On Target Africa March 2022

ON TARGET AFRICA prides itself on the in-depth firearm reviews that aim to make the reader fully informed by the time the new firearm owner walks into their gun store to make further enquiries, or better still their purchase. We endeavour to bring new products to the consumer to keep them fully informed as to what is new to market thereby retaining an impartiality. ON TARGET AFRICA is the perfect publication to cover the over 14 sports-shooting disciplines in South Africa, a diverse and growing market, from gear and equipment to coverage of the major long-range, Extreme Long Range events, and related markets such as outdoors, 4X4ing and game farms, hunting and wildlife management and conservation. ON TARGET AFRICA provides expert and professional reviews of the latest firearms and accessories. Also catering for the equally-important collectors’ market, which plays a vital role in preserving our country’s firearm heritage. Another focus for ON TARGET AFRICA is the tactical market, which is of growing importance due to the large number of security companies operating in South Africa at present. This means that a key focus of ON TARGET AFRICA is the family experience. Sports-shooting is, indeed, a family sport, and we cater for every single member, from professional to amateur, and even children, who need to acquire firearm safety and basic knowledge as soon as possible. Sports-shooters, of course, are great outdoors enthusiasts, which is why we will be focusing on the 4x4 community as well, getting stuck into the dust-and-dirt of the many hiking trails available across the country, and showcasing our extremely diverse fauna and flora. ON TARGET AFRICA is a high-quality specialist magazine, with copies distributed nationally ten months of a year through CNA, Exclusive Books, specialist book stores, shooting sports ranges, and gun stores. ON TARGET AFRICA keeps its consumers up-to-date and well-informed. It encourages smart buying decisions by delivering comprehensive and expert product and gun reviews, in addition to topical articles on the latest trends and developments in legislation, regulations and licencing. Stay Safe. On Target Africa advocates correct eye and ear protection be worn at all times on all shooting ranges and at all shooting events. This is for visitors as well.

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Another busy month has passed, which saw numerous sports-shooting competitions, gong shoots and matches take place all over South Africa, as well as in neighbouring Namibia. Of course, covering every single event is an impossible task, despite On Target Africa receiving many invitations to do so from shooting associations far and wide. The shooting calendar is indeed chock-a-block! For example, KwaZulu-Natal held the first leg of its popular Natal Gong Series long-range gong shoot from 10 to 12 March, nestled in the rolling hills of the Drakensberg near Melmoth. The province’s next long-range shoot is from 17 to 19 November in Nottingham Road, known as the Midlands Gong Shoot hosted by Nico Harris. In March we were also too hard-pressed for time to attend the matches of the established Witzenberg branch of…

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REVIEW

An investment in precision

In terms of sports-shooting, I deal with a huge variety of activities ranging from 10 m, and lately pushing the envelope in terms of extreme range. Optics are now the norm. Serious sports-shooters dedicate a lot of training time to prepare themselves to perform at a provincial, national and international level. Part of this is selecting the optimal equipment for top performance at these demanding levels. Serious money is spent on choosing the correct calibre ammunition and optics. Delta Optical is not a new name in the world of precision optics. My session on the zero range at an open day in February at The Hippo Creek Shooting Centre recently afforded me the opportunity to have a look at a few different models on some competitor rifles. The model that immediately…

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REVIEW

CELEBRATE WITH GLOCK THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF A REVOLUTIONARY PISTOL

GLOCK INTRODUCES – THE REVIVAL OF THE GROUNDBREAKING GLOCK P80 AS A SPECIAL EDITION The GLOCK P80 is available as a special edition in the original version that was developed for the Austrian Army. This historical reproduction is honoring the 40 year anniversary of the GLOCK P80 in its original form. The GLOCK P80 comes in a special packaging with a certificate of authenticity. THE INITIAL CONCEPT The GLOCK success story began in the early 80s when Gaston Glock developed an innovative pistol in a very short time and presented it to the Austrian Armed Forces. With its polymer frame and innovative Safe Action® System, this pistol exceeded the Army’s requirements and defeated the other pistol manufacturers in this tender. It was introduced as the service pistol of the Austrian Armed Forces as…

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SPORTS-SHOOTING MATCHES

First IPSC SA Rifle National Championship of 2022

It was exciting to participate again in a match hosted by the Limpopo Province Practical Shooting Association (LPPSA) at Polokwane Shooting Range managed by Pietersburg Shooting Centre. Our range is one of the best practical shooting ranges in South Africa, situated on the southern outskirts of the Limpopo capital. I like to refer to the province as the hunting and sports-shooting capital of the country. LPPSA will host no less than three national events (Level 3) this year, of which the recent event was the second one. We had fair, partly cloudy weather on the first day of shooting, with it becoming warmer by midday. The next day saw clear skies and was rather hot from midday onwards. The wind played games with us, especially on the Sunday when we shot…

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SPORTS-SHOOTING MATCHES

A family affair

Most of my friends are surprised when they hear that we are going to spend the day on a farm, shooting at targets in the heat of March summer, and even dragging our children along. Some of them might think that my little piglets have finally gone on a permanent free-range holiday, but I can assure you that the .22LR Send IT, ELR events are a highlight in so many families’ diaries. At these events there is no dressing up in your cocktail dress and high heels, and your children will get dirty and play in the sand and mud safely for an entire day – but boy oh boy, it is so much fun for the entire family! On 12 March, the fourth .22LR ELR Send IT event was hosted at…

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