200 is. Then you have to imagine how much harder again 1500 is!...
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Last post by AlanF
Sun Jun 03, 2012 1:34 pm
AU F Class Team Website
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Southcape »
Mon May 21, 2012 3:35 pm
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The AU F Class team now has our own website.
This will be the place where the 2013 Australian F Class Team to the World Championships will be...
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Looks like there has been a lot of work put into it - looks great. Go Aus!
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Last post by _AJ
Tue May 29, 2012 5:35 pm
New to F class and Melbourne
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Dobbo »
Sat May 26, 2012 11:35 pm
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Hi all
I started shooting in WA with a club 308 and enjoyed the longer distances and have recently relocated to Melbourne.
I don't have my own...
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If you don't mind travelling, you can shoot 900 and 1000 yards at Rosedale. This range is very open and true, and there are 2 clubs that shoots on...
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Last post by bartman007
Mon May 28, 2012 8:44 am
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Last post by IanP
Tue May 22, 2012 8:03 pm
Is the Belmont Rifle Range closing in 2018?
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Ben C »
Sun Apr 01, 2012 4:31 pm
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There has been an article in our local paper regarding the 'Gympie Regional Council' pushing for land to open a Rifle Range.
Please see this link...
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This is where the rubber meets the road, what do we do and how do we go about doing it?
The State Governments are responsible for the relevant...
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Last post by IanP
Wed May 16, 2012 11:11 am
SEA front rest top - Mackay
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bartman007 »
Wed May 02, 2012 10:20 pm
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Hi All. Is anyone going to be shooting at the Queens in Mackay, and have a Butch Lambert SEA rest top?
It's just that I'm looking at picking up...
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Hi Matt,
I'll catch up with you tomorrow and have a look/feel if that suits.
Sam, in regard to Butch exporting, I had a yarn with him last...
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Last post by bartman007
Mon May 07, 2012 9:17 pm
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Last post by Sam Walker
Mon Apr 30, 2012 8:15 pm
Lest We Forget
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Southcape »
Wed Apr 25, 2012 10:27 am
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They went with songs to the battle, they were young.
Straight of limb, true of eyes, steady and aglow.
They were staunch to the end against odds...
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These words are my husbands, but they are very true.
The long range rifle shooting movement in Australia was built on the training our young...
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Last post by Southcape
Thu Apr 26, 2012 1:40 pm
Mia Mia Rifle Range
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DannyS »
Wed Apr 25, 2012 3:38 pm
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Can anyone give me some good directions to the Mia Mia rifle range? Will be in Lancefield in July and thought I might have a shot while I'm up that...
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The google earth view wasn't all that clear, obviously some mounds didn't show up. Even better if it goes back to 900. It's always good to visit a...
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Last post by DannyS
Wed Apr 25, 2012 8:34 pm
60.10 at the Queens
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DannyS »
Tue Apr 03, 2012 8:20 am
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Congratulations to Alan on a great 60.10 at 900 yards at the Vic Queens. Well done. :D
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Well done Rod. Did ya remember to pick up the rest afterwards though...... :lol:
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Last post by LEE .308
Sun Apr 22, 2012 2:34 pm
New to F class
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Jolly »
Fri Apr 13, 2012 2:45 pm
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G'day guy's..
Have just signed up to the forum and wanted to say hello, i grew up shooting rabits, foxes and roo's as a kid east of Perth and also...
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Thankyou for the welcome guy's and gal's..
I will keep an eye out for Stewart when down there next Saturday, i don't remember meeting him on my...
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Last post by Jolly
Sat Apr 14, 2012 11:07 am
New section? - ranges
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Southcape »
Fri Apr 06, 2012 5:19 pm
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Alan,
I have some photos from my recent travels. Can we have a section for range photos where people can post photos of both their home ranges,...
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lower light is already famous, or should i say infamous.
this is both for conditions and the standard of gun pimping.
keep safe,
bruce.
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Sun Apr 08, 2012 6:40 am
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