On Target Africa

South Africa's PRS, ELR, sports shooting, optics and in-depth firearm review magazine

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On Target Africa
Editor: Louise Taylor Email: editor@ontargetafrica.co.za Contributing Editor: Chris Blatherwick Art Director: Sonja Louw Jay Dvorsky Samantha Smitchko Adrian Burrows GLOCK Leon Avenant SafeQuip Charl Gous Geoffrey Coetzee Rod Formosa Cutting Edge Bul
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From The Editor’s Desk
Primers, powders, and projectiles are the baubles, bangles, and beads of sports-shooting. DJ Van Zyl from the Western Cape has taken to vlogging about his insights into hunting, both long range and extreme long range calibres, as no one else can. Fil
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Spot the Winner!
We had the good fortune to watch Jay compete in the Master of King of 2 Miles+ and King of 2 Miles+, hosted by Impact Xtreme Shooting, from 13 to 16 November 2019 at the Andes Clarens guest farm, Free State, South Africa. Jay was joined by Alex Marr;
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Send IT 2–Mile Challenge
20th January 2024 Venue: Matroosbergstasie Shooting Club, Area: De Doorns, Western Cape Calibre: 375 CT Action manufacturer: Victrix Armaments Trigger manufacturer: Victrix Armaments Barrel manufacturer: Victrix Armaments Stock/Chassis: Ballistic Bea
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Top Elr Moments Of 2023
Jeff Medlin - 4227yds Spotter: Patrick Bieck Rifle: .416 Hellfire Bullet: 550gr Lazer Chris Schmidt 2,878yds Spotter: Jay Monych Rifle: .416 Schmidt Bullet: 550gr Lazer Glen Swaggart - 2,653 yds Spotter: Steve Ream Cartridge .416 STC Bullet: 500gr La
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The New Gen5 Pistol Models
GLOCK now manufactures Gen5 pistols in 10 mm Auto and 45 Auto in subcompact size. The G29 Gen5 in 10 mm Auto has a standard magazine capacity of 10 rounds of ammunition and the G30 Gen5 is chambered in the widely recognized 45 Auto. Standard magazine
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The New G49 Mos
The new G49 MOS in 9 mm Luger is engineered for a more versatile role due to its reduced frame dimensions. The compact G19 Gen5 frame – ideally suited for everyday carry – meets the long sight radius of the G47 MOS slide. The G49 MOS incorporates the
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The Glock Performance Trigger For Additional Calibers
WARNING: This product must be installed by a certified GLOCK Armorer. THE HIGH PERFORMANCE GLOCK TRIGGER FOR 22 L.R., 40 S&W AND 357 SIG The GLOCK Performance Trigger meets the requirements of those looking for a lighter trigger pull and ergonomics i
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Pistol Compensators for EDC
First, a little history about these devices. They are by no means new, even for carry or operational purposes. As far back as the 1930s, one of America’s most notorious gangsters, John Dillinger, used compensated 1911 pistols during his many bank rob
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What Are The Downsides?
Almost all compensators add size and weight to the firearm to one degree or another, resulting in a somewhat longer and heavier gun. How this affects the shooter depends on body size, type and shape, clothing type, and how reduced comfort is acceptab
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Noodhulp Koning Van Die Myl
Over the years the competition has grown in popularity and stature, and the quality of the shooters had also improved exponentially. From its humble beginnings in 2019, the event has grown into one of the most popular in the Western Cape, attracting
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Shukokai Practical Shooting Club
Results: https://practiscore.com/results/new/57284ac6-610e-45be-a361-82d47ba61eab Affiliated to: IPSC: International Practical Shooting Confederation SAPSA: South African Practical Shooting Association WCSSF: Western Cape Sport Shooting Confederation
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Rigby Unveils New Big Game Lightweight rifle
The Big Game Lightweight extends Rigby’s award-winning range of Big Game rifles, joining the ranks of the Big Game and Big Game PH models. The lightweight model pays homage to the classic pre-war safari expedition rifles, being based on those models
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THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF Fires UNDERSTANDING FIRE CLASSIFICATION AND FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Fire is a rapid chemical reaction between oxygen in the air and a fuel source, typically accompanied by the release of heat, light, and various gases. Fires are classified into different categories based on the type of fuel involved. These fires invo
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Self-defence Has No Rules
I am a ‘laaitie’ from Belhar in the Western Cape of South Africa. This region forms part of the notorious Cape Flats area, and historically segregated as one of the largest coloured communities originally in the Western Cape. This is where I grew up,

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