06 September 2010, 05:02
Code4Big Bore Shoot, Millmeran
Three hour west of Brisbane in Australia is a small town called Millmeran. Population 1,200. Here is one of the largest sporting shooter complexes in Australia. Full bore, shotgun, Western action and Rendezvous activitys (amongst many others) can be run there.On Fathers Day weekend my son and I attended a Big Bore Rifle shoot at the facility. We arrived on Saturday afternoon, trued up our rifles, had a few shots at the metalic silhouette targets and as the sun set lit a bonfire behind the accomodation shed. With wild Boar and vegetables simmering in a camp oven placed in the coals, we enjoyed what all shooters enjoy, a few drinks and good conversation.
The next morning we began a series of shoots designed to simulate field hunting. Special Snap, African Plains Rifle and Big Bore. Each have their own rules and energy limits which are too complex to describe here.
In Australia most large calibres actually fall into the med bore category. We had 7 shooters present and many more rifles.
1x .404, 1x .416 Rigby, 3x 9.3x62, 3x 7x57, 1x .35 Whelen, 1x 8x57, 1x .300 H&H, 6mm.223, .22-250 etc.
A few photos for your enjoyment.
On the fireing line.
Code4 with my Ghost ring 7x57.
The only teenager. Finding time between details to get a few texts off.
It was a great weekend and we plan to get together again.
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Sounds like fun.