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Hexta Target Weather Protection
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bobped »
Sun Nov 21, 2021 3:22 pm
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Our Club leaves our Hexta Targets outside in the Butts in their frames all the time. We have tried various methods to cover and protect them from the...
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Good question Bob. Ted Boreham, who manufactures the Hexta target structures and faces, says the main focus of weather protection should be stopping...
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Sun Nov 21, 2021 5:17 pm
NRAA Administration Centre.
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superx10 »
Fri Nov 12, 2021 2:32 pm
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Hi, on accessing the NRAA web site to gain some info on the up and coming Queens I found all the contact details were directed to the Belmont...
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Thanks
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Last post by superx10
Sun Nov 14, 2021 8:50 am
Mantis X3 Dry Fire Training
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daz1009 »
Wed Nov 10, 2021 1:52 pm
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Hi there,
I am wondering if anyone on here has any experience using the Mantis dry fire training system and if so what is your opinion of it.
Cheers
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Hi Tachyon,
Thanks for your reply...it will be used mainly for match rifle (target rifle) which I am fairly new to. A member from a visiting club...
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Last post by daz1009
Thu Nov 11, 2021 5:56 am
Handicap system
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Peter Hulett »
Sat Oct 30, 2021 8:35 pm
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Before I possibly attempt to reinvent the wheel, is there any club out there that has system/program that successfully creates a handicap that...
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Thank you to all who responded both on the forum and privately. I have something to work on now.
Peter
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Last post by Peter Hulett
Wed Nov 03, 2021 6:23 pm
Permissive shooting rights
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mitchellchandler_au »
Wed Oct 20, 2021 8:47 pm
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Hi guys and gals,
Would anyone be able to tell me if a permissive shooting rights form is needed if there is no one inside the danger zone template?...
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Hi Mitch,
Being also in NSW and having had a few dealings with FAR on our own range template I'd suggest the following may be good things to...
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Last post by Brian
Fri Oct 29, 2021 10:02 pm
OPMP manual
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PeteFox »
Thu Oct 14, 2021 4:03 pm
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G'day
I'm looking for an electronic copy of the Online Prize Meeting Program manual.
The NRAA are asleep and I can't get a response.
If you have...
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It's an online piece of software hosted by the NRAA website that can basically run a prize meeting of any size including a QPM.
You enter the...
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Last post by PeteFox
Sat Oct 16, 2021 6:10 am
sweet's book
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lonerider43 »
Tue Oct 12, 2021 3:55 pm
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are sweet's still around ?
have they updated the books or no ?
regards.
sean.
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yeah sorry guys
i was asking about the sweets grouping score book.
this new one we got from the qra doesnt give any indication of the moa lines on...
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Last post by lonerider43
Thu Oct 14, 2021 7:24 pm
Passing of Willy Schaffner
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Malcolm Hill »
Wed Sep 22, 2021 3:03 pm
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It is with great sadness that I have to announce to the shooting community that Willy Schaffner passed away yesterday. Willy was a very well known...
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Very sad news Malcolm
Willy was one of those unique characters of our sport
well, known for his accent and hat.
Full Bore Rifle will never be the...
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Last post by RAVEN
Tue Oct 05, 2021 6:30 pm
Barnard
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Bluza »
Wed Sep 29, 2021 10:12 pm
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Is it me but barnard web site want load
Hope all is well across the ditch
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The website is down due to a change over to a new site. They've just come out of lock down and up and running again. They'll be back to full...
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Last post by Matt P
Fri Oct 01, 2021 9:30 am
Can't find a safe for my long Range Rifle
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Grahams »
Sat Mar 27, 2021 8:51 am
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Does anyone know of a 4 or 5 rifle safe that doesn't have a ammo box built into it. So it'll accommodate my 30" barrel rifles. Thanks Graham
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just take the stock off the rifle and it will fit no probem. I just have to take the cheekpiece slide off one of mine
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Last post by macguru
Wed Sep 22, 2021 9:53 am
NRAA new range officers course
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Malcolm Hill »
Tue Aug 03, 2021 8:12 pm
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Just been looking through the new criteria and rules etc for range officers. Not sure who has been involved with the updates but it seems as though a...
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This is nothing more than fear mongering.
Everyone has a duty of care in life at some stage, if you have a job anywhere in Australia you carry with...
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Last post by jasmay
Tue Sep 21, 2021 7:32 pm
Barnard
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BillB »
Mon Sep 13, 2021 9:46 pm
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Any 308 barnard actions out there for sale
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Got 1 thanks
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Last post by BillB
Fri Sep 17, 2021 4:40 pm
Bushfire management plan
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saum2 »
Sun Sep 12, 2021 8:10 am
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Just hoping someone out here can assist us. We have a grant to rebuild our rifle range building that was burnt down in a bushfire last december. We...
