November 2024 - Australian Shooter

Joseph Nugent, like many hunters, went in search of a deer for the freezer during the 2024 ‘Roar’ and while that ultimately didn’t happen, he did account for a few wild dogs which were causing havoc on his hunting property. Read his account of how a chance encounter with a breeding pack turned a deer-free outing into one which would prove beneficial to the local koala population. As the SSAA continues its march towards 220,000 members, it was pleasing to hear of a new multi-purpose shooting range opening its doors last month, this one at Ettrick in South Australia. The SA branch of the Association extended an invite to Australian Shooter editor Allan Blane who was more than happy to visit the sprawling 1500-acre Allambi Shooting Complex, which is already preparing to host the 2024 Long Range Precision National Championships. Also this month we take a look at the latest shotgun from Miroku, the MK10 Black Sporter, and among other products in the spotlight are ammunition, binoculars, ear protectors and knife sharpeners.