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AlanF »
Sat Nov 10, 2007 9:34 pm
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HAVE YOU BROUGHT A MATE TO THE RANGE :?: If every current shooter brought just one new shooter into the sport, it would fix our numbers problem...
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Well im someone who was invited along by a member of tmrc and a member of the forum weekend just gone i completed my safety course on Saturday and...
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Last post by BenWhiting
Tue May 29, 2018 10:07 am
What is the VRA doing?
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Hoghunter9mm »
Thu May 29, 2025 5:36 pm
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I'm disgusted to see a post the Face Book saying they want to separate from the NRAA.
How many shooters will this affect? How do the VRA think that...
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Sanity Prevails
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Last post by PeteFox
Mon Jun 23, 2025 1:24 pm
Podcasts
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fclassNrugby »
Sun Sep 08, 2024 5:37 pm
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Any know of F-class Podcasts?
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A huge amount of good info in the Berger "No BS BC" podcasts
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Last post by MarkS
Fri Sep 13, 2024 9:45 am
Reloading
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Tim78 »
Tue Apr 16, 2024 8:43 am
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Is it possible to get someone to reload for you?
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Unless it is a “Mate” you will find that most folks are afraid of the liability of loading for anyone unless they have a business and lots of...
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Last post by Fire Dog
Sun Jul 21, 2024 4:53 pm
F-Class will never grow
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Toe Cutter »
Sun Feb 11, 2024 8:23 pm
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When you can’t even get an F-Class rifle to shoot…
Sweet Jesus - how hard could this be?
“I’ll check it out and get back to you mate” ….
Then...
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Stolen meme, but it's pretty relevant as this is how the NRAA and it's sub states are viewed by the wider shooting community - this is a problem.
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Last post by Drop shot
Wed Mar 20, 2024 11:18 am
Kicking Goals!!!!
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Drop shot »
Fri Feb 16, 2024 2:51 pm
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Lol, it's great we have people out there in our sport kicking goals, but can you put the ball in the other teams net for once instead of ours?
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#-o #-o #-o #-o
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Last post by Rich4
Fri Feb 16, 2024 3:41 pm
F-class is an advanced discipline. $ stops new shooters
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DenisA »
Wed Oct 14, 2015 10:35 pm
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G’day All,
Over the last few years of intermittently taking non shooting friends to the range to try F-class and after the most recent 2, I’ve...
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Ive often though 22 F class would be great for night shoots over summer when it is too hot to shoot through the middle of the day, but centrefires...
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Last post by RDavies
Wed Aug 16, 2023 10:06 pm
Great work
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Hoghunter9mm »
Fri Aug 04, 2023 9:39 am
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sorry i am not so tech savvy. I want to say great job to Joe, Craig and his young fella from Nagambie.
I seen some great pictures and information on...
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Great
Thankyou
Sincerely
Bryan S
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Last post by Hoghunter9mm
Sat Aug 05, 2023 8:56 pm
VRA Support?
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Drop shot »
Mon Jun 12, 2023 11:52 am
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G'day;
I'm currently involved with a regional VRA range in Vic and we are striving to make it grow, but it's seeming like an uphill battle. I'm...
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Hi Drop Shot,
I have just sent you a PM with my mobile number and email. Feel free to contact me directly.
In the meanwhile I will have a closer...
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Last post by ajvanwyk
Tue Jun 13, 2023 7:06 pm
Newbie needing to find 30cal 155's
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bel68 »
Tue Jan 18, 2022 3:41 pm
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As a newbie to the sport, I was just wondering where the secret stash of 155gr 30cal projectiles is:? I understand the rules for F Std in that there...
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The list is approved projectiles should be in the SSRs
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Last post by Barossa_222
Sun May 14, 2023 8:27 pm
Something Needs to be Done
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AlanF »
Fri Jan 04, 2013 9:44 pm
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I am genuinely worried that full bore shooting (and I include F-Class in that) in Australia is dying. Everywhere there is evidence of reduced...
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Well said AlanF. I started full bore back in the late 60's early 70's and it was massive. I came back to it recently but only at S/H level and soon...