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Thank you tachyon, I understand what the assessments are just hoping someone could help us out to complete them as it requires accreditation.
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Last post by saum2
Sun Sep 12, 2021 10:22 pm
Rifle Range Environmental Management Plan
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AlanF »
Wed Sep 01, 2021 9:05 pm
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As a condition of a recent grant, Rosedale RC needs to get an "EMP". We are getting a quote from an environmental consultant called...
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Thanks Mick, Phil.
We're currently talking to a couple of local consulting companies who seem keen to help. So we'll explore them further, but keep...
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Last post by AlanF
Tue Sep 07, 2021 6:18 pm
Nsw license restrictions
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John23 »
Wed Sep 01, 2021 3:17 pm
Hi everyone
Hope you are all doing well.
Short of the long…..
Due to a family member getting a assault charge a few years ago I have been stuck...
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Last post by John23
Wed Sep 01, 2021 3:17 pm
NSWRA Store?
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PeteFox »
Sat Aug 28, 2021 11:26 am
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I can understand that the store might be shut during lockdown. OK I get it. But I ordered stuff 3 weeks before that. Their email isn't working and...
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Ditto.
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Last post by Blindbat
Sun Aug 29, 2021 10:17 am
Air Rifles
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macguru »
Sat Aug 14, 2021 4:32 pm
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1. Am I right in assuming that if you live on a normal suburban 1/4 acre block (hence less than 200m from the road) that its illegal to discharge an...
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I found that BBs were never sufficiently accurate for serious prone shooting practice. They were ok on rats at shorter distances.
Late at night they...
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Last post by pjifl
Sat Aug 21, 2021 11:42 pm
Service Rifle Targets
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AlanF »
Thu Aug 19, 2021 3:26 pm
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Both Service Rifle (SSRs Chapter 16) and PSR (SSRs Chapter 24) mention Targets Type A, B, D, and Figures 11, 12, 13 and 14. I can't find any more...
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Nowra Rifle Club banned these following the Port Arthur incident. also to avoid negative public sentiment.
The NSW Firearms Registry does not approve...
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Last post by Cliff Austen
Thu Aug 19, 2021 10:06 pm
old Private messages
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Old Trev-39 »
Wed Aug 18, 2021 8:04 pm
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My private message page is at 92%. How do I delete some of the old messages?
Cheers,
Trevor.
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Go to your private messages and scroll to the bottom.
Select the “Mark All” link
Select the “Delete marked” from the drop down
Click “Go”...
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Last post by tachyon
Wed Aug 18, 2021 9:17 pm
Stock painting SEQ
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AWL006 »
Mon Aug 16, 2021 7:38 pm
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Hi all
I had a look around the forum but I could not quite find what I was looking for so apologies in advance if this has been covered elsewhere....
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The Fibreglass stock will make it a bit easier than a wood stock to do in 2k.
Put LOTS of coats of 2k clear on if you can!! minimun 4.. Stops them...
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Last post by BRETT B
Tue Aug 17, 2021 7:42 pm
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disb »
Sat Aug 14, 2021 1:19 pm
Hi
Does anyone know how to get in contact with MaxBC?
I’ve tried email and PM but he hasn’t logged in since late July
Thanks
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Last post by disb
Sat Aug 14, 2021 1:19 pm
Jannie Els
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Mick_762 »
Sat Aug 07, 2021 7:38 pm
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For those of us who know him - Jannie had a stroke in December 2020, it was right sided and he is a leftie - so he still thinks he can kick our...
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Last post by Mick_762
Sat Aug 07, 2021 7:38 pm
Clearcoating
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agro »
Sun Aug 01, 2021 5:46 pm
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Who in Victoria can professionally clearcoat finish a rifle stock??
Ideally fairly close to Melbourne.
Thx
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PM sent
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Last post by trev
Sun Aug 01, 2021 8:39 pm
Victorian rifle association
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cheech »
Thu Jul 29, 2021 2:57 pm
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To whom it may concern,
I have to no success able to contact persons of VRA
Subject is very important in regards to transfer of firearm into STH...
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Got through on Wednesday no problems
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Last post by BillB
Thu Jul 29, 2021 6:40 pm
Membership fees
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Punti »
Fri Jul 02, 2021 10:53 am
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NRAA membership fees
This year I was fortunate enough to receive correspondence from the secretary of my club giving me the breakdown of fees. As a...
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Ok so I need to offer my support of Mick here as the work & commitment he has shown to our sport is very high in South Australia. Everyone knows...
