March/April 2020

On Target Africa

South Africa's PRS, ELR, sports shooting, optics and in-depth firearm review magazine

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Leica Geovid 3200.COM
At the 2020 SHOT Show from 21 to 24 January in Las Vegas, Leica Sport Optics presented the completely redesigned Leica Geovid 3200.COM. The new Geovid models enable range finding up to 2 900 m. The new Leica Geovid 3200.COM features an integrated Blu
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Leica Rangemaster CRF 3500.COM
The new Leica Rangemaster CRF 3500.COM offers unparalleled performance up to 3 200 m. This is also the first model to feature a powerful Class 3R laser. Combined with the specially-designed Leica Hunting App and integrated Bluetooth connection, the n
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Editor: Louise Taylor editor@ontargetafrica.co.za Contributing Editor: Chris Blatherwick General Office Assistant: Jessica Marnus CONTRIBUTORS Charl Gous, Arnold Van Zyl, JJ Mare, Grant Anderson, Willem O’Neill, Shahid Raza, Tommie Waters, Adrian Lup
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From The Editor’s Desk
Welcome to another jam-packed issue of On Target Africa! To keep our readers up-to-date, firearms law specialist attorney Damian Enslin is back with a fascinating article about current firearm issues. In an exciting exclusive, JJ Mare takes us on the
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Developments On The Firearm Front
The last two to three months have been extremely busy with respect to firearm issues, with the announcement of the Firearm Amnesty 2019 to 2020 by the Minister of Police, which came into effect from 1 December 2019 and ends on 31 May 2020. Minister o
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Swarovski X5(i) 5-25x56 P
I have been privileged to have competed against some of South Africa’s shooting legends over the years. I will never forget the pearls of wisdom from the late multidiscipline National Champion and Protea shooter Arthur Vaclav Jonak, or Arthur as he w
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Stalon® X108
Firearm accessories is undoubtedly one of the fastest-growing market segments within the firearm industry today. This unique market segment is dedicated to designing and producing firearm accoutrements that enhance the overall performance of differen
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K-Way Designs Suits For First All-female, All-SA Everest Team
South African outdoor technical brand K-Way is thrilled to lend its support and expertise to four inspiring South African women who will attempt to summit the world’s highest mountain between March and April this year Cape Union Mart’s K-Way, a leade
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Leica PRS 5-30x56 riflescope
Leica Camera AG was founded in Germany by Ernst Leitz GmbH, a German corporation now divided into three independent companies. These are Leica Camera, a manufacturer of camera and sports optics equipment; Leica Geosystems, a manufacturer of geodetic
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The Serious Shooter’s System: The Integrated Act Of Shooting
It is all good and well if rifle shooters spend ample time at the reloading table and take the necessary care to ensure that their system performs optimally. It can, however, cost them dearly if the integrated act of shooting becomes the weak link du
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Hand loading: Neck Sizing
When asked my opinion on neck-only sizing, my answer is always in the form of a question: “Why would you want to go with neck-only sizing?” The majority of replies come down to better fitment of the case in the rifle chamber, and thus increased accur
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The Gun Warrior Gen 6
Gun Warrior was established in 2014 by Warren Britnell. As with all innovative ideas and design concepts, the Gun Warrior brand was born out of necessity. Britnell, a passionate hunter and sports-shooter, found that the South African firearm consumer
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Send IT ELR Shooting Practice Day and World Record Attempt
Extreme Long Range (ELR) shooting enthusiasts will agree. In order to improve your hit rate, you need to spend time behind your rifle, but to do so you need access to suitable facilities. Setting-up an ELR range requires a considerable investment in
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First-ever ELR Event In Pakistan
Back in December 2019, a pioneering new event was conducted in the beautiful landscape of the Cholistan Desert in winter, which is in a remote corner of Pakistan. This event, the first of its kind in Pakistan, was the first-ever open shooting champio
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PRS Gauteng Intro Day And Match
At the end of 2019, the Precision Rifle Series (PRS) Gauteng working group set a goal for 2020 of 100 new members by the end of the 2020 season. This drive was kickstarted by a PRS introduction day held at the Krokodilspruit range just outside of Pre
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PRS Parys
The match comprised seven stages, and shooters were divided into squads of ten. With stage names like Twin Tanks, Breaking Barrels, Web, and Spinning Benches, new shooters had their first taste of real PRS pressure. Stage times were all 90 seconds, w
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Inaugural Western Province PRS Club match
Loud calls from a distance, IMPAAAACT, and again from just over the hills, IMPAAAACT … I am starting to get used to these calls, as it is the spotter’s call-out when a shooter hits the gong he or she aimed at. The Marksman’s Nest Shooting Range in Ma
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Cat® Phones introduces the Cat S52
The new Cat S52 smartphone from Cat® Phones defies user expectations of ruggedness. It combines military-grade toughness with a pock-et-friendly design that is thinner than a mainstream device in an often-bulky case with limited protection. At just 9
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Hyperion
Last year you read all about the Ascalon masterpiece by Dutch gunsmith Pim de Waard. Today you can read about his latest invention, the Hyperion. The Ascalon is made to shoot really far, as proven on two miles. However, most scopes do not seem to hav
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Sightmark Volta Solar Reflex Sight
The new Sightmark Volta solar reflex sight combines solar and battery power to provide a true dual-power system and uninterrupted operation. Powered by solar cells directly on top of the optic housing and two AAA batteries, Volta red dots give users
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Sightmark Element Mini Solar
If you’ve ever wanted to combine battery power with the failsafe capabilities of solar power, look no further than the Sightmark Element Mini Solar (SM26041) red dot. The highly-anticipated 1 x 28 mm Element Mini Solar is a compact sight combining ef
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Rigby Appoints Safari Outdoor As Exclusive Retailer In South Africa
London gunmaker John Rigby & Co. has announced that Safari Outdoor has been appointed as its exclusive retailer for the Republic of South Africa. The arrangement builds on a strong existing relationship between Safari Outdoor and the Blaser Group – w
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Skiet Werk Radikale Verandering In Seun Se Lewe
Dit is verseker ’n verhaal wat lankal reeds vertel moes gewees het, maar ek het nooit die moed gehad om te gaan sit en die verhaal te skrywe nie. Daarom gee ek aan Hom altyd die eer vir wat Hy gedoen het, en steeds doen. Om die omvang van die verhaal
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PERPC In A Nutshell
The Port Elizabeth Rifle & Pistol Club (PERPC) can be traced back to the late 1800s. It is arguably the oldest shooting club in South Africa, with close to 1 000 members. PERPC offers monthly IPSC (International Practical Shooting Confederation) hand
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Raak Betrokke
NARFO (National Association of Responsible Firearm Owners) of te wel, Vereniging van Verantwoordelike Vuurwapen Eienaars, se onstaan het gekom deur ‘n ander benadering tot vuurwapen eienaarskap te skep. Dit gaan grootendeels oor maniere om nuwe en hu
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Loskop PRS Trigger Valley
Ian Grobler, with the able assistance of his wife Jana and friend Adriaan Ritchie, hosted another fantastic PRS match on the weekend of 7 March. A match like this takes lots of effort, and I’d like to also thank the men behind the scenes who made thi

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