TripleJ Precision

Team – I know that might sound a bit corny… but I mean it.

What we’re building here is more than just a page, it’s a group of like-minded people who all share a common goal:

Accuracy. Improvement. Progress.

For a long time in this sport, information has been closely guarded. People held onto what they knew, thinking it gave them an advantage.

That’s never been my approach.

I want to share everything I’ve learned through years of competing, testing, and refining, so that everyone in this community can improve.

Because when you get better, it forces everyone else to lift their standard.

That’s how we all progress.

That’s how a team gets stronger.

For those who may not be aware, this is just a hobby for me.

I work full-time, and everything I do here comes out of my own pocket. I don’t have sponsors backing me.

That said, I’m fortunate to have some great people and companies who support me where they can, and I genuinely appreciate it.

In an effort to take things to the next level on this page, I recently purchased a Triggercam 2.1 (brand new, second-hand, still sealed in the box) through the SSAA Used Guns website.

The goal was simple—start sharing real scope cam footage.

Actual shooting. Actual testing. Real process.

Unfortunately, after receiving it, the unit turned out to be faulty.

I contacted the seller (also part of the SSAA and shooting community), and the response was disappointing. There was no interest in resolving the issue or returning the money.

I also reached out to SSAA Used Guns to make them aware of the situation, and didn’t receive a response.

To be honest, I found that hard to accept.

We already face enough challenges from outside our community. The last thing we need is a lack of integrity within it.

If the situation were reversed, I would have refunded the money, taken the item back, and worked toward a solution. That’s simply how I believe things should be handled.

This left me with an expensive paperweight, and no proof of purchase, as the original retailer is no longer operating.

With no other options, I reached out directly to TriggerCam

And this is where the experience completely changed.

The level of support I’ve received from their team has been outstanding.

Liezl, Savannah, and Gabbi have all been incredibly helpful, and the communication has been seamless from start to finish. I haven’t had to repeat myself or chase updates, it’s been handled professionally the entire way through.

Even their director has taken the time to assist, which speaks volumes about the company and its values.

In a time where customer service can often fall short, this has been a genuinely positive experience.

We’re often quick to criticise, but it’s just as important to recognise when a company goes above and beyond.

Triggercam are doing everything they can to get this unit up and running, and I’m looking forward to sharing that footage with you once it’s sorted.

It may take a little time, but it’s coming.

At the end of the day, this reinforces what this page, and this team, is about.

Supporting each other. Sharing knowledge. Raising standards.

No gatekeeping. No shortcuts.

Just people committed to getting better.

Team, let’s keep building.

Batch testing done. Weak ammo exposed. Good ammo confirmed. Time to stretch the Vudoo to 200m with the ELEY Limited Match.

1025-02 # # #? Looked cute at 50m but completely fell on its face at distance. Useless.

1024-03 # # #? Different story. Held together at 200m. A bit of vertical in the group but others were having the same issues, but it still does the job.

Then I got lazy.

Missed a wind change on the front flag and threw two high left in the last group but recovered and finished with two 10’s.

That’s the difference.

You can blame rifles, chase gear, and talk all day, but if you’re not reading conditions, you’re guessing.

Batches matter.
But wind calls make all the difference.

I don’t just talk the talk… I send rounds downrange and prove it.

While plenty are talking theory, I was back on the bench again last weekend doing what matters, batch testing.

With my best batch running low, it was time to go back to work and find the next one. Like always, I made the most of the limited range time we get here.

I ran the batches through my Vudoo single shot, Turbo V3, and Anschutz sporter.

I ran batches of ELEY Limited Tenex, Match and also RWS Sportmunition Special Match.

These batches were also tested a couple of weeks ago in much stronger winds. Different conditions, same question:

Does it actually shoot?

Here’s where a lot of shooters get it wrong…

You cannot call a batch or a tuner setting off a couple of 3 or 5 shot groups.

That’s not testing, that’s guessing.

A small sample size will lie faster than a bloke blaming his rifle after yet another bad detail.

I learned that the hard way.