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Last post by Downes Equestrian
Mon Apr 24, 2023 7:13 pm
PRS IS COMING , WE HAVE TO EVOLVE !
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GSells »
Mon Mar 05, 2018 8:34 pm
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I went to my first Prs shoot on the weekend and it was as I suspected quite challenging ! 19 shooters rocked up to Dalby , which would be the most...
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Was just interested to see where they were at 4-5 years on from when this thread started.
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Last post by BD28
Sat Oct 22, 2022 11:57 am
Reticle
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Tim78 »
Wed May 04, 2022 10:57 am
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I am looking at a nightforce competition for f open, what is the best reticle for that discipline?
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There is no best reticle. Everyone prefers different things. I prefer my FCR1 as much find the black target is easy to centre in the reticle hashes,...
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Last post by Lachlan
Wed May 04, 2022 8:35 pm
F Class open
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Tim78 »
Sat Apr 16, 2022 7:33 am
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Can or has anyone ever just jumped in the deep end and started doing F open before doing other disciplines first? Is this possible?
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To answer the original question, you sure can, I did just that.
Turned up at the NQRA Queens with my 6.5x284 in a TR stock resting on a Shadetree...
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Last post by Tim L
Wed Apr 27, 2022 12:14 pm
Rifle
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Tim78 »
Sun Apr 10, 2022 1:47 pm
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I have found a F class open rifle for sale, it has a borden rimrock brmxd action, it's a 7mm saum, it comes with 2 barells, 1 is a Bartlein with...
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VERY good deal. Take it and run!
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Last post by Lachlan
Sun Apr 10, 2022 3:51 pm
F Class open
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Tim78 »
Mon Apr 04, 2022 7:28 am
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I am going to get a F class rifle built, my question is: I am naturally right handed but shoot left hand, would it be better for me to get a left...
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Gday Tim,
I’m naturally right handed but I shoot left handed because I’m left eye dominant. I have both right bolt/port and left bolt/port actions. I...
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Last post by Azzopardi
Fri Apr 08, 2022 10:41 pm
F class rifle
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Tim78 »
Fri Apr 01, 2022 1:26 pm
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Would $4500-$5000 get me a decent quality f class open rifle?
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Rifle, probably. See agro's post yesterday; a high-end setup for around the $5500 mark.
All the gear that goes with it? Not very likely...
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Last post by Weairy
Fri Apr 01, 2022 3:00 pm
New to F STD. Rifle choice?
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jjjtam76@gmail.com »
Sat Sep 25, 2021 1:25 pm
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Gday fellas.
New to target shooting and would like some advice regarding rifle and equipment choice for this discipline.
Thanks in advance.
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Truflite barrel okay?
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Last post by jjjtam76@gmail.com
Fri Oct 08, 2021 8:15 pm
Newbie needing some advice
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Julian D »
Tue Dec 10, 2019 4:39 am
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Not even sure if this is allowed, discussing PRS on here, let me know if it's not.
I would like to give PRS a go, and would appreciate any advice...
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All clubs are different and I’m sure as you say many F class clubs are awesome. I think it is super important to be positive about all disciplines as...
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Last post by Jackal
Mon Jun 14, 2021 5:39 pm
New shooter, first time f class
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Bobcat »
Sat May 29, 2021 11:39 pm
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Hello All,
Long time stalker first time shooter for f class standard. I shot my first match at 500m using on Omark 308w with 155gr HBC, 30 inch SS...
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Very good advice Bruce
May I add ? Nobody “ masters” the wind!
But the more one puts rounds down range while really thinking about it the better you...
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Last post by ShaneG
Tue Jun 01, 2021 8:54 pm
Lifting Restrictions on Brakes in F-Class
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Lee »
Sun Nov 29, 2020 3:40 pm
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After having spoken to number of people in various shooting comps one of the main things that come up for reasons why people don't wish to shoot...
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I will not go into details. I was only making the point that we don't have such an impeccable safety record that you may think.
The police had to be...
