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Brad Y »
Fri Jun 26, 2009 11:25 pm
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Hi Guys
Just joined up today after having a bit of a look previously. I live in Busselton WA and shoot at Capel range, only 15 mins away.
Ive...
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Thanks for the welcome guys.
A bit more of an eleboration on the rifle.
Howa 1500 action
27 lilja 1:10 twist barrel
Geoff Slee thumbhole...
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Sat Jun 27, 2009 11:33 am
Savage Palma Match
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malcolm »
Tue Jun 16, 2009 12:42 pm
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Hello, can anyone explain what the Palma Match chamber is? Savage advertise this on their website, when detailing the Palma Match rifle. I'm assuming...
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Malcolm,
That's likely it. The US has one or two chambers throated significantly shorter than SAAMI designated Palma specifically for the Sierra...
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Tue Jun 16, 2009 1:54 pm
O A M
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mike H »
Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:58 pm
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Many of you that attend Queen`s and other major shoots in Australia would have met Micheil Sweet, medical doctor, GP, from New Norfolk, Tasmania. He...
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Great stuff!
How is the doc travelling (don't say by pushbike either)? I heard a whisper that he was feeling poorly?
John
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Last post by johnk
Wed Jun 10, 2009 10:17 pm
Vale Tom Lowndes.
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KHGS »
Sun May 24, 2009 9:34 am
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It is with deep regret that I report the passing of Tom Lowndes this morning. Sincere condolences to Ellie & all members of his family, we are...
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I heard from Gary Hunt that a card has been sent to Ellie and family on behalf of all F-Open shooters who have befriended Tom over recent years.
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Last post by AlanF
Wed May 27, 2009 11:07 pm
supporting our sport
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stu_bear2002 »
Tue May 26, 2009 8:14 am
The Combined Firearms Council of Victoria is always trying to help the shooting sports and currently needs some help of its own
for the...
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Last post by stu_bear2002
Tue May 26, 2009 8:14 am
Gday
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celtic12bore »
Mon May 25, 2009 1:26 am
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:D Gday.
My name is patrick Brennan,my wife and I moved over heer
five and a half years ago and just love the place.
I was a very keen shooter...
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Hi Patrick good to have you onboard
If there is any further info you require in regard to F-Class and clubs
Please don't hesitate to contact me...
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Last post by RAVEN
Mon May 25, 2009 3:51 pm
Record scores
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Chopper »
Mon May 11, 2009 12:04 am
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Alan , is it possible to have scores on a forum from club shooting each week on fs,fo ,tr, where and when at what with? and maybe set some records in...
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Last pennant, second range, I shot in an altogether new grade - I concluded afterwards.
I'm not sure if it's going to take off but there do seem to...
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Last post by BarryR
Sat May 23, 2009 12:52 pm
omark 44D
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Cookie »
Wed May 13, 2009 9:26 pm
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just a question hown much would for an omark 44D
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Down here a good one is around $300(thats all I paid and it is better than 0.75moa), Usedguns is okay but make sure you can inspect and send back(at...
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Last post by timothi3197
Mon May 18, 2009 11:48 am
FCASA Web Site
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RAVEN »
Tue May 12, 2009 10:24 am
The F-Class Assoc. of SA has its own web site
I would personally like to extend a big thanx to Ian P for all his hard work with putting this...
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Last post by RAVEN
Tue May 12, 2009 10:24 am
New Benchrest World Record for 10 shots A 1000yds
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a.JR »
Sun Apr 19, 2009 6:53 pm
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A pal of mine from NC in the US shot a new Benchrest World record yesterday at Hawks Ridge ,The 10 shot group was 3.048 ins .. The old record has...
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It is in fact nearly perfect for IT'S ballpark, as evidenced by the world record .. It is not ever been a requirement that it should suit any of the...
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Last post by a.JR
Mon May 11, 2009 8:50 pm
Vale: Ron Holland
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rainbow »
Wed Apr 15, 2009 7:48 pm
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It is with sadness that I report the passing of our much loved club member, Ron Holland. Shooters, family and friends will gather tomorrow, Thurs...
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Just a little note to acknowledge one of Rons shooting exploits. It is spoken of at Warracknabeal, and can be confirmed by the then Range Officer who...
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Last post by rainbow
Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:43 pm
New to Sydney and F Class - need some pointers
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flem100 »
Tue Dec 09, 2008 10:46 am
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Hello all,
I have just moved to Sydney and was looking for some pointers on where to go to start shooting F-Class?
