47 Rifle (Big Game Rifle) - 4th Saturday 1:00pm

Event information

Registration for this event closes at Sat 22 Mar 2025 14:00.

General Information

Courses of fire attempt to simulate the various hunting conditions under which the diverse types of rifle would be used, typically from 25m-300m or so.

Accuracy and rifle handling skills are put to the test, with emphasis on offhand and field position shooting. Rapid fire, rapid reloading and the use of open sights is encouraged, with a moderate scope penalty for most events.

To reflect the typical field conditions in which big-game rifles might be used, no slings or rests are permitted in competition. Scope sights may be used, subject to a points penalty. The emphasis is on offhand shooting and the use of open sights.

CURRENT TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS WILL STILL APPLY AND WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED BY THE SHOOT CAPTAIN AND RANGE STAFF

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Targets

Paper Targets from 25m-300m or so.

Firearms & Ammunition Required

Rifles are divided into several categories, including:

  • Group One Nitro (Minimum .330 calibre, 165gr projectile, 2900ft lb muzzle energy)
  • Group Two Nitro/Stopper (Minimum .400 calibre, 400gr projectile, 3900 ft lb muzzle energy)
  • Group Three Nitro (Calibres over .485, 525gr projectile, 5300 ft lbs muzzle energy)
  • Bore Guns (Minimum 16 bore, black powder or nitro)
  • Classic Cartridge (Military or sporting firearms using cartridges introduced up to 1939)
  • Light Black Powder (Minimum .360 calibre, 900 ft lbs muzzle energy, 50-100gr black powder charge)
  • African Plains Rifle (most modern centrefire hunting rifles)

Please Consult the DRAFT Calendar to see which categories are to be held on the day you want to book.

This event Open to Licensed persons ONLY

This competition is temporarly restricted to Licensed persons ONLY.

Range and Competition Fees

Range Fee $10.00 + Admin Fee $2.00 + Comp Fee $6.00 = $18.00

Booking Information (Annual Range Pass)

When making a booking, if you have a SSAA Brisbane Annual Range Pass (ARP) you will need to apply the discount code "ARP" on the last page.

This will discount the Range Fee ($10.00) from the total.

For this to work you must be logged in.

Booking Cancellations

If you are unable to attend your shoot please contact the office 07 3395 0911 or email bookings@ssaabris.org.au during regular business hours (Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm)

In the event of a booking cancellation, this will incur a $5.00 administration fee.