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Thread: Help! Need a spot to check zero pre hunt next week

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    Help! Need a spot to check zero pre hunt next week

    Hey all, looks like we will be OK for our annual May fly in, but as we are due to go next Wednesday, I won't have access to the range to sight in/ check zero. Would probably only need about 5 shots. Anyone have a spot in the bay of plenty that could work?

    Would rather not do it at the hut as the area has been undisturbed for 6 odd weeks, and want to make the most of this. Failing that does anyone know what the status is of the Taupo range and level 2? Tect range is closed AFAIK.

    Cheers.

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    Should ad, big favour so many beers or even a custom knife in return.....

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    Our NZDA range is supposed to be open in level 2, so I imagine Taupo would be.
    I think theres a honesty box there, from memory.
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    Where in the bay are you

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    Quote Originally Posted by Remmodel7 View Post
    Where in the bay are you
    @Remmodel7 tauranga mate but happy to drive

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    I’m in Rotorua and can sort a spot for a five shot check if wanted. Week days are best atm however.


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    Hey Nick. Might be able to do during the week also.

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    @Nick-D how many metres you need? Pop over here if it works for ya

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    Where do you BOP guys shoot load development and sight in rifles, I'm not aware of any shooting range close to Whakatane where I am?

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    I am about an hour away from Tauranga over the hill, bang away all day if you want to...6.5 Creedmoor was sighted in here yesterday, natural light and slight breeze should have cleared any contamination.
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    Rotorua NZDA has a excellent range at Lake Tarawera. Stopped my membership because of health issues but thinking of renewing it again
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    Think the nzda range closed until level 2 is announced.
    Its a very good range. 50, 100, 200 and 300 metres.
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    Ive got mates that have a block out te puna ways if youre still in trouble flick me a text on 0275015116 and ill put through a call. Cant promise anything. Cheers
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    That tarawera range is amazing. Went there with some mates years ago and actually met @Woody there.

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    Bloody Legends all @Danny @XBoltstalker @DavidGunn @Remmodel7 @charliehorse @7mmwsm really appreciate the offers. All sorted gunna pop over the hill this avo and get em sorted. Life savers.
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