The action and scope bases appear to provide a solid platform in the LA101.

EXCLUSIVE! First gallery of Lithgow's LA101 CrossOver

Sporting Shooter has obtained exclusive first photos of the all-new Lithgow Arms 101 CrossOver rifle, complete with close-ups of its "Made in Australia" stamping and other details.

Lithgow's LA101: Australia's own hunting rifle.

Lithgow to release Aussie-made hunting rifle!

Australia is back in the gun-making game as Lithgow Arms launches a range of bolt-action hunting rifles in .17, .22, .223 and .308 for hunters and target shooters.

Shot fired as farmer confronts poachers

Police are searching for two poachers who allegedly bailed up a NSW farmer who caught them, smashed his mobile phone and fired a warning shot at his feet.
Microstamping imprints data identifying the make, model and serial number of the gun that fired the round.

Contentious microstamping law enacted

California has become the first place in the world where firearms must be fitted with highly controversial technology that stamps their serial number into every cartridge they fire.

Australian Shooters Shine In The West

2004 Olympic bronze medallist Adam Vella continued his recent stranglehold on the Australia Cup series with a one target victory over Michael Diamond in the men’s trap.

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Bucks in rut and the .308

Having hunted the fallow bucks with a few calibres, I've been thinking about the most consistent one for varying shots and situations. The standout for me has been the .308 Winchester.

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Ben Pearson's WA hogs

Ben with a good WA hog.

WA is not short of a pig. West Aussie local Ben Pearson gets stuck into the hogs around home at every chance he can get.

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MaXbox Door Pro review

Eagleye's Door Pro, based on the innovative MaXbox rifle rest, is ideal for shooting from a vehicle.

The Door Pro is a simple and effective rifle rest for hunters who shoot from a vehicle. It's light, easy to use and great for quickly getting well-aimed shots away.

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9mm Colt 1911 due in May

Aussie exclusive: the 1911 will be available in 9mm for the first time since 1990.

Made exclusively for the Australian market, Colt’s new Government 1911 9mm semi-auto pistol will arrive in Australia in May.

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What it is to have hunted

A hunter's reward for patient and persistent stalking.

The sun hadn’t done more than infuse a purple glow above the horizon, but it was enough to silhouette a lone doe halfway up a hill. You couldn't help watching her.

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May-June 2013 Ridgeline Hunting Photo Competition

Guerilla Handman knife prize

If you have some great hunting photos (using rifle, shotgun, camera or bow and arrow etc) burning a hole in your computer, then we want to see them in the Ridgeline Hunting Photo Competition. Send them in to marcusodean@yaffa.com.au.

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