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Vector Optics Sentinel 8-32x50 ???
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digitalis49 »
Sat Sep 30, 2023 1:20 pm
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Am new to target rifle & F-Class.
Is anyone familiar with this riflescope and will it suit shooting 300 - 1000 yards - mounted on a 308 win....
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Never heard of it. For F-class I'd be inclined to stick to the tried and true brands such as March, Nightforce, Sightron and a couple of others.
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Last post by willow
Sat Sep 30, 2023 9:20 pm
308 Grouping Advice
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pavlovaw »
Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:35 am
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Hello, after some information and advice from the members in here about the groups from my 308 F-standard rifle. Is a Barnard P action with a 12...
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The 500 yard groups are mimicking what the groups are showing at the shorter ranges. Finally got time to do three 10 shot groups and there were two...
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Last post by pavlovaw
Mon Sep 25, 2023 9:48 am
Berger Hunting Projectiles
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loneranger »
Fri Aug 11, 2023 7:58 pm
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I know this is ostensibly a forum for full bore/target shooting, however I wanted to see if anyone had any real life experience using Berger hunting...
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Hi David
I don’t think I do have your number. Can you pls send a pm
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Last post by loneranger
Thu Aug 17, 2023 3:10 pm
Range rentals
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Peter Hulett »
Thu Aug 10, 2023 10:53 am
The Geelong Rifle Club has begun negotiations with our landlord regarding a rent review. As part of this process we are trying to get some idea as to...
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Last post by Peter Hulett
Thu Aug 10, 2023 10:53 am
South Australian F Class Team Barrel Raffle fundraiser
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ChrisG »
Tue Aug 01, 2023 4:23 pm
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SA F-Class Raffle Ticket_1.jpg
The South Australian F Class Team is conducting a barrel raffle as part of a fund raising initiative supporting the...
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Email sent - I’ll grab 2
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Last post by Weairy
Tue Aug 01, 2023 8:45 pm
NRAA latest SSR’S (great news)
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Ken Melgaard »
Thu Jul 06, 2023 7:14 pm
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PROJECTILES ALLOWED
The following projectiles are at present approved for handloading for Target Rifle and F Class Standard Disciplines.
.308...
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I am currently away on a break
But, l will have some 155.5 grain Palma Bulllets available around the end of August
Thank you for your interest
Ken...
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Last post by Ken Melgaard
Mon Jul 24, 2023 10:59 am
2026 COMMONWEALTH GAMES CANCELLED
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Cliff Austen »
Tue Jul 18, 2023 2:14 pm
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2026 VICTORIAN COMMONWEALTH GAMES CANCELLED
Shooting Australia is shocked and bitterly disappointed with today's announcement from Premier, Daniel...
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I lost interest in the CW games because most of the World's best don't compete in it, even some who are from CW countries e.g. Usain Bolt never did....
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Last post by AlanF
Thu Jul 20, 2023 10:40 am
Dyer HBC Projectiles
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tom1 »
Wed Jun 28, 2023 2:51 pm
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Is there any difference between a box of Optimus Dyer HBC Projectiles & Optimus HBC Projectiles ? Both are 155gn .308 cal. The Dyer box has a...
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im using "tac" drivers atm,pretty decent in my TR rig.
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Last post by lonerider43
Wed Jul 19, 2023 5:47 pm
Turret stickers
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Tim N »
Sat Jul 15, 2023 8:06 am
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Hi All
Is there anyone local who makes custom scope turret stickers?
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Last post by rob90
Sun Jul 16, 2023 9:14 am
Tuners
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Eric Vorkampff »
Thu Jun 15, 2023 10:03 pm
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Good Morning from Canada. I have come to this forum because I have heard that you have an excellnt discussion on tuners. I shoot .284 Shehane, Fclass...
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Test it for yourself. It’s the name of the game knowing where your tuner needs to go when things go south. Sure you can listen to people’s experience...
