Hey all,

I recently placed an order for a pistol holster from the US. Just a simple, plastic holster. I did a little research beforehand and found nobody has had issues importing them. Unfortunately I received this email today and I'm dumbfounded as to why customs would deny it. What would you do going forward?

Thinking about buying some Snap Caps for a few firearms that my family members own. Was wondering whether or not I needed a license to purchase them or if I could just walk in and buy them off the shelf.

Further, what exactly is the legality behind Snap Caps? Are the treated the same as live munitions or are the classified under something else?

Regards, A firearms newbie.

What’s a company/business/service, I can contact in regard to installing a firearm safe?

I could install it myself, however, the second storey room mirror wardrobe, I would like to install it in would require drilling studs into the wall and floor. And I’d probably mess something up. Also the safe is 80 kilos so moving it is also annoying, can hire those fridge trolleys from Bunnings to move it around though.

Hey blokes;

I bought an AI AT second hand and it has a quick unscrew barrel so you can change the barrel. I have a 26 inch long 308 barrel on it now, but I got recommended to get a 6.5 creedmore barrel for better long range shooting.

I like the idea of bouncing between the 2 barrels. I found 308 cheaper for ADI ammo so good for practice but 6.5 is more expensive but better for long range.

Do I need to rezero when I swap between the 2 or is it going to be the same impact point between the barrels?

It looks easy to swap barrel on the AT from videos I seen but can it be done by a normal dude or should it be done by a gunsmith?

Thanks

Looking to scratch an itch with a little pump action 22. Are there any companies that still make them or will be I have too look on the used market?

Hi all, does anyone know whether it’s ok to sell chassis via Marketplace or similar, or should this be done through a store or SSAA? I’ve had a google search but can’t find anything. QLD based.

A friend of mine has recently acquired his grandfather's Stirling Model 110 without its magazine, would anyone have a line on where he could find one?

Wanted to share thoughts after mounting a handgun RMR to a 1913 shotgun rail and ask if anyone else had any experience or points to add?

My old sight was large and heavy adding to an already bulky 7.7lb + attachments so binned it a while ago. An RMR with a 1913 adapter was a lighter, smaller option that does the same thing as heavier and bulkier sights like EOTech so I made the purchase to see what it was like. My only worry was that the sight would interfere with the ability to use the flip up BUIS by not lining up correctly.

It arrived, I mounted her up and I've had conflicting thoughts since. It's definitely smaller and lighter, looks clean. Then the moment of truth, we flipped up the BUIS and they don't line up as suspected, however the rear sight circle isn't blocked by the frame of the RMR which was my biggest worry. Rather, the BUIS are usable with the reflex mounted but sit above the dot sight optic completely.

Initially I saw it as a draw back and wanted to swap it for a larger sight then I realised there could be an advantage to the sights sitting above glass. By not having to look through when using BUIS you reduce any potential glare meaning if your battery dies at night you won't be struggling to see at times, if anyone has had to use BUIS through glass at night you might know what I mean. I do know any good optic will be designed to reduce this but not having to worry about it at all is nice and you're able to use BUIS in the dark with nothing "in the way" if the battery goes out. When the bat is good you have to run it with just the single aiming point reference and BUIS folded down so it's very much a trade off, your accuracy is reduced slightly when compared to a setup with three references in exchange for less weight and a setup that covers additional lighting conditions.

Would I recommend this for a .308, .223 or even a .22? Never. Even for this it's debatable. For anything even remotely built for long distance accuracy I would stick to a larger optic/magnifier and BUIS that see through the glass at all times so that the highest number of aiming reference points are utilised for maximum accuracy. But for a pistol it's a no brainer or a shrub gun that doesn't value distance as much that could possibly get away with a single aiming point reference, it's an easy way to reduce weight as long as the rear sight optic isn't obstructed by the RMR frame.

Have you tried a single aim point yourself? Would you not recommend this, and if so why not? What are the potential pros and cons?

Any primary producers in QLD had trouble getting a PTA for 338LM approved in recent months? Recently submitted supporting docs and awaiting a response. Any insights in regards to the "It's legal but we don't want you to have it" that's becoming ever so common?

Can someone shed some light on the storage requirements for snap caps or inert ammo used for dry firing or training? The stuff I'm talking about is what you can buy on eBay or online or even the home made stuff where you remove the primer, fill with hot glue and put a brass screw head in where the primer was? I've sent a message to vicpol but it's the holiday period and they probably have no one on.

