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March has arrived, bringing with it a Shooting Range near Wellington. The The 2025 Swarovski Gong Challenge in
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Individual Championship, has once 3-18x50 LR2 FFP. ongoing discussions around Firearm-
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3-18x50 LR2 FFP
By Hendrik van Zyl
The pursuit of accuracy is a
common interest of shooters,
whether you are a hunter or a
precision rifle shooter. Every
single person who bought a
firearm has asked what rifle
scope should I buy? The biggest
question is: What is the intended
use, long-range shooting,
hunting, or both.
Sightmark US was founded and
introduced at Shot Show 2007 to meet
the needs of the modern market. The
response was positive and the business
A great option
is still growing today. Sightmark offers a
variety of products from rifle scopes to for hunting
red dots and laser bore sights.
My first encounter with Sightmark
products was when I really wanted to
or PRS
add a red dot sight to my handgun. After
extensive research and testing, the are pre-fitted, one on the objective lens
Sightmark mini shot M-Spec FMS reflex and one on the eyepiece to protect your
The tight tolerances are noticeable
red dot sight caught my attention. For scope lenses and keep dust from
when rotating the turrets. The
the quality, features, and price it was affecting your sight picture.
aggressive knurling for proper grip
Replacement battery a
the best option. This red dot sight is not means you need a bit more effort than
part of my collection anymore due to a just pushing on the turret to rotate it.
violent home robbery, where fortunately
there was no loss of life.
Rest assured the turrets will not shift game changer
during a possible bump in a stressful
In the box I found a CR2032 battery, a
environment. It features the standard
Pride and care scope configuration with the windage
common size to find a replacement for.
Including a battery can be a game
I was afforded an opportunity to turret on the right, the elevation turret
changer because taking time out of your
conduct a long-term, in-depth review on top, and the parallax adjustment and
busy schedule to find a battery at the
and test of the Sightmark Presidio reticle illumination dial on the left.
closest store can be frustrating. The
3-18x50 LR2 FFP. Taking the scope out The scope weighs 837 g, thus making it entire reticle is illuminated red by this
the box showed that Sightmark takes a great option for a hunter or a precision battery, with six brightness levels and
pride and care in its products, which are rifle shooter, for whom a scope on the an ‘off’ between each brightness setting
packed securely to prevent shipping or heavier side is a benefit to balance and marked on the illumination dial.
handling errors. The scope looks and recoil management. The magnification
Looking through the scope I was pleased
feels like a premium quality, expensive adjustment ring feels a bit stiff, but I
to see a ‘Christmas tree’ style MRAD
scope. Turning the elevation and was pleased to discover a throw lever in
FFP reticle, with hashmarks at very
windage turrets, I was happy to hear and the box, which noticeably made turning
0.5 Mil increments vertically and
feel that the clicks were tactile and the magnification a bit easier. Flip caps
horizontally, a total of 18 Mil horizontal
audible.
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▲ The riflescope, scope rings, flip caps and the zero stop ring.
and 19 Mil vertical. This is a First Focal For the extensive testing, mounting the I started out, but rest assured it is
Plane (FFP) scope, meaning the reticle scope on my precision rifle (PRS) setup actually not that difficult.
and the target stays proportional to chambered in .308 Winchester was ideal.
scale when zooming in and out. FFP and This is one of the most crucial elements Optimal eye relief
MRAD scopes are my first choice. This is in the pursuit of accuracy. I take my time Spacing the rings over the rifle’s action
non-negotiable. The pros and cons of to mount a scope perfectly plumb to the allows you to move the scope back and
SFP (Second Focal Plane) versus FFP bore of the rifle to eliminate a possible forth to achieve optimal eye relief, a
and MOA (Minutes over Angle) versus miss on target that could have been a crucial step. Eye relief is the distance
MRAD (Milliradian) is a debate for spot on the podium at a match. between your eye and the ocular lens to
get the full field of view. You achieve
another day. Mounting a scope was intimidating when
▲ My 308 Winchester PRS rifle
MARCH 2025 • ISSUE 70 5
▲ Testing the riflescope at distance from a prop
optimal eye relief and mount the scope stop ring and turn it until it stops,
with level indicators, a dark room, a tighten the grub screws on the zero stop
torch, and a plumbline on the wall. This ring, do not over tighten, put the turret
method is simple and works well. The cap back onto zero and tighten the grub
tall target test is the final test to give screws on the turret cap. The scope is
me a clear indication if the reticle is not now zeroed, with ‘zero stop’ meaning
aligned to the bore of the rifle. you cannot dial lower.
With the scope mounted and with my A true zeroed rifle is a must when
hand-loaded rounds, it was time to head shooting out to distance. As much as a
out to the range and put the scope to tenth of a Mil of true zero will affect
the test. I arrived at 08:00, bright-eyed your hit probability on some of those
and bushy-tailed, all gear out and ready small steel targets. Zeroing your rifle at
for the day’s practice with the new an indoor range is the best place to
riflescope. I bore sighted the old school confirm zero due to no environmental
way with the bipod legs deployed and a factors that can cause an impact shift
support bag, removing the bolt, looking at 100 m, unless the weather conditions
down the bore, and aligning the barrel on the outdoor range are optimal.
on target, then looking through the
scope and adjusting the reticle by
turning the elevation and windage
turrets until on target.
The first shot down range and I was on
Target
acquisition
paper, close to the aim point. I made
final adjustments by using the reticle to
measure the Mils needed to adjust the
reticle to my aiming point, just another
reason I like using a FFP scope. Sending
another five rounds down range at the
is fast
100 m target confirmed the average
velocity and group size. I was pleased and easy
with the results of my hand-loads on
target. Believe the target!
Zero stop ring If you do experience an impact shift on
the outdoor range after zeroing at an
The riflescope comes with a zero stop indoor range you do not touch your
ring. To set your zero, loosen the grub turrets to set the zero again, you simply
screws with the Allen key provided, add the offset to your ballistic solver. In
remove the turret cap, place the zero
▲ The Zero stop ring
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▲ The target at 100 m
my case, this is a Kestrel, my most acquisition and shot process under time field of view and detail to see impacts
important piece of equipment. It needs and a stressful environment. Practicing down range at a given distance. The
to be trued to your rifle to accurately drills outside of your comfort zone is the Sightmark’s image quality and eyebox
place shots on steel at distance. only way to become the best of the exceeded my expectations.
best.
A sunshade would be
The reticle is fine etched. Reticles are
A forgiving eyebox
etched by laser on the centre lens of the
ideal scope. Laser is more precise for complex
reticles. A reticle is top of my list of
The eyebox of a scope is when you
The sun peaked through the clouds on
combine the concept exit pupil and eye deciding factors when choosing a
the right, with a noticeable slight glare
relief to determine how far back your riflescope. The reticle on the Sightmark
on the scope objective lens. A scope
eye needs to be behind the scope at a is workable, with 0.5 Mil increment hash
sunshade would be ideal in this scenario
certain magnification. Within a given eye marks when doing holdovers on targets.
but unfortunately is not provided here.
relief there is a threshold, the amount of
With the rifle zeroed, and confident in
my ballistic data, I picked a steel target
movement you can move forward and Exceeding my
sufficiently far to confirm the data the
back with your head behind the scope
while still obtaining a full field of view.
expectations
Kestrel was giving me at distance. Fine adjustments like a 0.2 Mil holdover
The Sightmark is very forgiving, which
The target was 637 m. I ranged it with makes target acquisition easier and adjustment when missing a small steel
my trusty rangefinder and captured the faster. target become tricky in a timed,
environmental conditions with the stressful environment. Spend time on
Kestrel. The latter calculated the the range practicing holdovers to learn
elevation in Mil I needed to dial to reach where, for instance, the reticle is on a
that target. I turned the elevation turret
to 5.1 Mil, built a stable position, and
sent the round with a 0.5 Mil wind hold
An ideal 0.7 Mil holdover. Personally, a reticle
with 0.2 Mil hashmark increments is
ideal.
to the left. The round impacted the
steel target centre, giving me multipurpose Overall, the scope exceeded my
expectations. It is ideal for a shooter
confidence that my Kestrel data was
scope
looking for a multipurpose scope. The
correct. The rest of the day’s practice low magnification is ideal for close range
went as planned and the elevation bushveld hunting, while 18x
turret tracked precisely. magnification is more than sufficient for
In PRS I compete in centrefire events in long-range shooting out to 1 000 m. The
the Limited Division of the South African The image quality is determined by Sightmark is a quality, precision,
Precision Rifle Federation. Practice days factors like brightness, contrast, and multipurpose, and affordable scope with
are always very exciting, which consist level of detail visible when looking at a lifetime warranty. It is worth the
of building positions on a variety of your target through the scope. I set the investment. I have this riflescope on
props, bag placement, stability, target scope at 16x magnification for enough long-term field test as authorised by
Sellmark OOD.
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Technical Specifications
Sightmark Presidio 3-18x50 LR2 FFP riflescope
Q Reticle type: LR2 Q Tube diameter: 30 mm Q Shockproof: Yes
Q Reticle: Etched glass Q Parallax setting: 14m -∞ Q Fogproof: Yes
Q Reticle colour: Red Q Mil adjustment: 1/10 Q Focal plane: First Focal Plane
Q Illuminated: Yes Q Windage adjustment range: 26 Mil Q IP Standard: IP67, water- and dustproof
Q Reticle brightness settings: 0-6 Q Elevation adjustment range: 26 Mil Q Body material: Aluminium
Q Magnification: 3-18x Q Windage and elevation lock: Yes Q Finish/colour: Matte black
Q Objective lens diameter: 50 mm Q Maximum calibre: .338 Q Lens coatings Fully multi-coated
Q Eyepiece diameter: 44 mm Q Battery type: CR2032 Q Operating temperature: -20° to 65° C
Q Exit pupil diameter: 35.55 mm Q Battery life: 80 to 1 000 hr Q Length: 338 mm
Q Eye relief: 94 mm Q Battery voltage: 3V Q Width: 95 mm
Q Field of view (m@100 m) 12.2 – 2 m Q Sunshade: No Q Height: 75 mm
Q Diopter adjustment: -2/+2 Q Nitrogen filled: Yes Q Weight: 873 g
Thanks to Louise from On Target Africa chambered in 6.5x55 SW. My journey in compete with in the SAPRF (South
magazine for the opportunity. ballistics and reloading started, and I African Precision Rifle Federation)
had a hunger to learn more. When I go league.
Author Bio to the range, I find myself talking to Now I understand why this cartridge is
My passion for shooting started at a everybody about guns and reloading. the one the most popular and well-loved
young age. I played with a pellet gun in Then I realised there was much more cartridge globally. PRS is not only a
the backyard, shooting bottles and cans, than just reloading and ballistics. hobby but my sport and passion. Take
adjusting the iron sights, and trying to Sports-shooting became more of a topic videos of yourself shooting a stage at a
understand the alignment of the sights and I reached for more information. I match to rehearse mistakes and
to shoot more accurately. Growing up, quickly realised I needed to buy another practice them at the range made a huge
there was little opportunity to shoot a rifle with a chassis and a decent difference in me becoming a better
rifle or a handgun. In high school, I riflescope. shooter. The idea of sharing my
joined the shooting team. I invested in an entry-level setup experience with others lead me to start
Back then we were shooting .22 long chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor. At my first the YouTube Channel ‘Send IT SA’. This
rifle. The weekly training was a highlight. PRS match I really felt I was lacking in year’s goal is to make the team selection
The .22LR shooting was dropped after a knowledge. The sport was not easy, but to represent South Africa at the IPRF
year just as I was beginning to enjoy it, I was hooked. I bought a .308 Win, a World Championship in 2026.
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fundamentals needs to be on par to
competency and received my certificate.
manage the recoil. The .308 Win.
I saved up and bought my first rifle
became my number one choice to
MARCH 2025 • ISSUE 70 9
WPBA League and Individual
Championship
By Rick Jaffe
The Western Province Bisley convertible sighters with seven shots 223 rifle, and F Sporting, has a V Bull
Association (WPBA) Individual League to count at 300 m, 500 m, and 600 m. of 0.5 MOA. This year there were
is shot over three days between This year, by popular demand from unfortunately no 303 competitors, but
January and March each year. There are competitors, the seven to count has a small enthusiastic contingent of
winners in each discipline for every day changed to ten to count. Black Powder shooters did participate.
of the league. The shooter with the Day Two is unchanged from the original For these muzzle loaders the V Bull
best total from all three league events format, with ten shots to count at was about 2.3 MOA.
wins the Individual Championship in 300 m, 500 m, and 600 m. The third The day started with a light fishtailing
their particular discipline. and final day remained true to tradition wind from 12:00 to 12:30, with pleasant
This competition is one of the most with one non-convertible sighter, two shooting conditions. As is the norm on
prestigious on the annual WPBA convertible sighters, and 15 to count at the Good Hope Shooting Range, the
calendar and is well attended by 700 m, and two convertible sighters wind picked up over the course of the
members of past and present national and 15 to count at 800 m. day and continued to fishtail from the
and provincial teams. The competition front. By the time 600 m was being
was originally held soon after the end shot, there was also a fairly heavy
of World War II as a team shoot with
standard 303 service rifles and
Day 1: 18 January mirage for the shooters to contend with.
competitors from the UDF Commandos The winners were:
Course of Fire: 1 + 2 + 10 at 300 m
and Permanent Force.