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Last post by bainp
Sun Mar 21, 2021 8:21 am
Hydro die
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Trevor Rhodes »
Mon Jun 11, 2018 9:11 pm
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Whitens hydro die use water which is quite messy so as a alternative any suggestions on what to replace it with and is common to find.
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Ahh ok. I have never used one so I wouldn't know
I was going down the lines of Hydro and Hydraulic as I know its very sensitive to pressure.
now I...
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Last post by Lee
Wed Dec 02, 2020 11:03 am
Potential for new f class competition
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Brad Y »
Mon Jun 26, 2017 9:15 pm
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I have been talking to quite a few f class shooters recently and I'm hearing the same message from them when I talk about new f class competition....
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FYI
All ICFRA F-Class is score 5-V
RB
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Last post by RAVEN
Thu Nov 26, 2020 8:37 pm
F-PR (F – Precision Rifle) NZ
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20BR »
Sun Oct 04, 2020 7:32 pm
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Hi all, my first time posting here, I have been around F-Class for about 17 years. Over here in little old New Zealand we have recently introduced a...
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This is the exact group to harness , on our range we have encouraged these guys for quite a while now and I’d say better than the factory hunter...
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Last post by cheech
Sat Nov 21, 2020 10:05 pm
another discipline
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budget »
Fri Nov 15, 2019 3:50 pm
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hi there,
i would like to ask a question and it is one that i don't understand why it has never been put forward.
with our struggling numbers,...
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I remember doing some calculations for an idea at our range which was to shoot 22s alongside F-Class and TR with a portable bulletcatcher at the next...
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Last post by AlanF
Sun Jun 21, 2020 1:14 pm
New to the shooting game
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Wiseman7187 »
Wed Mar 18, 2020 11:28 am
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Hello all,
I'm new to shooting and planning to buy my own rifle/optic soon when able.
Have my eye on a 2 that I want but I'm wondering if the scope...
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Welcome Wiseman,
My advice would be not to rush into buying anything, rifles or reloading gear.
Find the shooters in your club and area that are...
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Last post by Josh Cox
Thu Mar 19, 2020 5:08 pm
New to target shooting
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Ryangunton1 »
Tue Jan 28, 2020 7:37 am
Rating: 5.63%
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Hi all I was up at my local range on the weekend having a look and like the idea off getting in to f-class open my question is does any one shoot...
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Hi Mate
You could comfortably shoot to 1000 yards with this set up. Sure it isn't going to hit 60's but with a good load and technique you will be...
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Last post by Amac
Mon Feb 17, 2020 9:32 am
Thank You
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Marin »
Tue Jan 22, 2019 3:51 pm
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Hi Everyone:
I would like to thank everyone who helped me at the stawell rifle club on Sunday 13th Of Jan 2019, especially Arna and Shane, Dave and...
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Good to see people stepped up and gave you a go with their gear, but no super surprise their. Many F Class shooters are friendly and helpful and keen...
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Last post by RDavies
Tue Jan 29, 2019 8:09 pm
New to bench rest shooting
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BenWhiting »
Mon May 28, 2018 7:15 pm
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Good evening all i have just started bench rest shooting at TMRC and so far im loving im in the process of getting my license and im looking for...
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Hi Ben,
The 1000 yd. and 600yd B/R. are not shot every weekend. Down the calendar from the TMRC. site and you will see when we shoot. Terry can...
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Last post by Old Trev-39
Thu Jun 07, 2018 8:08 pm
Welcome or not
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.248WIN »
Thu Jul 16, 2015 2:24 am
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Good day Im new to the forum and sport. I landed on this forum today while looking for answers about ballistic programs.
I have only read two topics...
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Not sure what your problem with a black rifle would be? Many people shoot what the uneducated would call “tactical” looking rifles, most of the folks...
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Last post by Bigtravoz
Tue Feb 20, 2018 5:35 pm
Free Rifle Club Website and Google map Club Directory
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Philski »
Tue Feb 16, 2016 7:22 pm
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Hi all
im an enthusiastic f class shooter and full bore admirer. And really want to help the sport grow if i can. This country has put out some of...
