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Another newbie.
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Wello »
Thu Sep 06, 2007 8:21 pm
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G'day All,
Been reading alot of the info from here for a while and finally got off my rear and joined up.
I have only discovered the joys of...
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Is that the same Wello from Sniper Central? because this is the same Foxy. :D
Love that LTR. One of those was on the top of my wish list, until I...
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Last post by Foxy
Thu Jun 19, 2008 11:34 pm
Numbers + Clubs + our future.
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Tony Q »
Tue Aug 21, 2007 8:25 pm
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Okay all you F Clubs
Can you all share your last 12 months with us, in regard to increases, or decreases in memberships.
1. Can you indicate...
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According to a report in the Grafton news paper the Grafton Rifle club had 33 members that shot Fullbore and or F Class in 2007 that started out...
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Last post by Ken L
Tue Jun 17, 2008 12:59 am
National Qns, F Open 2008.
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balcom »
Wed Jun 11, 2008 3:58 pm
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Hi all,
It will be interesting to see what happens in the future at our Nat/Qns if the entries dont increase.
As of Wednesday 10th there are only...
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Alan
It seems that the IT Black hole has eaten yout entry.
Please re-submitt you online entry.
Ken L
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Last post by Ken L
Fri Jun 13, 2008 10:54 am
2nd State F Standard Team Shoot
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Warwick Brown »
Tue Jun 03, 2008 12:48 pm
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The NRA had their Council meeting a few weeks ago and it was brought to my attention by one of the membes that the VRA had sent a letter requesting...
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There has been quite a large thread on whether the match is held in ACT or Vic.
All other state teams matches (ie) TR is held in all states on a...
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Last post by balcom
Wed Jun 11, 2008 4:23 pm
F-Class Shooters and Raton, New Mexico
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LarryB »
Wed Jun 04, 2008 12:16 am
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I have heard there are some F-Class Shooters coming to our Spirit of America Matches in September at Raton, New Mexico, along with the OZ Fullbore...
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Ben,
I appreciate your reply. I had been told by the SOA match director that 6 OZ f-Class shooters were coming. Perhaps they have backed out. Anyone...
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Last post by LarryB
Sun Jun 08, 2008 10:37 am
Unlucky or not?
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by Guest » Fri May 30, 2008 10:34 am
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Probably some saw this last night on the footy show, A fellow from Geelong wrote into the footy show to express his sadness to Sam after he was...
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A scratchy is not what I would buy Sam Newman.....
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Last post by Woody_rod
Fri May 30, 2008 9:45 pm
223 SHOOTERS
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Matt P »
Mon May 26, 2008 7:53 pm
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Hi All
As most of you will know the NRAA has approved the 155 Dyer HBC for TR and FS. Up untill this bullet being approved the playing field...
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G'Day pete,
i needed that, thanks................... :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Cheerio Ned
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Last post by ned kelly
Wed May 28, 2008 11:34 am
What are latest postal rules for shipping barrels to OZ.
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RDavies »
Sun Dec 16, 2007 2:25 pm
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I will be ordering a Broughton barrel from USA and was just checking to see what the latest rules are for bringing barrels in. Is Australia post...
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No mate, I was just being facetious, sorry.
We will have to soon put up with a lot of this cr4p soon, as we are starting an action manufacturing...
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Last post by Woody_rod
Sun May 25, 2008 10:46 pm
Match Rifle - in WA???
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Woody_rod »
Fri May 23, 2008 7:58 pm
Does anyone know of match rifle being shot in WA? I would like to have a go. I know there arent many 1000y ranges let alone 1200y, with ours...
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Last post by Woody_rod
Fri May 23, 2008 7:58 pm
New member of forum
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Woody_rod »
Thu May 22, 2008 9:17 pm
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Hello everyone,
My name is Rod Shehan, I live in Western Australia, and shoot at the Wurgabup Rifle Range. I have seen a few names I recognise in...
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G'Day woody,
welcome,mate. Bill H has built me a few rifles and they've all been top shooters, i've also been beaten by several other rifles of his...
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Last post by ned kelly
Thu May 22, 2008 11:14 pm
Leupold Scopes
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by Guest » Tue Jan 22, 2008 2:42 pm
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Ever wondered why you are paying so much for Leupold Scopes?
Click on the link below and then click on Leupold Scopes in column on LHS and find out...
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Hmmm ..... Lots of good prices and promises for Leupold .....
TRY TO ORDER ONE !!!!
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Last post by Vic Police Rifle Club
Fri May 16, 2008 1:41 pm
Congratulations!
