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2020 Fly Nationals - BRT Federal Cup

 

SSAA ACT is hosting the

SSAA Fly Nationals 2020 & BRT Federal Cup

Celebrating 30 Years of Fly Shooting

March 7, 8 & 9 2020

SSAA Majura ACT

500m Heavy Gun, Light Gun and 200yd Rimfire Fly Shoot

 

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Australia v Texas Fly Shoot - An Article by Michael Bell
Australia v Texas Fly Shoot - An Article by Michael Bell

Australia v Texas !!  International

500 Metre Fly Shoot competition. Downunder v The Lone Star State in 2018

Australia has a population around 25 Million, Texas about 28 Million - Game on !!

How "NOT" to point bullets !! - an Article by Michael Bell
How "NOT" to point bullets !! - an Article by Michael Bell

An Exercise in Frustration  - aka -  How NOT to Point Bullets.

Why were the shots landing all over the page.....why was the bolt slightly tight to close !!  What had I done wrong ?

How "NOT" to point bullets !! - an Article by Michael Bell
How "NOT" to point bullets !! - an Article by Michael Bell

An Exercise in Frustration  - aka -  How NOT to Point Bullets.

Why were the shots landing all over the page.....why was the bolt slightly tight to close !!  What had I done wrong ?

Profile of a Fly Shooter - "Tim Pavey"

An article by Michael Bell profiling Tim Pavey as a Flyshooter who encapsulated "The Spirit" of Fly Shooting" in Australia.

 

 

Mollying Projectiles! Is there a better way?
Mollying Projectiles! Is there a better way?

A first hand look at the process of Wet Molly - By Michael Bell

Hydro Forming Cases - by Michael Bell
The subject of forming cases in this way is not a new one to the 500 flyshooter web site. It’s been touched on a number of times in the forum but has also been a conversational peace at any number of matches.  Not everyone is convinced of it’s value but I am so much of a believer in this method I feel the need to write an article covering all aspects of the process.
Fly Records, Improving Scores and Lifting the Bar - by Michael Bell

This article by Michael Bell is about the improving scores and new records being shot in the Long Range (500 Metre) Precision Benchrest sport of Fly Shooting in Australia.  Les Fraser and Anthony Hall smashed the existing aggregate score records in 2011 and Michael looks at how this occured and the changes that have resulted since.

 

Interview by Michael Bell - Subject 3 _ Ken Melgaard

Interviews by Michael Bell   

 

 This is the third in a series of interviews with people who are successful &  respected in their fields within the shooting sports.

 Ken Melgaard who owns and operates Copperhead Bullets has kindly agreed  to participate.

Interview by Michael Bell - Subject 2 - Stuart Elliott

Interviews by Michael Bell                                             

This is the second interview in this series and continues the theme of interviewing people who are respected and successful in the sport of Fly Shooting here in Australia.