2 + 10 at 500 m TR A Johnny Ahrens
An individual competition was added
soon afterwards. The Peninsula Rifle 2 + 10 at 600 m
TR B Chris Terblanche
Club started participating in the early There was a good turnout of
1960s. The course of fire is the same as competitors from all disciplines. F Open Pine Pienaar
the Kings or Queens Prize in England or Target Rifle (TR) 308 rifles shot with
what was called the Governor Generals open sights and no bipod or rear bag FTR Mike Di Bona
Prize in South Africa. (The history of the with maximum 156 gr. bullets. For
event is from the recollection of older members.) these competitors, the V Bull is 1 MOA &^ƉŽƌƟŶŐ Rick Jaffe
The first day is traditionally shot with at each distance. F Class, with its three
Black Powder Pieter Truter
one non-convertible sighter and two disciplines of F Open, FTR 308 or
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Day 2: 15 February
The winners were:
TR A Jan Frederick van Niekerk
Course of Fire: 1 + 2 + 10 at 300 m TR B Chris Gouws
2 + 10 at 500 m
2 + 10 at 600 m F Open Jannie Els
The wind was once again light for the FTR Neil Kock
300 m shoot but picked up
considerably as the day progressed. By &^ƉŽƌƟŶŐ Rick Jaffe
the end of the day, it was very hot with
the wind blowing at over 15 mph and, Black Powder Pieter Truter
needless to say, a heavy mirage.
◄ L to R: Pieter Truter, Greg van Schaik, Johan
De Beer, Corena De Beer, John Duckitt
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▲ Melani Di Bona - TR A ▲ Graeme Leon - TR A
▲ Noah Bennett - TR A
▲ Graeme Leon - TR A ▲ Rick Jaffe - F Sporting ▲ Gustav Kühn - F Sporting
▲ Roger Graham - TR A ▲ Chris Gouws - TR B
▲ Ian Saaiman - F Sporting ▲ Jason Di Bona - TR A
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▲ Rick Jaffe - F Sporting ▲ Rhynier Burger - F Open
▲ Pine Pienaar - F Open ▲ Rhynier Burger - F Open
Day 3: 1 March
With all still to shoot for, the third
day’s course of fire was 1 + 2 + 15 to
count at 700 m and 2 + 15 at 800 m. As
is Bisley tradition, there was a formal
▲ Jannie Els - F Open opening to every shoot. The day’s
course of fire was discussed as well as
a reiteration of the extremely
important safety rules. The day started
a bit overcast at 19°C with a 4 mph
wind from 11:30. It remained fairly
constant for the first detail but during
the second detail the wind picked up
and changed direction.
The 800 m was a different story. It was
getting hot, with the wind picking up
to between 8 mph and 12 mph initially
from 12:30, switching to 10:30 with
minor fishtailing and velocity changes
with almost every shot. To add to the
challenging conditions, there was a
heavy mirage.
▲ Gert Botes - F Open
Continues on next page
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WESTERNPROVINCEBISLEYASSOCIATION
Continued from previous page 2025PROGRAM
There are several top Bisley shooters in
the Western Cape. The TR A Class was Month DATE EVENT PLACE DISTANCE COUNT
04/01 RangeClosed
won by the reigning U21 World
January
11/01 RangeClosed
Champion Noah Bennett with the 18/01 ͳ ͵ͲͲǡͷͲͲǡͲͲ ͳͲǡͳͲǡͳͲ
current South African F Open 25/01 ͵Ͳ͵ǦƬ ͳͲͲ ͵ΪͳͲȋʹȌ
Champion Jaco Van Tonder winning his 01/02 ͷͲͲǡͲͲǡͺͲͲ ͳͲǡͳͲǡͳͲ
February
08/02 Ǥʹʹ ͳͲͲǡʹͲͲ ͳͲǡͳͲ
class. The Black Powder class was won
15/02 ʹƬ ͵ͲͲǡͷͲͲǡͲͲ ͳͲǡͳͲǡͳͲ
by the current World Champion in that 22/02 ͵Ͳ͵ ʹͲͲ ͵Ϊͳͷ
discipline, Pieter Truter. These 01/03 ͵ ͲͲǡͺͲͲ ͳͷǡͳͷ
competitors all displayed the skills 08/03 Ǥʹʹ ͳͲͲǡʹͲͲ ͳͷǡͳͷ
15/03
March
that won them their respective World 22/03
and National titles. 29/03 ͵Ͳ͵ ͵ͲͲ ͵Ϊͳͷ
28/03
29Ǧ30/03
The winners were: 01Ǧ05/04
05/04
TR A Noah Bennett
April
12/04 ͷͲͲǡͲͲ ͳͲǡͳͳ
TR B Chris Gouws 19/04 EasterSaturday:RANGECLOSED GOODHOPE
26/04 ͵Ͳ͵ ͶͲͲ ͵Ϊͳͷ
F Open Jaco Van Tonder 03/05
10/05 ǤʹʹǦ ͳͲͲǡʹͲͲǡ͵ͲͲ ǡǡ
FTR Johan Dippenaar
May
17/05 ͳ ͵ͲͲǡͷͲͲǡͲͲ ͳͲǡͳͲǡͳͲ
&^ƉŽƌƟŶŐ Werner Brits 24/05
31/05 ͵Ͳ͵ ͷͲͲ ͵Ϊͳͷ
Black Powder Pieter Truter ͳ ͳͲǡͳͳ
7/06 ͲͲǡͺͲͲ
ͳ ͳͷǡͳͷ
June
14/06 ǤʹʹǦ ʹͲͲǡ͵ͲͲ ͳͷǡͳͷ
The league Individual Championship 21/06 ʹ ͷͲͲǡͲͲǡͲͲ ͳͲǡͳͲǡͳͲ
winners 28/06 ͵Ͳ͵ ͲͲ ͵Ϊͳͷ
ʹ ͳͲǡͳͳ
05/07 ͲͲǡͺͲͲ
1st Noah Bennett ʹ ͳͷǡͳͷ
July
12/07 Ǥʹʹ ʹͲͲǡ͵ͲͲ ͳͷǡͳͷ
TR A 2nd Gary Holliday
19/07 ͵ͲͲǡͷͲͲǡͺͲͲ ͳͲǡͳͲǡͳͲ
3rd Pieter Van Der Westhuizen 26/07 ͵Ͳ͵ ͲͲ ͵Ϊͳͷ
͵ ͳͲǡͳͳ
02/08 ͲͲǡͺͲͲ
1st Chris Gouws ͵ ͳͷǡͳͷ
09/08 Ǥʹʹ ͳͲͲǡʹͲͲ ͳͲǡͳͲ
2nd
August
TR B Ian Noble-Jack
15Ǧ17/08 SABULongRangeChampionship BFN
3rd Chris Terblanche 16/08 Ȁ
23/08
1st Pine Pienaar 30/08 ͵Ͳ͵ ͺͲͲ ͵Ϊͳͷ
2nd 06/09
September
F Open Gert Botes
13/09 ǤʹʹǦ ͳͲͲǡʹͲͲȋʹȌǡ͵ͲͲ ͳͲǡͳͲǡͳͷǡͳͷ
3rd Jannie Els 20/09 ͵ ͲͲǡͺͲͲ ͳͷǡͳͷ
27/09 ͵Ͳ͵ ͶͲͲ ͵Ϊͳͷ
1st Mike Di Bona 04/10
October
FTR 2nd Fanie Brits 08Ǧ11/10 WPBisleyChampionships
18/10 Ͷ ͵ͲͲǡͲͲǡͺͲͲ ͳͲǡͳͲǡͳͲ
3rd Johan Dippenaar 25/10
01/11
1st Rick Jaffe
November
08/11 Ǥʹʹ ͳͲͲǡʹͲͲǡ͵ͲͲ ǡǡ
F 2nd Werner Brits 15/11 ȋȌ ͵ͲͲǡͲͲ ͳͲǡͳͳ
Sporting 22/11
3rd Gustav Kühn 29/11 ͵Ͳ͵ƬǦ ͷͲͲ
06/12 ͷͲͲǡͲͲ ͳͲǡͳͳ
1st Pieter Truter
December
13/12 ǤʹʹǦȀ ͳͲͲǡʹͲͲ ͳͲǡͳͳ
Black 2nd Johan De Beer 16/12 RangeClosed
Powder 23/12 RangeClosed
3rd Greg Van Schaik
30/12 RangeClosed
Bisley Shooting in the Western Cape
For anyone interested in shooting Bisley, matches are New members are always welcome, so if you think Bisley-
usually held on both the first and third Saturday of style shooting may be for you, please visit the Western
most months at the Good Hope Shooting Range at Atlantis. Province Association website at www.wpbisley.co.za or if
This includes .308 Target Rifle (A and B classes), F Open, FTR, you are not in the Western Cape, visit the SA Bisley website
F Sporting and Black Powder shooting alongside each other. at www.sabisley.com
.22LR Long Range and .303 club competitions are also held Whatever Bisley discipline you decide to shoot, you will be
once a month. warmly welcomed on the range!
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Send IT, ELR Shooting
Three-Month Report
By Charl Gous
Send IT, ELR Shooting
- event dates 2025
Date Format & Venue
In July 2023, at a Send IT 2-Mile as far as 4 km; a Send IT ELR match at 18 January 2-Mile Challenge
Matroosbergstasie Skietklub
Challenge, a severe cold front hit Darling Steel Valley, targets from
8 February ELR Match
Matroosbergstasie Shooting Range 1 200 m to 1 900 m); and a Send IT Darling Steel Valley
with rain, snow and icy single digit .22LR ELR rimfire match at PEKS 8 March PEKS Range .22LR ELR
Wellington
temperatures – it was a miserable day Shooting Range near Wellington,
15 March 2-Mile Challenge
for shooting. Driving back, shivering targets from 100 m to 500 m. In Matroosbergstasie Skietklub
and soaking wet, we decided to never addition, the team is working hard to 2-Mile Challenge
12 April Matroosbergstasie Skietklub
again attempt to host a match during deliver another successful Send IT
the peak Western Cape winter months. ULTRA during the first week of May 1-3 May Send IT ULTRA
Hanover, Northern Cape
The result of the above decision was a – more about this testing multi-day 2-Mile Challenge
24 May Matroosbergstasie Skietklub
very busy start to the year, with seven ELR event later.
planned matches, including the Send 6 September PEKS Range .22LR ELR
We are again delighted to report back Wellington
IT ULTRA flagship event during the first on the excellent achievements of Send ELR Match
27 September Darling Steel Valley
five months of 2025. IT shooters over the first quarter. What
25 October N/S ELR Knockout Challenge
First quarter activities included two is even more gratifying is witnessing Matroosbergstasie Skietklub
Send IT 2-Mile Challenges hosted at the camaraderie in celebrating the ELR Match
1 November Darling Steel Valley
Matroosbergstasie Shooting Range growth of shooters when new personal
near De Doorns, where targets are set bests are set. 15 November 2-Mile Challenge FINAL
Matroosbergstasie Skietklub
Send IT, ELR Shooting 2-Mile Challenge,
18 January (Qualifying Match 1 of 4)
The series is made up of four 2-Mile to the 2025 season to produce the best (3 246 m/3 550 yd), Deon managed a
Challenge qualifying matches, from 2-Mile challenge score to date and 65% hit ratio at targets from
which an individual shooter’s two best earn him the gold medal at the first 1996 m/2 183 yd to 2 465 m/2 696 yd
scores will be used to calculate a qualifying match of the year. His – a wonderful accomplishment and a
year-to-date ranking table, coupled results included an astonishing five out well-deserved win with an amazing
with a series finale for the top fifteen of five hits on Target 2 score!
