Innholdsfortegnelse for Annual Buyers Guide 2019 i Sporting Shooter

FRANCHI The Momentum is Franchi’s first ever bolt-action rifle - and they’ve been making guns since 1868! It joins the “fat-bolt” tri-lug family and features a large diameter bolt with the lugs machined out of the bolt head that do not project beyond the bolt body. This requires only a round hole in the receiver as the bolt raceway and, because there are three locking lugs oriented on 120-degree centres instead of a dual-opposd arrangement like the on Mauser derivatives, the bolt lift is only 60 rather than 90 degrees. Barrels are free-floated and come in lengths of 550 or 600mm depending on calibre. There’s a hinged floorplate with the release inside the trigger guard and the trigger itself is a single-stage model adjustable from 2 to 4lbs. The stock…

AUSTRALIAN OUTBACK Outback ammo offers .223 with the 55gn Sierra BlitzKing and 69gn Sierra MatchKing. The .308 Win 150gn Swift Scirocco II, the 165gn Sierra SBT and the 168gn Sierra MatchKing HPBT. The range also includes the .300 BlackOut 144gn FMJ,125gn Woodleigh PP, and the 125gn Sierra HP MatchKing 5-round blister packs or 20 boxes. The 144gn AM FMJ M2 A1 comes in bulk packs of 200 or 900 round cans. The .300 BlackOut is also offered in a subsonic load with the 220gn Sierra HPBT. There are plans to add chamberings to the range. Contact: www.oasaustralia.com.au BROWNING Browning’s Buckmark branded ammo is a fairly extensive range with two different lines of centrefire hunting ammo - BXR Rapid Expansion Matrix Tip; and BXC Controlled Expansion Terminal Tip. While the BXR…

ARB ELEMENTS FRIDGE While ARB still offer their classic range of fridge/freezers in 35,47,60 and 78 Litre capacity, recently they introduced the ultimate fridge/freezer designed and re-engineered with new and unique features; the ARB-Elements Fridge Freezer. A new look design and very handy features make this the ultimate 4WDer’s fridge/freezer and in my opinion it top the list of anything I’ve seen or used out bush. My previous ARB fridge lived on the back of the Hilux whether at home, at the farm or out bush and was basically chained to the tub and out of sight via the tubs hard lid top. It survived the life of my last two trucks and never let me down. However, there were a few issues I dreaded when using it and hoped…

FEDERAL Federal’s new bullet is called the Edge TLR which is guaranteed not to blow up or fail to expand whether you’re shooting at game at 50 metres or 300 even with the most powerful magnum. The key to the the Edge is its unique hollow design. A small cavity runs the length of the shank all the way up to just below the point itself. The hollow polymer tip breaks free upon impact, allowing fluid to enter the hollow core, where it generates pressure and the skived nose easily expands allowing the petals to peel back, even at low velocities. The tip, (heat resistant to 434 degrees) delivers long range flight and a tough copper shank and a bonded lead core ensures deep penetration. The Edge TLR gets its…

NIGHTFORCE The Nightforce range of riflescopes is widely used by professional shooters, various elite military and police units and target shooters as well. They are also ideally suited for long-range target applications like varmint shooting. Nightforce also manufacture a full range of accessories to compliment their scopes such as custom tapered bases, mirage tubes and ring sets. Nightforce have recently released their new Velocity 1000 reticles in 5.5-22 x 50mm and 56mm. The full range is as follows. ■ NX8 Series. Based on the construction and legendary performance of the NXS range, with a number of internal enhancements; Most significant is the 8:1 zoom ratio, first focal plane, 30mm tube construction, choice of 5 reticle options, zero-stop and much more. This scope is available in 1-8 x 24F1.■ ATACR Series;…

ARB-TRACK SHELTER SERIES II For those who battle with bugs in places like the Northern Territory or Cape York, ARB’s new Track Shelter Series II offers a bug free solution when camping out. Suited for a diverse range of outdoor uses, the Track Shelter Series II provides protection from the elements like rain, sun or wind and will keep the bugs and mozzie out thanks to its enclosure and mesh sidewalls. The 3 x 3 metre structure is supported by a strong 40mm hammertone steel frame that houses the 420 Denier Polyester, silver coated material canopy and as an optional extra, the new ARB Track Shelter Hybrid walls can be attached and rolled up to provide large mesh windows. Once erected out bush, I’d imagine you could rollout a swag…

BUSHNELL OPTICS BINOCULARS ■ Engage Series; Roof prism construction, EXO Barrier lens coatings and fully multi-coated lenses, water proof “o” ring sealed, these are available in 8 &10 x 42, 10 & 12 x 50mm.■ Forge Series: Roof prism binoculars with ED prime glass, ultra wide band coatings and additional coatings. Available in 10 x 30, 10 x 42 and 8 x 42mm.■ H2O Series; All feature multi coated lenses and are waterproof. Feature non-slip rubber armor and twist-up eye cups. Available in 8 & 10 x 42 roof prism and 8 x 42 porro prism.■ Nitro Series: All of roof prism design and available in 10 x 25, 10 x 36 and 10 x 42mm. Rubber armored in gunmetal grey colour.■ Powerview Series; Roof prism design, multi-coated lenses and…

STEYR MANNLICHER Last year Steyr introduced an old favourite: the Zephyr II, a bolt-action for the discriminating small-game hunter. Originally produced from 1955 through 1971, the new version posesses new lines and an improved action that copies the workmanship and quality of its predecessor to set a standard for rimfire hunting rifles. Made from European walnut, the classic-style stock has a Bavarian-style cheekpiece, laser-cut fishscale checkering and a schnabel for end tip. The Metal is ferritic-nitrocarburized in a non-reflective, protective Mannox finish. The Zephyr II’s 500mm medium weight cold-hammer-forged barrel barrel has eight grooves and a twist of 15.75” and recessed target crown. The bolt cocks on opening, has twin extractors, Steyr’s signature butterknife bolt handle and a short throw of 42mm. Features include a gold-plated two-stage trigger, two-position, tang-mounted…

NORICA Norica is offering the Verteks GRS in a junior model using gas ram propulsion with linked RAS (Recoil Absorption System). This super quiet all-family airgun with GRS and RAS provides a smooth and controlled shooting cycle while Silent Shot technology reduces noise to a minimum. The muzzle brake features ergonomically designed finger grooves to ease the cocking cycle. Sights are ultra-bright fibreoptic aadjustable micrometric rear sight and front sight protected by steel hood. The Norica Phantom GRS combines the power and qualitybof Norica’s Silent Sound suppressor for quiet shooting sessions. The all-weather synthetic stock features a camouflage storage slot in the pistol grip and a ventilated rubber butt pad. The enhanced Solid Steel Breech Pro significantly reduces the cocking effort. Both guns feature the same ultra-bright fibreoptics, and are…

SABATTI Sabatti offers the CTS 12 gauge over-under for hunting, Sporting Clays and Trap. The action is machined from a solid billet of Ni-Cr steel and barrels drilled from bars of Cr-Moly steel are drilled, lapped and chrome lined to enhance performance and accompanied by interchangeable choke tubes. The Optowood laser process enhances the colour and contrast of the walnut stock and beavertail forearm before being hand checkered and oil finished. This multi-purpose gun has a stock adjustable for comb height. Sabatti also lists the Carnardier 12 gauge, an Anson & Deeley-type side-by-side with oversize monobloc and 81cm barrels, interchangeable Multi chokes and a unique Single Double Trigger. Stock is oversized and comes with a metal balancer to and soft rubber pad to soften recoil. Contact C.R Kennedy. PH: (03)9823…