I once bought a full case off the back of one “magic” 10-shot group. Thought I’d struck gold.

Took it to a match… and it patterned like a shotgun.

Lesson learned. Never again.

Now?

Every batch gets two 10-shot groups minimum before I even think about making a call.

The chosen batch then gets tested again on a separate day, under simulated match conditions.

Because if it doesn’t hold up when it counts, it doesn’t make the cut.

Simple.

You’ll also notice I’ve included the velocity printed on the box vs actual velocity through each rifle.

Let me be clear, I don’t pick batches off speed.

I pick batches off what the target tells me.

Paper doesn’t lie and I do all testing on the same targets so it’s an easy comparison with previous and future testing sessions.

The only time velocity starts to matter is stretching it out to 200m Fly, and that’s a different conversation.

End of the day, this is the difference.

I chase results.

Batches win matches — but only if you actually put in the work to find them.

Over many years of competing, testing, and refining my approach, I’ve developed a system to help shooters understand and achieve true precision.

Accuracy is not luck. It is the result of a structured and balanced system.

I call it The Precision Triangle:

🔺 Rifle
🔺 Ammunition
🔺 Tune & Test

Each side matters. Neglect one, and the whole system underperforms.

A triangle is only strong when all sides are balanced.

Over-focus on one and ignore the others, and you will always limit your results.

🔺 Rifle

Your rifle is the foundation.

It doesn’t need to be the most expensive setup. A well-built rifle, developed with a credible gunsmith and suited to your budget, is more than capable of performing at a high level.

Money does not replace process.

Without proper batch testing and tuning, even the most expensive rifle will never reach its potential.

A quality gunsmith builds a system to perform.

Once it leaves their hands, the responsibility shifts to you.

Before questioning the build, make sure you’ve done the work in ammunition selection, testing, and tuning.

🔺 Ammunition

Ammunition must be batch tested.
BATCHES WIN MATCHES.

Every rifle is different. Assumptions will cost you.

Do not limit yourself to one brand.

Just because someone says your rifle is “chambered for” a certain brand doesn’t mean it’s the best your system will shoot.

Try everything.

The best batch for your rifle might not be what you expect.

Expensive doesn’t guarantee performance. Cheap doesn’t mean it won’t shoot.

If you’re not testing broadly, you could be leaving your best results on the table.

Also, batch test before introducing a tuner to your system.

Skipping this step is like running a high-performance engine on the wrong fuel. You’ll never get the result you’re chasing.

🔺 Tune & Test

Once you’ve identified suitable batch tested ammunition for your system the tuning begins.

This takes time, discipline, and attention to detail.

Rush it or skip steps, and this side of the triangle collapses.

There are many ways to tune a rifle.

Pick a method, commit to it, and follow it properly. No shortcuts.

Once tuned, re-test your batches.

Confirm what actually performs in your system.

For competitive shooters, this never ends.

There is always another level of accuracy to chase.

The takeaway is simple:

A quality rifle alone is not enough.

Good ammunition alone is not enough.

Even with both, without structured batch testing and tuning, results will fall short.

Most shooters are not limited by their equipment.

They are limited by an unbalanced system.

The Precision Triangle is built around the rifle system.

The shooter is another layer and that’s a conversation for another time.

If you’re not getting the results you expect, look at where you’re cutting corners.

Performance is earned through process.

If you want to improve and compete at a higher level, commit to all three sides.

Build the Precision Triangle.

Just in case you missed it….

I’ve had a lot of questions come through about the Project CZ 455 build, so I thought I’d follow up with a bit more insight into how and why I made certain decisions.

While I did use what some would call a “budget” action, there was nothing rushed or careless about that choice. I spent a lot of time discussing options with Jason at Lowey Products Australia before settling on the best donor action for the job. We looked at a wide range of options, from various CZ models (Model 1 through to the 457), to an Anschutz Match 54, and even a Lithgow LA101.

In the end, the decision wasn’t just about price, it was about suitability for the goal of the project. There were also a number of lower-end “budget” actions I didn’t consider appropriate, simply because their manufacturing standards and track record for accuracy didn’t align with what I was trying to achieve. No need to name them, this wasn’t about putting brands down, just about setting a standard.