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Sunny »
Tue May 13, 2008 11:29 am
Great news! To Adam & Casey: a daughter Jess Aimee. Mother and daughter well, father recovering! Congratulations and well done. =D>
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Last post by Sunny
Tue May 13, 2008 11:29 am
All`s well
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mike H »
Fri May 09, 2008 8:58 pm
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This must be the quietest couple of days on this forum for a long time. Hope all is well for all of you. I am flat out loading for Alice Springs and...
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re: quietest couple of days on forum ,probably due to involuntary muscle spasms :lol:
Self and family leaving Orange 16th,not shooting at...
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Last post by Razer
Fri May 09, 2008 11:06 pm
coaching in SE QLD?
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by
Tommy88 »
Sun Apr 27, 2008 3:25 pm
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hello.
I live in Toowoomba and have recently built a 6mmbr. I am looking to get into F-class and compete. however i have not had any previous...
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Tom, I will help you as much as I can.
Check your email. I will talk to you soon.
Regards, Cameron
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Last post by Cameron Mc
Sun Apr 27, 2008 4:25 pm
new f class forum.......
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ned kelly »
Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:23 am
G'Day All,
I've just noticed FWIW there is a new F class section at the Benchrest bulletin website for those who are interested.
No posts...
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Last post by ned kelly
Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:23 am
FS grading proposed for SARA 2008 QUEENS
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by
RAVEN »
Wed Mar 19, 2008 9:48 pm
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Could the forum members please give me some feedback on this proposal.
Q: would interstate ppl be more willing to travel to SARA QUEENS if we had...
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Hi Richard,
Being new to the sport I would defiantely travel to interstate comps to compete if they had FS 'B', it is tough competeing against the...
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Last post by teddywaddy
Fri Mar 21, 2008 9:36 pm
FS GRADING
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Chopper »
Mon Mar 17, 2008 12:38 pm
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would it be possible or worth while having the gradings on this site, glenrowan easter shoot is this weekend and some are still not sure in which...
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Paul,
Following each PM I send updated grading list to VRA for them to update on their web site. They have update following Queens.
I have no...
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Last post by Guest
Mon Mar 17, 2008 1:11 pm
Sad Loss
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AlanF »
Thu Mar 13, 2008 6:53 pm
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It has been reported to me that Thelma Cook passed away last night.
Thelma was the wife of Keith Cook, the VRAs chief Butts Officer for many...
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I was fortunate to spend time with Thelma and Keith at this year Queens, when I worked for both of them in the butts for the Syme . They had worked...
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Last post by Ned
Fri Mar 14, 2008 8:09 am
Should a newbie start out in FO???
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by
dee cee »
Sun Jan 27, 2008 10:40 pm
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Guys and Girls,
Having a custom rifle for F-Class Open made up, a 6x47 Lapua, but I am wondering if it is a smart move starting in FO as opposed...
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G'Day dee cee
I am a little late in adding to your replies but here is my effort.
Go for FO with your 6x47L and enjoy it.
I have just...
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Last post by Steve T
Mon Mar 03, 2008 8:38 pm
Will 'no neck turn' be competitive in FO???
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dee cee »
Tue Feb 19, 2008 7:08 pm
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Guys and girls,
Having a custom rig made up in 6x47L but due to being relatively new to reloading have opted to have a no neck turn set up.
I...
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Must stress that all that info in my first post was taken from 6mmbr.com and was written by people with much more experience and knowledge on this...
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Last post by bully_eye
Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:31 pm
major fee changes in Vic proposed- + 600% increases 2 dealer
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ogre6br »
Fri Feb 08, 2008 11:12 pm
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borrowed from another forum- but relavent here
Okey doke people, get your sneakers on.
The Regulatory Impact Statement to remake the Firearm...
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Department of Justice website is back up but the news for firearms dealers is no better
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Cheers
Peter Hulett
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Last post by Peter Hulett
Mon Feb 18, 2008 8:37 pm
Computer Simulation of 1911-45 Auto.
by
pjifl »
Fri Feb 01, 2008 9:38 pm
Take a look at this for a really impressive breakdown on the operation of the 45 Auto.
The graphical display is tops. Computer technology at its...
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Last post by pjifl
Fri Feb 01, 2008 9:38 pm
1000 yard group sizes with 700p TWS in 7.62 (155gr Palma)
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by
joliver »
Wed Jan 02, 2008 5:23 am
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First of all,
HAPPY NEW YEAR to all!:-)
John from Perth back again - haven't been as regular on the forums as I would like to have been but...
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Just a thought but if you don't want to spend a lot of money but still want to shoot F Standard then why not consider a switch barrel. Have a 30 inch...
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Last post by Dave P
Wed Jan 23, 2008 11:07 pm
My new e-mail address
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Barry T »
Wed Jan 23, 2008 10:58 am
Hello :D members, just letting you know i have now got a new e-mail address ( lynette.taylor4@bigpond.com ) i try to change it on my profile,but it...