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Is this still a thing ? Sounds like a good idea but when I goto that URL it looks like it's for sale.
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Last post by templar1975
Tue May 23, 2017 5:53 pm
Average age
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Musgrave »
Sat Apr 23, 2016 8:27 am
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Attended the Vic Queens last week and was wondering what the average age of clubs is
After looking around at the Queens there seemed tobe very few...
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I'm not sure cost is the biggest factor. The sport can be as cheap or as expensive as you want it to be. Membership fees are what they are. Our club...
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Last post by Barossa_222
Fri Jun 03, 2016 12:45 pm
Likey Likey! - QRA Development Squad
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aaronraad »
Tue Sep 22, 2015 12:53 pm
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Latest QRA Bullet-in newsletter -
ohh and something about the National F Class Teams result - :) -
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Encouraging feedback. :)
Make sure you pass it onto the QRA also. I'm sure the QRA (and maybe a few other organisation) would like to 'know' they...
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Last post by aaronraad
Tue Feb 23, 2016 1:48 pm
First Club online Free
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Philski »
Mon Feb 22, 2016 3:09 pm
Hi all
i gave away the first free rifle club website to a country club, Eugowra in NSW.
its very simple at the moment with contact details and...
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Last post by Philski
Mon Feb 22, 2016 3:09 pm
SSAA newbie: some thoughts
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SunnyCoast 5r »
Tue Oct 27, 2015 11:07 pm
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After driving past North Arm RC for 16 years to get to the SSAA range I finally booked in for a shoot in July. Joined up in September. Everyone has...
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We recently had a new guy turn up to our club with a fully tacticool Savage 300 win mag. Whipped the brake off it and got him on the mound and he's...
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Last post by Barossa_222
Fri Nov 27, 2015 4:04 pm
What are we doing wrong?
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AlanF »
Wed Oct 21, 2015 10:50 am
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Here's the flyer for a shoot on Saturday.
Its our 7th one of these. We've normally had between 6 and 10 shooters turn up. So far for this one,...
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That's a good question Anthony.
Getting the message out to the right people is the most important thing. If they don't know its on they wont come....
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Last post by Norm
Fri Oct 23, 2015 10:37 am
Newbie Friendly Ranges Perth, WA
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Justlikemusic »
Mon Jun 29, 2015 8:55 pm
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Hello I am looking into getting into this sport and I would like to know of any newbie friendly ranges in Perth WA or it's surrounds. I am located in...
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Hi, I'm sorry I didn't mean to come across like that. I've removed the link. I really do appreciate your help and comments in this thread but...
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Last post by Justlikemusic
Tue Jun 30, 2015 5:53 pm
Australian National F-Class Records Register - Revision?
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IanP »
Sun Nov 30, 2014 10:21 am
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This is an open thread to all seeking your input on the success and direction of the Australian National FC Records Register.
Some history on how...
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NSW F Class website is still maintaining NSW and ACT F Class grading. This will be maintained until the NRAA national grading system is fully...
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Last post by John S
Fri May 01, 2015 6:54 pm
Melbourne Shot Show
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Norm »
Fri Apr 10, 2015 8:53 am
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Seems to me this event and others like it, would be an obvious place to promote F-Class shooting.
A stand with an array of flash looking F-Class...
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Yes, It's going to be interesting to see if our national and various state management committees see this as an opportunity.
I am aware of a couple...
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Last post by Tim L
Fri Apr 10, 2015 10:14 pm
New State Website Set Up To Promote Our Sport
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IanP »
Mon Feb 02, 2015 10:23 am
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Check out the new website setup to promote both F-Class and TR in SA/Australia.
It shows a well run and managed club shoot with members taking...
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=D> well done guys great intro to the sport.
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Last post by lewis reynolds
Sun Mar 15, 2015 5:30 pm
What should R.C's look to gain from CAT's?
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DenisA »
Fri Feb 06, 2015 10:08 am
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Should CAT days be viewed only to introduce both lic and un-lic people to our sport, in the hope of acquiring new members?
or,
Should it also be...
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Jim there are a few off the shelf rifles that do the job most admirably SAVAGE Mod 12 TIKKA are 2
Maybe club personal need to educate themselves on...
