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On Target Africa

from the editor’s desk

Introducing the 6.8 Western

A Message from the Team Manager • Clive Mey reflects on the honour, responsibility and preparation behind leading Team South Africa to the 2026 Precision Rifle World Championships.

Terblanche de Jager: Down The Shooting Rabbit Hole • From pellet guns and a .22 LR in Beaufort West to the SAPRF Protea team, Terblanche de Jager has followed his passion for long-range shooting wherever it has taken him.

Dennis van der Merwe: Don’t Overthink It • Three years into his PRS journey, Dennis van der Merwe has already won the Bronze Bullet, taken the Warrior Grind title and earned a place on the South African Open team.

Warren Britnell: Shoot Until The Last Shot • A four-time National Champion and five-time Protea, Warren Britnell has spent nine years turning his passion for precision rifle shooting into a career in precision rifle craftsmanship.

Marcel Steyn: Addicted to Gunpowder • Six years after first discovering PRS on YouTube, Marcel Steyn has accumulated national titles, a clean 80/80 score and an African PRS Championship victory in 2026, but still makes time to have fun.

Leon Goosen: Discipline And Purpose • For Leon Goosen, PRS is a natural extension of a life built around discipline, preparation and execution. Representing South Africa is both a privilege and a responsibility.

Ruan Zeeman: Keep Grinding • From NRL and informal gong shooting to South African Shooter of the Year, Ruan Zeeman has built his PRS career around one simple principle: keep grinding.

Donovan Cook: Watch The Trace • At just 19, mechatronics student Donovan Cook is already making his mark in PRS — and has his sights firmly set on a Junior World Championship title.

Johan Nel: Not Coming Last • At just three years into his PRS journey, junior shooter Johan Nel has already won three national Open-class matches and earned a place on the South African team.

Conner Britnell: The Thrill Of The Shot • At 16, junior shooter Conner Britnell is already on the South African PRS team, balancing school, sport and a growing passion for precision shooting.

Tinus Cronje: Young, Focused and Ready • A passion for shooting, photography and the outdoors has taken junior competitor Tinus Cronje from family shooting days to a place on the South African team.

Kim-Leigh Ferreira: Four Years At The Top • Kim-Leigh Ferreira has turned five years of PRS competition into a remarkable run of success, including four consecutive SAPRF Ladies Championship titles.

Natasha Britnell: Never Give Up • Six years of competitive PRS have taken Natasha Britnell from scoring matches to a third Protea appearance, with persistence at the heart of her approach.

Aliza Mey: Finding Strength In The Challenge • From a farming environment to the PRS range, Aliza Mey has embraced the technical challenge of precision rifle shooting while finding an unexpected family in the sport.

Monica Le Roux: Life at 3000 Feet per Second • From a farming childhood in Paarl to the Protea team, Monica Le Roux has found in PRS the perfect combination of adventure, competition and friendship.

Russell Ferreira: Enjoy The Ride • For Factory shooter Russell Ferreira, five years of PRS have delivered three national championship titles and a simple philosophy: move on from a bad stage and...