Precision Defence Industries

28/08/2025

🚨 Just Arrived in Australia! 🚨

The full Calypso Instruments Australia product range is here, including specialty Applied Ballistics tools – trusted by pros for ultimate accuracy.

Compact, innovative, and ready for the field!

👉 Check out our blog to explore the full range and get your precision gear today – 🔗 CLICK the link BELOW! 👇

Calypso Instruments Have Landed in Australia We’re thrilled to announce that the full Calypso Instruments range has officially arrived in Australia. Known

16/04/2025

Went out for a morning scout with the main hunt being planned for Friday morning with a mate. Got to a ridge predawn with a commanding view of two intersecting gully systems that both sport a number of scrapes and plenty of deer sign.

As the light just got decent for glassing I picked out a decent buck and watched him chasing does and croaking away happily through the tree canopy. I never got a great look but I felt he could potentially be the buck we would be targeting in a few days.

Then I watched this youngster walk into a tree, stumble, then walk in a circle to get his bearings. Figuring he must be blind, the Shehane boomed across the valley. Thankfully the does and dominant buck were unfazed by their compatriots demise. An advantage of shots with some distance.

Dropping down and around to the fallen buck I was greeted with confirmation. Blind in one eye and a deep cleft in the offside antler this youngster. Destined for the mincer due to his lack of condition I proceeded to skin him and was further greeted with evidence of an animal in a bad way. Broken rib, damaged front leg and a liver that was off colour with black blotches. It would appear if he wasn’t harvested he had a reduced chance of survival considering the brutal drought conditions they are enduring.

15/03/2025

Early morning cool change, got up and fed cows a little early so could sneak in a pre rut meat hunt. This fella stood out for having a sambar like right and a fallow left. So down he went. First time using the Zoe Zipper from and must say I like this little blade a lot. Won’t replace the helium for backpack hunts but it will certainly be my go to fringe country fallow knife. Mmm venison.

20/02/2025

Introducing the Vectronix Vector X and Radical X – the latest innovations in rangefinders and binoculars! 🎯🔭

Whether you're after precision targeting, crystal-clear optics, or next-level performance, these cutting-edge additions are built to push the limits and redefine what’s possible.

Stock is selling fast – don’t miss out! Get yours today before they’re gone!

12x42 Rangefinding Binocular w/ MSR-DMR Reticle delivering unparalleled precision for long-range shooters and hunters. It features a 7,000-yard range, Applied Ballistics Elite, and FinnAccuracy-designed MSR-DMR reticle, it ensures pinpoint accuracy in any environment. The high-contrast, colour-neutr...

30/12/2024

After a new hunting/fishing/farm knife? R&N Blades is where you should go.

Going to familiarise ourselves with the full complement (already have a lot of experience with the superb Helium and the M33 Folding knife)

Top to bottom;
HFK 134g (196g with cover)
Zoe Zipper 88g (139g with cover)
Scorpion 81g (145g with belt lock cover)
Helium 36g (69g with cover)

28/11/2024

Posted • The Delta Stryker HD 3.5-21x44 arrived today and so far I’m very impressed!
It’s far more compact than I expected and the glass clarity and overall build is exceptional, especially at its price point.
I was wanting a FFP, MRAD scope for my mountain rifle and was tossing up between a few different brands but settled on the Delta from and no regrets so far.
Looking forward to testing it at the range and in the field.

19/11/2024

Bino selection just got a whole lot more difficult. These vectors may just replace my NL Pure’s as my go to.

Also apologies for lack of contact - for those that know thanks for support. Everyone else just know, we will back soon and stocks are still being made and shipped albeit slower than liked.

21/08/2024

With antlers due to start dropping it is time to get some trail cameras out. Really hoping to get some shed hunting time in this year!

18/08/2024

Having walked away from the 17HMR during the neck splitting frustrations of over a decade ago it was a joy to waltz back into the world of bunny busting perfection that is the 17HMR.

At 100m the T1x in its Aussie made carbon UPH was an absolute surprise performance wise. Made all the more sweeter with the versatile 3.5-21 Delta.

16/07/2024

📢 The Kestrel KST1000 Ballistic Shot Timer is now in stock! 🎯

Introducing the Kestrel KST1000 Shot Timer by Kestrel Ballistics! This versatile, rugged, and dependable shot timer is designed to enhance your target range experience. With seamless integration with your existing Kestrel ballistics equipment, including the 5700 Ballistics, 5700 Elite, and 5700 X, the KST1000 ensures precise and reliable performance. Backed by a 5-year warranty, it's the ultimate tool for long-range targeting and practice. Take advantage of this game-changer! 🚀

🔗 Learn more and order yours today: Kestrel KST1000 Shot Timer

The most versatile ballistic shot timer, rugged, and dependable shot timer available. Backed by a 5-year warranty and made in the USA, this timer won't quit

19/05/2024

For those that have seen us stocking dams - these are the guys we use and are doing a run westward!

For small dams - silver perch are an awesome fish to both catch and each and are highly recommended. Lot hardier than trout after the season we’ve just had here in SA.

27/04/2024

Glad it worked out! Great to see you had a successful trip and both spotter and rifle got to enjoy some NZ mountains!

Posted • Whilst in our hotel in Christchurch the night before we were scheduled to catch our chopper to our hunting area, I realised that a component on my spotter had broken in transit. I messaged Mark from just to share my bad news and was not expecting him to do anything about it but within 15 minutes he had arranged for me to borrow the exact same spotter off a mate of his in Christchurch which was an absolute lifesaver as it was certainly needed for where we were going. That is taking customer service to whole new level, absolute legend! They also make an awesome lightweight mountain rifle.