shooters to be held on 15 November. (2 145 m/2 346 yd) and five out of five Loutjie Hanekom (375 ST) took silver,
Deon Fabel (37 XC) made a great start impacts on Target 4 (2 465 m). consistently scoring hits on every
Excluding the final target target wile familiar podium contender
16 MARCH 2025 • ISSUE 70
SCORE INPUT RANKED
Send IT, ELR Shooting 2-Mile Challenge • Matroosbergstasieskietklub • 18 January 2025
Target Number Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Target 5
Distance (in meters) 1996 2145 2340 2465 3246
Total Nr. of HITS
TOTAL SCORE
Distance (in yards) 2183 2346 2559 2696 3550
Target Size, cm (H & W) 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 120 120 120 120 120 130 130 130 130 130 165 165 165 165 165
Target Size, MOA (H & W) 1.72 1.72 1.72 1.72 1.72 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.76 1.76 1.76 1.76 1.76 1.81 1.81 1.81 1.81 1.81 1.75 1.75 1.75 1.75 1.75
Multiplier x distance (m) 2.00 1.75 1.50 1.25 1.00 2.00 1.75 1.50 1.25 1.00 2.00 1.75 1.50 1.25 1.00 2.00 1.75 1.50 1.25 1.00 2.00 1.75 1.50 1.25 1.00
Nr Name &
Surname Caliber 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E
Heavy
1 Deon Fabel 37 XC - - - 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - - 1 - - 1 1 1 1 1 - - - - - 13 42,576 Gun
2 Loutjie
Hanekom 375 ST 1 - - - - 1 - - 1 1 - - 1 - 1 - - 1 1 1 1 - - 1 - 11 38,752 Heavy
Gun
Heavy
3 Ivan Fourie 375 CT - 1 1 1 1 1 - - - 1 1 1 - 1 - - - 1 1 - - - - - - 11 35,892 Gun
4 Pieter
Eksteen 375 CT - - 1 1 1 - - - - 1 - - 1 - - - 1 1 - - - 1 - 1 1 10 34,135 Heavy
Gun
5 Tony
Ingram 375 CT - - 1 - 1 - 1 - - 1 - - 1 1 1 1 - 1 - 1 - - - - - 10 30,756 Heavy
Gun
Izak
6 Hanekom 375 CT - - - 1 1 - 1 - - - - - 1 - - 1 - - - 1 - 1 - - - 7 24,830 Heavy
Gun
7 Danie
Preez
du 416 Hellfire 1 1 - 1 1 - - - 1 - - - 1 - 1 - - - - 1 - - - - - 8 22,972 Heavy
Gun
Heavy
8 Charl Gous 37 XC - - 1 1 - - - 1 - - - - 1 - - - - - 1 - - - - 1 - 6 19,355 Gun
9 James
Preyser 375 CT - - - - 1 - - 1 - - - - 1 - - - 1 - - - - - - - - 4 13,037 Heavy
Gun
2 X TARGETS Send IT, ELR Shooting 2-Mile Challenge RANGE CARD Send IT, ELR Shooting 2-Mile Challenge
Matroosbergstasieskietklub • 18 January 2025 Matroosbergstasieskietklub
18 January 2025
Target Number Target 1 Target 2 Target Number Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Target 5
SHOOTER ORDER
SHOOTER ORDER
Distance (in meters) 3761 4060 Distance (in meters) 1996 2145 2340 2465 3246
Total Nr. of HITS
Distance (in yards) 4113 4440 Distance (in yards) 2183 2346 2559 2696 3550
Target Size, cm (H) 165 175 Target Size, cm (H & W) 100 100 120 130 165
Target Size, MOA (H) 1.51 1.48 Target Size, MOA (H & W) 1.72 1.60 1.76 1.81 1.75
Target Size, cm (W) 240 255
Please bring along 10 extra rounds (5 shots per target) to take on the 3761 m & 4060 m targets after the match
Target Size, MOA (W) 2.19 2.19
Nr Name
Surname
& Caliber 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E Ivan Fourie (375 CT) secured another bronze medal
1 Deon Fabel 37 XC 5 - - - - - 7 - - - - - - for his trophy cabinet. The two-mile target
Danie
2 Preez du 416 Hellfire 6 - - - - - 8 - - - - - - (3 246 m/3 550 yd) produced seven impacts from
only nine shooters, a 15.6% hit percentage that
3 James
Preyser 375 CT 7 dns 9 dns -
compares exceptionally well to several renowned
Loutjie
4 Hanekom 375 ST 8 - - - - - 1 - - - - - - international ELR competitions we monitor.
5 Pieter
Eksteen 375 CT 9 - - - - - 2 - - - - - - But that is not all, as five of the seven impacts
6 Charl Gous 37 XC 1 - - - - - 3 - - - 1 - 1 were from only two shooters. Loutjie Hanekom
7 Tony 375 CT 2 - - - - - 4 - - - - - - produced a first and fourth round impact at
Ingram
3 246 m/3 550 yd and Pieter Eksteen, not to be
8 Ivan Fourie 375 CT 3 dns 5 - - - - - -
outdone, managed to hit the target with three out
Izak
9 Hanekom 375 CT 4 - - - - - 6 - - - - - - of his allotted five shots. To our knowledge, there
is only a handful of shooters who
YTD RANK
have produced three out of five hits
Send IT, ELR Shooting 2-Mile Challenge on the clock in a competition at a
Matroosbergstasieskietklub • 2025 Ranking Table 18 January 2025 distance of over two miles globally.
Match 1 Match 2 Match 3 Match 4 Total FINAL + Well done, Pieter!
of 4 of 4 of 4 of 4 FINALS 2 Best 2 best
In addition to the Send IT 2-Mile
Nr Name & 2 Best
Surname 18/01/2025 15/03/2025 12/04/2025 24/05/2025 15/11/2025 Scores TOTAL Challenge, we arranged a side match
1 Deon Fabel 42,576 - - - - 42,576 42,576 where shooters, under the same rules
2 Loutjie 38,752 - - - - 38,752 38,752
and procedures, took five shots each
Hanekom at two targets, also on the clock.
3 Ivan Fourie 35,892 - - - - 35,892 35,892
Targets were set at 3 761 m/4 113 yd
4 Pieter 34,135 - - - - 34,135 34,135
Eksteen and 4 060 m/4 440 yd. The reasoning
5 Tony Ingram 30,756 - - - - 30,756 30,756 behind the side match is that, should
6 Izak 24,830 - - - - 24,830 24,830 these targets be included in the
Hanekom
Danie du official, match it would deter
7 Preez 22,972 - - - - 22,972 22,972
shooters from entering, given their
8 Charl Gous 19,355 - - - - 19,355 19,355 extreme distance and the equipment
9 James 13,037 - - - - 13,037 13,037 limitations to reach these targets.
Preyser
Not to mention the luck factor.
MARCH 2025 • ISSUE 70 17
▲ Franscois Gous ▲ Deon Fabel ▲ Loutjie Hanekom
▲ Charl Gous ▲ Ivan Fourie ▲ Izak Hanekom
▲ Pieter Eksteen ▲ Tony Ingram
We had the same side match on the meters above the target. The
16 March 2024 with two targets at adjustment was made, and the rest is
3 611 m/3 949 yd and 3 913 m/4 279 yd. On history.
this occasion, Pieter Eksteen (375 CT) stole The side match was just that, a side
the show. He nailed the 3 913 m/4 279 yd match for bragging rights. Not for
target with his second shot after Loutjie records, but to try and attempt
Hanekom’s superb spotting skills picked something not necessarily repeatable
up a faint splash 10 m to the right of the or 100% predictable, but an
target in a bush. The saying that splash is achievement nonetheless, and for fun
king was never truer. and to push the envelope.
The 18 January 2025 Send IT 2-Mile However, we have a story to tell that is ▲ Pieter Eksteen
Challenge side match again delivered a important to us. The day included
surprise, with Charl Gous (37 XC) making several two-mile impacts, personal
impact at 4 060 m/4 440 yd with his best achievements and, most
fourth shot. This time it was the brilliant importantly, saw a group of friends
spotting skills of Bernard Classen, who who enjoyed the day and pitched in to
picked up a faint puff of dust a couple of make it a success.
▴ ▴ Charl Gous ►
18 MARCH 2025 • ISSUE 70
Send IT, ELR Shooting,
8 February 2025 at Darling Steel Valley
Good shooting conditions welcomed a
squad of 28 eager ELR shooters.
However, that was short lived as the
usual testing conditions at Darling
Steel Valley emerged with aggressive
fish tail winds pushing bullets off the
side of the targets.
The range was set from 1 258 m to
1 857 m, with about 2 MOA targets at
each distance, covering four courses
with three targets each. What makes
the Send IT match at Darling Steel
Valley unique is the two-two-three
format. At each course shooters fired
two shots at Targets 1 and 2 and three
on Target 3 for a total of seven shots. ▲ Front: Johan van Zyl. On deck Pieter
Each match participant shot 28 shots Eksteen and Bernard Eksteen
on a match day. There is thus limited
79% hit percentage, followed by rewards shooters who hit targets at
margin for error, and match
Michael Hitchcock (338 LM AI) with further distances.
participants do not have the luxury of
75% for silver. Bernard Kotze (300 NM Avo & Olive (Bernard Kotze and Danie
‘walking’ shots towards the target.
AI) also achieved a hit rate of 75% but du Preez) took first-placed team,
Three shooters produced remarkable scored slightly less points than Michael followed by OG Boetas (Charl Gous and
individual scores with hit percentages to go home with bronze. The scoring Michael Hitchcock) in second and
of more than 75%. James Preyser system is based on a multiplier times Bomb Squad (Ivan Fourie and James
(33 XC) secured gold with a fantastic the distance in metres, a formula that Preyser) in third place.
SCORE INPUT RANKED
Send IT, ELR Shooting Range 1 Range 2 Range 3 Range 4
Darling Steel Valley
1A 1B 1C 2A 2B 2C 3A 3B 3C 4A 4B 4C TOTAL
8 February 2025 %
Distance in meter 1258 1349 1473 1395 1539 1651 1428 1560 1857 1541 1692 1754 SCORE
Nr. Shooter Team Caliber S1 S2 S1 S2 S1 S2 S3 S1 S2 S1 S2 S1 S2 S3 S1 S2 S1 S2 S1 S2 S3 S1 S2 S1 S2 S1 S2 S3
James
1 Preyser Bomb Squad 33 XC 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 - - 1 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 - 1 - 1 1 1 1 1 1 42,917 100%
Michael
2 Hitchcock OG Boetas 338 LM AI 1 1 - - - 1 1 - 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - - 1 1 1 - 1 40,955 95%
3 Bernard Kotze Avo & Olive 300 NM AI - 1 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 - 1 1 - - 1 1 - 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - 40,118 93%
4 John Justus 3% Tactical II 300 NM AI - - - 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 1 - - 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 - 1 1 1 - 1 1 35,980 84%
Weekend
5 Pieter
Eksteen Warriors 300 NM AI 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 - 1 - 1 1 1 1 - - - 1 1 - - 1 1 - 1 1 34,881 81%
6 Pieter Swart Zip Code 338 LM 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 - - 1 - 1 1 1 - 1 1 - - - 1 1 1 1 1 - - 1 34,176 80%
Weekend
7 Bernard
Eksteen Warriors 33 XC - 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - - - - - 1 - - - - 1 - 1 1 1 1 1 1 31,606 74%
8 Danie
Preez
du Avo & Olive 300 NM AI - - - - - 1 1 - - 1 - 1 1 1 - - 1 - - 1 1 1 1 - - 1 1 1 28,776 67%
9 Dwayne
Cronje 3% Tactical II 300 NM AI - 1 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 1 1 - - 1 1 - - 1 1 - 1 - 1 - 27,852 65%
10 Charl Gous OG Boetas 300 NM AI - 1 - - 1 1 - 1 1 1 - - 1 - - 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 - - 1 - - - 26,695 62%
11 Tony Ingram JSN Precision 33 XC - - 1 1 - 1 - 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 - - - 1 - - - 1 - - - 1 1 - 24,966 58%
12 Twakkies
Goosen Gooi Lood 300 PRC 1 - 1 1 1 - 1 - - - 1 1 1 - - - - - - - 1 1 1 - 1 - 1 - 24,630 57%
Bullseye
13 Tiaan
Vermeulen Bandits 338 LM - - 1 1 - 1 1 - - 1 1 - 1 1 1 - - - - 1 1 - 1 - - - 1 - 24,316 57%
14 Ivan Fourie Bomb Squad 338 LM AI 1 - - - - - - 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - - 1 1 - 1 - - - - - - 1 - 23,827 56%
15 Johan Engels Solo Shooter 2 300 WSM 1 1 - 1 1 - 1 1 1 1 1 - - - 1 1 - - - - 1 - - - 1 - - - 22,646 53%
Bullseye
16 Deon Fabel 300 NM AI 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 - 1 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20,805 48%
Bandits
17 Pierre du Toit Gooi Lood 300 WM 1 - - 1 - 1 1 - - - - - - - 1 1 - - - 1 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 19,738 46%
18 Louis van Zyl H208 300 PRC 1 - 1 1 - 1 - - - - - 1 - - 1 1 - - - - - - - - - 1 1 1 19,732 46%
19 Kayla Brink Solo Shooter 300 PRC - 1 - 1 - 1 1 - - - - 1 - 1 - 1 1 - - - - - 1 - 1 - 1 - 19,256 45%
20 Martin Le JSN Precision 300 NM AI - - - 1 - 1 1 - 1 1 1 - - 1 - 1 - - - - 1 - - - 1 1 - - 19,178 45%
Roux
21 Hendrie Brink Hornady 375 ST - 1 - 1 1 1 - - - - 1 1 1 1 - - 1 - - 1 - - - - - - - - 19,066 44%
22 Mario Snyman Zip Code 300 PRC 1 1 - 1 - - 1 - 1 1 - - - - - - 1 - - - 1 1 - - 1 - - - 17,877 42%
23 Loutjie Hornady 375 ST 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 - 1 - - - - - - - 1 - - - - - 1 - 1 - - - 17,683 41%
Hanekom
24 JB Erasmus Tarentale 300 PRC 1 1 - - - 1 1 - 1 - - - - - - - - - - 1 - - - 1 - - 1 1 16,674 39%
25 Johan Zulch Tarentale 7 SAUM 1 1 - 1 - - 1 - - - - - 1 1 - 1 - - - - - - - - 1 - 1 - 15,000 35%
26 Johann van H208 300 PRC 1 - 1 1 1 - 1 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 1 14,996 35%
Zyl
27 Philip K@kskiet 6.5 PRC 1 1 - 1 - - 1 - - 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 1 1 - 14,797 34%
Potgieter
28 Rigardt Botha K@kskiet 338 LM AI - 1 - 1 - 1 1 - 1 - 1 - - - - - - - - 1 - - - - 1 - - - 12,882 30%
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Send IT, ELR Shooting • Darling Steel Valley • 8 February 2025
Individual Results:
Nr. Shooter Team name TOTAL Hit %
Nr. Shooter Team name TOTAL Hit %
1 James Preyser Bomb Squad 42,917.0 79%
2 Michael Hitchcock OG Boetas 40,955.3 75%
3 Bernard Kotze Avo & Olive 40,118.3 75%
4 John Justus 3% Tactical II 35,980.0 68%
5 Pieter Eksteen Weekend Warriors 34,881.0 68%
6 Pieter Swart Zip Code 34,176.3 64%
7 Bernard Eksteen Weekend Warriors 31,606.3 61%
8 Danie du Preez Avo & Olive 28,775.8 50%
9 Dwayne Cronje 3% Tactical II 27,852.3 54%
10 Charl Gous OG Boetas 26,694.8 50%
11 Tony Ingram JSN Precision 24,966.0 46%
12 Twakkies Goosen Gooi Lood 24,630.3 46%
13 Tiaan Vermeulen Bullseye Bandits 24,316.3 46%
14 Ivan Fourie Bomb Squad 23,827.0 43%
15 Johan Engels Solo Shooter 2 22,645.5 46%
16 Deon Fabel Bullseye Bandits 20,805.0 43% ▲ L to R: Bernard Kotze,
Team Results:
Nr.
