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Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (NSW) Inc. 10 SSAA NSW 5-Stand 3rd Selection Shoot Saturday 13 February This third selection shoot for shotgun will be hosted by SSAA NSW Griffith Branch at their range on Simms Road, on the Rankins Springs Road, 3km from Beelbangera, NSW. Competition will be 100 targets over two layouts (known targets) starting at 9am. Fee: Nominations Open AA, A, B, C $65. Veterans, Ladies and Juniors are $55. Info: SSAA 5-Stand rules & grades applicable. All SSAA, ACTA and F&G members welcome. Prizes for High Gun and first, second and third in each grade/category. Refreshments and cartridges available. For more information contact Jamie Cirillo: 0447 681 600 or Greg Allen: 0409 444 955. SSAA National Rimfire Championships Thursday 18 to Sunday 21 February Hosted by SSAA NSW Coffs Harbour Branch at the Dairyville Range. Thursday 18: Light Rimfire Friday 19: Heavy Rimfire Saturday 20 and Sunday 21: International Rimfire Benchrest Practice available Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17. Weigh-in 7.00am for 7.30am start. Fee: Nominations for Light and Heavy Rimfire are $50, International Rimfire Benchrest $100. Junior nominations half price. Nominations can me be made online only at www.ssaacoffsharbour.org.au. Info: This shoot is a second qualifier for the 2016 World Rimfire Championships and 2016 Pacific Regional Shooting Championships. Catered breakfast at 6am and lunch with tea and coffee provided. Camping on range permitted (please advise beforehand). For more information contact Ray Munro on 0408 649 126 or r.munro@internode.on.net SSAA Bananacoast IRB Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 March Hosted by SSAA NSW Coffs Harbour Branch at the Dairyville Range. Practice and flag placement available Friday 13 from 10am to 2pm. Fee: Nominations are $90 with junior nominations $50. Nominations can be made online only at www.ssaacoffsharbour.org.au. Verbal nominations can only be accepted by Ray Munro or Danny Rosewood where the form can be completed online on your behalf, call Ray on 0408 649 126 or Danny on 0417 661 171. Info: This is an Open Rimfire two-day shoot limited to 45 competitors. Nominations close on February 22 or when shoot is full. Camping on range permitted but please advise beforehand. Catered breakfast at 6am and lunch with tea and coffee are available for competitors. For more information call Ray or email daniel.rosewood@bigpond.com. SSAA NSW Colonial Action State Titles Friday 25 to Sunday 27 March Hosted by SSAA NSW Mudgee Branch at the Windermere Shooting Complex, 40km from Mudgee on the Mudgee- Lithgow Road. Friday 25: 1pm start, long range rifle and muzzle loader matches, including the 'Quigley Down Under' long range shoot using cross sticks, the Stan Triggs Memorial and Bushranger clays. Saturday 26: 10am start, five scenarios Colonial Action and the SSAA NSW Colonial Discipline AGM at 4pm. Sunday 27: 9am start, three scenarios Colonial Action, Martini Cadet rifles can be used in some scenarios. Ammo rifle 70+ pistol 55+ shotgun 30+ martini 15+ and muzzle loader lots of ball. Fee: Nominations for men $30, women $20 and juniors $10. Info: SSAA NSW medals for first, second and third in each category, certificates for side events. Certificates also for the participant with the most authentic Colonial dress on the Saturday.Free sausage sizzle for lunch on Sunday. Rustic camping on the range from Thursday noon or Cudgegong Waters (Caravan Park 02 6358 8462). For more information contact Ross Davies on 0417 436 736. DEER BUTCHERING & CAPING DEMONSTRATION An initiative of SSAA NSW Sydney Branch. "Do you hunt and want to learn the correct techniques for ensuring a quality wall mount and premium eating venison?" • Held at the SSAA Sydney Silverdale Range • Covers detailed gutting, butchering and caping techniques with experienced instructors • Demonstration uses locally harvested deer with no gear or cutlery required • Class size limited to 25 people with notes and all your questions answered • Includes BBQ lunch and take home fresh venison after the class When: Sunday 28 February Time: 8am sign-in, 9am start (6 hours duration) Where: Silverdale Rifle Range Cost: $50 per person (pay via EFT or cash in advance) Info: Call Andy Mallen at Silverdale Range: 02 4653 1440 or 0428 865 002 for EFT details. SSAA NSW Noticeboard

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