Also where would you suggest...
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Hi Flemm,
Southern Highlands Rifle Club is based at Hill Top and does run F Class every Sayurday afternoon, if you want a calander, let me know...
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Last post by Den243
Fri Apr 10, 2009 8:55 pm
My Apologies
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johnk »
Thu Mar 12, 2009 5:36 pm
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I just found out that I won the FS grand at Bendigo.
I had to do a bolter immediately after my carload finished shooting because my mother had a...
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Sorry, didnt Lynn win S.A Queens with a 223 ?.
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Last post by Chopper
Fri Mar 13, 2009 6:00 pm
Vale: Colin Paul
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John E »
Tue Mar 03, 2009 6:42 pm
Colin perished on 7/2/09 at Marysville, a victim of the recent Victorian bushfires.
He was a well respected member of the Gobur Rifle Club, a member...
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Last post by John E
Tue Mar 03, 2009 6:42 pm
'Tis that season
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johnk »
Sun Dec 28, 2008 9:27 am
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Looks like I'm not the only overfed sod with nothing to say.
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Hmmm... Ringo Kielly?
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Last post by AlanF
Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:34 am
Hey all! :) noob here
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brennyT3 »
Mon Dec 01, 2008 9:25 pm
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Hi all. :D
All new to Target shooting and im keen on getting into F-class open here in Victoria early in the new year. I bought a rifle a few...
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Hi John
I do agree with you on the mechanical center and that is why I have left the 20min rail on the rifle.
I tis much better to have the...
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Last post by Paul Janzso
Tue Dec 23, 2008 9:40 am
Merry Christmas
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mick l »
Fri Dec 12, 2008 9:27 am
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I would like to wish every one and their loved ones a happy and safe festive season,and hope that 09 is a great year for all.
Mick
Merry...
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You're right, Alan. You never know where trouble will strike.
Merry Christmas
John
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Last post by johnk
Fri Dec 12, 2008 12:42 pm
benefits of recent spam
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bruce moulds »
Thu Dec 04, 2008 1:08 pm
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i ordered some viagra eye drops from one of the recent sites.
now when i look in the mirror i can take a long hard look at myself!
bruce.
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I used the same drops and now I am shooting longer and straighter than I ever have before
No more elevation issues for me!
Benn
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Last post by bennf
Fri Dec 05, 2008 9:00 am
Newbie - Kind of
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KentC »
Thu Nov 27, 2008 11:08 am
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Just thought I'd introduce myself, I have been lurking for a while which is probably bad and decided that I really should get involved in the future...
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I like Jam.. what's wrong with Jam? :D
Thanks fella's.
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Last post by KentC
Fri Nov 28, 2008 9:55 am
RECENT SPAM ATTACK
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AlanF »
Tue Nov 18, 2008 12:54 pm
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As many have discovered, our website was attacked by spam late last week. I discovered it on my second day at Canberra, and apart from locking the...
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With that in consideration, I'd rather be Fullbore then F Std. LOL.
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Last post by Quick
Sun Nov 23, 2008 6:51 pm
115gr DTAC's?
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gk1 »
Tue Nov 18, 2008 9:37 pm
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Hi All,
This is my first post here and I would have ask in the tech forum but it appears locked to me.
I was wondering if there was any local...
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Yep, they had one box of 500 moly coated ones.
Fingers crossed they will work out for me otherwise they might be going cheap.
Thanks
George
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Last post by gk1
Thu Nov 20, 2008 6:45 pm
Help a computer illiterate
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johnk »
Wed Nov 12, 2008 11:18 am
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Is there a possibility that the security on this site has been compromised?
I thought that the process of the admin sending passwords after the...
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That would appear to be the case John, Alan has always had a good hand on things, unfortunately he will currently be in Canberra and may not see this...
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Last post by Lynn Otto
Wed Nov 12, 2008 11:46 am
it works for me
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bruce moulds »
Tue Nov 11, 2008 6:45 pm
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hello all,
lucky for me these viagra ads appeared.
since purchasing and using some, i am getting the best nights' sleep i have ever had.
i haven't...
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A decade or four ago, a workmate of mine was convicted of dangerous driving - something about passing a police car at 80 mph in one of the main...
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Last post by johnk
Tue Nov 11, 2008 9:49 pm
Online Petition - PLEASE READ!!!!!!
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Quick »
Sun Nov 09, 2008 8:40 am
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Guys, this is a copy of the email I sent this morning to both the SSAA Executive and the NRAA executive.