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Last post by Brad Y
Mon Jun 26, 2023 8:31 pm
SSAA Affiliation
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Weairy »
Sat Jun 17, 2023 7:34 pm
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Hi all,
After some insights from any clubs out there that may have experience.
I have been looking into the possibility of having our range SSAA...
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More people attending the better for sure! Cheech's club has had a lot of experience with with how it can be managed poorly (loose a club) and how it...
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Last post by BATattack
Sun Jun 18, 2023 2:40 pm
SSAA membership
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macguru »
Tue Jun 13, 2023 8:23 pm
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Just wondering do most people keep up their SSAA membership as well as club membership ? Its probably worth it for the insurance but what do you...
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Sorry, when I say NRAA, I mean NRAA ranges/clubs as a collective, not the body itself.
We’re working on putting in a 100m mound at our club to...
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Last post by Weairy
Thu Jun 15, 2023 8:58 pm
Forum Notifications
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Daveh »
Tue May 30, 2023 1:27 pm
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Hello,
I have noticed I no longer get email notifications from subscribed forums. I have checked our mail server and junk folders but can't find...
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I'm hoping it's fixed now Dave.
Graham
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Last post by GrahamW
Tue May 30, 2023 1:51 pm
New members
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Mitch’n’Josie »
Mon May 01, 2023 1:19 pm
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Hi all,
Thanks for letting us join.
Based in Brisbane and current SSAA member. Looking to shoot 300 500 fly
My wife and are looking to get into...
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Welcome back to shooting Steve. =D>
Have Fun
Graham
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Last post by GrahamW
Mon May 29, 2023 11:35 pm
Eloc Switch replacement
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David C »
Fri May 12, 2023 6:35 pm
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Eloc powder trickler faulty moment switch free replacement, with over 280 moment switches in use I have been advised of 3 faulty switches, if you...
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Yes I did! but replaced both. still a good bit of kit. an improvement would be mounting the batteries on the base rather than the top of the control...
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Last post by Downes Equestrian
Sun May 14, 2023 4:46 am
Vale Hans Hoitink
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Kianga1971 »
Thu May 04, 2023 4:30 pm
Hans was known by a lot of shooters and was a member of the Canberra Rifle Club since the
1950’s.
He will be missed.
Peter
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Last post by Kianga1971
Thu May 04, 2023 4:30 pm
Ssaa Gun Sales
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Hahndorf 1874 »
Fri Apr 28, 2023 1:17 pm
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Any one else try to log on to this site? No joy trying to alter a placed ad? Cheers Mal.
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I had a similar incident not long ago, it only lasted a day or so
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Last post by Rich4
Sat Apr 29, 2023 7:41 am
VRA kings
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shadow »
Mon Apr 17, 2023 8:43 pm
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Start of shooting times for Friday, Saturday, sunnyday
please, carnt find them.,thank you
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Hooter goes off at 7.30am
Blowoff shots in the butts at 8.00am
Muster on the range at 8.30am
Shooting commences at 9.00am
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Last post by Triplejim
Thu Apr 20, 2023 7:32 am
What's up with Copperhead Bullets?
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Fire Dog »
Fri Feb 24, 2023 4:17 pm
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Has anyone been in contact with Ken Melgaard?
I have tried both phone, text and email and have not had any response since 14th of December last...
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Hi Rod,
Did receive(still with our good Border force people) some 30 caliber jackets for the 155.5 grain Palma bullets and some to make 22 caliber x...
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Last post by Ken Melgaard
Wed Apr 12, 2023 5:11 pm
Rifle stock
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Pat308 »
Fri Jan 27, 2023 2:14 pm
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Hi guys, does anyone know of a stock maker in Australia that does timber stocks like the attached.
Cheers.
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There's a few differences, the Cerus is shorter and lighter and I have to say also tracks better, but the Kestros ZR is an excellent stock in it's...