Any help.wpuld.be appreciated as I believe there aren't any storage requirements since a licemse is t required to buy it. Cheers

Hi all,

I've heard good things about the 457, and I'm getting tempted, but I am unsure about how one of the rifles main selling points (the swappable calibres) aligns with Australias laws and paperwork. Anything special i'd need to do in SA if I got one and wanted to change the barrel?

Also, is there any trick to doing the swaps or are they kinda just 'screw in'?

Hey guys, I posted the other day on the Omark and have since bought it, now just waiting for PTA (QLD). So I have been told that this Omark .44 has had the bench rest competition fit out. Could anyone identify the Stock and Barrel? It’s been rebarrelled in 6.5x55. I got told that the barrel could be a Swan Barrel. The other thing is if anyone knows what the particular rail it has on the underside of the forestock? The guy at the store also tested the trigger and it’s a 10ounce trigger pull. Very different from what I’m used to. Thanks in advance guys!

Are there any spots in south east Victoria for goat hunting

Anyone here have any experience with the templeton t2000? Are they reliable/any common issues? Are they any good for deer hunting?

Hey I was wondering what laws are in place about shooting around town I live on 7 acres right on the town boundary in vic and had 5 foxes running around in my paddock last night I tried to get close with the .22 with subsonic rounds but couldn’t get close enough there is no houses in the direction I’d be shooting so safe to do so I’d like to use the 223 but think someone would call the cops my main question is what are the laws around towns can I just go tell everyone around I might be shooting or I just can’t do it

Hi all,

Wondering where everyone is getting their steel targets for centerfires from? Something that’s not going to break the bank but also can stand up to a .308?

Thanks

Hi guys. New as can be, in regional VIC and applying for hand gun as well as rifle etc. I have the hunting side organised, but wondering if pistols are covered under the hunting reason or I need to be using it for sport? There's a lot of info online but it's convoluted at best. Been a bit of a mind fuck tbh. As I said, completely new to the whole thing, literally any advice big or small will be helpful at this stage. Thanks.

I cant seem to find a way to get cat C??

As part of the opposition to WA Labor's draconian gun laws, we are proud to be helping organise (with others) the WA Gun Rally, taking place in Perth on Saturday, February 8, 2025.

More details will be announced very soon (just waiting on a few things to be definitely confirmed), but in the mean time: Put the date in your calendars, and make sure you visit tinyurl.com/WAGunRally) to sign up and stay informed!

There is a flyer on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ShootersUnionAustralia) - it won't let us post it here.

Hi All,

Happy New Year!!

Waiting for my licence, so doing some researching online. NRL22/PRS Rimfire have caught my attention and interest. Would any of these rifles have a distinct advantage over the other or can I get any one of them to start shooting base/production class with and build up to open class later down the line?

1. Tikka T1X MTR

2. CZ 457 MTR

3. CZ 457 Varmint

Cheers!

I have winchester 94 30-30. About 6 months old. Last used 2 months ago. Cleaned and oiled (maybe not enough) after used. Noticed today some slight rust in the barrel. Should I be worried? My other two rifles are stainless steel so haven't had to deal with this and not sure if it's normal?

If I already have rimfire and centrefire pistols, do I need to wait a mandatory 28 day waiting period for my first high calibre pistol? I haven't got my high-cal permit yet (application in progress), just trying to plan ahead.

I am unsure if a high calibre pistol counts as a "same type of firearm as one already registered to you".

Anyone got any pointers as tow here to start for a build for an into gun for longer range precision shooting? Im wanting to get a barrelled action, chassis and scope. Only going to be starting out I that type of shooting so hoping to keep the cost down for starters and then expand over time. I'm hoping to keep the cost under $2k for starters. I'm having trouble finding barrelled actions on the big online qld firearms shop websites such as the barn and cleavers. I've got a savage 110 in 308 I could potentially throw in a chassis but tossing up a different cal that may be better for longer range. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Hey all Went shooting in Florida and will travel back to Sydney Australia from LAX soon Does anyone know if it’s legal to bring empty shell casings? I will only have one shotgun 12 gauge and one 9mm empty shells…

Hi guys i am licensed and i own a 12ga ou I go clay shooting in werribee usually. i want to go eagle park SSAA with my friends who aren’t licensed. As someone told me that they will be able to shoot there because there are gun marshals there. Is this true? Can they shoot clays from my gun? is there anything extra they’ll need. Any input would be helpful as SSAA eagle park is closed till friday!