So how much do you like shooting Long Range? This is a new range that looks like its starting up South of Auckland they will shoot out to 2000m. If you break it down to $10 a week it doesn't look so bad.
https://www.shootingrange.co.nz/
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So how much do you like shooting Long Range? This is a new range that looks like its starting up South of Auckland they will shoot out to 2000m. If you break it down to $10 a week it doesn't look so bad.
https://www.shootingrange.co.nz/
A lot closer to me than ASC.
No issues with noise and round counts like Waiuku Pistol Club.
I've preregistered for range membership.
That's for gold membership? As I understand it, there's an additional $20 per day to be paid.
So if I shoot once a month it costs me $60 rather than a $100 which still makes it viable - once every three months and its no longer viable.
If, however, you go twice a month and you're an avid hunter, then the Diamond or Platinum would definitely be a better deal as it seems access is then free plus a bit of hunting thrown in.
Still a chunk of cash to lay down.
Yep, Gold.
Currently I have to drive to Riverhead to the two deerstalkers ranges there, 50 min drive each way. So time and petrol.
I want to practise more at 300/500m. Funnily enough I seem to shoot better at 300m with minimal support (canadian prone off the magazine) than I do at 500m off a front rest.
Cant shoot beyond 200m at Riverhead, with North Auckland not able to shoot standing now.
At Clevedon or Akarana ranges, only once a month on a club day (not a member) and only from October to May.
This new (but certainly pricey) range is a 15 minute drive for me.
@dogmatix you don't have to be a member to shoot either Clevedon or Akarana and they shoot pretty much every weekend so there is a lot of shooting there but yes only in the Summer months.
Didn't realise I could shoot on a competition shoot day as a casual. Cheers.
Registered but for gold but not sure about the booking your days part. I like the ability to just rock up and sight in that Waiuku has but 100 m and the switch to being noise nzi's is wearing thin.
This is good news and should encourage the growth of the sport.
the gold fee's a bit cheeky? $525 for a year and then $20 extra every time you go,
and only open on weekends is a little limiting?
actual photos of the facilities provided would be nice even progress photos?
Though I hope the best for another range to succeed, I'll see how this one goes before sending any funds there way
what we need is to evict all the people with sensitive ears and poor manners. then we can shoot all day, every day and anywhere we please! sounds dreamy.
15k life time membership looks good, spread out to 10 years only 1.5k per year, same price as gold + shooting every weekend.
only if we can get the owner to personally guarantee the range will be up for 10 years at least or pro-rata refund.
The fees do seem somewhat excessive but I can only assume that the land required for a 2000m range probably isn't cheap. Hopefully the fees decrease as more shooters subscribe? *shrugs*. Agree on the weekends thing but then with 70 shooting platforms, perhaps they are catering to the majority of shooters who have their free time on the weekend?
It could definitely do with some photographs of the facilities.
I'm a little confused right now.
On the website, the map shows Onewhero down south off Highway 22 (65km south of CBD)
On the FB page, it shows the address as Onewhero Road, Kaukapakapa which is north on the Kaipara Coast Highway (55km north of CBD)
I understood it was north - can anyone confirm this?
also keen to know what guarantees your lifetime membership? what if worse case the land is sold to a new owner that hates shooting? or the range is closed for other reasons?
shit happens.. just keen to know what safe guards they/you have for your 15k investment?
I had a yarn with a guy you is consulting with the owners on the operation and set up of this enterprise. Yes they are serious they have the land with templates established. They will not be encroached by urban development. They are trying to establish interest and the number of shooters likely to sign up before they start digging. There is going to be an open day on May 12 where you can rock up and shoot and have a look around and hopefully ask questions. There will be covered mounds for sighting in out to 300m and a covered mound where you will be able ot shoot out to 2000m in another direction.
Yup its a lot of money but for me its a no brainer go out do some load work strep over to the long range and whack some steel establish DOPE get in some practice. If you are keen I will see you on the 12th out there. No I don't have an interest in the range except I really want it to work it would be a great asset to out sport.
