Innholdsfortegnelse for May/June 2020 i On Target Africa

GLOCK is synonymous with the production of bulletproof striker-fired pistol platforms that are easy to operate, featuring unparalleled reliability, mated with GLOCK’s proprietary Safe Action® system. Over the last two decades, we have seen a significant increase in the ‘everyday carry’ (EDC) lifestyle. Since EDC requirements differ from that of sports and military or law enforcement, GLOCK has once again stepped up to the plate, and produced two unique single-stack pistol platforms designed to devour the competition. The GLOCK 43X Rail and 48 are not merely scaled-down GLOCK derivatives, but rather purpose-built platforms designed to meet all the needs of the EDC community. Join us as we delve into the design philosophy behind GLOCK’s slimline range, conduct a full review of these platforms, and test the practicality of both platforms…

This is the first .270 Win calibre rifle built with the Purdey Chassis System. The double square-bridge action is engraved with our traditional rose and scroll pattern and fitted with a Swarovski Z8i 2-16x50p telescope-sight, with a three-position safety and black finish. The highly figured stock has a cheekpiece, a full pistol grip with palm-swell, an engraved pistol grip cap and leather-covered recoil pad. The 24in. barrel has a concealed thread at the muzzle to accept a sound-moderator or muzzle-brake as desired. Technical Specifications: CALIBRE .270 BARREL 24 IN. STOCK 14 ¾ IN. Please contact our Gun Room team for more information on this exciting opportunity. Email: enquiries@purdey.com…

The name Scott Satterlee means different things to different people. Scott has worn many hats in his life. He is a former Green Beret and retired member of the United States Army Special Operations Command (USAOC), with 26 years of distinguished service. He is an outdoorsman and hunter, a businessman, and a product development consultant for companies such as Nightforce, Modular Driven Technologies (MDT), Nosler and Sawtooth Rifles, to name but a few. The golden thread that we found is Scott’s passion for longrange precision shooting. Scott is very modest when it comes to his competition performance. The National Rifle League and Extreme Long Range match results paint a different picture. Scott is not only a battlefield warrior, but his passion, determination and never-say-die attitude translate directly to the sports…

Our SA Open Championship and Long Range Championship form the basis of national team selections, underpinned by qualities like sportsmanship and team compatibility. The 2020 SA Open Championship, normally held in March every year, had to be postponed to 22 to 29 August due to Covid-19 measures, with the possibility of cancellation not ruled out yet. The SABU Long Range Championship scheduled for August will thus only take place in August 2021 again. World Long-Range Championship As with many other sports, Bisley competes in world championships every four years alternatively for the respective disciplines. Our F-Class shooters are currently preparing for the F-Class World Championship (FCWC) to be hosted in Bloemfontein in April 2021. We are also fortunate to host the Target Rifle World Championship, better known as Palma, in…

On Stage 9 after engaging some left leaned out targets there is a fairly long movement onto some steel plates on the right hand side of the stage. In this image Garrett is closing in on the steel after the movement. In order to get stabilized and ready to shoot as soon as possible after the sprint Garrett needs to get as low as possible by bending his knees and lowering his center of gravity so that shooting the steel target in front of him as soon as possible is a viable option. While ensuring that he is getting low the gun is presented onto the target early. Further contributing to being available and ready to shoot sooner rather than later and hopefully in this situation knocking over the first…

I am busy finishing off this article on the last day (30 April) of the level 5 lockdown – and my, have times changed since writing my last article for On Target Africa on 5 March – it seems a world away! Letter to the Minster of Police A number of firearm organisations, including the South African Gun Owners’ Association (SAGA), addressed letters to the Minister of Police on firearm issues just before the lockdown, with a focus on the renewal of firearm licences and the amnesty during the lockdown period, and the possible extension of both. On the afternoon of 23 April, SAGA received a written response, dated 22 April, from the Minister on the above two issues. The relevant portions of the Minister’s letter regarding the suspension of…

As quickly as he uttered the command “Send it”, my breathing settled in a natural pause, and the pad of my finger began its slow, steady squeeze. At my preferred weight, just 2 ¼ lb, the trigger broke like ice, and the round headed down range. I watched the splash 825 m away, and knew I was on steel. My spotter and world-class shooter Chris Reed, Precision Rifle Series competitor and winner of History Channel’s Top Shot television show Season 2, guided me in with “Three-tenths down.” I made the adjustments and settled in again. “Send it.” My breathing paused, I squeezed the trigger and sent another round down range. “Perfect elevation … go two-tenths left … waiting on you.” I fired again. “Fire a couple more. You’re in there.”…