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Last post by Barry T
Wed Jan 23, 2008 10:58 am
score keeping software
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by
Andrew~Smith »
Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:53 pm
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Hello everyone, re there any good score keeping software packages out there that can keep records of Full-bore , F standard, F open and field class ....
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If you contact Col Garven in Newcastle he is offering software that is used exclusively by the QRA for Queens events etc ,it also allows for F-class...
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Last post by Surgeon
Tue Jan 22, 2008 6:43 pm
Responce to NRAA message
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Ken L »
Wed Jan 09, 2008 4:43 am
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The NRAA Chairman's message chalenged us to increase numbers on ranges. ATR #72.
In response to the Chairman’s Message in ATR # 72.
I do not...
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Ken,
Couldn't agree more. I spend a bit of time each year travelling around oz and I often drop into rifle clubs along the way. The ones that are...
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Last post by Peter Hulett
Wed Jan 09, 2008 10:53 pm
Here We Go Again
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by
AlanF »
Fri Nov 30, 2007 7:11 pm
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I've just been sent an E-mail with the news that the Anzac Rifle Range in NSW is to be relocated. Apparently the new Federal Govt has made a deal...
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All is not lost. We had a visit today from an NSWRA committee member and apparently all is not closed off yet. They are a number of years before...
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Last post by Peter Hulett
Thu Jan 03, 2008 9:08 pm
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Last post by joliver
Wed Jan 02, 2008 5:16 am
Chairman's Message
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Ken L »
Sun Dec 30, 2007 5:17 pm
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In the ATR #72 for January / February 2008.
The Chairman's Message states and I quote part thereof
Does this mean that there were or will be...
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Ken
BJDs were never mentioned.
You could always ask Bob Dyer direct and therefore stop any rumours.
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Last post by Tom Lowndes
Sun Dec 30, 2007 8:22 pm
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Last post by AlanF
Mon Dec 10, 2007 9:12 am
UK F Class Standard under threat
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Ken L »
Fri Nov 02, 2007 7:12 am
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:( :( :(
If the UK MOD insist on their revised muzzle energy limits in the UK then it will see the end of 7.62 as a target round on UK Ranges. The...
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Looks like sanity has prevailed :
See
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Last post by AlanF
Fri Dec 07, 2007 1:29 pm
NOSLER 155
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by
david262 »
Thu Nov 22, 2007 6:34 pm
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Now the 80gr Nosler is approved will the 155 be approved also. The importer has a large order for the 80gr in with the manufacturer. They also have a...
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Ken perhaps thats because the NRAA have just bought them all. :lol: :lol:
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Last post by Lynn Otto
Mon Nov 26, 2007 4:09 pm
nosler projectiles
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by
mitchellchandler_au »
Mon Oct 15, 2007 8:38 pm
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Hi all,
I was wondering if anyone has heard about using the Nosler 80gn HPBT in competition yet?
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The weight or type of projectiles to be used is no longer specified in the NRAA SSR s only that they must be.
Now as the Canberra Club is the...
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Last post by Ken L
Wed Oct 24, 2007 4:26 am
F class clubs
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by
Kreman »
Fri Oct 19, 2007 3:12 am
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Hi all, I'm new to the site and also the sport (though I have done some hunting) and I was trying to find an F Class club in Melbourne’s outer East....
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Hi guys, sorry I was away for a few days and didn't get chance to look in on my post. I think there was a bit of a misunderstanding with my post I...
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Last post by Kreman
Tue Oct 23, 2007 5:21 pm
50BMG
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by
Aaron_G »
Sun Sep 16, 2007 11:00 am
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Hey i didnt think by law you were allowed to own a 50cal unless it was black powder ? can anyone tell me the truth here?
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I know of a few that were owned by ppl in SA but I think the law has change since then
Cheers
RB :)
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Last post by RAVEN
Sun Sep 23, 2007 8:58 pm
For Shifty... you know who you are.
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Tony Q »
Sun Sep 16, 2007 1:00 pm
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For Shifty 8)
Twas a sunny, but windy day, on the 700 mound,
and with deep thought Shifty studied the wind, the flags and all.
With a gentle...
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:lol:
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Last post by S.Scheske
Sat Sep 22, 2007 11:06 am
Cross Shooting!
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by
a.JR »
Fri Sep 07, 2007 9:26 am
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hs
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That won't work Alan because they won't be able to get a perfect score :P
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Last post by RAVEN
Tue Sep 11, 2007 1:31 pm
Changes in the Future
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Ken L »
Tue Sep 11, 2007 1:18 pm
With the World Long Range Championships ( Palma Match) comming to Brisbane in 2011 there will be some interesting changes in the wind.
It seems that...