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Last post by willow
Sun Apr 02, 2023 6:09 pm
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Last post by tachyon
Sun Mar 26, 2023 7:04 pm
Distance to the lans
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fclassNrugby »
Sun Mar 26, 2023 7:09 am
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OK, need some help here with a new rifle. The measurements i get in the Barnard (s series) 308cal is 59.11mm to the lans.
This seems excessive for...
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So I think I've worked out what you're saying.
NB 1 mm = 40 thou(sandth’s) of an inch. Most shooters talk imperial measurements…
Here is my...
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Last post by tachyon
Sun Mar 26, 2023 3:54 pm
Importing restricted items from the USA
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tachyon »
Wed Mar 22, 2023 4:09 pm
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Hi All,
This is a quick plug for Daryl at Meplat Firearm Services.
I've now done 2 imports with them and found their service to be cost efficient...
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I can absolutely endorse Daryl and Meplat Firearms.
Over the last few years, Daryl has imported all of my 50 BMG match grade projectiles from the...
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Last post by oldman1967
Thu Mar 23, 2023 8:40 pm
Dickheads with guns are our worst enemy
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PeteFox »
Tue Feb 14, 2023 3:28 pm
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What a wanker, one guy giving the police every excuse to make everything harder
Actually apart from the 50BMG the rest of the firearms look...
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Utterly disgusting conduct by a licensing board, be great to see him bring defamation charges forward against the department.
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Last post by Rich4
Fri Mar 17, 2023 11:52 pm
SARA Store website down
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Sam Walker »
Thu Mar 09, 2023 10:09 am
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It was fine the other day but I went back yesterday looking for another item, and the site was down, still down this morning. Does anybody know if...
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They are working on it.
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Last post by Barossa_222
Thu Mar 09, 2023 10:17 am
243Tikka T3x accuracy issues
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loneranger »
Thu Apr 28, 2022 10:36 pm
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So I have been playing with some loads for my new TikkaT3X 243 Forester. Beautiful rifle - I thought I found my go to load (87gn VMaxes, CCI 200...
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True, it’s just shooting in the Target rifle game your expectation for accuracy changes if you know what I mean. I am thinking of trying 2208 powder...
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Last post by loneranger
Tue Mar 07, 2023 7:13 am
Barnard Parts
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Steve Jennings »
Sun Feb 12, 2023 4:36 am
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Gentlemen, I need two ejector kits for a Barnard "S" Action. One for .223 and one for .308. Whidden does not any have in stock.
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Matt Paroz at LRP solutions is the main importer if you haven't tried him already
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Last post by BATattack
Sun Feb 12, 2023 8:05 am
New Ken Noye Stock
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gardenplus »
Fri Feb 10, 2023 11:45 am
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K Noye Stock.jpg
My new Ken Noye Stock. The bloke is a real craftsman.
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Love my Ken Noye stocks amazing craftsman that's for sure.
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Last post by Bretto77
Fri Feb 10, 2023 12:52 pm
COMMONWEALTH GAMES INCLUDES SHOOTING FOR 2026
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Cliff Austen »
Wed Oct 05, 2022 12:34 pm
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The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) received confirmation that Shooting’s expression of interest (EOI) had been successful and that...
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So if this is a minor administrative “thing” that has kept the range closed still in February 2023 what would constitute a major “thing”?
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Last post by G.T
Fri Feb 03, 2023 2:51 pm
ETs
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Chopper »
Wed Feb 01, 2023 11:19 am
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Being new back to shooting
Are there any rules and regulations for ETs in the way of Challenges and protests?
And resolutions?
Poor bloody range...
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Interesting Greg
I know nothing and can't find anything with challenges on ETs
I guess things Should improve with time and acceptance of the New...
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Last post by Chopper
Wed Feb 01, 2023 6:43 pm
Component shortage
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Tim N »
Sun Jan 15, 2023 10:49 am
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Hi All,
This has probably been done to death… anyway
I have been thinking about building a 6.5 of some sort and have noticed there’s not much around...
