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<. - 0 .. (..., .. L; -. .-- SLY % AUSTRALIAN 1 AUSTRALIA5 BIGGEST SPONSOR f OF CLAY Tmn"' Two masterpieces from Belgium New Browning B125 - A perfect combination of exotic walnut and forged steel wrought into classic sporting and old English game guns. The B125, crafted with traditional Browning skill, is the direct descendant of one of the most beautiful and robust guns ever created - 4 the legendary masterpiece John Moses Browning invented in 1926.,, 1 ( to the Belgian engravers. The whole act~onis finished in "Old SHOTSHEU!j Silver': Beautifully designed Game Scenes Browning Promax are depict pheasants and ducks on either srde. again available in It is complemented by fine hand cut Australia, imported from c the famous Belgium works. The Wad is unique; designed for perfect seal. Shot collar gives consistent patterns. The extra hard Shot is highly polished and graphited to ensure ~V&W Choke. excellent enetration. This interchangeable choke can be The ~wvd)eris selected changed in seconds yet is ~nvisiblefrom the for optimum ballistics side. Perfect sighting without distraction. Five chokes available. Game model features English Gooseneck stock and also available in 1/4-3/4 and %-F, fixed choke. Ask at your gun dealer. M06121985 Dealer Enquiries: FULLER FIREARMS GROUP PTY LTD., GPO Box 1096, Sydney, NSW 2001. - --- --- Achampion gun built by champion gun makers with the most up-to-date know-how and high technology and modern advantages to make you as elevated as the gun itself. If you are thinking of a new gun - IMMEDIATELY THINK: I We have the best and also the expertise to recommend your requirements. 1 Doesn't this answer most of your questions? "IF IN DOUBT PLEASE GIVE ME A SHOUT" SO THAT I MAY HEAR YOU. The tel. number is ' (09) 328 4981. For your convenience A.H. (09) 271 2766. I Large stock held at all times. TONY YOZZI SPORTS I 460 William Street, PERTH,WA 6000 Sole direct factory representative and distributor for West Australia for Perazzi firearms and ammunition - Saga ammunition - I Kromson 240V electric clay target traps for clubs - American trap and skeet and for ISU trap - skeet &trench. Also excellent 12 volt hand operated traps for simulated field shooting andlor personal use. I Latest ustrated coloured catalogues aval able Gend.ne trade enqulr e5 welcome I All enqulrles and oraers ~mmed$atelyattended to irrespect ve of state THE LONG-AWAITED AUSTRALIAN wee METAL UNIVERSAL CHARGE BARS MODEL C - MMEL "0- - lo8 $he MEC 6W J1. 7W lor [ha MEC 650 and Glibbar Veiaam~,Slzarnarler 77. MEC Uodels WO. 1W. 250ind 250 Svpar $12 Post. incl. RLdldlll. In6 ,ha Term Ll. Gl and 00 Models Iw YtC SlalYltll loll?$we at dx I The Model "C" and Model "D.. are fullv adivslable @ all gauges .ALL METAL Highly SIMPLIFIED method lo read scales and lo adjust knobs. In fact, the NEW ADJUSTING e Dellnite BOTTOM METHOD is pan and GUIDES far powder parcel of our U.S. WldL"l84GALE CHL1ME 13ELR5 +EL. 102) 636 3590 326 SJ11TnOFI ST, Rear WEm(JmVIW. AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS - JULY 1986 Page 1 Page 2 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS - JULY 1986 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S NOTES Time certainly flies, it seems only like last month that I was writing a column for the C.T.S.N. Here it is July and I am now writing my twelfth. OLD FIREARMS & A lot of things have happened in that period. The sport itself has been well supported at the three National Cham- OFFENSIVE WEAPONS pionships held in the past year culminating in the suc- cessful D.T.L. Championships at Echuca. Membership is on the increase, although this is offset by ACT the numbers who for reasons best known to themselves. have not renewed their membership for 1986 - we must According to information supplied by the Q.C.T.A. an retain members as well as attract new shooters -perhaps vou can hel~with this. Authorised Officer may grant a Licence to a Person "~~ ~ . over the age of 14 years and under the aqe- of 17 Costs are increusing in all nrcas and 1111sobviously does years to possess anduse a firearm. cause some concern for the Erecutivc Cornmitree who arc Shooters under the age of 14 years are not permitted very aware of the problems thar are conProntmg all sports - under any circumstances to possess and or use a not just Clay Target Shooting. firearm. We have seen two National Olympic Discipline records Correspondence confirming this advice has been established. Terry Rumbel at the O.D. Nationals in forwarded to ail Queensland Ciub Secretaries. Brisbane (Trench) and Craig Meuleman at Nawarra Juniors shooting illegally (outside the rules of the Qld (Skeet). Firearms Act) are