Dear Sir/Ma'am,
My name is (insert...
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If we can get as many people to send a similar email to both the SSAA and NRAA, it might do some good and we could have SLRs for legitimate reasons...
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Last post by Quick
Sun Nov 09, 2008 7:46 pm
Photo's Needed
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bennf »
Wed Oct 22, 2008 7:46 am
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Hi Guys & Gals
I am doing up a logo for the Australian Team and I am looking for side on photos of really shmick looking F Open and F Standard...
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Benn, dont have any of the INCH in F class livery. Otherwise, they all look the same to me....
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Last post by Woody_rod
Sun Nov 09, 2008 6:55 pm
positive media
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stu_bear2002 »
Thu Oct 30, 2008 9:05 am
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here is a link to a recent article in a sydney newspaper providing good media for the shooting sports.
stuart
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what a great article and it is good to see positive news re shooters
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Last post by Grant
Thu Oct 30, 2008 3:08 pm
mcsi system
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mick wait »
Thu Oct 30, 2008 7:59 am
hi everyone.i belong to a small club in central australia,and have just returned to rifle shooting after a long break.i now shoot f class ,only...
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Last post by mick wait
Thu Oct 30, 2008 7:59 am
roger
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bruce moulds »
Fri Sep 12, 2008 6:01 pm
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knackers, chopper, and woody rod, do you guys know anyone called roger?
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Nope sorry mate, don't know a Rodger. :wink:
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Last post by knackers
Sat Oct 04, 2008 2:45 am
How is it all done????
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knackers »
Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:39 am
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Well fella's I've been looking and reading and was wondering if someone can direct me to a simple set of rules for the f-class shoots and what gear...
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Ah thanks Woody, thats exactly what I was looking for. :wink:
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Last post by knackers
Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:54 am
Newbie
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knackers »
Sat Aug 30, 2008 6:44 pm
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G'day folks, I have joined your forum after recomendations from other users on other forums. I have been shooting for 30 odd years and started...
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Wealthy I'm not, but happy all the same.
I have noticed a lot of f-class shooters refer to 100 and 200 mtrs as plinking. I must admit that I have...
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Last post by knackers
Tue Sep 02, 2008 7:19 pm
A loss for this forum
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Lynn Otto »
Tue Aug 19, 2008 9:31 pm
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For those that have not noticed, a long standing member of this forum has exercised his right to no longer be a registered member here.
While I...
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Vicki, he hasn't signed in as guest, once anyone is no longer a registered member all of their previous posts default to saying guest.
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Last post by Lynn Otto
Thu Aug 21, 2008 6:23 pm
new member
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jim mckinnie »
Tue Aug 19, 2008 11:08 pm
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gday, all was wondering where I can read the F-class rules .If they are on here I'm blind.Weights scope powers etc.Thanks Jim
just read a few...
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for the heads up,Stu.jim
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Last post by jim mckinnie
Wed Aug 20, 2008 6:15 pm
L/hand omark
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stu_bear2002 »
Sun Aug 17, 2008 4:52 pm
for any-one who is looking for a left handed omark i just spotted one for sale on the used guns website
NOTE: i am not the seller nor am i in any...
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Last post by stu_bear2002
Sun Aug 17, 2008 4:52 pm
pestbird beware
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bruce moulds »
Thu Jul 31, 2008 6:31 pm
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i'm testing a new load in the 284 on sat! :!:
with a 30, you'll just have to try a bit harder. :wink:
and richard is making something for my...
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RDavies,
raven (richard braund) might have a photo of said accuracy improvement system.
as he is the manufacturer of it, i would suggest you p.m....
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Last post by bruce moulds
Sun Aug 17, 2008 2:03 pm
Yet another newbie.
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Longriver13 »
Wed Aug 13, 2008 7:59 pm
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G'day all,
My name is Niall and I am just starting out in F-Class and shooting in general. I belong to a small club here in north-west NSW and have...
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Welcome Niall,
I'm sure you will have plenty of fun with that rifle. I saw you posted about acquiring a remington range gun....my advice would be...
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Last post by Simon C
Wed Aug 13, 2008 10:46 pm
Show and tell page
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Chopper »
Thu Aug 07, 2008 11:08 pm
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To lighten things up a bit how about show and tell page Alan ? , ime sure there are some prize rifles out there wanting to be shown off, and other...
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Maybe even a projects page???