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Bought sbr primers at tamworth firearms a week ago
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Last post by pisco
Tue Jan 24, 2023 1:41 pm
Bullet Seeker chrono for fclass load development
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GlennA »
Sun Jan 15, 2023 4:57 pm
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Hi Guys, just looking for feedback from fclass shooters who have used the Bullet Seeker Chrono. Keen to hear of people’s experiences with reliability...
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They look really good, hopefully someone will have one at the kings :)
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Last post by macguru
Sun Jan 22, 2023 9:42 am
Windage adjustment
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Blues »
Sun Jan 15, 2023 12:19 pm
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I am new to F class and have seen a target diagram for windage adjustment that shows MoA to centre from each ring. I’m wondering if anyone has a...
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If you do a google search for “ICFRA plot sheets” you’ll find plenty of choices.
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Last post by !Peter!
Thu Jan 19, 2023 7:32 pm
NORM 7mm SAUM brass for sale !!!
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Azzopardi »
Thu Jun 16, 2022 10:39 pm
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Hi all,
If you are in the market for NORMA 7mm SAUM brass, please contact the below to place an order.
Company: Accuracy Matters
E:...
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Hi All,
Unfortunately I have some bad news regarding the order for 7 SAUM Norma Brass, the brass was ordered several moth's ago through the...
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Last post by DJB366
Fri Jan 13, 2023 9:49 am
Modified case
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Jakec27 »
Thu Jan 05, 2023 5:14 pm
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Hi I'm chasing a 284win modified case to suit Hornady overall length gauge if anybody knows where I can get one.
Thanks
Jake
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Pm sent
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Last post by Rich4
Thu Jan 05, 2023 6:53 pm
RIP Bruce Moulds
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RAVEN »
Thu Jun 10, 2021 10:19 am
Rating: 18.87%
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It is with great sadness to announce the passing of a good mate, mentor and F-Class legend.
Bruce was one of the original forum members and loved to...
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I met Bruce through a hunting forum and then at Hahndorf.
That's how I came to meet JC and I'm hoping to attend the next memorial shoot.
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Last post by CBH Australia
Thu Jan 05, 2023 1:45 pm
NSW laws/regs re storage of primers?
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John Weigel »
Sun Jan 01, 2023 12:34 pm
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Anyone familiar enough with NSW legislation and regulations to give a definite answer regarding whether or not reloading components of primers and...
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Thanks Razer, would be interesting to know if he is licensed to operate that way - and what that authorisation looks like.
Re traditional storage...
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Last post by John Weigel
Sun Jan 01, 2023 3:27 pm
In need of wind reading teacher in Sydney region
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John Weigel »
Mon Oct 24, 2022 9:23 am
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I’m still new enough to F-class shooting to be willing to admit that I am not progressing sufficiently in my wind reading skills - particularly with...
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The Queens last September in Sydney was a dream for me going in the last range 800 MTS, l was 8 points up in f standard then shooting last on the...
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Last post by Trevor Rhodes
Tue Dec 06, 2022 8:32 pm
F-Class, Conversion of sighter shots
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Target Sighted »
Fri Nov 25, 2022 11:38 am
Rating: 5.63%
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I have been trying to get clarification from the NRAA regarding the ruling for Chapter 4 ‘Shooting Procedures’ Section 1.3.17, page 26 of the...
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Mr Target Sighted,
Our rules have generally been drafted by people who are experienced in the sport but with limited legal expertise. While legal...
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Last post by AlanF
Sat Nov 26, 2022 12:00 pm
Black Friday Sales BCF Trolley $84.99
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aussie shooter »
Mon Nov 21, 2022 3:39 pm
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After shooting in the 2022 ACT Championships where you definitely needed a trolley, if shooters out there are still looking for one the BCF Wanderer...
