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Fitting Rear Peep
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Acco »
Wed Sep 12, 2018 8:01 pm
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I Have a few questions on fitting a rear peep to a Lithgow LA 102 .308. As I don’t really want to drill the action is there any adapters to fit not a...
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Thanks Scott, it is getting a new barrel shortly and will be configured to suit a front peep.
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Mon Oct 01, 2018 6:13 pm
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Last post by haemish762
Sun Aug 26, 2018 11:08 am
Rear sights
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Rick O'shay »
Mon Jul 02, 2018 7:04 pm
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Help , I am new to full bore TR .
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While I understand your wish to keep the sight movements the same as a scope, I feel you are doing yourself a disservice by going that way. By not...
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Last post by JWB
Fri Aug 24, 2018 9:54 am
Sighting Problems
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tom1 »
Sun Jul 08, 2018 3:27 pm
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I am a right handed target rifle shooter aged 50 years. Over the last 2 years I have noticed that my eyesight has deteriorated . I use a 0.5 Eagle...
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Hi Tom,
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Last post by Josh Cox
Fri Aug 17, 2018 8:49 pm
Stock type?
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scott/r »
Tue Aug 07, 2018 5:23 pm
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Does anyone have any idea of the stock maker wrapped around this old m80 Angel. One of the new guys at the club has just bought it and was inquiring...
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I got to have a good look at the rifle and stock yesterday arvo. It definitely was someones pride and joy at one point in it's life. The adjustable...
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Sun Aug 12, 2018 9:28 pm
Enfield / 303 Advice
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UL1700 »
Mon Aug 06, 2018 5:42 pm
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Each year my local range hold a Anzac Day 303 shoot and I thought it would be fun to have a crack and something totally different to my usual FTR /...
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One of my SMLEs has the parker hale sight and I prefer it to the central. Can't comment on whether that's a fair price or not. It might be worth...
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Last post by bsouthernau
Fri Aug 10, 2018 9:02 am
Warracknabeal Cancelled?
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saum2 »
Fri Jun 29, 2018 6:08 pm
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Can someone from down that way confirm the PM is cancelled for July? if so why as it was on my calendar to go this year.
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Might have to go to Broken Hill then, same travel distance, same date and 2 day event.
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Last post by saum2
Tue Jul 17, 2018 10:25 pm
hey blokes
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lonerider43 »
Mon Jun 04, 2018 4:58 pm
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in the last 5 yrs,have any of you heard of or know of an omark bolt or action letting go ?
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Mauser must be a bloody close second then.
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Last post by Mick_762
Tue Jun 12, 2018 9:08 pm
Diopter
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scott/r »
Thu May 10, 2018 9:32 pm
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Am I correct in saying that if I use a diopter in the rear sight, I have to take the eagle eye out of the tunnel?
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All good. I got the answer and yes I am correct. Unless it's one of the new zero magnification diopters.
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Last post by scott/r
Fri May 11, 2018 10:00 am
rear site advice
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lonerider43 »
Mon Apr 30, 2018 11:47 am
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guys,i have an older gehmann D75 variable rear site thats as stiff as a board to turn.
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thank you.
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Last post by lonerider43
Tue May 01, 2018 8:24 am
For sale 30 mm Front Sight Adaptor
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fullbore308 »
Sun Dec 06, 2015 8:38 pm
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Up for sale is a newly developed adaptor system they come with locking ring , spanner and shade tube to suit either a Riles or a Right sight...
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Hi pm sent
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Last post by fullbore308
Thu Apr 26, 2018 1:50 am
Sold -30 mm foresight adaptor & Sumo rings
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fullbore308 »
Mon Nov 20, 2017 3:48 pm
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Here is a 30 mm foresight adaptor to suit a Riles or a Rightsight plus a full set of rings
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Sold
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Last post by fullbore308
Fri Apr 13, 2018 10:17 am
Shooting Jacket for sale
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Kingy »
Sat Jan 06, 2018 2:24 pm
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SOLD
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Mike , you as the club captain should be going with the majority, so put the jacket back on before the next pennant.
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Last post by RMc
Tue Mar 06, 2018 7:01 pm
Adjustable foresight cooper
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Parko762 »
Sun Feb 18, 2018 7:28 am
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Anyone happen to have a hight adjustable cooper 22mm that takes screw in eagle eye they may been willing to part with?
