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25.01.2022 In the final instalment of the favourite rifle-cartridge-scope combinations series, Senior Correspondent Rod Pascoe outlines a truly versatile option. Rifle: CZ 453 Varmint Cartridge: .22LR Scope: Bushnell Elite Tactical 5-15x40mm https://buff.ly/3mzlZfr

25.01.2022 In the 75th edition of Australian Hunter magazine, Davey Hughes takes an incredible global hunting journey, and Chris Redlich and crew land impressive stags during the rut. Peter d’Plesse documents Australia’s unique Outback camels and serves up an exotic dish. While Gary Hall finds himself knee-deep in crocodile country for porkers and buffalo. https://buff.ly/37Z1zaw

24.01.2022 Rifle Metallic Silhouette is an air, rimfire, centrefire, service and black powder rifle shooting discipline where competitors aim to knock down metal animal-shaped targets. The targets are placed on steel stands in banks of five and set at a variety of known distances, with the competitors having a certain amount of time to knock as many down as they can. The various competitions are shot from a range of distance and positions, depending on the firearm calibre and category, but all competitions aim to improve hunting marksmanship skills under range conditions.

23.01.2022 December 2020 edition of the Australian Shooter https://ssaa.org.au/public/australian-shooter/december-2020

22.01.2022 Working Gundogs is a shotgun discipline that promotes the use of trained gundogs for hunting and retrieving in the field. The main categories include Retrieving; Hunt, Point and Retrieve; Spaniel; and Pointer and Setter, with the various breeds of Labradors, Brittanys, retrievers, pointers, setters, spaniels and more all having their own skills and specialities. https://buff.ly/2vtpxuQ

21.01.2022 The Sporting Shooters’ Association of Australia has made a submission to The Standing Committee on the Environment and Energy, SSAA National submitting its statement to the Inquiry into the problem of feral and domestic cats in Australia. Read more: https://buff.ly/3objm4S

21.01.2022 Single Action is a multifaceted discipline that uses original or replica firearms that were commonly used in the Old West period of 1800 to 1899. This includes single-action revolvers, lever-action and slide-action rifles and carbines, lever-action and pump-action shotguns, and side-by-side shotguns without automatic ejectors. The targets are generally reactive and vary in shape and dimension. In addition to competition, Single Action shooters also preserve, promote and respect the skills, traditions and pioneering spirit of the historic American Old West, often adopting a shooting alias appropriate to the era. Read more: https://ssaa.org.au/disciplines/single-action/

21.01.2022 We have teamed up Russell and Lauryn Mark, who have decades of experience at shooting’s highest level, to bring you a six-part series of shotgun coaching videos. In episode 2 shooting stance is placed under the microscope. Russell explains how some aspects of shotgun coaching and technique have changed over the years and why you may have inadvertently picked up the wrong stance. The lesson also explains the correct stance for both left and right-handed shooters. Watch it today on SSAA TV. https://buff.ly/3rNrfPA

20.01.2022 SSAA’s Shotgun discipline permits the use of any smoothbore shotgun up to 12-gauge to shoot clay targets. 5-Stand has five stands separated by a couple of metres each, with traps throwing single or double targets in different directions. Sporting Clays is usually held in a bush setting, with competitors shooting from six or seven stands and traps throwing targets to simulate hunting. https://buff.ly/37xKRAr

20.01.2022 German Precision Optics are a relatively new player in the sports optics market. Mark van den Boogaart reviews the GPO Spectra Dot, an aluminium tube-bodied red dot sight. At just 65mm in total length and weighing 103 grams it is indeed a compact unit. https://buff.ly/3fpXMq7

20.01.2022 The practical piece in Issue 9 of AWS sees our editor Gemma Dunn join with personal trainer Zoe Aust to highlight their top 5 strengthening exercises for shoote...rs. We outline why doing these exercises can be really beneficial to improving your shooting outcomes either in the field or at the range. Zoe, who has been shooting before and knows all too well what muscles are required to do so, explains the exercises in the video below. If you are looking to improve your physique to improve your shooting performance, then be sure to contact Zoe for a more personalised routine via her webpage or socials listed at the end of the video. Be sure to watch below, then check the article out here: https://ssaa.org.au/pu/womens-shooter/issue-9-december-2020 Sporting Shooters' Association of Australia - SSAA National Zoe Aust Personal Training

19.01.2022 SSAA Lever Action aims to improve hunting marksmanship skills and includes contour animal profile targets and traditional paper ring targets. The matches require a variety of shooting positions and distances. Courses of fire can vary from 15 seconds to five minutes for five shots. https://buff.ly/2VD1rYF

19.01.2022 Reviewer Con Kapralos lays his hands on the Blaser R8 Professional Success sporting rifle, one he reckons is a marque the serious hunter can subscribe to. Read more: https://buff.ly/3pCraOz