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you do have a point about the weather at canberra and the crosswind there is a real bugger !!! i guess it's not like sydney ranges where everyone...
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Last post by lee_enfield223
Mon Nov 21, 2022 8:06 pm
Sumo Sights
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robt55 »
Sun Nov 13, 2022 9:10 pm
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Does anyone know if Sumo Sights is operating at present, I made a purchase on line but have heard nothing for some weeks. Thanks, Rob McC
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I made a purchase about 8 weeks ago, could not get a reply. Then the package arrived.
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Last post by RMc
Mon Nov 14, 2022 10:36 pm
Welsford Range - VRA Kings Prize 2023
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PeteFox »
Thu Nov 03, 2022 9:18 am
Rating: 1.32%
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G'day
I'm trying to organize ferry travel for next year and I intend to be at the VRA Kings.
Does anyone know if the problem with Welsford Range has...
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Hi Pete,
The range closure is not yet resolved, however, we are currently working through a 10-year license with the relevant authorities. Short of...
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Last post by ajvanwyk
Thu Nov 03, 2022 1:39 pm
Kings Queens
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Chopper »
Sun Oct 30, 2022 7:01 pm
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Hi all have been out of the Kings Queens for about 10 years and have been asked about What Memberships are required to enter the above ?
Thanks...
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Chopper,
As a NRAA member can I shoot a registered Fly shoot and be eligible for prizes without being a SSAA member ??
I have a few F Class guys who...
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Last post by Matt P
Thu Nov 03, 2022 7:58 am
Application of rule 4.5.1.8
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Tim L »
Tue Nov 01, 2022 7:25 am
Rating: 1.66%
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Can anyone make sense of this for me, or has anyone seen the rule applied like this before?
In brief, shooting at the NRAA Kings 15 shots at 600m....
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Yeah point taken.
In this instance the conditions didn't help. I wasn't reel keen to be there any longer than absolutely necessary :( ....
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Last post by Tim L
Wed Nov 02, 2022 12:20 pm
Silverdale Range
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John Weigel »
Sun Sep 18, 2022 1:33 pm
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Is anyone genuinely in the know regarding what is going on at Silverdale? Its been closed a very long time, and last announcement I"m aware of...
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Its open,shot there yesterday
See
Peter
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Last post by pgcpty
Fri Oct 28, 2022 2:18 pm
Postage
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LJT »
Wed Oct 26, 2022 9:05 pm
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Hi all
Just wondering if any one can tell me how much it costs to get a rifle sent from a dealer in WA to a dealer in NSW.
Thanks
LJT
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A. why haven't you simply asked a WA dealer?
B. is the suggestion of using Pack n Send legal?
Look into WA Police website to see what WA regs are...
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Fri Oct 28, 2022 9:36 am
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John Weigel »
Sun Oct 23, 2022 3:57 pm
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I re-submitted request for teaching assistance for mirage interpretation since it was bumped from first page of posts in a very short period due to a...
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The Wind Book for Rifle Shooters is a mixture of the theory and anecdotes from experts.
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Last post by tachyon
Sun Oct 23, 2022 7:32 pm
Trigger Shoe for Barnard Trigger?
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bobped »
Thu Oct 13, 2022 10:13 am
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Does anyone know if there is such a thing as a Trigger Shoe made for the standard Barnard Trigger?
I find the present trigger very narrow in width...
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PM sent
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Last post by Keels
Mon Oct 17, 2022 4:10 pm
TRIGGER UPDATE Sixteen South Bix n Andy Barnard Trigger
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Azzopardi »
Tue May 03, 2022 1:49 pm
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Hi guys.
For info to you all, I just got this email regarding an update to Sixteen South Triggers which might interest some.
Looks like we have a...
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Is this trigger available or was this a one time run
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Last post by Moondog
Fri Oct 14, 2022 8:48 am
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Thu Oct 06, 2022 4:49 pm
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