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Last post by Ken L
Tue Sep 11, 2007 1:18 pm
Vic Firearm Safety Course
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Lefty »
Sun Sep 09, 2007 11:58 am
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Hello quick question for Vic shooters.
Booked to do the firearm safety course and was given a date of the 28th of November.
Is it normal to...
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Lefty,
Courses in Geelong are held on demand which at the moment is weekly.
VicPol organise the courses but they are run by volunteers. One of...
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Last post by Peter Hulett
Sun Sep 09, 2007 8:36 pm
Newbie calling :)
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Lefty »
Mon Aug 20, 2007 6:29 pm
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Hi guys new here been checking these forums and assorted other forums for a few months researching F class and have decided to join a club. ( havent...
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Thanks Paul for the contact details.
I ventured down to Lang Lang with a mate and met up with a great bunch of blokes, all of them welcomed us...
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Last post by Lefty
Sat Sep 01, 2007 6:11 pm
Burst Barrel
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by
Tom Lowndes »
Wed Aug 29, 2007 8:35 pm
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Allan
Looking in Humour/One Of Section today,and found a story about a burst large cal barrel.
I would like to point out to the ARA Serving...
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:lol: thanks for the laugh Tom, i needed it.
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Last post by Tony Q
Wed Aug 29, 2007 10:04 pm
F-Class Open Numbers
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by
AlanF »
Fri Jul 27, 2007 9:27 am
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The subject of F-Open numbers has been raised in the F-Std Rules. I'd like to start a discussion here, because there are probably a few people who...
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Hi all
The subject of new shooters is a problem all around the country and always will be. As a member of Darwin rifle club I have been involved in...
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Last post by toshie
Sun Aug 26, 2007 11:07 pm
F/standard or open
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by
Fish »
Sun Aug 26, 2007 4:28 pm
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Hi All Shooters
As you know I am a new starter in F class,if I shoot standard I am told I can only use 155 gn projectiles with my 308,If I shoot...
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Fish
you can use 168's for open and anything else you want also as long as the twist rate of your barrel is fast enough. 1:12 should stabilize 168...
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Last post by VickiMcc
Sun Aug 26, 2007 5:09 pm
New Australia Post regulations.
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by Guest » Fri Jul 13, 2007 11:32 am
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Effective 16th July 2007, NO firearms or any firearm parts will be transported out of Australia via Air mail.
Taken from an Australia post...
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Alan,
Have a look at the Australian Customs Website relative to Prohibited and Restricted Exports both Commercial and Personal. Under firearms it...
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Last post by Guest
Thu Aug 16, 2007 10:09 pm
Calling Tbeng
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VickiMcc »
Sat Aug 11, 2007 4:03 pm
Tbeng
there is a private message waiting for you
Paul
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Last post by VickiMcc
Sat Aug 11, 2007 4:03 pm
New starter
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Fish »
Thu Aug 02, 2007 9:10 pm
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I have been browsing through the forumsfor a while and have found it quite interesting. I have not taken up the sport as yet, but am in the process...
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Hi Fish
You could not have picked a better code of shooting. I too was like you a bush shooter for some 40 odd years and loved it, but as we know...
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Last post by peter t
Tue Aug 07, 2007 8:34 pm
Barry Duncan
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AlanF »
Sat Aug 04, 2007 9:44 pm
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Its been mentioned on another thread that Barry Duncan has passed away. I met Barry shooting F-Open at what was both his and my first Queens at...
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Very sad news, Barry was a good guy.
Matt P
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Last post by Matt P
Sun Aug 05, 2007 3:40 pm
grumpy
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by
Fish »
Fri Aug 03, 2007 3:15 pm
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Hi Folk,
I have just received some sad news,My brother in law Grumpy passed away last night I thought that seeing he was in hot debate on scopes...
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Sorry to hear of Grumpy`s passing, I liked his opions. We lost another good bloke down south here last week, Barry Duncan, from West Wyalong. Barry...
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Last post by mike H
Sat Aug 04, 2007 7:22 pm
RIFLES
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John E »
Tue Jul 31, 2007 9:42 am
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Grumpy,
the armourer,who put Ben's rifle together, shoots FStd down here with the same type of rig, and while he is a very competent FS and BR...
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Grumpy,
where have you been? The process of drawing up the FSTD Rules was transparent right from the start. NRAA publicly called for nominations to...
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Last post by John E
Thu Aug 02, 2007 9:09 am
FClass in 4 years time
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Tom Lowndes »
Mon Jul 30, 2007 9:29 pm
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Grumpy
Very interested to read your post on Bench Rest Central.
I have just spoken to our ICFRA rep Matt Paroz.He knows nothing about it!...
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Grumpy
I must ask,is this shoot only BR or is it FClass,or both?
Tom Lowndes
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Last post by Tom Lowndes
Mon Jul 30, 2007 9:50 pm
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