19.01.2022 CEO Tim Bannister spoke to ABC North West Queensland about reaching our milestone figure of 200,000 members. Head over to our website to have a listen. https://ssaa.org.au/

18.01.2022 We continue our feature on favourite rifle, cartridge and scope combinations, as Paul Miller explains the reasons behind his selections for tackling ferals. Rifle: Remington 700 CDL left-hand bolt-action Cartridge: 17 Remington Scope: Leupold VX3i 4.5-14x40 CDS https://buff.ly/2SN9Maq

17.01.2022 SSAA’s newest Secure Your Gun, Secure Your Sport brochure is now available! This guide highlights safes big, small and in between. As well as contact details for each state and territory firearm registry. https://buff.ly/3ehTeSb

15.01.2022 Frontier Arms giveaway! SSAA members have the chance to win a Walther Pro SL40 torch valued at $110. Enter at https://buff.ly/3pGjWst

14.01.2022 To celebrate the latest edition of Secure Your Gun, Secure Your Sport Captain Safe are donating a $2000 voucher for one lucky SSAA member to win! Enter here:

13.01.2022 We hope you're all enjoying the February edition of the Australian Shooter magazine. Remember SSAA members can view the magazine digitally on our website! https://buff.ly/2YOeXtX

13.01.2022 With development of LED technology and perfection of lithium-ion batteries, torches have never been brighter for longer nor been more technically advanced and a great example is the new Powa Beam S1 Meteor Torch Hunter’s Kit. https://buff.ly/3nosC5A

12.01.2022 Recent duck and quail hunting open season declarations in South Australia and Victoria have caused outrage among hunters and hunting groups. On the back of improving conditions, the hunting community was expecting larger bag limits than in 2020 but instead have been dealt a rotten hand. It seems political ideology rather than science and common sense is currently determining what we can or can’t hunt. Add to this the misleading statements made in the media by the RSPCA and an...imal-rights based political parties in their campaigns to take our cultural, recreational and food gathering activities away from us. This is totally unacceptable and our state branches in South Australia and Victoria are seeking clarification, justification and a review of season setting decisions from the relevant state authorities. Sporting Shooters Association of Australia South Australia. (SSAA SA) SSAA Victoria

11.01.2022 What size binoculars are best for the hunter? One of the best sellers in the UK has been the Hawke Endurance ED 8x32s, perfectly suited to the stalking hunter who demands an optic that is lighter, trim but still performs as required. Read our full review: https://buff.ly/3aoSfzA

10.01.2022 National AGM 2020 The Sporting Shooters’ Association of Australia held its first-ever digital AGM this month, commemorating a challenging yet memorable year for the Association. After more than six years at the helm, National President Geoff Jones has stepped down and will fill the executive position of Past-President, the National President position was taken up by businessman and former Senior Vice-President Lance Miller. Lance wears many hats and was previously chairman of... a commercial board and is the current President of SSAA NSW. See all the personnel changes here:

08.01.2022 We hope you're all enjoying the December edition of the Australian Shooter magazine. Remember SSAA members can view the magazine digitally on our website! https://buff.ly/2VCuDyR

08.01.2022 Australian & New Zealand Handgun 19 is now available at your local newsagency! Handgun afficionado Geoff Smith has penned two interesting pieces on custom loads and accuracy. Thomas Tabor writes an excellent appraisal of the latest Glock Model 21. Purchase your copy today. https://buff.ly/3fWDIM7

08.01.2022 Fly Shoot is a shooting discipline that caters exclusively to rifles. The discipline includes Rimfire and Centrefire matches generally shot at 200 yards and 500m respectively. Each match comprises five targets, with the target having a ‘fly’ 30mm in size as the X-ring and scoring rings around it. Fly Shoot is a unique discipline as both the size of the groups and scores count towards a shooter’s final result. It is best to try to keep the five-shot group as close to the fly as possible for a maximum score. Read more: https://buff.ly/2UkTSou

08.01.2022 For the penultimate instalment in our series on favourite rifle, cartridge and scope combinations, seasoned hunter Chris Redlich nominates a trio that have stood the test of time. Custom Brno 601 rifle ~ .284 Winchester cartridge ~ Swarovski Z5 3.5-18x44 scope Read more: https://buff.ly/2IJrVF3

07.01.2022 Issue 9 of Australian Women's Shooter is now available online. Part two of our physical tips for shooting looks at strengthening exercises with a focus on getting a solid core for advanced results. Young SSAA member Zanthie Bailey’s awards list is astounding and we highlight how she’s leading the way for Australia’s next generation of shooters. Plus our Ridgeline Micro-Lite short-sleeve tee review! Read the full edition: https://buff.ly/3oirtN5

07.01.2022 Handgun Metallic Silhouette is a rimfire and centrefire revolver and pistol shooting discipline where competitors aim to knock down metal animal-shaped targets. Firearm categories include Production, Revolver, Standing and Unlimited, and there are three matches: Big Bore, Smallbore and Field Pistol. https://buff.ly/3obLEfC