17 Pierre du Toit Gooi Lood 19,737.5 39% Team TOTAL Hit % Danie du Preez,
18 Louis van Zyl H208 19,732.3 36% James Preyser,
1 Avo & Olive 68,894.0 63%
19 Kayla Brink Solo Shooter 19,255.8 39% Ivan Fourie,
2 OG Boetas 67,650.0 63%
20 Martin Le Roux JSN Precision 19,178.3 39% Michael Hitchcock,
3 Bomb Squad 66,744.0 61% Charl Gous
21 Hendrie Brink Hornady 19,065.8 36%
4 Weekend Warriors 66,487.3 64%
22 Mario Snyman Zip Code 17,877.0 36%
5 3% Tactical II 63,832.3 61%
23 Loutjie Hanekom Hornady 17,682.8 36%
6 Zip Code 52,053.3 50%
24 JB Erasmus Tarentale 16,673.5 32%
7 Bullseye Bandits 45,121.3 45%
25 Johan Zulch Tarentale 15,000.3 32%
26 Johan van Zyl H208 14,996.0 29%
8 Gooi Lood 44,367.8 43%
9 JSN Precision 44,144.3 43%
27 Philip Potgieter K@kskiet 14,797.0 29%
10 Hornady 36,748.5 36%
28 Rigardt Botha K@kskiet 12,882.0 29%
11 H208 34,728.3 32%
12 Tarentale 31,673.8 32%
Send IT ELR matches at Darling Steel valley continue to 13 K@kskiet 27,679.0 29%
14 Solo Shooter 2 22,645.5 23%
deliver excellent results where shooters engage targets 15 Solo Shooter 19,255.8 20%
very successfully, with what would be considered light 16 Potshot 22,176.0 20%
guns in the ELR community, at ranges from 1 258 m to 17 SonOfAGun 18,665.0 18%
1 857 m.
Send IT, ELR Shooting, .22LR ELR match
at PEKS Shooting Range 8 March 2025
The course was made up of three match where each competitor was
ranges with targets set from 155 m to given the opportunity to shoot at the
423 m – fitted with electronic hit target twice, five shots at a time. All
indicators to confirm successful for bragging rights!
impacts. All targets were 30 cm x Send IT rimfire ELR events have
30 cm in size. Each match participant transformed into a family affair, with
took five shots at each target, with youngsters, wives, and girlfriends joining
three targets per range, for a total to take part or just to enjoy the
round count of forty-five for the match. festivities and spend time outdoors. We
To accommodate our young shooters, also welcomed four friendly visitors
we set up a separate junior range with from Namibia, who travelled more than
targets from 88 m to 268 m. The 1000 km to take part in the match and
juniors have their own set of targets, foster and build relationships across the
smaller in size to make it more border. Thank you for the effort and
challenging to hit at closer distances. A time taken to spend the day with us.
dedicated Range Officer supervises, The match kicked off with good
with licenced firearm owners present. shooting conditions in the morning,
There is always an acute focus on followed by tricky 10 mph to 14 mph
safety and the safe handling and winds around lunchtime. Conditions
storage of firearms. was fair yet testing throughout the day,
Lastly, a challenge gong at 511 m was as all shooters had to contend with
▲ Charl Gous hosting the match and
set up to engage after the official variable winds. safety briefing and welcoming all
competitors.
MARCH 2025 • ISSUE 70 21
We were again delighted with the Tony Ingram (32 hits), Gerhard Slabbert to position 15 recorded hits in the high
scores achieved, which displayed (32 hits), and Rick Jaffe (30 hits) twenties; with two or three more hits,
great depth and breadth across secured the top three spots and took the top of the leader board would have
the scoreboard, and is reflective of home gold, silver and bronze been extremely crowded.
a challenging, well-attended respectively. Shooters all the way down
rimfire ELR match.
▲ Bernard Eksteen ▲ Martin Le Roux ▲ Marieke van Rooyen
▲ Gerrie Hough ▲ Dries Oberholzer ▲ Danie Du Preez
▲ Benita Hough ▲ Anton Eksteen ▲ Mathys du Preez
▲ Gerhard Slabbert ▲ Barend Nel Jnr. ▲ Dries Oberholzer
22 MARCH 2025 • ISSUE 70
RESULTS RANKED
.22LR ELR Event • PEKS Shooting Range • 8 March 2025
Range Range 1 Range 2 Range 3
Target Target1 Target 2 Target 3 Target1 Target 2 Target 3 Target1 Target 2 Target 3
423
343
392
265
Distance in
421
261
166
188
155
meters
2nd round hits
4th round hits
5th round hits
3rd round hits
1st round hits
Target Size
2.00 30x30
1.75 30x30
1.50 30x30
1.25 30x30
1.00 30x30
2.00 30x30
1.75 30x30
1.50 30x30
1.25 30x30
1.00 30x30
2.00 30x30
1.75 30x30
1.50 30x30
1.25 30x30
1.00 30x30
2.00 30x30
1.75 30x30
1.50 30x30
1.25 30x30
1.00 30x30
2.00 30x30
1.75 30x30
1.50 30x30
1.25 30x30
1.00 30x30
2.00 30x30
1.75 30x30
1.50 30x30
1.25 30x30
1.00 30x30
2.00 30x30
1.75 30x30
1.50 30x30
1.25 30x30
1.00 30x30
2.00 30x30
1.75 30x30
1.50 30x30
1.25 30x30
1.00 30x30
2.00 30x30
1.75 30x30
1.50 30x30
1.25 30x30
1.00 30x30
in cm (H
Total Hits
x W)
Hit = “1” ; Score
Miss =”0” multiplier TOTAL
SCORE
Nr Name Surname 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E 3A 3B 3C 3D 3E 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E 3A 3B 3C 3D 3E 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E 3A 3B 3C 3D 3E
1 Tony Ingram 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 1 - - - 1 - 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 - - 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - - - - - 32 6 7 6 7 6 11,860.8
2 Gerhard Slabbert 1 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 - - - - - 1 1 1 1 1 - - 1 1 1 - 1 1 - 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - - 1 - 1 32 5 5 8 6 8 11,310.5
3 Rick Jaffe 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 1 1 1 1 - - - - 1 - - - - 1 1 1 1 1 1 - - 1 - 1 1 1 1 1 1 30 4 6 6 6 8 11,077.0
4 Pieter Eksteen 1 1 1 1 1 1 - - 1 1 - - - - - 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 - 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 - 1 - - 1 - - 29 6 6 6 5 6 10,849.5
5 Paul van Gass 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 - - - 1 - - 1 - 1 1 1 - - - 1 1 - - 1 - 1 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 - 29 5 4 7 7 6 10,637.0
6 James Preyser 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 1 - 1 - 1 - - 1 - 1 1 1 - - - - - - - 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - - 1 1 - 29 4 6 5 8 6 10,577.3
7 Mathys du Preez 1 1 1 1 1 - - 1 1 1 - - - - - 1 1 1 1 1 - - - 1 1 - - 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 - - 1 30 4 5 6 7 8 10,183.3
8 Deon Fabel 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 1 - - - - - 1 1 1 1 1 1 - - - - - - - 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 - - 1 29 5 6 5 6 7 9,966.3
9 Juan van Dyk 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - - - - - - - 1 1 1 1 - - 1 - - 1 1 1 1 - 1 - 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - - - - - 27 5 5 7 6 4 9,897.5
10 Barend Nel, Jnr 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 1 1 1 1 - - 1 1 1 - - - 1 - 1 - 1 1 1 - 1 - 1 1 - - - - - 28 4 5 5 8 6 9,589.8
11 Bernard Eksteen 1 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 - - - - - - 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 1 1 1 1 - - 1 1 - - 1 - - - 27 4 6 6 7 4 9,585.3
12 Danie du Preez 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 1 1 - - - - - - - - - - 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - - - 1 27 5 5 5 6 6 9,443.5
13 Andrew Roseveare 1 1 1 1 1 - - 1 1 1 - - - 1 - 1 1 1 1 1 - - 1 1 1 - - 1 1 - - 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - - - - - 28 3 4 7 8 6 9,344.8
14 Charl Gous 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - - - - - 1 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 - - - - 1 - - 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 1 - - - - - 27 5 5 7 5 5 9,021.0
15 Tiaan Vermeulen 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 - 1 1 - - - - - - 1 1 1 1 - 1 - - 1 - - - - 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 - - 1 27 3 7 4 5 8 8,966.0
16 Arthur Kemp 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - - - - 1 - 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 - - - - 1 - 1 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 1 1 - - - - - 26 4 5 5 7 5 8,964.3
17 Ivan Fourie 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - - - - 1 - 1 1 1 1 1 - - - - - - - - - - 1 1 1 1 1 1 - - 1 1 - - 1 1 1 26 5 4 5 7 5 8,747.8
18 Carlo Gous 1 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 - - - 1 - 1 1 1 1 1 - - - - 1 - - - - - 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - - - 1 - 27 5 4 5 7 6 8,703.8
19 Theunis Goosen 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 1 - - 1 - - 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - - - - - - - - 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 1 - - - - - 26 4 6 6 5 5 8,631.3
20 Tinus De Grijs 1 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 - 1 - - 1 - - 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 - - - - - 1 - - 1 1 1 1 1 - - - 1 1 - 1 - - 1 25 4 5 6 4 6 8,568.8
21 Zanel Nel 1 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 - 1 - - - - - 1 1 1 1 1 - - 1 1 1 - - - - - - 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - - 1 - - 26 4 4 7 5 6 8,565.3
22 Jeandri Goosen 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 1 - - 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 1 - - 1 - 1 - 1 - - - 1 1 1 1 1 - - - - - - - - 1 - 25 2 5 6 6 6 8,533.0
23 Barend Nel 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - - - - - 1 1 1 1 - - - 1 1 1 - - - - - 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 1 - - - - - 26 4 5 6 6 5 8,330.8
24 Martin le Roux 1 1 1 1 1 - - 1 1 1 - - - - - 1 - - 1 1 - 1 - - - - - - - - 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 - - 24 4 5 5 5 5 8,141.3
25 Angelo van Zyl 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 - 1 - - - - - 1 1 1 1 1 1 - - 1 1 1 - - - - 1 1 1 1 1 - - - 1 - - - - - 1 24 5 4 4 5 6 7,920.8
26 Anton Eksteen 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 1 - - 1 - 1 1 1 1 1 1 - - - - 1 - - - - - 1 1 1 1 1 - - 1 1 - - - - 1 - 25 3 4 6 6 6 7,908.5
27 Gerrie Hough 1 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 - 1 - - - - - - 1 1 - - - - 1 - - - 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - - 1 1 - - - 1 - - 23 3 3 5 6 6 7,656.8
28 Dries Oberholzer 1 1 1 1 1 - - - - 1 - - 1 - - 1 1 1 1 1 - - - - 1 - - - - 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - - - - - 1 24 4 4 5 4 7 7,591.5
29 Henri Crous 1 1 1 1 1 - - 1 - - - - 1 1 - - - - 1 - 1 1 - 1 1 - - - - - - 1 1 - - - 1 1 1 - - - - - - 18 2 4 5 5 2 6,742.3
30 Gareth Holtman 1 1 1 1 1 - - 1 1 1 - - - - - - 1 1 1 1 - - - 1 - - - - 1 - 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 - 1 - - - - - 22 2 4 5 6 5 6,465.3
31 Trevern Haasbroek - 1 1 1 1 - - - 1 - 1 - - - - - - - 1 1 - - 1 1 - - 1 - - - - 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 - - - - - - 18 1 4 4 6 3 6,182.5