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Hi Parko762
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Last post by Peterat4551
Thu Feb 22, 2018 5:03 pm
Sierra 155gn MKBT
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Dreamcaster51 »
Tue Sep 05, 2017 12:36 pm
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Hi guys, newbie here so be gentle :D
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hi dreancaster...copperhead bullets wodonga vic have 25 sample packs to try if interested visit his site nd have a look... regards Doug.
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Last post by dgeorge52
Fri Jan 26, 2018 10:18 am
musgrave 7.62 Q.
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lonerider43 »
Wed Jan 17, 2018 10:24 am
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does anyone still use these rifles and can give me some info on the trigger set up ?
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ah kool.
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Last post by lonerider43
Thu Jan 18, 2018 6:19 pm
Foresite mount size
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scott/r »
Mon Jan 08, 2018 5:33 am
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Guys, I was given an old 98 mauser target rifle about 12 months ago and finally got around to changing it back to a t/r setup yesterday. It's in...
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Thanks John, that will do the job nicely.
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Last post by scott/r
Sun Jan 14, 2018 6:17 am
Rifle cant
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Shane3800 »
Mon May 22, 2017 9:56 pm
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Hi all I'm having trouble with rifle cant. Every time I get my right hand (I shoot right handed) into a good position where I can release the trigger...
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hi ....where is your front sling take off point...around your hand then down is better to hold rifle in vert position...nd your stock length would b...
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Last post by dgeorge52
Mon Jan 08, 2018 5:45 pm
WTB Shooting Jacket
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TTBS28 »
Mon Dec 18, 2017 5:57 pm
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Just feeling the water here a bit. Does anybody have a good quality Left Handed Shooting Jacket for sale? I'm in SA so local would obviously be...
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Barry was good enough to send me the one he had but it ended up being way too small for me - was worth the try - thanks Barry.
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Last post by TTBS28
Thu Jan 04, 2018 9:44 pm
Which Sights
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scott/r »
Thu Nov 10, 2016 5:05 am
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A question from Rdavies on a different thread about different types of sights got me thinking about all the types of setups we've all got and use....
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hi all....I use a phoenix rear sight 1/4 clicks (very nice bit of gear) with Gehmann adjustable peep with colours...nd front sight is a riles.....
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Last post by dgeorge52
Sun Dec 31, 2017 4:59 pm
which hand stop and why ?
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lonerider43 »
Wed Aug 09, 2017 8:51 pm
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what hand stop do you use ?
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cool,thanks mate...
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Last post by lonerider43
Thu Aug 31, 2017 2:23 pm
Phoenix sights
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wilson85 »
Wed Jun 07, 2017 7:41 pm
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Hi all
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I got my 2 sights yesterday after they spent some time with Customs for the package being worth over $1000. Got an education there.....
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Last post by wilson85
Thu Aug 31, 2017 11:42 am
Rings for Parker Hale foresight?
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Finnie »
Mon Aug 07, 2017 9:46 am
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I've just picked up an old Omark 44 with a Parker Hale foresight.
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Thanks Wilson85. I'm checking sighting at the range tomorrow and then will shoot the normal club shoot with the old Omark, so I'm keen to see how it...
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Last post by Finnie
Fri Aug 11, 2017 6:20 pm
Gehmann rear iris disassembly
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wilson85 »
Wed May 10, 2017 3:05 pm
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Hello Everyone
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peter hi ,
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Last post by budget
Sun Aug 06, 2017 9:26 am
Elevation Adjustable ForeSight or Not..?
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Gerard »
Mon May 08, 2017 10:09 pm
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Anyone had negative experiences with the adjustable foresights?
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The only negative thing I've experienced is setting the bloody thing at the wrong height for the distance I'm supposed to be shooting. Apart from...
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Last post by scott/r
Tue May 09, 2017 9:08 am
Fore sight rings.
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scott/r »
Wed May 03, 2017 10:51 am
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Has anyone tried the 30mm high impact acrylic rings from the q store. I'm hoping they're ok, because it's all they have.
