Victorian Precision Service Rifle - Series

25/05/2026

The 2026 project part 2

Using the K&M Precision Shooting Products Power Stroke Mandrel (25 cal 0.0020” neck tension) on the necked down 6.5x47 Lapua Brass.

Easy set up even easier to use.

21/05/2026

Volunteer week

This week is national volunteer week and it’s a brilliant opportunity to thank everyone who gives up their time, effort and money to support this great discipline.

Give a like to show your support for the. president, secretary, captain, executive and members of the Castlemaine Rifle Club, range officers, butts officers, scorers, and rangers support.

THANK YOU

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20/05/2026

1 New BrassProcess

The process I follow for new brass prep is as follows:

+flash hole debur (considering dispensing with this step)
+lubricate and full length size with a bushing set for 0.002" tension (a separate post on the process for establishing neck tension / bushing size to come)
+mandrel
+clean (ultrasonic cleaner)
+dry (in the sun or with a hair dryer)
check sample of 10 pieces brass from 100 to determine if trimming is required
trim if necessary
+seat primers
+powder
+seat projectile (determining seating depth will be a seperate post)

Your process may vary, keen to understand what you do and why?

18/05/2026

Improving you part 1

Knowing your equipment intimately and having a process that you adhere to enables consistency, review and efficiency gains. From macro to micro levels, a process leading up to a competition to pre-shot routine through to debrief/review and back to competition lead up, process helps free up bandwidth. Having time and space to think by off loading tasks enables you to focus on the "whats important now".

Future Posts will look at process for:
reloading
calibration
loading packs - for practice and competition
precomp routine - weather, equipment and clothing preparation
equipment layout - workspace and efficient management
tripod set up
sling set up
pre-shot routine
shot routine
post-shot routine
post comp routine
debriefing - notes
feedback loop into deliberate practice - core and improvements

anything else you want covered?

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17/05/2026

The old, the continuing & the new winners

PSR competitors dominated every category at the Junee Ex-Serviceman Memorial Rifle Club Championship. Members represented WA, Vic, Qld and the ACT. And not just a PSR connection a Bisley, UK, Team connection - original, multiple team and new team members who have and will go on to represent the discipline in England.

Go Ozzie’s.

15/05/2026

A project for 2026

Having competed with a 308 for the last decade, it’s time to start a project and begin experimenting with an Open calibre. Plan is to run it in the ACT Series in 2026.

A 25x47 is in the works.

135gn Berger BulletsLong Range Hybrids✅
6.5x47 ammunition brass✅
25x47 forsterreloadingproducts FL and seating dies✅

100 cases necked down ready for the next phase.

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13/05/2026

Competitor of the month

Another Australian Team heading to Bisley, UK. I know his practice regimen has increase leading into the trip overseas.

Name
James

Club
Castlemaine Rifle Club

Shooting experience
I began shooting purely for pest control. I had a rabbit and fox problem that needed fixing, so I got my license. I started with a .22, which was good fun, it taught the fundamentals and was cheap. I have probably put 10000 rounds through it and it was adequate for up close. But then I wondered: what about that fox on the other side of the paddock? How far could I really go?
A .223 was next for me and the rest is history. I joined the Castlemaine Rifle Club and my enjoyment of longer ranges was cemented. I have been there for nearly five years now and have enjoyed every visit.

Practice regime
I dry fire once a week usually in an uncomfortable position and spend a lot of time out the back on rabbits from a tripod

PSR Class
NATO

What drew you to psr
PSR is a great balance of time pressure and practicality. It doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel, and sticks to the fundamentals of shooting. Natural point of aim and knowing your wind. I liked the service aspect of it and the hunting applicability of the positions.

One piece of advice to someone starting out in PSR
It’s 95% how you point the rifle, not the rifle you are using.

What are you listening to/reading/ watching now
Audio book: The Children of Húrin (Tolkien)

Rifle - Howa 1500
Scope - Nightforce 7-35 Mil XT
Rings - Spuhr QD
Bipod - Accu-Tac
Barrel - 26” Lothar Walther
Muzzlebrake - Area 419
Rear bag - Low Vis Gear small bag
Comp bag - Mystery Ranch 3 day pack

11/05/2026

Deliberate practice

Out with some AI fanboys doing some deliberate practice. Cal MV, check supersonic trajectory, Cal DSF, check subsonic trajectory. Tripod standing. Champagne conditions and some good dudes to hang out with.

Alice Bond

09/05/2026

Calibrate yourself to the wind

Some sage advice from our mate Orange Accuracy on how to achieve better wind reading ability.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DkqXj8p3p/?mibextid=wwXIfr

06/05/2026

Tax Deductible support for Bisley Team

The Australia PSR Team is heading to Bisley UK in 50 days.

There is still time to contribute to the team fund!!!

Your fully accountable (and tax deductable) donations go directly to the TEAM costs. Primarily hire cars and ammunition.

They represent you and are fully committed to performing at our absolute best on the international stage.

The Australian PSR team will attend the Imperial Meeting in Bisley, UK from July 1st to 5th, 2026. This campaign is fundraising for collective team benefit.

06/05/2026

Long range grouping

Out of interest I took the winning target from the ACT PSR NATO Class and ran a group analysis. Using the longest of the 3 ranges - 900m, 800m & 700m - it was ascertained the 27 round group was 0.504mil (1.70 MOA) with a median radius of 0.127mil (0.428MOA).

Over 6 serials, 5 different positions and snap as well as rapid exposures that gives you an idea of the system accuracy required.