32 Marieke van Rooyen 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 1 - - - - - 1 1 - 1 1 - - - 1 1 - - - - - 1 1 1 - 1 - - - 1 1 - - - - - 21 3 4 3 5 6 6,131.5
33 Gerhardt Haasbroek 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 1 - - - - - 1 1 1 1 1 - - - - - 1 - - - - - 1 1 1 1 - - - 1 - - - - - - 20 3 4 4 5 4 6,036.3
34 Benita Hough 1 1 1 1 1 - - - - 1 - - - - - 1 1 1 1 1 - - - 1 1 - - - - - - - 1 - - 1 1 1 1 1 - - - - - 19 3 3 4 4 5 5,841.8
35 Ignatius Lambert 1 1 1 1 1 - - - 1 1 - - - - - 1 1 1 - 1 1 - - - - - - - - - 1 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 - - - - - - - 19 5 3 4 3 4 5,783.3
36 Theo Kriel - 1 1 1 1 - - - - 1 - 1 - - - 1 1 1 1 1 - - - - - - - - - - 1 1 1 1 1 - - 1 - - - - 1 - - 18 2 4 5 3 4 5,537.8
37 Franscois Gous - - 1 - 1 - - - - - - - - - - 1 - 1 1 - - 1 1 - - - - - - - 1 1 1 1 1 - - 1 1 - - - - - - 14 2 2 5 3 2 4,369.0
RESULTS RANKED JUNIORS .22LR ELR Event • PEKS Shooting Range • 8 March 2025
Range Range 1 Range 2
2nd round hits
4th round hits
5th round hits
3rd round hits
Target Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 1 Target 2 Target 3
1st round hits
Distance in 88 120 148 180 236 268
Total Hits
meters
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.25
1.25
1.25
1.25
1.25
1.25
Hit = “1” ; Score
1.75
1.75
1.75
1.75
1.75
1.75
Miss =”0” multiplier TOTAL
SCORE
Nr Name Surname 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E 3A 3B 3C 3D 3E 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E 3A 3B 3C 3D 3E
1 Berrick Kotze 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 1 1 1 29 6 6 6 5 6 7,505.0
2 Ivan Fourie, Jnr 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 29 6 5 6 6 6 7,387.0
3 Schalkie Jacobs 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 1 1 1 27 6 6 6 3 6 7,095.0
4 Aniena Nel 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - - - 1 1 1 1 1 1 27 6 5 5 5 6 6,738.0
5 Lea Kotze 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 - 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 1 27 5 5 6 5 6 6,626.0
6 Ferdinand du Preez - - - 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 1 1 - - 1 - 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 22 5 4 3 5 5 5,896.0
7 Handru Goosen - - 1 1 1 - - - - 1 - 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 - - 1 - 1 - 1 1 - 1 1 17 1 4 3 5 4 4,390.0
8 Juan Kriel 1 1 1 - 1 - - - - - - 1 - - 1 - - 1 1 1 - - - 1 1 - 1 1 - 1 14 1 3 3 2 5 3,302.0
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▲ Rick Jaffe
▲ Barend Nel Snr. and Zanel Nel
▲ L to R: Gerrie Hough, Benita Hough,
Dries Oberholzer, Mathys du Preez
▲ Jeandri Goosen ▲ Gerrie Hough
Both Tony and Gerhard displayed The junior range was no different, with
excellent consistency, each scoring a the scoreboard tight at the top as
full score on four of the nine targets. siblings competed head-to-head for the
Tony’s narrow victory was secured by shiny stuff. Little Berrick Kotze was the
an excellent four out of five hits on top scorer and gold medal winner in
Target 2 (343 m) on Range 2. Rick the hotly contested junior division, with
Jaffe, an avid rimfire shooter, set a new only one missed shot from his
Send IT rimfire record to score the first 30 attempts.
five out of five hits on the 421 m target Second-placed Ivan Fourie Jnr. only
(Target 3, Range 3) to rake in the ▲ Winners on the day
missed one shot. Third- and fourth- L to R: Gerhard Slabbert, Tony Ingram
points and lock in third place. placed Schalkie Jacobs and Aniena Nel and Rick Jaffe
were hot on their heels, with 27 out of
30 successful impacts at targets set
from 88 m to 263 m. Well done to all
the young shooters who took part and
thank you for bringing your youthful
energy to the range!
The 511 m challenge gong bragging
rights went to Pieter Eksteen with
three hits, including a first-round
impact. In addition, three shooters
▲ Schalkie Jacobs
(Andrew Roseveare, Ivan Fourie and
▲ Schalkie Jacobs
▲ Ivan Fourie Jnr. on deck and
Ivan Fourie ▲ Aniena Nel on deck with Barend Nel Snr. ▲ Juan Kriel
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RESULTS TOTAL
.22LR ELR Event • PEKS Shooting Range
8 March 2025 JUNIORS (YOUNGER THAN 13 YEARS)
Rank
Rank
Name Surname TOTAL Hits Name Surname TOTAL Hits
1 Tony Ingram 11861 32 1 Berrick Kotze 7505 29
2 Gerhard Slabbert 11311 32 2 Ivan Fourie, Jnr 7387 29
3 Rick Jaffe 11077 30 3 Schalkie Jacobs 7095 27
4 Pieter Eksteen 10850 29 4 Aniena Nel 6738 27
5 Paul van Gass 10637 29 5 Lea Kotze 6626 27
6 James Preyser 10577 29 6 Ferdinand du Preez 5896 22
7 Mathys du Preez 10183 30 7 Handru Goosen 4390 17
8 Deon Fabel 9966 29 8 Juan Kriel 3302 14
9 Juan van Dyk 9898 27
10 Barend Nel, Jnr 9590 28
SCORE SHEET 513M GONG
11 Bernard Eksteen 9585 27
12 Danie du Preez 9444 27 PEKS Shooting Range • 8 March 2025
13 Andrew Roseveare 9345 28 Challenge Target, 511 meters
(30 cm x 30cm)
14 Charl Gous 9021 27
Target (30cm x 30cm) Attempt 1 Attempt 2
TOTAL HITS
15 Tiaan Vermeulen 8966 27
Distance 511 meters 511 meters
16 Arthur Kemp 8964 26
Shot 4
Shot 4
Shot 2
Shot 2
Shot 3
Shot 5
Shot 3
Shot 5
Shot 1
Shot 1
17 Ivan Fourie 8748 26
18 Carlo Gous 8704 27 Name Surname
19 Theunis Goosen 8631 26
20 Tinus De Grijs 8569 25 Andrew Roseveare 1 0 0 0 0 1
21 Zanel Nel 8565 26 Angelo van Zyl 0 0 0 1 0 1
22 Jeandri Goosen 8533 25 Anton Eksteen 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
23 Barend Nel 8331 26 Barend Nel 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
24 Martin le Roux 8141 24 Barend Nel, Jnr 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
25 Angelo van Zyl 7921 24 Bernard Eksteen 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
26 Anton Eksteen 7909 25 Bernard Kotze 0 0 0 0 0 -
27 Gerrie Hough 7657 23 Danie du Preez 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
28 Dries Oberholzer 7592 24 Ignatius Lambert 0 0 0 0 0 -
29 Henri Crous 6742 18 Ivan Fourie 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
30 Gareth Holtman 6465 22 Juan van Dyk 0 0 0 0 0 -
31 Trevern Haasbroek 6183 18 Pieter Eksteen 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 3
32 Marieke van Rooyen 6132 21 Theo Kriel 0 0 0 0 0 -
33 Gerhardt Haasbroek 6036 20 Theunis Goosen 0 0 0 1 0 1
34 Benita Hough 5842 19 Tiaan Vermeulen 0 0 0 0 0 -
35 Ignatius Lambert 5783 19 Zanel Nel 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
36 Theo Kriel 5538 18 Lea Kotze 0 0 0 0 1 1
37 Franscois Gous 4369 14 Berrick Kotze 1 0 0 0 0 1
RANGE CARD
PEKS Shooting Range • 8 March 2025
.22LR ELR Range Range 1 Range 2 Range 3
Target 1 Distance (m) 155 188 166
Target 2 Distance (m) 261 343 265
Target 3 Distance (m) 423 392 421
Challenge Gong Distance (m) 511 2 attempts of
5 shots each
Junior Range Range 1 Range 2
Target 1 Distance (m) 88 180
Target 2 Distance (m) 120 236
Target 3 Distance (m) 148 268
▲ Lea Kotze and Bernard Kotze
▲ Juan Kriel on deck and Theo Kriel ▲ Lea Kotze
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▲ Berrick Kotze and Bernard Kotze ▲ Handru Goosen and Theunis Goosen ▲ Schalkie Jacobs and Bernard Kotze
▲ Danie du Preez and Ferdinand du Preez on deck ▲ Ferdinand du Preez
▲ Juniors winners of the day
L to R: Ivan Fourie Jnr., Berrick Kotze,
Schalkie Jacobs
Berrick Kotze Jnr.) also scored first- ▲ All the Juniors
round impacts on 511 m. There was a
total of eleven impacts from Send IT rimfire ELR events are designed secure, and inviting environment. When
18 shooters. To provide perspective, to provide a learning platform where we report these excellent results, from
you needed about 130 MOA of elevation newcomers and youngsters can juniors to experienced shooters, we are
to reach the target and plenty of become familiar with the technical delighted with the progress this
windage when the wind started aspects of ELR shooting in a safe, initiative has delivered over the years.
howling.
26 MARCH 2025 • ISSUE 70
Send IT, ELR Shooting 2-Mile Challenge,
15 March 2025 (Qualifying Match 2 of 4)
Sixteen eager shooters arrived at the prominent ELR shooting competitions
range, including four welcome visitors in the world. We can unreservedly state
from the north. It was a good morning that the results achieved by Send IT
for shooting ELR, with a mild 3 mph to shooters compare very favourably to
6 mph fishtail wind doing just enough what is accomplished elsewhere in the
to keep the competitors doubting their world. This gives us confidence that
windage calculations. The group made the ELR shooting community in South
a strong start, with several shooters Africa is strong and on the right path,
recording three or four out of five notwithstanding the obvious
impacts at the 1 996 m/2 183 yd target equipment limitations we face, to
for an overall 35% hit rate. continue to deliver remarkable results.
The second (2 246 m/2 456 yd and a Izak Hanekom (375 CT) took home the
31% overall hit rate) and third target gold medal with a points tally of
(2 465 m/2 696 yd and a 36% overall 43 445, a new course record. He made
hit rate) also delivered an exceptionally four impacts on Target 1, two on Target ▲ L-R Charl Gous, Pieter Eksteen, Izak Hanekom
good hit percentage, with a number of 2, a full house on Target 3
In addition to the Send IT 2-Mile Challenge,
shooters in the running as we tipped (2 465 m/2 696 yd) and finished off
we again arranged a side match where
over the halfway mark of the with two hits on the two-mile target.
shooters, under the same rules and
competition. Well done at such a great display of
procedures, took five shots each at two
The course was set up to include two precision ELR shooting.
targets on the clock. Targets were set at
far targets: Target 4 (2 980 m/3 259 yd) Pieter Eksteen settled for second place 3 791 m/4 146 yd and 4 090 m/4 473 yd.
and the Kingmaker, Target 5 having made impact on every target on
Congratulations to Pieter Meyer for scoring a
(3 246 m/3 550 yd). From a group of 16 the range for a total of 11 successful
fourth round hit on the 3 791 m/4 146 yd
shooters, a remarkable eleven hits, a shots. Charl Gous took home the
target! Unfortunately, the 4 090 m/4 473 yd
14% success rate, was recorded on bronze medal and bragging rights for
target got away unscathed. However, be
Targets 4 and 5. hitting the two-mile target with three
sure we will have another go at it during
As enthusiastic ELR shooters, we follow successive shots.
Round 3 of the Send IT, ELR Shooting 2-Mile
and analyse the results of various Challenge on 12 April.
▲ L to R: Louise Fouche and Bernard Classen
travelled down from Gauteng to enjoy
competing at Matroosbergstasie.
