Review: Lithgow LA105 Woomera – Precision and Power, Aussie-Made
G’day legends, it’s Woody here from Woody Outdoors, and today I’m diving into a rifle that I’ve been genuinely excited to get behind — the Lithgow Arms LA105 Woomera. This is Lithgow’s long-range precision rifle, and after spending some time behind it, shooting paper and ringing steel, I can confidently say this rifle is an absolute unit. Let’s break it down from tip to butt, shoot some rounds, and get stuck into what makes this Aussie-built rifle tick.
Specs Rundown (Tip to Butt)
Right off the bat, you’re getting a 24-inch barrel with a 1:8 twist chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor — because, let’s be honest, it’s a superior cartridge (yes, I said it — fight me in the comments). At the end of that barrel is a factory three-port brake, which does a solid job of keeping muzzle rise under control.
The rifle comes housed in a KRG X-Ray chassis. That’s a big win. It's modular, sturdy, and comes ready for PRS-style competition right out of the box. You've got M-LOK on the fore-end, I’ve added a Pic rail up front for the Warne Skyline pro bipod, and I've also added an ARCA plate for tripod compatibility.
The chassis includes an adjustable cheek riser and buttpad, giving you the ability to get your eye perfectly aligned with whatever glass you're running. Feeding it are AICS mags, which we love to see.
The action features a spiral-fluted, three-lug bolt, and let me tell you — this thing is buttery smooth. I can cycle it with a finger, and it just glides. Built on an oversized receiver, it's rock solid and screams quality.
Mounted Gear
I’ve kitted out this rifle with some gear that just elevates the whole shooting experience:
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Scope: ZeroTech Trace Advanced 5-30x56 — Japanese glass, super clear, with plenty of magnification and light. A beast for long-range work.
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Mount: Warne Skyline One-Piece Mount — rock-solid, PRS-focused, and added optional top ring dive board with a Thrive HD reflex red dot on top.
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Why a red dot on a 5-30x scope? Easy: for fast target transitions when you’re zoomed way in. Just lift your head, acquire target with the red dot, and drop back into the scope. Smooth, efficient, and you never break your shooting position.
Trigger & Safety
The single-stage trigger is adjustable. I haven’t touched it yet because, frankly, it feels great out of the box — minimal take-up and a crisp break. The oversized paddle safety was a bit stiff initially, but it smoothed out quickly with use.
Shooting the Woomera
Now the fun part. I laid down a three-shot group on paper to test accuracy, and the results speak for themselves — first two rounds touching, third just slightly off but still easily within 1 MOA from a standing supported position. Not bad at all.
Then we dialed up to 500 metres, and here’s where the 6.5 Creedmoor shines. Using the good old Creedmoor rule (zero to 200 stays flat, then one mil per 100 after), I dialed 3 mils, adjusted parallax, and went to work on a steel gong.
Impact. Impact. Impact. Impact.
It just wouldn’t miss. Shot after shot, the Woomera delivered with boring consistency. That buttery bolt lets you stay on target, observe the hit, rack the next round, and fire again — all before the sound of the previous impact comes back downrange. That’s how slick this thing runs.
And here’s the kicker: I was running cheap, old hunting ammo. 125-grain stuff that’s been sitting on a shelf for years. The fact it still performed this well speaks volumes.
Final Thoughts
Honestly? The Lithgow LA105 Woomera might be one of the most consistent, repeatable precision rifles I’ve shot in a long time. It’s almost too reliable — I didn’t have to work for hits, which kind of makes reviewing it boring, but in the best way possible.
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Aussie made ✔️
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Factory-ready PRS chassis ✔️
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Smooth, repeatable action ✔️
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Insanely clear glass setup ✔️
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Built like a tank, shoots like a laser ✔️
If you’re in the market for a precision rifle, whether it’s for comps, long-range hunting, or just ringing steel at distance for fun, the Woomera needs to be on your shortlist. It’s not hype — it’s just that good.