Wayne
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Last post by agro
Fri Aug 08, 2008 8:39 pm
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Last post by bruce moulds
Wed Aug 06, 2008 4:45 pm
Congratulations to Bruce Moulds
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Paul Janzso »
Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:15 am
Congratulations Bruce for your great shoot at the No 1 OPM on Saturday and for shooting a 99 at 800 meters in what I would call very tricky...
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Last post by Paul Janzso
Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:15 am
message for alan frazer
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bruce moulds »
Wed Jun 04, 2008 7:04 pm
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hi alan,
i'm getting a 284 going, and i know of another one on the lathe as i type this, and a further one in the offing in s.a. at the moment....
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30CAL VERSES 7MM
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Last post by Paul Janzso
Thu Jul 31, 2008 1:34 pm
Lightweight rifle project
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Woody_rod »
Mon Jul 28, 2008 9:11 pm
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Hello all,
I was going to post this in the fullbore section, but it might be of general interest:
I have been thinking about what is available...
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bennf,
PM me on what your intentions are for the stock. We have a Mazak SQT15MS for making rifle actions (an overkill, but overkill is just right...
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Last post by Woody_rod
Wed Jul 30, 2008 9:35 pm
WARNING standard of disscusion must improve
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Chopper »
Mon Jul 21, 2008 11:26 am
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WELL DONE Alan not before time ,Regards Chop.
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I agree, but only as the US sites are either overtly edited, or covertly so. Don't believe me, try some sweaing and see how far you get.... True,...
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Last post by Woody_rod
Tue Jul 22, 2008 7:29 pm
Travelling by plane
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Billy308 »
Mon Oct 15, 2007 4:30 pm
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Hi all,
Which domestic aussie airline is the most shooter friendly ? When flying interstate, how much hassle is there travelling with firearms or...
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Yeh -
I was going to ask the same question, whats the procedure for taking rifle and ammo on the plane.
Currently living in Broome and having...
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Last post by Hilly-WA
Sun Jul 20, 2008 10:44 pm
Super V at NO:11 OPM S.A
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Chopper »
Sat Jul 19, 2008 10:00 am
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I notice the super V was used at this opm ,what did the shooters think about it as a point of interest, regards Chop.
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It was there purely for count out and wasn't needed. But I didn't shoot on it so can't say what was thought of it.
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Last post by Lynn Otto
Sat Jul 19, 2008 5:56 pm
Need for rule on incorrectly pulled target.
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Ken L »
Fri Jul 18, 2008 4:40 am
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I noticed recently a number of times that targets have been pulled with out the shooter firing a shot.
There are a number of reasons besides the...
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Hey ken L
Just re-reading my previous post I dont think I quite got that right.
If a marker pulls the target by mistake and he is unaware of...
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Last post by Rowdy
Sat Jul 19, 2008 2:16 pm
NRAA F-Class Rankings
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AlanF »
Tue May 29, 2007 12:58 pm
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As indicated a few weeks back, the NRAA now has a national ranking system for F-Std on the NRAA website . As you will see there are a number of...
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Yeh I think that publishing the ranks in the ATR will get some people into shooting more queens.
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Last post by bennf
Fri Jul 18, 2008 6:40 pm
good site
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mick wait »
Fri Jul 18, 2008 12:49 pm
hi every one ,i just joined ozfclass this morning,put in an add in the for sale section,have had two hits by lunch time,holy moly this is a good...
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Last post by mick wait
Fri Jul 18, 2008 12:49 pm
Canadian Rifle shooter moving to Oz
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bigmatty »
Mon Jul 07, 2008 2:27 pm
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Good Day Folks,
In a few years I will be retiring from the Canadian Forces and moving to Australia with my wife ( Who is Australian). I am active in...
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Thanks mate,
I thought it would be fine.
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Last post by bigmatty
Sun Jul 13, 2008 7:58 am
Which 155 has the highest BC?
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Foxy »
Thu Jun 19, 2008 11:46 pm
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Sierra, Dyer or Nosler?
I read in another topic that there is a 4th projectile for FS/FB?
I wasn't aware of that.
Any info?
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The new Dyer seems to have a slight BC advantage over the current options. Does anyone know if it has been evaluated extensively for accuracy? I say...
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Last post by AlanF
Sat Jul 05, 2008 9:37 pm
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Last post by Foxy
Fri Jun 27, 2008 2:12 am
PM
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Ken L »
Thu Jun 26, 2008 12:14 pm
Alan check your mailbox for a PM
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Last post by Ken L
Thu Jun 26, 2008 12:14 pm
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