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Last post by RAVEN
Thu Feb 12, 2015 1:27 pm
Dalby/Tara welcomes new member!
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plumbs7 »
Sat Jan 24, 2015 5:44 pm
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Hi All , I would like to welcome Dave Smith to our shooting Fraternity and our newest member to Dalby.
Dave has showen that he has a bit of natural...
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Sorry , forgot to mention had 2 young teenagers trying Tr for the first time with Darling downs ( sorry was too busy to catch their names).
Also...
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Last post by plumbs7
Sat Jan 24, 2015 9:30 pm
Rifle Shooter Magazine F Class article
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by
ecomeat »
Fri Jan 23, 2015 9:19 pm
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The latest Rifle Shooter Magazine (it's a US based e-magazine that I get on Kindle every month for less than $2-00) has got an article on F Class in...
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Bloody good question James. ! I just accidentally got onto them a couple of years ago.
Ok....first you have to have the Kindle Reader.....for...
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Last post by ecomeat
Fri Jan 23, 2015 10:12 pm
MCSI Version 14 is now available
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AlanF »
Fri Jan 16, 2015 11:22 am
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If you have problems at your club including all categories of F-Class and/or TR shooters in teams events or other club level competitions, then the...
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Thanks Alan, will print them off this weekend, have some DRA team results to work out.
Cheers
Danny
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Last post by DannyS
Sat Jan 17, 2015 8:44 am
Great tool for club growth and member contribution!
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DenisA »
Sun May 25, 2014 11:05 pm
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G'day All,
Before I mention the successful subject, please bare with the post and read it all because there are a couple of components to it. Many...
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Thank you Scotty, but you give me too much credit. I may be looking after the FB pages and the website but I'm doing no more work than a lot of other...
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Last post by DenisA
Thu Jan 15, 2015 12:59 pm
F std c grade
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Zeppelinsa »
Mon Dec 08, 2014 3:37 pm
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After much reading I have started to realise that there is an issue with falling membership numbers in the sport, something which I have not seen...
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I'm sorry about the double posting , had a little trouble ! G
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Last post by plumbs7
Mon Jan 05, 2015 8:20 am
Electronic Targets long Drives and Prize Meetings
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MCLE »
Tue Dec 09, 2014 8:00 am
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It seems that ET are becoming more common weather you like them or not ( And this is another argument ) it looks like they are here to stay and will...
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I'd be in that (particularly if the barrel needed a few foulers :D ).
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Last post by AlanF
Thu Dec 11, 2014 6:58 pm
Rewarding achievements
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Dobbo »
Thu Dec 11, 2014 9:20 am
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I have been shooting seriously for 18mths now and have to admit I am addicted.
The help received from all shooters both TR, F class and this forum...
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Thanks Alan I certainly owe you a beverage or 2 for the introduction into the sport and the recommendation of Matt P who is building great rifles and...
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Last post by Dobbo
Thu Dec 11, 2014 3:10 pm
Thank You Spencer
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AlanF »
Thu Nov 13, 2014 5:32 pm
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For those of you who haven't seen the latest ATR magazine, either because you're away or are too "thrifty" (putting it politely :P ) to...
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An offshoot from this thread can be found HERE .
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Last post by AlanF
Fri Nov 14, 2014 2:19 pm
Rosedale Event for Sporting Shooters
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AlanF »
Thu Oct 23, 2014 9:56 pm
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We will be running an event on Saturday week which we hope will grow into a monthly arrangement. We get a lot of requests for sighting in and testing...
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Tell us more!
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Last post by AlanF
Wed Nov 05, 2014 1:06 pm
State Teams
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Matt P »
Sun Oct 05, 2014 4:44 pm
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Hi All
What states could field bigger teams at next years State Teams ??????
I would like to see an increase to 6 or 8 person teams with 2 coaches,...
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Definitely coaching would be interesting, but as mentioned by Dave, this is where multiple coaches in a team could be employed as well. I think 4xFS...
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Fri Oct 24, 2014 3:48 pm
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