not permitted on any Ciub Grounds Adrian Cousens established a new skeet break record in and are not protected by any form of Insurance. November at 'Melbourne and all events at the Trap Na- If in doubt please see your Qld Ciub Secretary for a copy tionals were more than well supported. of the Q.C.T.A. Advice. There have been changes on the various National Com- mittees with anew member. Kay Woods fromTasmaniaon the Management Committee as well as a new Vice Presi- Alan J. Maher, dent in Jim Scott. Executive Director. We have a National Coaching tour arranged for November when Phil Murray from the U.S. will hopefully pass on his experience at Skeet shooting to the many who wish to attend his coaching clinics. This is a plus for Skeet Shooters and the benefits will be long lasting. The National Training Squad under the direction of Peter Quire is having a live in training Camp early this month at thc Inscitutc of Sport in Canbr~.ra. Havingrer:errrly been able to hnvc a first liarrd lock at tllc Model K80 are I I facilities thar :~vaikaMeat rhc Smrts Institute, I am ccr. Trap, Skeet, Field Guns tain that we will only have our shooters benefit by their involvement. Choice of barrels, gauges, stocks and grades. We are being represented at the Commonwealth Games Made in West Germa~y. and World Shooting Championships where we intend to do well in both trench and skeet and have a five man team competing at the World Skeet Championships in the P.O. Box 48, Sans Souci, NSW 2219 U.S.A. where again we hope to do well. Phone (02) 546 2354 These are the happenings that are readily seen and maybe accepted as standard. Not so however as there is a lot of involvement from many who at times appear to be just a few. While at National level we do not always fully appreciate the involvement at other levels, we nevertheless unders- tand the importance, your club needs YOUR suppart to operate as efficiently as YOU the member require. So too then does support need to be extended to YOUR Zone and ultimately YOUR State if the standards that YOU the shwter are demanding, are to be achieved let alone maintained. Many shooters are willing to assist and say they only have to be asked and they will be only too pleased to help. Phone now for more details or Mail Orders welcome to: Remember all the hard work your ClubiZonelState V.G. AUTOMOTIVE PAINTS Secretary does on your behalf - don't wait to be asked, in- Lot 2, Amax Ave, GIRRAWEEN, N.S.W. 2145 stead volunteer to assist with whatever you are able to. PHONE: (02) 636 5260 B.H. or (02) 631 3142 Alan J. Maher. Grade 1 Rec. Retail Only I FEATURES PATENTED BROWNING INVECTOR CHOKE . .. ... I AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS - JULY 1986 Page 3 Obviously, we are anxious for the team to do well, if they COMMONWEALTH are able to perform at their best and bring home the medals that are hoped for we will all be delighted. for the GAMES 31986 team personally and the sport as a whole. The Australian Shooters will, like all sportsmen and On the other hand we must not be too disappointed if the women at the Games, be keen to do well. None will show medals are not forthcoming. As long as the team gives of greater desire than our Clay Target competitors who as a their best - which we know that they will do. four man team are a very experienced combination. Good luck and good shooting. Trench shooter. Terry Rumbel from N.S.W. will be com- peting at his third Commonwealth Games as will Victorian COMMONWEALTH GAMES TEAM I.S.U. Skeet Shooters, Ian Hale and Alex Crikis. 1986 The newcomer to the team is another Victorian, Domingo Diaz, who will with a selection score of 1981100 in the Trencll: Terry Rumbcl (N.S.W.),Do~ningo Diaz (Vic) Olympic Trenoh Discipline add to an already well creden- Skeet: Alcr Crikis (Vic), Ian Ilnlc (Vic). tialled shotgun team. Managcr: Peter Quire (National Coacl~rllgDuecto~.). o Terry Rumbei 0 Domingo Diaz o Alex Crikis 0 ian Hale 29" (760cm)BARREL SPLIT BARRELS ADJUSTABLETRIGGER SPECIAL RECOIL PAD Page 4 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS - JULY 1986 BERETTA SURPASSES KILPATRICK IS NEW ONE MILLION MARK HOT SHOT AT Beretta has announced the world wide production and shipment of their one millionth overlunder shotgun. WINCHESTER This milestone was announced by Ugo Gussalli Beretta, Managing Director of Pietro Beretta S.P.A. in Gardone Val AUSTRALIA Trompia, Brescia. Italy. At 36 years of age. Brian Kilpatrick has spent half his Several gun manufacturers have produced one million life in the firearms industry. automatic shotguns, but Beretta believes it is the first to Starting out some 18 years ago in the retaiUwholesale exceed the one million mark for over and unders.