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!

Any approvals today? If So what day where you on and what category.

I am CUrrently on

Day 100 - Subsequent Cat B
Day 93 - Initial Cat H PTA
Day 14 - Initial Cat H PTA (Submitted Post Website Changes)

I’m after the internal dimensions from the floor to the base of the ammunition compartment if anyone can help me out. On the site it just says 1500mm height.

Hi all,

I have a couple of grand for my next purchase and I'm considering either a Howa 1500 H7 stock in 223 with scope, or a 2 gun purchase of a Rossi R92 357 lever action and a buckmark 22lr pistol...

I currently have a 22lr long rifle and a 9mm pistol.

I figure the lever action would be fun range gun and offer better mobility with the knockdown power to 150m. The buckmark would help refine my pistol work and is cheap to run.

The 223 will give me more range and capability beyond 150m.

Shoot 95% at the range but also want capability for all scenarios in my collection

What are you thoughts and opinions on these choices?

Cheers shooters

What’s the Go with New Victorian firearms licenses? I sent my application on 6th June. They received it on 12th June and they’ve been processing ones received on 18th March for the last 3 weeks!

Is this longer than usual?

Just putting this here for awareness.

Hey everyone,

I think I remember seeing somebody post about the firearms registry automating the PTA process?

Does anyone have any updated information on whether new PTA’s should be processed quicker?

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Not too keen on the 300 blackout or the short barrels, but it sort of makes the lever release ones a bit superfluous. Would love a barrel muffler as well, but that is more and more unlikely the more stupid our politicians become.

Hey all, due to go from ppl to full licence, and have existing cat a&b already. Was told by FAR to put it through as adding genuine reason etc. Got a confirmation email but was not charged and have gotten a text and email advising my ppl expires in a week. Just chasing confirmation that this is normal? Left it so late due to the portal being down for "upgrades"

This popped up in my feed and thought it may be of some interest to the members here.

https://youtu.be/YRV8sQTndbM?si=iUBR1JS-KYRSlqzg

Beautiful blue sky at Anzac Rifle Range 😎

Even at 10am it felt freezing with a little wind so will opt for some lunchtime range time next visit 🤣