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have only just gone to 30mm, and i bought a set of sumo ring, very happy with them, and a set would work out cheaper then the plastic ones
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Last post by IamPlayer
Wed May 03, 2017 6:58 pm
30mm front sight-rings or iris
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IamPlayer »
Sun Feb 26, 2017 5:42 pm
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Hi guys, looking at moving up to 30mm front sight, but wanting to know rings or iris???
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Well i have a new front sight and gone for rings, and man.. what a sight picture it is. very happy
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Last post by IamPlayer
Mon Apr 24, 2017 8:00 pm
What Barrel Length to go for?
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Gerard »
Wed Apr 12, 2017 12:02 am
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Hi Guys,
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Gerard, unless they've changed lately, a 33" Kreiger barrel will arrive at 34" or thereabouts long, yo allow for 1" to be knocked off...
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Last post by johnk
Thu Apr 13, 2017 5:21 pm
Leveling TR sights - what is your method?
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Gerard »
Mon Feb 20, 2017 10:41 am
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Hi Guys,
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The wind arm on a central sight had probably been bent by some sort of mishap in the past ....not a uncommon problem
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Last post by David B
Wed Mar 01, 2017 10:11 am
new rear sight questions.
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scott/r »
Tue Nov 25, 2014 4:58 pm
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I am in the process of buying a new rear sight for my target rifle and am wondering if anyone has had any dealings with the Canty sight. Are they...
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No it was at 600. I'd only been shooting t/r for about 4 months at that stage.
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Last post by scott/r
Wed Feb 22, 2017 4:28 am
jacket cleaning
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MR.Sako »
Mon Feb 13, 2017 6:30 pm
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hi all
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I've soaked mine in the laundry tub over night with a stain remover the wife recommended. Then onto the clothes line for a rinse with the Gerni.
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Last post by RJNEILSEN
Mon Feb 13, 2017 10:16 pm
Hope my jacket still fits.
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scott/r »
Mon Jan 23, 2017 4:56 pm
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Boy, I'm looking forward to this weekend. It'll be the first time I've shot off my elbows since the first week of December. The new barrel is run in...
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Yeh, I've heard it's a tricky bit of dirt to read. I'm hoping to be down for the nsw queens so you guys were in the itinerary. And yeh I'm enjoying...
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Last post by scott/r
Sun Jan 29, 2017 9:29 pm
Reloading from the shoulder - different Stock/Action combos
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Gerard »
Tue Dec 06, 2016 11:53 am
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Hi Guys,
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I am extremely thankful to Beaudesert RC facilitating and Ryan in particular for letting me try a Barnard PE in Gemini Stock.
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Last post by Gerard
Fri Jan 27, 2017 12:58 pm
Barnard fit an Musgrave inletted Don Brooks Stock
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Wayne_tri62 »
Thu Dec 29, 2016 5:54 pm
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=D> Greetings all
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Sir...
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Last post by Wayne_tri62
Thu Dec 29, 2016 10:08 pm
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Last post by IamPlayer
Sun Dec 18, 2016 4:20 pm
spotting scope
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Muzza »
Sat Nov 26, 2016 12:24 am
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Hi,
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No, my opinion is the same. unless you are right on it , it deteriorates quite quickly. That's why I swapped the one I won at the queens and stayed...
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Last post by scott/r
Tue Dec 13, 2016 6:48 am
Best manufacturer for a new PRONE jacket and TR Mat?
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Gerard »
Tue Nov 29, 2016 10:37 am
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Well, its that time of the year again :)
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I also must say I strongly recommend SA Vinyl and Leather ( ). Grants mats are really great and well made.
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Last post by richmac
Fri Dec 09, 2016 7:37 pm
Double or Single point sling
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Gerard »
Wed Nov 23, 2016 6:19 pm
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Out of interest what Sling configuration do you guys use and why?
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I'm using a single point simply because of the kiss method. In saying that I've never tried the double point because I've never had the need to.
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Last post by scott/r
Thu Nov 24, 2016 4:47 am
Canberra Queens
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scott/r »
Mon Nov 21, 2016 10:48 am
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Congratulations to Jim Bailey for another great show of marksmanship in taking out his 10th number 1 badge at Canberra. There wouldn't be many who...
