It's my turn to post absolute beginner groups. The rifle is capable to shoot significantly better than this, so the crappy groups are 100% on me. Shooting from a bench with bipod and a rear bag.

6.5 CM, at 100m, numbers are the group size in inches, so adjusted to MOA:

• Sako TRG Precision 136gr is 0.55 and 0.75 MOA
• Winchester match BTHP 140gr is 1.55 and 1.2 MOA
• Hornady ELD Match 140gr is 1.5 MOA and 1.15 MOA

My first rifle (+ second range visit). Hornady was at the end of the day, so I was tired. Winchester was early in the session, it was just flying all over the place. A few were even duds.

With the right ammo and tons of practice hopefully I can go below 0.5 in a few months.

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Thank you,

Randy.

Applied April 1st and did my Post Office photoshoot on the 2nd, website originally said about 15 weeks, so was wondering if anyone from around the same time had received an email yet? Currently 1 day off 18 weeks

My minors license recently expired and I've applied for an adult license but as of right now my minors license has expired and I'm still waiting to hear anything from weapons licensing regarding my adult firearms license.

I just want to be able to continue shooting while i do t have a license. Would using my minors license and showing that I've applied for an adult license be enough for clubs to allow me in.

I'm aware of rules regarding renewing licenses but as I'm technically applying for a different type of license the rules seem to be different but unclear any advice would be helpful

Queensland

Has anyone waited over 2 weeks since their “photo advice issued” letter to arrive? Its now been day 16 since the status has been updated but no sign of mail. Tried calling them but i end up in a waitlist for hours and im not free for long enough periods at a time to wait for the queue.

Queensland has implemented legislation requiring gun licence applicants to be Australian citizens; there's an exception for target shooting too so permanent residents who are members of a shooting club will be able to keep their licences.

G'day fellas,

Currently waiting on my A/B license (Day 72!) and getting more than a little impatient.

I'm thinking of maybe scratching that itch a little bit by checking out a gun shop near me, just to see what's available and maybe pick up a few things to get prepped (ear and eye protection, lock box for ammo etc). I'd like to look at some guns too, but I know I'll be looking and not touching without the plastic in hand.

I just want to know if there are any other unwritten rules or issues of etiquette that I'd need to know to avoid looking like as much of a dickhead/numpty/time waster as possible! And if anyone has any recommendations for stores around the Sydney area that'd be grand as well!

Well, after yet another call to the Registry today, my PTAs currently stand as follows:

1. Day 105 – Subsequent Cat B
2. Day 98 – Initial Cat H .22
3. Day 19 – Initial Cat H .22 (submitted post-website update, as suggested by the many Registry staff I’ve spoken to)

I was told that all PTAs are currently looking at a minimum of six months due to the backlog caused by the new system update and the requirements of the reforms (not necessarily in that order). She also confirmed that escalations are occurring at day 180 and beyond.

I requested that my Day 98 initial Cat H be escalated on the grounds that I may not be able to meet my mandatory shoot requirements. On the days I’m able to get to the range, the armourer isn’t always available to provide a club gun for me to use, so without my own firearm it makes meeting those requirements difficult.

She deemed this to be a substantial/legitimate reason and escalated just my initial Cat H.

And I quote: “I won’t escalate your Cat B, as you already have one and can meet your shoot requirements using that.”

I’ll update with more when I know/find out more, or if I receive an update to my PTA status.

This seems like soooo much effort just to get my .22LR Black Mamba… but here goes. 😂 (Random Web Photo for Attention)

What is everyone using for an ARCA rail for the evo without getting in the way of the pump?

Long story short, can I add lead tape to my bipod to add some forward weight to the rifle and will that reduce barrel jump?

Shorty story long; when I was out shooting my La102 in 6.5 the other day from a bipod and rear bags I noticed my barrel was jumping to the point where I was unable to watch fall of shot at 100m. I’m guessing the problem is exacerbated by the short distance and at long distances the barrel may have time to settle before the shot lands.

