On Target Africa

ON TARGET AFRICA prides itself on the in-depth firearm reviews that aim to make the reader fully informed by the time the new firearm owner walks into their gun store to make further enquiries, or better still their purchase. We endeavour to bring new products to the consumer to keep them fully informed as to what is new to market thereby retaining an impartiality. ON TARGET AFRICA is the perfect publication to cover the over 14 sports-shooting disciplines in South Africa, a diverse and growing market, from gear and equipment to coverage of the major long-range, Extreme Long Range events, and related markets such as outdoors, 4X4ing and game farms, hunting and wildlife management and conservation. ON TARGET AFRICA provides expert and professional reviews of the latest firearms and accessories. Also catering for the equally-important collectors’ market, which plays a vital role in preserving our country’s firearm heritage. Another focus for ON TARGET AFRICA is the tactical market, which is of growing importance due to the large number of security companies operating in South Africa at present. This means that a key focus of ON TARGET AFRICA is the family experience. Sports-shooting is, indeed, a family sport, and we cater for every single member, from professional to amateur, and even children, who need to acquire firearm safety and basic knowledge as soon as possible. Sports-shooters, of course, are great outdoors enthusiasts, which is why we will be focusing on the 4x4 community as well, getting stuck into the dust-and-dirt of the many hiking trails available across the country, and showcasing our extremely diverse fauna and flora. ON TARGET AFRICA is a high-quality specialist magazine, with copies distributed nationally ten months of a year through CNA, Exclusive Books, specialist book stores, shooting sports ranges, and gun stores. ON TARGET AFRICA keeps its consumers up-to-date and well-informed. It encourages smart buying decisions by delivering comprehensive and expert product and gun reviews, in addition to topical articles on the latest trends and developments in legislation, regulations and licencing. Stay Safe. On Target Africa advocates correct eye and ear protection be worn at all times on all shooting ranges and at all shooting events. This is for visitors as well.

JOY FOR EYES RELIEF FOR NECK AND WALLET • You would expect binoculars with excellent optics plus a fast, accurate rangefinder to have a weight that hurts your neck and a price that hurts your wallet. Now you can change that thinking.

from the editor’s desk

On Target Africa

Top marks for ‘zero compromise’ optic • It’s no secret that I am a huge fan of high-end optical devices, especially rifle scopes. Having an eye condition that has necessitated the wearing of corrective (prescription) eyewear from a very early age has taught me not to capitalise on that which allows me to better see and interpret the world.

A passion for precision • Herme Smit founded CMH Precision Equipment about six years ago as part of the evolution of his own passion for precision shooting sports. His journey encompassed finding more effective ways of load development, setting up rifle systems and keeping a finger on the pulse of cutting edge trends within the precision rifle industry. Second only to that was his love for helping fellow shooters do the same.

The BICAM Case Annealer • Case annealing has become an integral part of the serious reloader’s brass preparation process. Annealing is carried out for many reasons, but mainly to prevent the brass case from becoming hard and brittle. Until now there has been no easy or consistent way to anneal. Only inconsistent and dangerous open flames or tedious single-case-at-atime systems were available. Thus the idea of the Becker Induction Case Annealing Machine or BICAM was born.

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