07.01.2022 WINCHESTER AUSTRALIA giveaway! SSAA members have the chance to win 1 of 5 Decibullz custom-moulded percussive earplugs & lanyard sets valued at $136 each. Enter at https://buff.ly/3pK2MKs

05.01.2022 Field Rifle & 3-Positional is a rifle discipline that aims to improve hunting marksmanship under rifle range conditions, while teaching them the capabilities and limitations of their equipment. Field Rifle uses rimfire and centrefire rifles and is designed around the four most used field shooting positions of rapid fire, standing, standing post rest and sitting/kneeling post rest over various distances, while 3-Positional uses the same rifles as Field Rifle, but is a slow-fire event that uses the prone, standing and sitting/kneeling positions. https://ssaa.org.au//field-rifle-3-positional-scoped-air-r

05.01.2022 WINCHESTER AUSTRALIA giveaway! SSAA members have the chance to win a Winchester gift pack valued at $215. The pack includes a large Winchester tote bag, 4 stickers, 3 pens, 3 car air fresheners, 3 rubber arm bands, 2 stubby holders, a bottle opener, black bar mat, wooden box/container, towel, drink bottle, flask and cups. Enter at https://buff.ly/3mZB9M6

05.01.2022 Action Match is a dynamic handgun shooting discipline catering to revolver and self-loading pistol shooters. While international rules dictate that the firearm’s calibre must be at least 9mm, due to Australia’s handgun regulations, Action Match competitors can use either a .38 Super or 9mm Parabellum self-loading pistol or a .38 Special/.357 Magnum revolver. The discipline includes four firearm classes and four main courses of fire, with each course having its own time, distance and scoring conditions. Action Match also has a subdiscipline called Steel Challenge, which caters to both rimfire and centrefire handgun events. Read more: https://ssaa.org.au/disciplines/action-match/

05.01.2022 Brad Allen was determined that Molly would be his next long-term hunting canine companion. Labradors live through their nose and the smorgasbord of scents on offer in the bush almost overwhelmed her. However, she finally worked things out and quickly learned the scents of deer, goats and pigs. https://buff.ly/3fpDQng

05.01.2022 ARDERN APOLOGISES AFTER ROYAL COMMISSION MOSQUE FINDINGS New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has apologised for failings in the lead-up to the 2019 Christchurch terrorist attacks, after the findings of a royal commission into the attacks were released. In March 2019, Australian gunman Brenton Tarrant opened fire at two mosques in Christchurch, killing 51 people and injuring another 40. The commission found there were significant failings prior to the terrorist attack, b...ut also found no failures within any government agencies which would have allowed the terrorist’s planning and preparation to be detected. The report also found there was no plausible way the Australian could have been detected ahead of the attacks except by chance. Read more here:

05.01.2022 Australian & New Zealand Handgun 19 is available to order today! We have Daniel O’Dea review the latest Beretta APX modular pistol with Red Dot Optic. Among our features is an insight into the 1956 Melbourne Olympics by Rod Pascoe, who interviews Peter Papps, one of the ‘men of the moment’. https://buff.ly/2UXvHgp

03.01.2022 Ben Unten goes through his process of bedding a .22 CZ in the hopes of achieving CZ’s well-deserved reputation for consistent accuracy way beyond their price tag. Read more: https://buff.ly/32S1Yd0

02.01.2022 The MG 42 (Maschinengewehr 42 or ‘Machine Gun 42’) is a general-purpose machine gun designed in Germany, chambered in 7.92x57mm Mauser and used extensively by the German Armed Forces during the second half of World War Two. Designed to be low-cost and quick to build, the MG 42 proved a highly reliable option. Read more: https://buff.ly/37o35ns

02.01.2022 US firearms manufacturer Mossberg recently reached the milestone of 100 years in business. Daniel O’Dea reviews the Mossberg marvel, the M464 lever-action rifle in .22LR. Read more: https://buff.ly/2Kq1DYM

02.01.2022 Within the SSAA, there are groups of shooters dedicated to the preservation of native Australian species. Conservation & Wildlife Management branch members use their shooting skills to assist in the conservation of native animals and the management or eradication of feral species. Read more: https://buff.ly/2X9XtIA

02.01.2022 SSAA’s Rifle Metallic Silhouette is an air, rimfire, centrefire, service and black powder rifle shooting discipline where competitors aim to knock down metal animal-shaped targets. The targets are placed on steel stands in banks of five and set at a variety of known distances, with the competitors having a certain amount of time to knock as many down as they can. https://buff.ly/3mhIQfZ

01.01.2022 The Australian Hunter magazine is available digitally and you can buy a subscription for only $21.99. Order in digital for mobile, tablet and desktop devices, so you can enjoy your favourite hunting magazine wherever you are! https://buff.ly/3jVdRoU