TargetTalk

I have been competitive shooting for over 50 years. This problem regularly comes up with some of the ammo that is a few years old. The Hammerli, and some of the newer gun sre very tight in the breach, and it is not unusual for the gun to foul up after about 40 shots. It also makes a difference in ho...

I have read all your messages, and noted your concerns. I, personally, do not support the idea of laser guns. However, the sport has been ruined by the money, and TV. I am an ex-modern pentathlete with 30 years competing, so I do have some knowledge of the sport. Squeezing a 5 day competition into O...

Can anyone help, please.-- I recently watched a video of the top 20 shooters (10 men, and 10 ladies) having a Sudden Death shoot off in Air pistol, after the World Championships. The count back was similar to a finals run. Each participant got a bunch of flowers and a cheque as they were eliminated....

I am 77 on Saturday, and still competing in Pistol shooting, as is my 74 year old wife. We compete in 8 or 9 Open competitions each year, and we don't always come last in our grades! Last year we competed in the World Masters Games in Sydney, where we competed in our Age groups. I was the oldest mal...

I have a set up for rapid fire which I do indoors in my back room. I have 5 air Pistol Target Centres which I blacken, and put a white horizontal line on - like the proper targets. They are glued onto black blades which form the group. They are about 1½ inches apart (the gap between them). I stand a...

I have a 104 Hammerli Free pistol. The front sight is 4.2mm in width, and the rear sight gap is 3.4mm. Should I increase the rear sight gap, and if so - how big should the gap be? I have been using this sight for the last 20 years. I used to shoot around the 530+. However, over the last 3 years I ha...

Hi, As I stated, I have had a GSP for over 20 years. Some of the early models had problems with the frame, but the newer one are fine. My wife's Walther had this problem, and the company replaced the part. Regarding using the gun for Rapid Fire I bought a 65gram weight from Earl last year, just befo...

Please can someone tell me the web site, or email address for Rika target scoring machines. I have searched without success. I am wanting to know the price of the machines, and where we can get one. This is for scoring the paper targets. Are there any other brands of these machines available? We wan...

Hi, Nick, I sympathise with your problem, as I prefer cooler temperatures to the summer heat we have here in Melbourne, Oz. I have found that a cold pack around the neck helps to keep the temp. down. We do not have air con in our Air Pistol Range, either. It gets Very stuffy on hot days. I suggest y...

Hi Brad, I think your load is very low. Most shooters that I know use 1.6 for that gun shooting at 25metres, with WST powder. The velocity works out at about 700, which is very close to a lapua factory load. You did not say whether your projectiles are waxed or dry lubricant, which would make a diff...

I agree with most of what has been said. ISSF shooting is for participation, and is not much of a spectator sport. I recently competed in the World Masters Games in Sydney, at the Olympic Range. It was a fantastic experience, - shooting all matches with electronic targets, and there were some specta...

I have a Walther GSP .32 for the last 20+ years. I use hollow base projectiles - .312 wadcutters. (Taipan - Australian made ones.) Most shooters seem to be using Winchester WST powder , which is a slow burning powder, and the velocity tested from my pistol averages 690 ft/s which gives me an excelle...

Please can anyone help me - I want a compensator for my Hammerli 104. On Nov 13, 2008, under the heading Ronpistolero he was experimenting with a plastic, and later on with an aluminium compensator for these Hammerlis. The guy who was named with an email address, later in the chat, was Not the right...

Hi, Guys, It was great to meet you in person at Sydney. As you say, it was a great competition, in excellent surroundings, and well organized, too. It was a pity our plans to go with Christine and Liz to the City did not eventuate, but it was nice to have a good chat on the range, and in the Club ro...

We met Solcat - Steve L, and Mrs L and enjoyed their company. I shot in the next bay to Steve a couple of times, and I helped him collect some of his used .38 cases after the Centre fire event! We battled with the windy conditions, both during the precision and the Rapid Fire sections. Steve was sho...

As far as I know, you will be able to borrow a firearm to shoot your match. The Permit gives you permission to use a handgun, and compete at the Games. Think positively - your gear will work well over here, and Nothing is going to go wrong!! It is good to know everything is in order. Relax and think...

I make Air Pellet tin covers - in leather. they are just little pouches with a press stud fastening. The RWS tin fits them just perfectly. My wife "invented" them when she wound up with a gun box full of air pellets, as the sticky tape had come Unstuck!! Necessity being the mother in inven...

Can anyone help me please?... How do you increase the velocity of a Steyr LP10? I cannot find any instructions in the book. At the Club last week, it was pointed out to me that as the targets were tearing on the Back of the targets, it was due to a low velocity of the pellets. The guys reckon that a...

Hi, Raffy, Welcome to the sport. I have a GSP,.22 longs. I have had it fir over 20 years, and it still works well.! Yes, you can get spare parts , depending on how old the gun is. Usually, the only problem with them is when people have been dry firing, and not using a plastic buffer to stop the firi...

Hi David, You need a silicon base lubricant. I use Liqui Moly Guntec. It is a special lubricant for guns. I got it from Hemanns Firearms in Mirboo , Vic. His advert is in the P.A. Bulletin. You have to be very careful when removing the cylinders. they must be fully removed. I keep mine in calico pou...