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.

On Target Africa

from the editor’s desk

The issues from 2022

Press Council

No Compromise Springfield Armory® XD-M® Elite 4.5” Tactical OSP™ Threaded Barrel • Full-size or duty handguns have been the backbone of military and law enforcement agencies globally. It is easy to understand why these combat-inspired weapons platforms have proven a firm favourite with both the sports and EDC communities. To be truthful, the designs have been generic … until now.

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The Quest for Perfection Ruger Custom Shop® Precision Rifle 6 mm Creedmoor • Ruger® set the global shooting community on fire in 2015 with the release of its Ruger Precision Rifle (RPR) Platform. The design philosophy was straightforward yet profound: Build a sports rifle platform explicitly for long-range precision shooting. The RPR quickly picked up a cult following among competitors as a no-nonsense, off-the-shelf long-range decimator, racking up silverware internationally and locally.

PR22 LR National • The Western Cape region of the South African Precision Rifle Federation (SAPRF) kicked off the first shoot of the 2023 season by hosting a national-level match at the Long-Range Precision (LRP) range at the Milnerton Shooting Association (MSA) grounds in Atlantis, Western Cape on 29 January.

Send IT, ELR • Send IT shooters kicked off a busy season on 11 February at Darling Steel Valley. It was a scorcher of a day, with temperatures reaching 38°C. The range, bordering the west coast of Cape Town, offered a mild breeze sweeping over the icy waters of the...