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Last post by SnapperG
Mon Jul 26, 2021 10:38 pm
Tuned barrel
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Trevor Rhodes »
Wed Jun 10, 2020 1:00 pm
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OK here is one for the experts. You have a tuner on a barrelled and scoped action in a vee blocked stock, the rifle is as accurate as possible. Now...
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How much of a 32” parallel barrel should overhang the front of a stock in fclass open? Trying to get a feel for best length for a stock?
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Last post by GlennA
Sat Jul 24, 2021 9:04 pm
NRAA Firearms Insurance
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PeteFox »
Wed Jul 21, 2021 1:54 pm
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The NRAA finally have their personal firearms insurance organised. $10.50 p.a. for $12500 cover.
Now I don't have to give the SSAA $130 a year just...
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That's the insurance policy we get when we pay our state membership fees not firearms insurance
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Last post by 6.5x47
Sat Jul 24, 2021 7:03 pm
Game Cameras
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loneranger »
Thu Jul 15, 2021 7:57 pm
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We recently bought a new rural property that I believe has deer and pigs, so I wanted to set up some game cameras to confirm what's on our property....
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Thanks fellas, I have been reading reviews of the $99 units being sold by the 4WD centre (I think the brand was Kings) and most were very bad, so I...
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Last post by loneranger
Mon Jul 19, 2021 4:52 pm
Worst shoot off, ever.
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Josh Cox »
Sun Jul 11, 2021 3:40 pm
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Is anyone surprised... :)
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Rod, you're right, we have an equity and diversity program, we are very supportive of gender-fluid non-sexual zoophiles.
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Last post by Josh Cox
Thu Jul 15, 2021 6:30 pm
NRAA Small Country Clubs
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Punti »
Thu Jul 08, 2021 11:22 am
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NRAA Small Country Club
Small Country Clubs are the foundation of each NRAA State association, they have volunteers to collect all the state fees...
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As a financial member of SARA I would expect that the chairman, acting or not, conduct themselves with much more decorum that what has been shown...
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Last post by Barossa_222
Tue Jul 13, 2021 1:51 pm
Q-Store Berger Shipment
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PeteFox »
Tue Jul 06, 2021 12:04 pm
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Seems like they're getting a little overwhelmed
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Pete
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Now we have melted their computer ...
The QStore
We Have Crashed
Due to the massive workload our system has crashed.
We trying to get the issue...
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Last post by macguru
Wed Jul 07, 2021 3:32 pm
Big shout out pmcc
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Mistit »
Fri Jul 02, 2021 12:54 pm
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Just a shout out to say thank you to Paul McCarthy
(Pmcc)
He sent me two used but good barrels for postage only
Cheers mate
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Last post by Mistit
Fri Jul 02, 2021 12:54 pm
G’day
by
Deano1 »
Fri Jul 02, 2021 9:48 am
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G’day All,
Newby to the group, thanks to the admin for having me and keep up the good work Gents.
Deano1
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Fri Jul 02, 2021 9:48 am
Berger Projectiles Availability
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loneranger »
Sun Jun 13, 2021 10:06 pm
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Hi Guys,
I know we are all aware of the shortage of 308 Win 155.5gn Bergers and other calibres right know, but does anyone know if this is going...
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The QRA berger sale has been delayed by the QLD lockdown.
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Last post by macguru
Tue Jun 29, 2021 6:01 pm
Stolle F class Panda importer's on East Coast
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ned kelly »
Tue Jun 15, 2021 8:48 am
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G'day All,
just wondering who on the east coast imports Stolles particularly the F class action.
Looking for a RBRP 308 ejector model with tapered...
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I know Dave Kerr here in WA gets them too, but again I think his website isn’t showing stock last time I looked
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Last post by Brad Y
Tue Jun 15, 2021 8:28 pm
Katoomba Rifle Club Update
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katoombarifleclub »
Fri May 07, 2021 11:47 am
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All,
Katoomba Rifle Club reside at the Leura Rifle Range in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney. It is a 600m NSWRA affiliated range, established in...
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The Murwillumbah club had a similar issue with an old setout of buts and mantlet ect, that it did not comply with new regs after much consultation...
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Last post by superx10
Sat May 08, 2021 8:45 am
share your thoughts..
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lonerider43 »
Thu May 06, 2021 4:04 pm
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on these mobs who sort out the grants for shooting clubs {qld}
how do they rate ?
are they able to get everything for you ?
is it worth it ?
who did...
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no,im after info from guys who have dealt with these mobs personally.
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Last post by lonerider43
Thu May 06, 2021 9:20 pm
Bigger 338s
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Fergus Bailey »
Tue May 04, 2021 1:28 pm
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Not F Class related, but wondering if anyone here is running one of the bigger 338s for long range / ELR shooting?