Cool, 12 May is an RDO, it’ll be a good chance to have a look see.
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Cool im going to try and go have a few shoots and see how it goes. Im also looking for a club to join in auckland.
Come North and join the Northland Black Powder club, it's $20 a YEAR and you can shoot any day of the week as long as you like as often as you like out to 200m.
The odd Sunday is booked by us and the deer stalkers but you can still shoot after the club day.
We have a Military aggregate shoot on this Sunday if anyone feels like a drive :)
While the concept is admirable, the fees are astronomical considering it is only weekend access. The whole deal seems heavy on hype and light on facts to my slightly jaundiced eye! Perhaps we are a bit spoiled for choice here compared to the Auckland region (3 rifle ranges, a large pistol range and 2 gun clubs all within 15-20 minutes, plus lots of friendly farmers).
I disagree on your thoughts of the fees. Yes its a a lot of money but us Tradies in AKL are earning a fortune at the moment so no worries. Considering in the last year just to shoot long range get some experience and compete rather badly in competitions I have flown to the South Island 4 times and driven to Taranaki twice for shoots (thanks guys) had two rifles rebarreled etc etc. To have a range I can turn up and shoot at with the sort of facilities proposed will save me money and be fantastic. I don't see any hype just a proposal and big dreams. Good on them I sure hope it comes together. (There might have been a bit of tongue in cheek in my comments or not)
We are called the black powder club but we shoot all guns, I will let you all know when the next fun day is and you can bring everything you have. AR’s, 22’s, high power and shotguns are all in on those days and it’s great fun
I can’t believe how ungrateful most of the longrange shooters are in this country. They spend shit loads on their gear and grizzle to pay stuff all for training and ranges to shoot. If you only knew how much it costs to set one up and that’s not even including the land. There are some big range setups in America that had the same sort of reception to start with, now they have accommodation etc and require prior booking to get onto these ranges they are so popular.
We’ve just set one up in the south island that is open on the second Saturday of each month all steel targets to 2km. Training available by gunsite trained instructors. The charges are $100 for the day including lunch. All targets get windage flags set up. Limited numbers at a time. Check sparrow hawk website for bookings.
Sorry guys I was tired and cranky from a long weeks welding last night. I meant to say some not most. I built 4 ranges on my property and the neighbours to get wind variety. It probably costs me $1000 a year for my membership in the time and steel used.
Points well made Cowboy we knew what you meant we all get grumpy at times. I'm too scared to add up what I have spent on this sport in the last two years. Not as bad as running a Game Fishing boat for a season but it sure scoffs money.
Laudable project and seems to be prepairing a long term plan. It would not suprise me if more operations look at being a corporate venue/reception centre to spread the risk and income opportunities like kauri bay. Being close to a major centre in some cases can be an advantage especially if there is little competition.
Its a great little club, friendly club members and fees are very reasonable, numbers of shooters that attend the club days has slowly risen and makes for a good days competition. Inter all the events or what ever event you want to. They shoot bolt action type military rifles right thru to more modern semi autos weather it is your cold war full power battle rifles to the more modern AR types. Still good to see lots of guys still shooting with iron sites as well as red dot and scopes.
Any news regards the “open” day 12th May .....?
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I believe its on but getting details and driving directions is proving problematic. If anyone knows please post.
Found what I was missing, left them at home in the mad rush to get out the door.
Postponed due to weather?
Your .22 shoot or the Onewhero shoot Simon?
Website still says proposed opening 12 th May....
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My 22LR shoot is a covered range facility - we aren't postponing. The Auckland Shooting Range posted this on their facebook page:
"Thank you to those that have registered for Auckland's largest shooting range!
The proposed opening day has been postponed.
We will be in touch soon via our Facebook page and email with an exact date in the near future.
www.shootingrange.co.nz"