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Well done to all the winners and those that made the competition with their attendance. I would have liked to have been there but things are not...
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Last post by Norm
Mon Nov 21, 2016 1:21 pm
Cooper foresight tunnels - reduced
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Lethal »
Mon Oct 24, 2016 11:13 am
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2 x Cooper foresight tunnels (fixed height) 22mm.
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Hi Lethal: are barrel mounts, eagle eyes, and accessories all of Cooper manufacture? If so will you accept $180 for one complete set? Text me:...
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Last post by tonic4u
Fri Nov 11, 2016 10:56 am
Chronograph Question
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scott/r »
Wed Oct 12, 2016 8:24 pm
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Has anyone used these on their target rifle before. My thinking is that if they accommodate muzzle brakes, they should be able to accommodate a front...
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Yeh, I got to use one at the belmont weekend as well, but it looked like a pain in bum to fit it on the barrel behind the foresight mount. That one...
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Last post by scott/r
Thu Oct 13, 2016 6:38 am
Neville Holt memorial
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scott/r »
Fri Oct 07, 2016 6:20 am
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Forgive my ignorance, but can someone tell me about this shoot. It's obviously the best shooters in the country, but where and when was it? Thanks.
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Have a look at this link mate. I reckon this is what you are imagining. The Norwegians know how to do it! Would be even better if you spoke the lingo!
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Last post by wilson85
Sat Oct 08, 2016 12:44 pm
parkerhale front sight
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Roger68 »
Mon Oct 03, 2016 5:52 pm
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Iam looking for a couple of the old 15mm parkerhale front sight tunnels and metal sight inserts to suit. These have the dovetale running at...
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Hi Roger,
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Last post by Barry Davies
Tue Oct 04, 2016 8:29 am
What would be your preferred 308 action for a dream TR rig
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Gerard »
Fri Sep 30, 2016 5:44 pm
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So given availability of budget, which action would you base your dream Target Rifle build on and why?
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I was lucky enough to get to have a shoot with a new rpa quadlock round action in a very shiny alloy stock last week end and it was nice, very nice...
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Last post by scott/r
Fri Sep 30, 2016 7:36 pm
Does size really matter.
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scott/r »
Thu Sep 15, 2016 8:01 pm
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I've just ordered the lense for my new shooting glasses and as usual I got to thinking afterwards about weather I should have gotten the 37mm lense...
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Well, what can I say about these new Nobloch shooting frames and a lense that has the right prescription? Bloody brilliant, that's what.
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Last post by scott/r
Mon Sep 26, 2016 4:10 pm
Advice for lefties
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clancoster »
Mon Aug 08, 2016 5:10 pm
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New to TR and wanting some advice about the purchase of my own rifle. Currently using the club rifle (right handed). My first rifle will be second...
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Local SSAA member turned up yesterday with this gun as detailed above, Stock is KHGS TR stock and barrel fitted by KHGS. An excellent gun Clancoster...
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Last post by saum2
Mon Sep 05, 2016 10:26 am
micro sight
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cakey »
Thu Aug 11, 2016 6:05 am
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hi everyone just wondering what peoples views are on the micro sight i am considering trying one as sight picture is not great for me would...
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i have a micro sight lens if you would like to try it
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Last post by browniedog
Wed Aug 17, 2016 2:28 pm
Adjustable Irises
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scott/r »
Fri Aug 05, 2016 12:00 pm
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Does anyone know if the Gehmann 30mm irises come in a size bigger than 7.5?
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Good call. I'll do that.
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Last post by scott/r
Sat Aug 06, 2016 6:56 am
central site #4
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LoneRider »
Sun May 29, 2016 6:21 pm
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who is aus can rebuild central sites ?
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i received a phone call from Mal at 8:15pm last night to say my sights were ready and what problems he found.
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Last post by LoneRider
Tue Jun 28, 2016 12:29 pm
National Queen's
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scott/r »
Mon Jun 27, 2016 5:57 pm
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What a weekend of shooting I've just had at the Queen's. I had the pleasure of scoring for Jim Bailey all weekend, with Duncan Davies shooting on the...
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Don't be mistaken Adrian, I've been been telling everyone I see how good I am.haha.
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Last post by scott/r
Tue Jun 28, 2016 6:06 am
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