Even though the aim was to build a benchrest-level rifle on a budget, I didn’t cut corners where it mattered. Going too cheap can turn the whole process into guesswork, especially when it comes to ammo testing. You might eventually find something that works, but it’ll take a lot more time, effort, and frustration to get there.

The biggest takeaway? Start with a clear goal and plan your build properly.

You can pair cheap components with a top-tier gunsmith and still end up with poor results. Likewise, high-end components in the hands of an average gunsmith can fall short. But when you combine quality components with a skilled gunsmith, you’re giving yourself the best possible chance of success.

That’s exactly why I went with the Bscar trigger, CZ 455 action, Allan Swan Gunsmithing & Swan Rifle Barrels, TJP stock — and trusted Jason to bring it all together. His input during the planning stage and the attention to detail in the build made a huge difference.

From there, it’s on me to do my part, testing, tuning, and finding the right ammo. Rimfire accuracy is heavily ammo-dependent, and no custom build will perform if you don’t put the work in. Running cheap ammo through a precision setup and blaming the gunsmith isn’t fair — that’s user error, plain and simple.

So if you’re thinking about starting your own project, my advice is simple - find a good gunsmith and work with them from the beginning. Don’t just rely on a sales pitch, build a plan, choose your components carefully, and set yourself up properly from the start.

That’s just my two cents.

Not usually one to post orders heading out the door… but people asked to see the colours to help them order, so here you go.

Light red in the flesh.

Also a sneak peek at a prototype caddy… and something else in the shadows, because standing still is how you fall behind.

I’m always pushing to improve. If you’re not happy, say it. If you’ve got a better idea, bring it.

I’m a shooter building gear for shooters.

No excuses. Just better gear for the shooting community.

Project CZ 455 – The Rifle That Shouldn’t… But Does
�No Shortcuts. No Excuses.

There has been a gap between updates on Project CZ 455.

The truth is, the work didn’t stop — it went deeper. Every change, every test, every round fired had one goal, extracting absolute performance from a platform most people underestimate.

Let’s get one thing straight.

Project CZ 455 isn’t supposed to do what it’s doing.

It’s not a high-end custom action.
It’s not a purpose-built race gun.

And yet, it continues to outperform rifles that, on paper, should leave it behind.

This build proves one thing, performance isn’t always dictated by price tags, it’s dictated by process.

After a series of upgrades, including a new TJP stock with fresh paint, a new scope, and most importantly a Allan Swan Gunsmithing & Swan Rifle Barrels blank worked over by Jason at Lowey Products Australia — this rifle became something else entirely.

I won’t go into what was done to the barrel, that’s Jason’s domain, but I will say this, the smallest details make the biggest difference! Not just better… elite.

Every part of this system has been pushed toward one goal, accuracy!

Project CZ 455 separates itself from most builds…
It wasn’t rushed.
It wasn’t guessed.
And nothing was done “close enough.”

Before a tuner even touched the rifle, it was batch tested properly, multiple 10-shot groups, across multiple batches, analysing true performance and consistency.

If you’re not batch testing before adding a tuner, you are wasting time and money. A step most skip.

This rifle doesn’t rely on luck, it’s built on data. “Batches Win Matches” isn’t a catchphrase, it’s reality.

Once the best batch was identified, a batch of ELEY Limited Match, only then was the tuner introduced and dialled in using the Hopewell Method, over multiple days, confirming repeatability. Target attached.

The result?

A CZ 455 that shoots with a level of consistency most shooters will never experience, let alone expect from a platform like this.

And it doesn’t stop at distances from 20m - 90m.

Project CZ 455 is producing results out to 200 metres in Fly shoots, a distance that is pushing the practical limits of a .22LR round.

Let that sink in.

At 200 metres, every flaw is exposed. Wind, velocity variation, and setup errors are amplified.

This is where even high-end race guns start to separate themselves… or fall apart.

And yet, Project CZ 455 is not just holding its own, it is outshooting high-end race guns.
Same system. Same process. Same result — performance.