Leica Sport Optics (Wetzlar) is presenting for the first time a thermal imaging device especially for hunters: the Leica Calonox. For market launch in late summer 2020 the Leica Calonox will be available in two versions: As a pure observation device - Leica Calonox “View” - and as an header device for mounting in conjunction with a riflescope - Leica Calonox “Sight”. Similar in design to conventional digital cameras, thermal imaging cameras detect infrared radiation as a heat signature that is not visible to the human eye. With the new Leica Calonox thermal imaging cameras, the terrain can be searched for huntable or downed game in the dark or in difficult light conditions. The Leica Calonox models offer a large field of view with a high detection range and high-contrast…

It took months of planning and logistics, but the morning finally dawned when Scott Satterlee and his wife Diana made their way through customs at OR Tambo International arrivals. I had briefly met Scott during the 2018 PRS Finale in Cresson, Texas in the US, and it was good to catch up again. Unfortunately due to a paperwork mixup, Scott’s rifle hadn’t managed to make the trip along with him. This was not a problem, and in short order a 6 mm Creed on a brand new Gen 6 Gun Warrior Chassis, sporting an XL muzzle brake, was donated by Warren Britnell for Scott’s use during his Gauteng stay. Safari Outdoor stepped up and donated powder and bullets, and Warren quickly cranked out enough ammunition for the course. HIPPO CREEK…

We Chat to UA’s Latest Team Member & SA Breaststroke Champion During the National Lockdown Cape Town, 2020. Heading into lockdown has been a tough reality for all athletes worldwide. The challenge of a new pace, test of adaptability and tremendously overhauled training regimes have put the ultimate evaluation on those who will essentially rise to the top of what has become the biggest mental hurdle they may ever face. Tatjana Schoenmaker, SA’s Breaststroke Champion and Commonwealth Game Gold Medallist is welcomed on board by team Under Armour SA (Apollo Brands, the official distributor of Under Armour in South Africa), despite the current challenges. The UA team and Tatjana put focus on mental strength and athlete recovery during this time as they echo the brand anthem nationwide: The Only Way…

Combine the perfectly executed large scroll engraving of Nigel Westaway with over 200 years of Purdey excellence, and a masterpiece is the result. Purdey small bore guns are rare, but scarcer still is the chance to purchase one straight from the shelf and have it customised without the usual custom build time. With its 28” barrels, this gun lends itself to being the perfect tool for both walked-up hunting and driven birds. The square-bar action-bodies have double triggers and are engraved with our large scroll pattern by Nigel Westaway with a silver finish. The highly-figured stocks are finished with straight-hand grips, and the 28in. barrels have game-ribs. Technical Specifications: BARREL CONFIGURATION SIDE-BY-SIDE BARREL MATERIAL STEEL CALIBRE 28-BORE CHAMBER 2 ¾ IN. BARREL LENGTH 28 IN. TRIGGER DOUBLE TRIGGER BOW BEADED…

Leica Sport Optics (Wetzlar) is presenting a newly developed riflescope series: Leica Amplus 6, a premium riflescope with 6x zoom and reticle illumination. Amplus combines high quality optical performance in a feature rich and robust construction for everyday all-around use. Leica Amplus 6 balances premium optical performance with rugged features and is complimented by the extremely sharp illuminated dot, 6x zoom, large exit pupil and wide field of view. The robust design makes the Leica Amplus 6 ideal for uncompromising use in any situation, even in the most adverse conditions. The extra-precise, illuminated reticles of the Amplus 6 ensure slight target coverage and a particularly sharp and brilliant image of the illuminated dot – without annoying over-radiation. This means that users always have a clear sight picture, even in challenging…

It was with great anticipation that the Limpopo Province Practical Shooting Association (LPPSA) exco and members prepared for the SAPSA Handgun National hosted at the Pietersburg Shooting Club in Polokwane, Limpopo from 12 to 15 March. In 2002, this range hosted a global shooting event with great success. It is probably the largest shooting range for practical shooting currently in South Africa. Our range can accommodate about 50 stages. The recent event was presented in a format that has become quite popular in the Baltic states over the last year or two, whereby the large increase in the number of stages to be shot per day is fitted into a two-day event. Where a national event normally consists of 14 to 16 stages, we offered a course of fire of…