▲ Danie du Preez ▲ Pieter Eksteen
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SCORE INPUT RANKED
Send IT, ELR Shooting 2-Mile Challenge • Matroosbergstasieskietklub • 15 March 2025
Target Number Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Target 5
Distance (in meters) 1996 2246 2465 2980 3246
Total Nr. of HITS
TOTAL SCORE
Distance (in yards) 2183 2456 2696 3259 3550
Target Size, cm (H & W) 100 100 100 100 100 110 110 110 110 110 130 130 130 130 130 150 150 150 150 150 165 165 165 165 165
Target Size, MOA (H & W) 1.72 1.72 1.72 1.72 1.72 1.68 1.68 1.68 1.68 1.68 1.81 1.81 1.81 1.81 1.81 1.73 1.73 1.73 1.73 1.73 1.75 1.75 1.75 1.75 1.75
Multiplier x distance (m) 2.00 1.75 1.50 1.25 1.00 2.00 1.75 1.50 1.25 1.00 2.00 1.75 1.50 1.25 1.00 2.00 1.75 1.50 1.25 1.00 2.00 1.75 1.50 1.25 1.00
Nr Name &
Surname Caliber 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E
1 Izak
Hanekom 375 CT 1 - 1 1 1 - 1 - - 1 1 1 1 1 1 - - - - - - - - 1 1 13 43,445 Heavy
Gun
2 Pieter
Eksteen 375 CT - 1 - 1 1 - - 1 1 1 - 1 - 1 - - - 1 - 1 - - 1 - - 11 36,121 Heavy
Gun
Heavy
3 Charl Gous 37 XC - - - - - - - 1 1 - - - 1 1 1 - - - - - - 1 1 1 - 8 30,027 Gun
Light
4 John Justus 33 XC - - - - 1 - - 1 1 - - 1 1 - - - 1 1 - 1 - - - - - 8 28,849 Gun
5 Hendrie 375 ST 1 1 - 1 1 - - 1 - 1 - - - - 1 - - 1 - - - - - - - 8 24,526 Heavy
Brink Gun
6 Karl van 375 CT - 1 - 1 1 - - - 1 1 - 1 - - 1 - - 1 - - - - - - - 8 24,286 Heavy
Eck Gun
7 Tony 375 CT - - 1 1 1 - - 1 - - - 1 - - - - - - - - - 1 - - - 6 20,848 Heavy
Ingram Gun
8 Pieter 37 XC - - 1 - - - - - 1 - - 1 - - 1 - 1 - - 1 - - - - - 6 20,775 Heavy
Meyer Gun
Heavy
9 Deon Fabel 37 XC 1 1 - 1 1 - - - - 1 - - 1 - 1 - - - - - - - - - - 7 20,385 Gun
10 Loutjie 375 ST - - 1 1 - - - - - - - - 1 - - - 1 - - - - - 1 - - 5 19,271 Heavy
Hanekom Gun
11 James 375 CT - - - - - - - 1 1 - - - 1 - 1 - 1 - - - - - - - - 5 17,554 Heavy
Preyser Gun
12 Danie du 416 Hellfire - - - - - 1 - - 1 1 - 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 5 17,105 Heavy
Preez Gun
13 Warwick du 375 CT - - - - - - - - - - - 1 - - - - - - - - 1 - - 1 - 3 14,863 Heavy
Preez Gun
14 Bernard 375 CT - 1 - 1 - - 1 - - - - - 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 13,616 Heavy
Classen Gun
Heavy
15 DJ van Zyl 460 Steyr - 1 - - - - 1 - - 1 - - - - 1 - - - - - - - - - - 4 12,135 Gun
16 Louise 375 CT - - - - - - - - 1 - - 1 - - 1 - - - - - - - - - - 3 9,586 Heavy
Classen Gun
2 X TARGETS Send IT, ELR Shooting 2-Mile Challenge RANGE CARD Send IT, ELR Shooting 2-Mile Challenge
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15 March 2025
Target Number Target 1 Target 2 Target Number Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Target 5
SHOOTER ORDER
SHOOTER ORDER
Distance (in meters) 3791 4090 Distance (in meters) 1996 2246 2465 2980 3246
Total Nr. of HITS
Distance (in yards) 4146 4473 Distance (in yards) 2183 2456 2696 3259 3550
Target Size, cm (H) 165 175 Target Size, cm (H & W) 100 110 130 150 165
Target Size, MOA (H) 1.50 1.47 Target Size, MOA (H & W) 1.72 1.68 1.81 1.73 1.75
Target Size, cm (W) 240 255
Target Size, MOA (W) 2.18 2.14
Nr Name &
Surname Caliber 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E
Tony
1 Ingram 375 CT 13 dns 9 -
2 Loutjie
Hanekom 375 ST 14 dns 10 -
Warwick du
3 Preez 375 CT 15 - - - - - 11 - - - - - -
4 Danie
Preez
du 416 Hellfire 16 - - - - - 12 - - - - - -
James
5 Preyser 375 CT 1 dns 13 -
6 Charl Gous 37 XC 2 - - - - - 14 - - - - - -
7 John Justus 33 XC 3 dns 15 -
Pieter
8 Eksteen 375 CT 4 - - - - - 16 - - - - - -
Hendrie ▲ Louise Fouche
9 Brink 375 ST 5 dns 1 -
Bernard
10 Classen 375 CT 6 - - - - - 2 - - - - - -
11 Deon Fabel 37 XC 7 dns 3 -
Karl van
12 Eck 375 CT 8 - - - - - 4 - - - - - -
Pieter
13 Meyer 37 XC 9 - - - 1 - 5 - - - - - 1
Izak
14 Hanekom 375 CT 10 - - - - - 6 - - - - - -
Louise
15 Classen 375 CT 11 - - - - - 7 - - - - - -
16 DJ van Zyl 460 Steyr 12 dns 8 -
▲ Deon Fabel
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▲ Warwick du Preez
▲ Karl van Eck
▲ Congrats to Pieter Meyer on scoring a fourth round hit on the
3 791 m/4 146 yd. target
▲ Pieter Meyer ▲ Tony Ingram
▲ James Preyser ▲ Bernard Classen
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YTD RANK
Send IT, ELR Shooting 2-Mile Challenge
Matroosbergstasieskietklub • 2025 Ranking Table 15 March 2025
Match 1 Match 2 Match 3 Match 4 FINALS Total FINAL +
of 4 of 4 of 4 of 4 2 Best 2 best
Nr Name & Surname 18/01/2025 15/03/2025 12/04/2025 24/05/2025 15/11/2025 2 Best Scores TOTAL
1 Pieter Eksteen 34,135 36,121 - - - 70,256 70,256
2 Izak Hanekom 24,830 43,445 - - - 68,275 68,275
3 Deon Fabel 42,576 20,385 - - - 62,961 62,961
4 Loutjie Hanekom 38,752 19,271 - - - 58,022 58,022
5 Tony Ingram 30,756 20,848 - - - 51,605 51,605
6 Charl Gous 19,355 30,027 - - - 49,383 49,383
7 Danie du Preez 22,972 17,105 - - - 40,078 40,078
8 Ivan Fourie 35,892 0 - - - 35,892 35,892
9 James Preyser 13,037 17,554 - - - 30,591 30,591
10 John Justus 0 28,849 - - - 28,849 28,849
11 Hendrie Brink 0 24,526 - - - 24,526 24,526
12 Karl van Eck 0 24,286 - - - 24,286 24,286
13 Pieter Meyer 0 20,775 - - - 20,775 20,775
14 Warwick du Preez 0 14,863 - - - 14,863 14,863
15 Bernard Classen 0 13,616 - - - 13,616 13,616
16 DJ van Zyl 0 12,135 - - - 12,135 12,135
17 Louise Classen 0 9,586 - - - 9,586 9,586
Heading into the second quarter of you are enthusiastic about ELR or summary of the ULTRA match
2025, we highlight the Send IT ULTRA, long-range shooting, this is an event procedures, round count, and target
our flagship event from 1 to 3 May. If not to be missed. See below for a distances.
Send IT ULTRA 2025
The fourth ULTRA event will once again determine qualifying shooters for the promote sports-shooting: Hendrie
be held at the beautiful Karoo King of Top 21 Individual Final. Brink, Darling Steel Valley; Pieter
the Plains Shooting Range over three Day 3, Top 21 Individual Final: The Top Eksteen, PEKS Shooting Range; Estian
days. Days 1 and 2 are dedicated to a 21 individual shooters (as per the du Preez, Matroosbergstasie Shooting
team competition. On Day 3, the top cumulative scores achieved on Days 1 Range. We thank each one of your for
performing individual shooters will and 2) will be divided into three groups. your efforts and for making your
fight it out for the coveted individual Each group engages three facilities available for all to enjoy. We
ULTRA title. predetermined ranges (with three appreciate your dedication.
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teams engage the course. Targets are the course of fire. Shooters engage the Anyone in need of additional information
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addition, individual scores are used to the people who put in the demanding
calculate an individual ranking table to work to prepare our ranges and
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2025 Swarovski
Gong Challenge
By Norbert Hellberg
▲ Emma Van Aarde
▲ Corine Wildenboer
On 1 March it was time once Andrew Whysall and Trevor Wroe-Street
and the enormous effort put in by the
again time for the 2025 entire Whylo Distributors team. The
Swarovski Gong Challenge KwaZulu-Natal shooting community
at Platrand Lodge, off the expresses its gratitude for your
N11 towards Colenso across unwavering support of shooting events
in the province.
the RTI weigh bridge near
Ladysmith. The event was Dawn on 1 March heralded a beautiful
established to promote the day at Platrand Lodge. The morning
developed into an ideal shooting day,
Swarovski brand in KwaZulu- warm but not hot, with a very mild
Natal 13 years ago. wind all day. This set the tone for a fun
occasion for all, and an awesome
It started under the banner of the atmosphere throughout.
Upper Tugela branch of KwaZulu-Natal
Range 1, Firestone Castle, was
Hunters, who built the first decade’s
worth of ranges. This is the third year it
has been hosted for the benefit of the three tyres stacked atop each other.
KZN Schools’ Bisley Association. All The shooter had to engage five targets
profits go to assist air rile shooting at from the topmost tyre. The range was
schools in KwaZulu-Natal. built behind the dam wall and the
gongs were set out in a rocky outcrop. ▲ Emma van Aarde
This event would also be a non-starter The range caught out a number of celebrates her full score
without the generous support of Whylo shooters due to the similar backdrop
Distributors. Hence a special thanks to resulting in gongs engaged out of
32 MARCH 2025 • ISSUE 70
sequence and the Range Officer calling
“Wrong gong!” It is one of those calls a
shooter does not want to hear.
Range 2 was a speed stage,
also used for the count out at the end
of the match. It was more important
than usual as we had three full scores
for the day. This stage was shot prone
over a real sandbag filled with river
sand. The five gongs on a single frame
had to be shot in sequence from left to
right. The first gong was 300 mm,
followed by three 200 mm gongs and a
final 150 mm gong at 320 m.
Range Officer Keith van Aarde
remarked towards the end of the shoot
that Gong 3 had some magic potion on
it as it was the most missed gong on
▲ Owen Geekie the rack. By the end of the match the
last gong had had so many shots go
high that one could push a finger
through the conveyer belt it was
suspended from.
Range 3 was an upright 200
litre drum with an X-bag on top and
the shooter seated on a stool behind
the drum. This range was also over the
dam, with the gongs again not too far
apart, leading to the occasional
dreaded call of “Wrong gong!”
Range 4 was shot over a
pyramid of pallets. It was shot low over
the water and at times caused some
issues with the mirage formed by the
temperature gradients over the dam.
▲ Pieter Claassen Generally, the competitors liked this
stage and had lots of fun shooting it.
Range 5 was the Tea Garden.
This was shot over a concrete Garden
Table with the shooter seated on a
concrete garden bench. The gongs
were placed between the acacia trees
and hence the wind was deceptive. The
shooters were presented with a fair but
doable challenge.
Range 6, Standing Room Only,
was a tripod as a front rest with the
shooter in standing position. The
competitors have definitely improved
enormously over the last couple of
years with regard to their standing
shooting. Or maybe it is due to those
awesome tripods from Whylo
▲ Ruan Botha Distributors!
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Results Closing Comments
The top three positions all had full Here I would like to quote Uncle Owen Geekie, organiser of the first-ever
scores. Here I would like to make an gong shoot, commenting after the event: “This shoot was good for the
honorable mention of Emma van Aarde, sport!” It was a great compliment from a man involved from the inception
a young lady of 16. She shot the match of the sport. The buzz at the prizegiving was simply inspiring. The event
solo as her dad and sister were Range went off smoothly and contributed to an awesome time had by all. We
Officers. She did her own DOPE and hope to see you all again at the next event on 7 March 2026 at Platrand
lugged her own kit around the course Lodge!
of fire. In the photograph, moments
after her last shot, you can see her
victory punch into the air.
Her first-ever full score in a match, but
unfortunately her seed stage on Stage Contact: Web: www.whylo.co.za
2 was a little slow and she thus ended
in second place overall. But then
karma was good as she won the
rangefinding Swarovski binoculars in
the lucky draw.