And if you think that’s just talk…

Project CZ 455 was handed to Paul Donohoe — a D grade shooter (no disrespect intended)— at the 2024 WA State Titles.

No warm-up. Straight into competition.

The outcome:
�• 4th overall – 20m (on X count)
�• 2nd overall – 90m
�• 2nd overall – Dual Range

Beating top-tier rifles. Beating experienced shooters (Including me and my Vudoo). Delivering under pressure.

Let that sink in.

A D grade shooter. A “budget” CZ 455 action. Outshooting top-tier race guns.

That doesn’t happen by accident.

That is Project CZ 455.
This rifle performs when it matters, from 20 metres all the way out to 200.

And it proves one thing:

You don’t need the most expensive action on the line to win.
You need discipline.
You need process.
You need to remove ego and do the work properly.

No shortcuts.
No “vibe tuning.”
No excuses.

Because in this game, precision isn’t accidental — it’s built.

Project CZ 455 is proof of that.

This rifle shouldn’t be this good. But it is.

Amazing what happens when you actually tune your system properly and batch test your ammo instead of blaming the rifle.

These two rimfire targets were shot at the 2026 Fly Nationals in Canberra and were shot at 200m — two different shooters, two separate details, one properly tuned, batch-tested rifle.

Same system. Same batch of ELEY Limited Match. Same result.

Turns out when the work is done behind the scenes, it doesn’t really matter who’s driving the rifle — the system still performs.

Meanwhile some people are still chasing new rifles, tuners or scopes instead of chasing better batches… 🤷‍♂️

Batches win matches.
Tune. Test. Win. 🎯

Back from the 2026 Fly National Championships… and there’s no rest for the wicked.

While some people are busy unpacking their gear and putting the rifle back in the safe, I’m already back behind the rifle testing new batches ELEY Limited Match. The pursuit of the magic batch never ends. If you want to be competitive, you’re always chasing better batches!

Here’s the reality a lot of people don’t want to hear.

When the groups open up, the first thing many shooters do is blame the rifle. New barrel. New tuner. New scope. New everything.

But very few want to do the hard yards and properly test batches and properly tune their system.

The truth is simple — the rifle is usually capable. The problem is most shooters have no idea what their ammo is actually doing and if their system is properly tuned.

“Batches Win Matches” isn’t just a cheap logo. It’s a principle. The shooters who consistently end up at the pointy end of the scoreboard are the ones who spend the time testing, analysing, and finding the batches that their rifle actually likes.

At TripleJ Precision, the testing never stops. Because the next great batch might be the one that wins the next match.

Stop blaming the rifle.
Start testing your ammo.

Batches Win Matches.

Well Paul Donohoe eluded to one of my groups at the last 500m fly shoot so I thought I would share.

Shot with a Curtis Custom Valor quick change repeater with a single shot plate installed and Lowey Products Australia threaded barrel tuner.

My first three targets were good but as the wind changed and mirage set in I struggled on my last two targets, more practise needed.

New Product Release - Precision Ammunition Caddy

Following in from our ammo box range, we’re pleased to introduce our new precision ammunition caddies, designed to support efficient shot management and faster loading under match pressure.

Rimfire Fly Ammo Caddy:

The rimfire model is designed to hold 8 rounds, separated into:
- 5 scoring rounds
- 3 sighters

This layout helps you visually track your shots at a glance, reducing mental load and helping maintain focus when conditions and time pressure matter most.

Centrefire Fly Ammo Caddy:

The centrefire model is a heavier duty version of the rimfire design, built to handle larger calibres.
- Custom design to your specific calibre
- Can be configured to accept multiple calibres (6BR - 308), reducing the need to purchase multiple caddies
- Designed with durability and stability in mind for competition use

All caddies feature adjustable positioning, allowing you to fine tune the angle and height for optimal loading, helping you get rounds down range faster when conditions are ideal.

The caddies are designed with the same philosophy as our ammo boxes, simple, purposeful and competition drive with no unnecessary features, just practical improvements where they matter