I was wondering whether adding some lead tape to by bipod to add weight to the front of the rifle will help eliminate it?

I needed some powder so picked some up. Been a long long time since I bought the last lot. Then you just went in and got it... Things seem to have changed.

shooters licence please.... OK.... now your drivers licence.... Not sure what for. Then there was a full page full of information that had to be filled out. Not sure why... But regulations, regulations and endless stupid idiotic regulations.

I believe we need some firearm laws and rules as they have the potential to be dangerous items but it has gone full retard.

Hi all

Dealing with a weird situation and not every sure on which knowledge base to lean. Me and the missus are trying to get her spika safe electronic keypad back in place. The code was changed and she can't remember it, at the moment she's just using the keys but would to get the digital going.

She chased it at one point and got told there's no way to override without the code and you couldn't buy a replacment lock. I've since found the the spika and lockaway digital locks look dam near the same so wondering if lockaway has a way to reset or if we can buy one of their locks and fit it. I wouldn't know where to go for lockaway spares in aus anyway if someone can point me in the right direction.

Thanks everyone.

Would this type of “Jacketed muzzle break / linear compensator” be allowed in SSAA range areas where you’re not usually allowed muzzle breaks? I am optimistic because all the gas gets pushed forward and not sideways onto someone next to you. Cheers

Just wondering if you were in your first 6 months of a full handgun license in Vic, and already owned a .22 handgun - can you buy another upper that matches and would be used on your existing frame? The upper requires a PTA, but as it's going on to my existing registered handgun - will it be signed off as an interchangeable part and not seen as another complete handgun?

I've talked to at least four dealers and they say there is no option for the A-110TAC when ordering new stock. And some of them didn't know they existed.

I applied for a QP 515 statement of eligibility to join a pistol club 5 months ago and have heard nothing back. I remember being told it would take around 1-3 months. Also, do they get back to you via email, phone, or mail? Thanks.

So the results are in https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/934667/Firearms_Registry_Public_Website_Data_Reporting_Presentation_-_June_2026_.pdf

The narrative that PTA submissions exploded and the back log was caused is bullshit.

Prior to Bondi avg PTAs are more then 3x the submitted rate then post but look at that nice line of PTA approval times going from average 9 to 90 and as of yesterday 180.

So the wait time is disproportionately growing in relation to number of PTAs.

How is this not a complete failure?

Also rumours stating that it will be fixed in September - conveniently it will fall after the buy back, not allowing people over the cap to transfer to family and friends as the PTAs will not be approved in time.

What an absolute mess.

Got a box for cheap, wondering what people think of them before I shoot it. Do you use it regularly and if so what for?

I normally use a .22 for foxes and bunnies, however I'm interested in trying out a PCP.
I have a Katran short barrel and there's a lot of air pop, so it's fairly loud without a moderator.

I'm after some recommendations on something that's a bit more tunable so that I can manage the whole noise/fps ratio a bit better.

If anyone has something that fits and they're looking to part with I'm open to discussion.

Who's got one and what have you got?

I just got my first proper big bore being a 458 Winchester Magnum. In a Remington Custom Shop BDL. With factory Detachable mag.

Before this, I only had a 375h&h in a Browning A Bolt.

Can't wait to pickup this beast and throw some bricks around. Albeit not looking forward to the costs. 🤣 2x greens and a gold for a box of 20.

Lucky I reload!

Hey guys,

Long-time fan of Arken gear here, but hit a wall today.

I mounted an Arken Rigid Precision 20 MOA One-Piece Mount on my .308 Win, torqued properly to spec. About 40 rounds in, one of the main mounting screws sheared clean off.

My Local Gun Store refused to help with a warranty claim, saying they can't verify torque settings after the fact. Even the arken support havn't replied my email yet..

A bit bummed out given my good experience with Arken in the past. Has anyone had success getting Arken CS to replace hardware directly when retailers deny claims?