Overall
1. Pieter Classens
2. Emma van Aarde
3. Ruan Botha
(the 2024 defending champion)
4. Dominique Weinning
5. Rohan Weise
6. Jan Venter
7. Andrew Smith
8. Matthys Le Roux
9. Chris de Jager ▲ Swarovski Optik Team from Whylo Distributors
10. Martin Slabbert
Ladies
1. Emma van Aarde
2. Beani Thies
3. Corine Wildenboer
Juniors
1. Amy-Leigh Timm
2. Abbygail Timm
3. Janru Botha
▲ Trevor Wroe-Street congratulates Emma Van Aarde
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Know Your Trainer By Shaun Lyle, SAGA Trustee
Here are the concluding parts in an Both the positive and negative biological self-preservation are urged to seriously
article series featuring advice and consequences of a traumatic event need consider upskilling in prehospital
insight from Lt. Col. Dean Nieuwoudt of to be included in your training, as your emergency medicine. There are a number
Fundikhono Training Consultants. body may not do what you need or want of good trainers and programmes in the
it to do. country. However, be very careful of
Part 2 The Freeze, Flight or Fight Reaction trying to accelerate the process, as you
means your training needs to include first need a solid grasp of the
The Three Fights: Left, Centre, and working with and through the by- fundamentals of First Aid training. An
Right of Ban products of hard-wired neurological internationally recognised programme
process. There is a high probability of will teach you the basics, to which you
First Fight or Left of Bang are the
disaster if you experience them for the can add a good ‘stop the bleed’ course,
prefight indicators, a precursor to what is
first time, when the situation is real and of which there are various good options.
coming. Even the most trained person
life-threatening. In South Africa this area When you are dealing with your life or
around, if unaware of their surroundings,
of training is often neglected in favour of that of a loved one, there is no quick fix.
will be caught on the back foot. A
‘running & gunning’. Solid, basic training is the foundation.
criminal trades on the element of
surprise. Colonel Cooper’s famous colour It is strongly recommended to include The average waiting period currently in a
codes (1) are often misconstrued to refer this aspect in your training regime. built-up area for a medical emergency
to awareness rather than preparedness. Scenario-based training (home invasions, can be four hours! For farmers or those in
However, there is a difference. vehicle high jackings, kidnapping, outlying areas, this can mean two hours
hostage taking) facilitates this learning plus in transfer time alone to a waiting
Second Fight (Bang) is what we train for:
by including force-on-force (the use of area of definitive medical care. As a
close entanglement, and this is where we
special weapon systems that enable prepared citizen, you need to be able to
put in the most time.
person on person use) to replicate the provide on-site treatment, stabilise the
Third Fight (Right of Bang) is the patient, and possibly even transfer the
effect.
aftermath, once the last casing hits the patient to the best medical facility within
floor. Here most shooters are well out of reach. In South Africa there are protocols
their comfort zone. They simply do not Part 3 for prehospitalisation medical treatment,
train or research, with an attitude of ‘it making recognised and approved medical
will never happen to me’. If a loss of life Parasympathetic to Sympathetic
training even more critical. There are no
or serious injury results, what happens Nervous System Consequences
short cuts when lives depend on it.
when the police arrive and what legal When confronted with a traumatic
A Journey, Not an End Point
ramifications follow that? Unless you situation verses a sterile training
have been through an event and lived the environment, the body will respond The training process is a journey, and
process you will not appreciate the instinctively and not necessarily how you skills fade is a real factor, so continuous
implications. These include: medical think or want it to. You will need to development and improvement is critical.
intervention, police statements, legal overcome these factors before you can Ultimately, your life or that of your family
representation, and facing a hostile mount your defence. Factors include could literally depend on it. In addition,
judicial process. elevated heart rate (without exercise), firearm owners are strongly encouraged
pupil dilation affecting depth perception to seek professional training, join a local
Everyday carry (EDC) owners NEED to
and causing tunnel vision, auditory firearms club, and become a member of
upskill for the first and third fights.
exclusion, and significant loss of fine SAGA, the firearm owner’s VOICE in the
Understanding case law from actual
motor skills and coordination as the body industry!
shootings leaves you better prepared. A
good trainer will be able to guide or diverts blood circulation to vital organs FOOTNOTE
facilitate your learning through these for the fight of your life. Force-on-Force (1)
Col. Coopers Colour Codes of Situational
processes. training attempts to induce these Awareness and Preparedness are:
unexpected responses that may even
Boyd’s Cycle/OODA loop White (Relaxed, Unaware),
surprise seasoned firearm owners.
Boyd’s Cycle, OODA Loop - Observe, Yellow (Relaxed, Aware),
Medical First Response Orange (Potential Threat Identified),
Orientate, Decide & Act cycles the neural
process the mind uses to decide to act. As a prehospital emergency medical Red (Threat Verified, Imminent).
technician, those who believe in
Contact: Shaun Lyle SAGA Trustee
Links: SAGA Know You Trainer YouTube series
Website: www.saga.org.za
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SAGA Press Release – March 2025
OPINION PIECE Firearm-Free Zones
by Shaun Lyle, SAGA Trustee
The recent SAPS brochure on The Gun-Free Lobby Cesare Beccaria, considered the father of
Declaration of Firearm Free Zones modern criminology, over two hundred
The SAPS’ apparent support of so-called
states that “It is in the interest of the years ago:
firearm-free zones comes straight out of
public to declare your premises a “Laws that forbid the carrying of arms,
the Gun Free South Africa (GFSA)
firearm-free zone.” Does that apply to disarm only those who are neither inclined
ideological manual. GFSA advocates for
police and security as well, or are there or likely to commit crimes. Such laws make
a gun-free society. Their irrational points
exceptions? The ‘rules for thee and me’ things worse for the assaulted and better
include, among others:
mantra is deafening. for the assailants; they serve to encourage,
Q All firearms are bad.
The simplistic and short-sighted rather than prevent homicides, for an
rationale behind firearm-free zones is Q Legislation must be changed to ban unarmed man may be attacked with greater
that, if the possession of firearms is and outlaw guns. confidence than an armed man. Criminals
prohibited, violent crime will be Q Demanding legal guns be handed in ignore such restrictive laws, as they are
prevented, as there will be no firearms! for destruction. criminals due to the fact that they do not
The factual truth, to even the Q Making all spaces firearm-free zones. comply with any laws, under any
simpleminded, is that then only law- circumstance.”
As stated before, these arguments are
abiding citizens will be disarmed as This quote from Beccaria’s seminal work ‘On
akin to addressing drownings by
criminals would certainly not abide by Crimes and Punishments’ (1764) emphasises
outlawing water and prohibiting any
the firearm-free zone requirements, or his view of the ineffectiveness of disarming
form of swimming by legislative decree.
any other law for that matter. law-abiding citizens as a means of preventing
To suggest firearms alone are the
All that firearm-free zones do is make it problem is wrong, patently irrational, crime. He argued that such measures could
so much easier for the commission of emotive, simplistic, and shortsighted. inadvertently embolden criminals while
crime since there is no potential armed leaving ordinary people defenceless. This
John Lotts’ ‘More Guns Less Crime’, plus
resistance. A case in point is the USA, passage reflects Beccaria’s broader
many respected international research
where most public universities, schools, philosophy of criminal justice reform and his
by the National Bureau of Economic
and churches are firearm-free zones. belief in rational, proportionate laws that
Research (NBER), Crime Prevention
With few exceptions, MOST mass effectively deter crime without infringing
Research Center (CPRC), and FBI
shooting massacres have taken place in unnecessarily on personal freedoms. This is
Uniform Crime Reports, to name but a
firearm-free zones. clearly of greater relevance and significance
few, report that legal firearm ownership
Our Firearms Control Act (FCA) does not today than 200 years ago.
is a significant and meaningful
contain any operational prescripts determinant in preventing and stopping If our firearm rights are diluted or removed,
regarding firearm-free zones. crime. In many of the thousands of what is next? History proves, with an
Regulations, however, provide that the incidents of self-defence reported in the insidious creep of seemingly small changes,
owner of a premises may apply to have USA, a firearm was not actually used or that there is always a ‘next’. Will it be an
the premises declared a firearm-free discharged. Its presence alone averted a assault on our property rights (now enacted
zone. Significantly, there is no potentially fatal incident. expropriation without compensation), our
corresponding provision in the FCA pension savings (under constant threat), our
allowing the owner of the premises to A firearm remains a tool, it private healthcare (threatened by the
make any regulations. And any self- promulgation of the NHI Act), or something
prescribed regulations would usually be does not kill, hurt or maim else we hold equally important?
regarded as invalid. Furthermore, owners – only a person with intent
of these areas cannot have you arrested, Reject the ongoing GUN-FREE
can use it for that. nonsense!
although they may bar your access.
What does a firearm-free zone mean in Crime-Free Zones As disciplined and law-abiding citizens, let us
real terms to the criminally minded? stand together and push back hard against
SAGA is vehemently opposed to any area
Simply put, if you had criminal intent this irrational disarming agenda. We need to
or zone being declared firearm-free
and were faced with two alternative clearly understand that firearm-free zones
while fully supporting all efforts to
areas to target, which would you take: are NOT crime-free zones! Please consider
promote crime-free zones. However, by
joining SAGA and in doing so help us help all
Q a firearm-free zone, or implication and necessity, these zones
legal firearm owners.
Q a firearm-friendly area, with require that the frequenters thereof
SAGA
potentially legally-armed citizens? include responsible law-abiding firearm
Email: [email protected] - www.saga.org.za
owners who are situationally aware,
Research-based findings indicate that Tel: 031-562-9951
trained, and prepared to DEFEND!
criminals who know that their victim is P O Box 35203, Northway 4065
armed are 60% less likely to follow Conclusion Acknowledgements:
through with an attack, and where they Therefore, by objective deduction, rather SAGA Articles – D Enslin, J Welch
suspect the victim is armed, they are than emotive assumption, firearm On Crimes and Punishments by Cesare
40% less likely to follow through with ownership is a real deterrent to crime. Beccaria | Beliefs & Theory
that attack. This idea is encapsulated so well by More Guns Less Crime – J Lott
38 MARCH 2025 • ISSUE 70
IWA OutdoorClassics 2025 responsible for sales across Europe,
Nuremberg, 2 March 2025: The Focus on quality
2025 IWA OutdoorClassics has come to IWA 2025 had a clear focus on the meeting all the key European and
a successful close. With around 30 000 specialist trade market. The event international distributors in one place
visitors over four days, the world’s presented a lively platform for the was invaluable. Almost all of them
leading exhibition for the hunting and most important industry and trade were present, making it a fantastic
target sports industry once again representatives globally. Not only was opportunity to connect within just a
emphasised its importance. the exhibition pleasant to attend and few days.
Thanks to the event’s newly minted efficiently organised, the stands and A Key Meeting Point for
legitimacy, visitor quality increased offices were always well attended. The International Business
noticeably increased. IWA remains the high quality of visitors underlines the “IWA remains the most important show
most important event for the industry importance of IWA as the ‘place-to-be’ in Europe, and Sig Sauer has been
and trade, particularly at an for the industry. Supporting events attending for many years,” added Hark.
international level. Visitors from 126 such as the plenary session of the This year, Sig Sauer exhibited in
countries flocked to Nuremberg. Most World Forum on Shooting Activities collaboration with its German
were from Germany, as well as the (WFSA) added to the credibility. distributor, German Sport Guns, which
Czech Republic, Austria, Italy, Poland, Exhibitors Reflect on a was a fantastic experience. “Our stand
The Netherlands, Great Britain, Successful IWA 2025 was consistently busy, and we are
Switzerland, France and Spain. certainly planning to return next year.
IWA 2025 proved to be an
Exhibitors were enthusiastic about the outstanding event for exhibitors, with While our booth was a good size this
busy atmosphere and high quality of many highlighting the quality of year, we may even consider expanding
the exhibition. The networking among interactions, the strength of it further,” reveals Hark.
experts and the close co-operation of international attendance, and the Luis J. Dirmeier, Sales Development
all industry participants around invaluable opportunities for Representative at Schmidt und Bender
relevant topics was particularly networking and business (Germany), echoed these sentiments,
important. Aas a result, around 75% of development. emphasising the event’s superior
the exhibition space at IWA 2026 has quality: “We had several high-quality
For Christian Hark, Sales Responsible
already been sold, underlining the meetings. While attendance may have
Europe at Sig Sauer (United States),
confidence and anticipation for the been slightly lower than in previous
the event was an unmissable
next edition. years, the calibre of visitors more than
opportunity: “IWA 2025 has been a
great success,” he said. As someone made up for it.”
MARCH 2025 • ISSUE 70 39
Dirmeier said the company’s main goal connections with German and
at IWA was to engage with existing international retailers, met old
customers and attract new ones. The friends, and made plenty of new
quality of customers was significantly ones. Many visitors recognised our
higher than at other trade shows in brand and were excited to see us
Germany and Austria. Beyond business, back, while others were surprised to
the event also allowed Dirmeier and his learn about our long history in
team to stay informed about industry hunting gear, dating back to 1908.
trends and observe what other Being here feels like a natural fit, and
companies are doing. we will definitely return.”
