Thread: Hello from the 09

OMNI Pistol shoot at the Auck NZDA range at Riverhead.

Originally Posted by dogmatix

OMNI Pistol shoot at the Auck NZDA range at Riverhead.

Ill be there on Saturday.

Thanks guys will check it out.

Im looking at a rifle for mostly range shooting with the view to perhaps learn a bit about longer range shooting, and a little hunting in the future. Any brands/calibres I should specifically be looking at?

Originally Posted by TimK

Thanks guys will check it out.

Im looking at a rifle for mostly range shooting with the view to perhaps learn a bit about longer range shooting, and a little hunting in the future. Any brands/calibres I should specifically be looking at?

This is a subjective topic, a bit like what brand/model of car to buy.
A good reference is Nathan's website:

Knowledgebase

Originally Posted by dogmatix

This is a subjective topic, a bit like what brand/model of car to buy.
A good reference is Nathan's website:

Knowledgebase

Thanks and yeah I understand that is a very broad question. I guess for someone new, there is an overwhelming amount of information and opinions out there. I will take a look at the linked website - thank you.

If you like the Howas and want to reach out there for hunting and targets, look at the 7mm Remington Magnum calibre.
Its popular for a reason.
Good optics are also a must for long range, don't scrimp and I would expect to pay double on optics to what your Howa costs.

I have been looking at the Sako and Remington range lately and had my eye on the Vortex optics or the Leupold CDS models. Perhaps overkill for a first rifle but I believe in buying things once making sure they are up to the task. Im very interested in getting some training or attending a course in this regards - same for some pistol shooting.

Another option is to get a cheapie, shoot the crap out of it, then from that use make the list of the gear you really, really want. But the correct fit is #1.

Originally Posted by TimK

A quick hello to all.
I'm based in Auckland's North Shore and have finally got my act together and working through the motions of obtaining a FAL. I understand this can be quite a wait. I did a lot of Air Rifle target shooting in my younger years and have always carried an interest in getting back into some form of shooting.
My main interest is to get away form my office and spend some time in the outdoors with friends already very into hunting, and hopefully visit a range on a regular basis. Learning the ins and outs of accurate long distance shooting is up there on my bucket list (if anyone has information to a starting point for this / training / instruction I would appreciate the info). Is this even possible around Auckland?

I am a bit of a information sponge and have spent likely far to many hours researching what my first purchase will be (after security) and quite like the look of the Howa rifles as a place to start.

Looking forward to reading through these forums and learning more about what and who is around.

Cheers
Tim

welcome Tim i too like the Howa i have two of them and they both shoulder well. tried selling the 3006 but had no takers so will probably keep it and start reloading for it. that's another addiction you may succumb to as well as a shrinking gun cupboard.

Originally Posted by TimK

I have been looking at the Sako and Remington range lately and had my eye on the Vortex optics or the Leupold CDS models. Perhaps overkill for a first rifle but I believe in buying things once making sure they are up to the task. Im very interested in getting some training or attending a course in this regards - same for some pistol shooting.

if your down Tauranga way you can handle a Howa with a Vortex and see if you like it.

Nah, I'll get him to join club Sako.

I like the Sako Roughtech. I think itll come down to visiting a shop and trying some on for size. I do really appreciate all the feedback.

Just one more bit of advice.

Don't buy from Guncity!

I wasn't planning too. I've not heard much positive in their regard.

Auckland GC do have some good prices on decoys and projectiles to be fair, just know your stuff and what it should cost.