Thread: New Range in Auckland

Originally Posted by Mr Range

Thanks.

Db limit is 136.8db. so if the cf is lower or the same then its fine.

Is that from the muzzle or the property perimeter?

1m from muzzle.
The properties around the range are worried about the noise. That's one of the big reasons why we went .22cal smallbore.

if after a year they are happy they will consent to centerfire use.

But we have put all the systems in place such as berm design..Its overkill for smallbore but saves us redesigning in the future

Originally Posted by Barefoot

Well if you have the measuring equipment I'm sure I can find time to help you test a suppressed centrefire
I'm just down the motorway . . .

Thanks for the offer. At this stage i am ok but will keep you in mind.

Sounds awesome. Loving the idea of weekday opening!

How you going to run target setup/patching etc? Like the Deer Stalkers Assn where they close the range? Is there going to be a permanent RO on duty?

Plates or gongs as options would be good - if permitted. There's those ones where a light flashes when you hit it, or fall down and automatically reset. No need to bother with paper.....

Somebody should put up a Poll thread to help Mr Range get the word out (and gauge interest). I'd really like to see this get up 'cause I hate the endless drive to Howick from New Lynn.

Originally Posted by Dead is better

Somebody should put up a Poll thread to help Mr Range get the word out (and gauge interest). I'd really like to see this get up 'cause I hate the endless drive to Howick from New Lynn.

It will start. Invested too much money to pull out. Plus investors want a return on their investment.

ok so just clearing something up, will suppressed centrefires be aloud straight away or is it a blanket ban on centrefires until further notice

Our agreement with the property owners is for smallbore until the end of the first year when they will consider a change.

we have another meeting when we break ground which will be.end of September

All the best with the venture MR
Sounds like you have a bit of backing there and heading in the right direction. Something that is long overdue in NZ

Originally Posted by sako75

All the best with the venture MR
Sounds like you have a bit of backing there and heading in the right direction. Something that is long overdue in NZ

Thank you very much.
Glad you feel the same way I do, once its open hope to see you there.

You will more so when open to centrefires. Given I'm a Westie it is more attractive to somewhere like the back of Papakura etc.

I understand the desire for centre fire rifles to be able to be used, however it has taken me 2 years 8 months 21 days to get approval from the council, local govt, police and surrounding properties to even accept a range, while the first year will be a struggle and I don’t expect it to be easy, if you all can hang in there until its up then the surrounding properties WILL give permission for centre fire to be used.

If it is close enough to the Titirangi end of west then I will be there in the first year

Originally Posted by sako75

If it is close enough to the Titirangi end of west then I will be there in the first year

The address is in Kumeu.

Close enough
Nothing like a 45min drive across West Akl on a Sunday