I am thinking of building...
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Thanks for your thoughts. If I do go ahead with this build, I will probably use a Barnard PL action. So it wouldnt be too difficult to to run a few...
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Last post by Fergus Bailey
Wed May 05, 2021 7:22 am
Usedguns.com.au dead or just resting its eyes?
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crns »
Thu Apr 08, 2021 11:22 am
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has been throwing a test pattern page for a few days now. Anyone know of this is temp orpermanent?
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Noticed a few changes which will make particular searches take longer
Listings are placed in order of new to old , as prior it was either order of...
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Last post by cheech
Tue Apr 20, 2021 7:18 pm
Powder Supplies
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Hahndorf 1874 »
Sun Apr 11, 2021 7:40 pm
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Reported at 2 clubs I shoot at, Maybe fake news!! ADI will not be making powder for the retail market!! in the future. Ant truth to this rumour?...
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Thank you Richard ,that clears that up! Cheers Mal.
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Last post by Hahndorf 1874
Mon Apr 12, 2021 7:55 am
Nagambie Rifle Club Charity Raffle
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Weairy »
Wed Apr 07, 2021 2:02 pm
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*Fresh repost*
Hi all,
Sorry for the spam on this one, just really trying to push the support for this raffle and raise as much as possible for...
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Thank you
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Last post by Wingnut
Wed Apr 07, 2021 10:45 pm
F Std. Illuminated reticles.
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Omark44boy »
Mon Mar 22, 2021 5:54 pm
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I have read tnrough tne SSRs and cannot find any rule mentioning the use of illuminated reticles, but I may have missed something.
Can one use an...
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Thanks Rdavies, that's what I thought.
Thanks BillB, I thougt that that may be the case, but wanted to give it a try anyway.
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Last post by Omark44boy
Tue Mar 23, 2021 6:33 pm
2209 powder
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Mickyd »
Mon Mar 22, 2021 4:50 pm
Rating: 1.32%
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hi guys I had a misfire and decided yo see why the miss fire was because the BR2 primer had nothing in it but when the 2209 powder came out it some...
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Every time I have a misfire with BR2’s, half the powder is that yellow when I dump it out.. My guess is it’s the primers fault.
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Last post by Lachlan
Tue Mar 23, 2021 10:24 am
Range approvals and ball & FMJ ammo.
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bainp »
Thu Mar 18, 2021 12:26 pm
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My local club has just a few weeks ago had a range inspection for our new range alignment. The certificate states that no ball or full metal jacket...
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The ricochet characteristics of FMJ ammo is well documented by the military& reinforced with radar tracing in modern times.
Were a range's...
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Last post by johnk
Fri Mar 19, 2021 7:33 am
New home, new loading room.
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Tim L »
Tue Mar 02, 2021 5:08 pm
Rating: 6.62%
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I've been told the garage is for cars! How was I supposed to know.
So the loading room needs to be in the shed. It's a bit drafty out there and...
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Pleased to find my A/C idea works.
Position 1, cool the room down
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Position 2, divert A/C to roof and wall cavity to keep the...
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Last post by Tim L
Wed Mar 17, 2021 9:24 pm
QRA Website
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macguru »
Thu Jan 07, 2021 8:38 am
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So whats happening with the QRA shop website ? It does not load correctly anymore in any of my browsers ....
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Also with download consumption :lol:
And smartphone tutorials 8)
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Last post by Rich4
Tue Mar 16, 2021 8:08 pm
MATCH RIFLE NEWS LETTER
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Cliff Austen »
Thu Mar 04, 2021 3:28 pm
The latest Match Rifle and Long Range F Class News Letter was published on the Match Rifle.org web site today.
Cheers
Cliff
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Last post by Cliff Austen
Thu Mar 04, 2021 3:28 pm
Courier needed
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Tim N »
Fri Feb 26, 2021 8:17 am
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Hi All
Just looking to transport something gun related from Brisbane to the Newcastle area or anywhere within a couple of hours drive
Let me know...
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Hey Scott
Thanks for the offer but I’ll need it for the vic Queen’s
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Last post by Tim N
Fri Feb 26, 2021 8:37 pm
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Last post by Peter Hulett
Fri Feb 26, 2021 7:41 pm
Seb Australia contact
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scott/r »
Mon Feb 15, 2021 5:59 pm
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I'm just chasing Jason's contact details in reguards to Seb rear bag warranty.
Scott.
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I don't think Jason or Seb will mind me putting this up, but here is the issue that we had with the club Seb rear bags.
Now in their defence, they...
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Mon Feb 22, 2021 7:08 am
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