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Lithgow
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Shooters Mat

#1 Postby Lithgow » Tue Oct 02, 2018 6:04 pm

G'day Guys,

I went to Hilltop on Saturday to try F open with my LA102 223 and had a great time!

I had never fired from so far (300m) or from the ground but the fellas there were very helpful and I managed a 56/4 and 54/2 with 55gn Blitzkings.

Without knowing the discipline I was missing some equipment.

I am after some advice regarding good quality shooting mats and where to get them please.

Cheers Steve
Steve G
Nowra Rifle Club NSW

benculton
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Re: Shooters Mat

#2 Postby benculton » Tue Oct 02, 2018 6:22 pm

LA105 wrote:G'day Guys,
I am after some advice regarding good quality shooting mats and where to get them please.
Cheers Steve


Good work for getting out there and having a crack and nice shooting that's a pretty good score for your first time.
I'm pretty new to the sport. So have been adding to mt equipment over the last little bit.

Not sure how much you're looking to spend. I bought myself a hopton shooting mat with the cut out for a rear bag. Really happy with the quality of it.

https://www.hoptontrading.com.au/shooting-mats

BillB
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Re: Shooters Mat

#3 Postby BillB » Wed Oct 03, 2018 7:20 am

Joe Melbourne at Avenel makes the best
0357962472 or 0427962472
WWW.joeballscanvas.com.au

UL1700
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Re: Shooters Mat

#4 Postby UL1700 » Wed Oct 03, 2018 8:51 am

I'm starting to think that my 6 foot $30 piece of Canvass tarpaulin with custom bag cutout provided by myself is inferior!

benculton
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Re: Shooters Mat

#5 Postby benculton » Wed Oct 03, 2018 2:17 pm

UL1700 wrote:I'm starting to think that my 6 foot $30 piece of Canvass tarpaulin with custom bag cutout provided by myself is inferior!


Hey if it gets the job done it ain't inferior.

ben_g
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Re: Shooters Mat

#6 Postby ben_g » Wed Oct 03, 2018 2:59 pm

Joe Balls canvas products make a great mat.

Bryce Day
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Re: Shooters Mat

#7 Postby Bryce Day » Wed Oct 03, 2018 9:04 pm

Has anyone got a pic of Joes mats?

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Re: Shooters Mat

#8 Postby BATattack » Wed Oct 03, 2018 9:26 pm

Get one with a vinal / poly underside. Helps prevent grass, prickles and dirt sticking to the mat

BillB
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Re: Shooters Mat

#9 Postby BillB » Thu Oct 04, 2018 7:54 am

Contact Joe for photos there are different styles

chicko
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Re: Shooters Mat

#10 Postby chicko » Wed Oct 10, 2018 8:20 pm

UL1700 wrote:I'm starting to think that my 6 foot $30 piece of Canvass tarpaulin with custom bag cutout provided by myself is inferior!


UL1700, Mate I like your way of thinking. Found a 4x6 foot canvas tarp online $35.90 https://www.snowys.com.au/canvas-tarps is that similar to what your using?

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UL1700
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Re: Shooters Mat

#11 Postby UL1700 » Wed Oct 10, 2018 8:32 pm

chicko wrote:
UL1700 wrote:UL1700, Mate I like your way of thinking. Found a 4x6 foot canvas tarp online $35.90 https://www.snowys.com.au/canvas-tarps is that similar to what your using?

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Yep exactly the same, just layed my setup out ontop (offset to the right as i shoot a LH action right handed), drew arround my rear plate, smeared the outline with PVA glue, waited for it to dry and cut it out. I then re applyed the glue both sides and it has been perfect with weekly use for the last year with no fraying. Keeps you dry, clean and folds up nice and small in the car could be more padded but suits me.

Cheers, James


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