A Platform for Growth and Francesco Gazzetta, Head of Sales
Innovation Centrefire at Fiocchi (Italy),
For Peter Koch, Managing Director at appreciated both the event’s reach
NEXTORCH Deutschland (Germany), and the opportunity it provided for
IWA 2025 was a resounding success: their brand family: “We were very
“This year’s show was excellent for us. satisfied with this year’s show.
work and support. We eagerly
We welcomed customers from Although attendance might have been
anticipate IWA 2026 and are
numerous countries and received slightly lower than in previous
confident it will be another
highly positive feedback on our editions, the quality of visitors was
outstanding event.”
products. It was a busy few days, even excellent. We met with clients from
around the world, mostly existing IWA Knife Award
with our team of 15 people working
tirelessly, but the effort was well worth customers verifying orders, but we This year, the IWA Knife Award was
it. Many visitors were not only satisfied also engaged with new prospects keen presented in two categories:
with our products but also provided us on collaborating with us.” The show ‘Outdoor’ and ‘Kitchen/Cookery’. In
with valuable insights, helping us was important not only for Fiocchi but total, four winners were honoured,
shape future developments. Listening also for its associated brands, Perazzi with both a ‘Jury’s Choice’ award and
to customer feedback is essential, and and Baschieri. While it did not a ‘Trade Visitors’ Favourite’ award.
IWA facilitates that perfectly.” showcase its English brand, Lyalvale, The competition was highly
it was featured at a national event. competitive, with 77 entries
Similarly, Lewis Ramsey, UK Sales at
The Value of In-Person submitted by exhibitors from
Gamebore (United Kingdom), was
Engagement 12 nations. The winners were as
thrilled to return to the event after a
follows:
long absence: “We had not exhibited at Christopher Mijal, Managing Director
IWA since before the pandemic, so this of WAIMEX (Germany), highlighted Outdoor Category:
was our first time back in a few years, the significance of face-to-face 1st place: ACHA from Lionsteel
and it was absolutely fantastic. We interactions in today’s digital age: “In 2nd place: Artemis from Eickhorn
have strengthened our relationships an era where much of our social and Solingen
with existing customers while also business interactions take place 3rd place: RANGER Bushcraft knife with
attracting a significant number of new digitally, I firmly believe that in- fixed blade from Mercury
contacts. The level of interest we person fairs like IWA remain crucial. Kitchen / Cooking Category
received was both substantial and Direct, face-to-face conversations
1st place: Coquus Chef›s Knife from
meaningful, with inquiries coming from with customers and partners foster
Due Cigni, Oreste Frati
all over the world. The event had a stronger relationships and allow for
2nd place: Trinciante Damasco from
great atmosphere this year, and we more effective problem-solving. IWA
Coltellerie Maserin
could not be more pleased.” provides four days packed with
3rd place: Nitro from Linder/Wanger
Strengthening Industry essential networking, strengthening
long-term partnerships and Jury Award Winner: Dvardala Axe from
Connections
organically establishing new ones.” Hultafors
For Marcus Ehlig, Sales Manager
Event Management Perspective ‘Trade Visitors Favourite”: Colour
Southwest at Bergans (Norway), IWA
Lovers from MAM Knives
2025 was not just about business—it Summing up the event’s
was also about reconnecting with achievements, Stefanie Leege, A Preview of IWA 2026
industry peers: “The show was truly representing the event management Strategically, IWA will continue to focus
amazing. We built valuable team, was delighted with IWA 2025’s on quality rather than quantity, with a
success: “Despite the challenges we large selection of top brands and
faced this year, IWA 2025 set new strong international participation. The
benchmarks in terms of quality and next IWA OutdoorClassics will take
international participation. The place from 26 February to 1 March
overwhelmingly positive feedback 2026 in Nuremberg in nine halls on the
from exhibitors and the many same days.
successful technical discussions
reaffirmed IWA’s role as a crucial
Contact:
industry platform. We extend our
gratitude to all exhibitors, visitors, Georg Loichinger
and our dedicated team for their hard Email: [email protected]
40 MARCH 2025 • ISSUE 70
New Savage Arms Products
from 2025 IWA OutdoorClassics
Savage Arms exhibited for the first time at the 2025 IWA OutdoorClassics.
A variant of the Axis 2, which has
received a very positive response, is
available especially for Europe. The Axis
2 SR International is supplied as
standard with a 20”/51 cm barrel length,
19 mm muzzle diameter, black stock,
one-piece Picatinny rail and muzzle
thread. The calibre range includes the
222 Rem. (yes, as a premiere), 223 Rem., AccuTrigger, button-rifled barrel,
6.5 Creedmoor, 308 Win., 270 Win. and
30-06 Springfield. Typical Savage
floating bolt head and a barrel with a
barrel nut set to minimum headspace
AXIS 2 SR International
features such as an adjustable are also standard.
With the new lever-action rifle REVEL,
a play on the words ‘Rebel’ and
‘underlever’, Savage is fulfilling a
long-awaited wish of many fans. These
are available in rimfire calibres 22 LR,
22 WMR and 17 HMR. The two model differs from the Classic in that it has a
variants have a lot of Savage DNA and, ventilated front and rear stock, a
with a total weight of just 2.77 kg, have cleaning and transport, adjustable checkered pistol grip, threaded barrel
what it takes to be the perfect first and sights, drilled and tapped receiver or a and a more compact lever loop.
favourite rifle. muzzle thread on the 18”/46 cm barrel
The classic appearance with walnut on selected models.
stock and matt black finish is
complemented by contemporary
The buttery smooth action brings back
memories of famous predecessors from
REVEL DLX
features such as easy disassembly for the same company. The DLX model
There is a new, interesting version of the
popular 93R17 in 17 HMR calibre among
the rimfire rifles. The 93R17 BVXP-SR
AT-ONE has the Boyds At-One stock,
which can be adjusted in length and
height without tools, in an attractive
red-grey laminated wood. With the
93R17 BVXP-SR At-One
21”/53 cm long bull barrel with muzzle
thread and the factory-fitted 3-9x40 predator or training rifle for youngsters,
Weaver riflescope, it is ideal as a as the stock can ‘grow’ with them.
Contact Inyathi Sporting Supplies
for your nearest stockist
Tel: 011 808 9911
Pretoria, South Africa
MARCH 2025 • ISSUE 70 41
Bushnell Adds Three New RXS Red Dot Sights
Bushnell, one of the world’s largest As the first fully enclosed MRDS Here, too, the Leupold DeltaPoint-Pro
optics brands, continues to bring (Micro Red Dot Sight) from Bushnell, footprint offers a wide range of
exciting products to market following the RXE-MR1 also has a lens size of 25 mounting options. User-selectable
the successful launch of the R-Series mm wide and 17 mm high and a crisp 3 auto-ambient intensity, shake-awake
in 2024. There are three new additions MOA dot and 40 MOA circle-cross with selectable disable, and button
to the RX-Series of red dot sights. pattern with 12 brightness settings. lockout deliver 35 000 hours of battery
With lens dimensions of 25 mm wide life (4+ years) on mid-setting with an
and 17 mm high, the two new RXS-10R easy to change top-mount battery.
and RXS-10G models lie exactly
between the popular compact models
RXC-200 and RXU-200 and the
competition model RXM-300 with a ◄ RXE-MR1 / Micro Red Dot Sight
standard size frame. The RXS-10 will
be available with either a red or green
illuminated dot in 4 MOA and offers a
wide range of mounting options
thanks to the Leupold DeltaPoint-Pro
mounting dimensions.
The Match Pro ED 15x56
binoculars with adjustable
MRAD Shot-Call reticle are
the perfect complement to
the Match riflescopes.
The popular
▲ Match Pro ED 3-18x50 G5
Match Pro ED-line of
competition
riflescopes is also
being expanded.
Both the new 3-18x50 (also 34
mm main tube) and the 5-30x56
are available with the new
illuminated reticle G5 MRAD. The
less busy reticle with 0.25 MIL
hashmarks and a fine, floating
dot is suitable for many target
disciplines. All reticles are in the
first focal plane.
▲ Match Pro ED 15x56
The flagship Elite Tactical XRS3
6-36x56 is now also available with the ▲ Elite Tactical XRS3 6-36x56
new illuminated G5 MRAD reticle.
42 MARCH 2025 • ISSUE 70
Accessories specialist Butler
Creek offers the practical
Featherlight Hunter Pack,
consisting of an optics carrying
The Pro Hunter series includes
bag with chest harness, an
riflescopes in 3-9x40, 3-9x50, 4-12x40
additional bag for a
and 6-18x50, each with Simmons
rangefinder or similar and a
Truplex reticle, 1” main tube and
rifle sling. All made from the
Weaver rings included.
ultra-light and extremely
Binoculars in 8x42, 10x42, 10x50 and durable featherlight material
12x50, each in IPX7, with fully coated with breathable carrying
lenses, rubber-armored housing, straps in the universal color
carrying case, lens caps, carrying strap Dark Earth.
and cloth included.
One rangefinder in 6x20 with 320-730
m (depending on target size and
condition) measuring range in rainproof
design and with CR2 battery and wrist
strap included.
As well as spotting scopes in 15-45x60
and 20-60x60 with table tripod, car
window mount and carrying hard case
and soft bag.
The Simmons Pro Target line includes
riflescopes in 3-9x40, 4-12x40, 4-16x40
and 6-24x44, all with mil-dot reticle,
30 mm main tube, Weaver rings and
flip-up scope caps included.
Primos now offers three different
A reflex Red Dot Sight in 1x25 with tripod shooting stick systems.
4 MOA dot, multi-coated lenses, 1 MOA
The basic model, the Edge aluminum
click-stop for elevation and windage
tripod, has a conventional height and
adjustment, Weaver mount and with
tilt adjustment of the head and an
DeltaPoint footprint, as well as a
internally rubberized plastic cradle
closed illuminated dot sight in 1x20
that holds the rifle securely when pistol grip and many optional
with 3 MOA dot, including Weaver
changing position and shooting. The accessories such as 2-point support,
low-rise and hi-rise mount.
Edge model is also available in a camera or optics adapter, padded
The Simmons Pro Target Air line version with Magna-Switch, Spartan’s carrying bag etc. The Trigger Stick is
consists of riflescopes in 4x32, 2-7x32 magnetic holding system, which uses also available as a monopod or bipod
and 3-9x40 with 1” main tube, dovetail adapters on the rifle, spotting scope or in various heights.
mounting rings with stop pin and with camera to attach them quickly, quietly The flagship Apex combines the
the proven Simmons Truplex reticle. and securely to the tripod via a one-hand quick adjustment mechanism
The Simmons Pro Target Rimfire magnetic adapter. The Edge is also of the Trigger Stick, but under the head
product family includes riflescopes in available as a bipod in various heights section, with a rubberised weapon
4x32 and 3-9x32, each with a 1” main with standard adapters via sling swivel clamp and a light and robust carbon-
tube, Weaver rings, the Simmons 22 stud or Spartan Magna-Switch aluminum material. The Edge is also
Drop Zone ballistic reticle and a adapters. available in a version with Magna-
parallax adjustment to 45 m. The popular Trigger Stick in the 3rd Switch, the magnetic retention system
generation with the fast, one-handed from Spartan.
MARCH 2025 • ISSUE 70 43
Hornady at
IWA OutdoorClassics 2025
Hornady made a significant impact at
the IWA OutdoorClassics 2025 with its
latest innovation in precision shooting,
AEROMATCH™ bullets. Designed
specifically for high-volume, competitive
shooters, they offer unparalleled
precision, consistency, and reliability.
By refining match-proven bullet profiles
and weights that are already popular in
the shooting industry, Hornady has
taken performance to the next level,
ensuring superior results at every
competition. To further enhance
usability, matching seating stems for
Hornady seating dies will be available.
For shooters who require large
quantities, Hornady will be offering
small batches
of 3 000 sequential bullets in case
quantities, each containing six
500-count boxes. Individual 500-count
boxes will also be available, catering to
different needs and preferences.
A testament to its pioneering approach,
Hornady continues to advance bullet
and ammunition technology with its
patented DVRT™ or Drag Variability
Reduction Technology. Drawing from
extensive research on bullet shape and
its effect on flight uniformity, Hornady
Bullets:
has developed an optimised bullet
design featuring a flat meplat. This Hornady’s commitment to excellence
innovation increases bullet drag continues to push the boundaries of
Q A-Tip® Match
uniformity, resulting in less dispersion performance and precision in
Q ELD-X® sports-shooting.
and tighter groupings over longer
Q ELD Match®
distances.
Q ELD-VT™
Meplat refers to the flat or slightly
Q CX™ For more information on where to
rounded tip of a bullet. A flat meplat
purchase Hornady products, contact
means the bullet has a blunt or non-
Inyathi Sporting Supplies to find
pointed tip, which can affect its
your nearest stockist.
aerodynamics, terminal ballistics, and
impact performance. Hornady’s Ammunition: Tel: 012 808 9911
optimised flat meplat improves bullet Q Precision Hunter®
stability, energy transfer upon impact, Q Match™
and feeding reliability in firearms like
Q Outfitter®
lever-action rifles.
Q Superformance® (CX loads)
DVRT™ technology is now incorporated
into a range of Hornady products, Q V Match™
including: Q Hornady BLACK®
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