AussieTimmeh wrote:Thanks for the reply and welcome.
What is the reasoning behind the muzzle brakes being banned? Is it the extra noise perhaps?
Baldrick314 wrote:Welcome aboard mate and nice rifles . In my experience muzzle brakes aren't allowed at most SSAA ranges but I've only been to a couple. It's an annoying rule but if you wanna use their ranges you've gotta play by their rules unfortunately
AussieTimmeh wrote:Thanks for the replies, and I can understand that it makes sense for things like F class.
So do ranges ever have any non-competitive open sessions where you can shoot what you brought (within calibre limits)? Or is it all dedicated to things like F class with no opportunity for people like myself?
I'd be happy to pay full club fees and be restricted to only one day a month so as to not disturb the F class guys etc, but it doesn't sound like that's likely.
Actually, that leads me onto a second question.
If I were to remove the muzzle brake from my rifle, on practice days would I be allowed to shoot it how I wanted to shoot it (ie bipod, with my brother on the spotting scope etc) within reason, such as under the direction of the range officer, or would I be forced to comply with the rules of competitive shooters such as a prescribed way of holding the rifle?
on_one_wheel wrote:Thats why I dont use public ranges.... guess im spoiled having a good mate with a massive private range within walking distance from home.
Baldrick314 wrote:
At my local range (Seaham in NSW) you show up and pay your attendance fee ($10 for SSAA members) and you can shoot there. It's up to you how you shoot, there's about 25 benches to shoot off and an area where you can shoot standing/ prone.
They also have different comps each week but it's not mandatory to shoot in them by any means. Usually there's shooting sessions lasting about 40 minutes followed by a short break to check targets.
Your best bet for info would be call your local range on a day when they're open and ask them. There's usually someone that's happy to show you around when you tell them you're new to shooting at a range.
Baldrick314 wrote:If you haven't got anything planned for Saturday 24th of this month I'm taking one of my mates to seaham to try shooting. I'd be happy to meet you up there and show you around if you're keen?
AussieTimmeh wrote:I understand that tactical looking rifles is not what many people are into and that's ok.
AussieTimmeh wrote:Our Savage Model 10 BAT/S has muzzle brake fitted from factory and it does not remove easily at all. I have read on the F class forum that you are not allowed to bring a rifle with a muzzle brake onto NRAA ranges. I don't know what constitutes an NRAA range. I would like to just turn up to my local range and shoot the rifle there without having to remove the muzzle brake and risk damaging it.
sneaker wrote:Looks pretty damn sweet to me
VICHunter wrote:Hey mate,
I think you might be confusing that with not being allowed to compete in F-Class with one.
I can't speak for every range, but the 500m SSAA near me allows brakes.
brisb wrote:Some ranges don't allowed brakes, but plenty do as well.
At the ones that do, worst case it they may stick everyone with a brake down one end to give other shooters a little room.
AussieTimmeh wrote:Oh that would have been sweet, but I have to work that weekend and the one prior. Bugger.
I will definitely attend on a weekend soon though to check it out.
There is very little info online about Seaham, what length is the range? And can you shoot with a muzzle brake there (provided it's not packed and I don't have to have someone either side of me) or can I assume that is a general 'no' everywhere?
I'll try to find some contact details of a range officer there so I can ask a few questions. Alternatively, I can ask when I attend.
AussieTimmeh wrote:
As a member new to ranges and rifle clubs etc, I can say that communication is generally very poor. Websites are old (if they exist at all)...................................... It wasn't very welcoming but I understand people are there to shoot themselves and not be worried about others. However, it does seem like a good place to learn, and I respect that people there know a great deal more than I do.
AussieTimmeh wrote:Thanks for the info, sounds great up there.
I confirmed my local club does not allow muzzle brakes after driving the 45 minutes to it today.
As a member new to ranges and rifle clubs etc, I can say that communication is generally very poor. Websites are old (if they exist at all), contain very little useful information, emails are not returned, and phone numbers of contacts are not provided. Once at my local range, my brother and I walked around looking to talk to someone but after a while I actually had to butt in on a conversation just to ask who a point of contact was to talk about joining. It wasn't very welcoming but I understand people are there to shoot themselves and not be worried about others. However, it does seem like a good place to learn, and I respect that people there know a great deal more than I do.
I am very glad that this website is fantastic and the members here are great, and it is a great place to share my enthusiasm in the sport.
I guess now my only option is removing the muzzle brake and hope I don't damage it or the barrel.
Baldrick314 wrote:For the most part the blokes from seaham are a good bunch. What they lack in technological ability they make up for in support for new comers and general niceties in my experience. Well worth sticking with it mate
Baldrick314 wrote:Also you refer to joining the club. There's no joining the club. It breaks down to if you're a SSAA member it's cheaper to use the range and if you're not it's dearer
AussieTimmeh wrote:I searched on youtube for a video on how to remove my muzzle brake. What sucks is that threads are left hanging out the front of my barrel.
The person in this video fits a linear compensator on the end to tidy the end of the barrel. Are these considered muzzle brakes that would be banned on the range? They do not seem to blast the person next to you.
If these are also banned, what can I use to finish the end of my barrel so I don't just have threads hanging out?
VICHunter wrote:Hey mate,
I think you might be confusing that with not being allowed to compete in F-Class with one.
I can't speak for every range, but the 500m SSAA near me allows brakes.
Westy wrote:So does mine in Brisbane, although they are a huge pain in the ass if your not the shooter,300wsm with a break next to you === huge shockwave with bleary eyes!!!!
VICHunter wrote:People should be able to shoot what they want. You can't make everyone shoot 22LR.