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Hey all.
I've recently moved back to Hastings and am wanting to know if or where any rifle ranges are located? I haven't shot anything over 50 metres so far while living in Sydney. But I do want to start getting into longer distant shooting.
All help is kindly appreciated.
Thank you
I have a few ranges now and can shoot past 2000yrds
Send me a pm and we can get out and have some fun shooting at distance
50M straight to 2000 yards ;) :DQuote:
Originally Posted by 7mmsaum
The Hawkes Bay Rifle Club have a 300 and 600yd range at Paki Paki just out of Hastings. It is an NRA template range which means (amongst other things) you need a known zero to shoot, the rifle can only have a closed bolt when it is "in the shoulder" ( or on a rest) and the bolt must be removed before exiting the mound. You are restricted in power to ?4000 Joules ME, ie no big boomers like .338L. The club uses Silver Mountain electronic targets so you see your bullet strike immediately on your tablet screen.
As you can imagine, it is not for someone who wants to sight in their rifle on a casual basis. If you are interested in having a go, contact the Secr : marshall.les@xtra.co.nz.
Club rifles and ammo are available for a nominal amount.
I have a 200metre and 500 set up if you are passing through D'Vagas.
MSTA57
The Kopanga Rifle Club have a range (100m) out the back of Havelock North that they share with the Kopanga Pistol Club, same club just different shooting days.
The Rifle day is always the second Sunday of each month and the Pistol Day is the 4th Sunday ..... i.e. tomorrow.
The Phoenix Pistol Club has a range (200m) out near Whirinaki.
They meet 2nd and last Sunday of the Month .... i.e. tomorrow.
Just turn up at either range, Introduce yourself and check them out.
Both clubs ranges are controlled by a range officer or two and you must obey their commands at all times.
Both Clubs allow non members to shoot, for a $5-6 fee :)
Both clubs will ask you to join after your third visit if they like the look of you.
PM me if your keen and I'll give you the details on where the ranges are and contact details.
Cheers
Pete
2000 yds ....never shot at 2000yds before...Quote:
Originally Posted by 7mmsaum
Yeah that is a bloody long retrieve.:thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by marky123
After seeing your recent efforts with your NEA I recon you'd hit a gong at 2k no sweat Mark. :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by marky123
Cheers
Pete
Anyone shooting next weekend somewhere I can sight/break in my rifle?
I think I are shooting a lamb for @P38 next weekend:D
Hope not @Dundee. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Dundee
Unless of course the little lamb becomes enraged and charges you that is. ;)
I was thinking, maybe you'd just get up close and personal with a very sharp knife and bob's your uncle. :thumbsup:
Cheers
Pete
Bloody townies :D Where is the sport rolling out to the hay paddock where all these sheep are eating it down faster than I kill em.
Calling "here Roast!" "here Roast" And he comes running up for a cuddle and ya slit its throat.:ORLY:
This lamb is a ribbon winner at two competitions:D This one deserves the respect of a Sniper:D
HahahahaQuote:
Originally Posted by Dundee
Bloody typical Ex Army Grunt .... gotta poke holes in everything they see.... including the Little Lambs. ;)
It'll be called Spit Roast shortly after it leaves your place @Dundee and It would impress my VIP Guests more if there was a distinct lack of "Visible Sniper Holes" in it while it is slowly rotating over the coals. :)
Cheers
Pete
Snipers put one hole in the head:D Hungry guests if they are going to eat 'Roasts' head lol.:thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by P38
Where you based Kurt? Could arrange something down here.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kurt
I'm in Napier
Got a 200 yrd and 500yrd plates on the ranch if you get stuck.
Thanks everyone.
To the ones offering up there shooting areas I will definitely take you up on the offers at some stage soonish.
Just going to sight rifles in as the came over with us from Australia with us.
Hey Dundee.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dundee
I'm not sure how to pm.
But when would be a good time to have a shoot?
Would you have a shorter tange to test out .22 rifles? 25-50 metres?
Also what's the best way to contact you? I'm in Hastings
PM sent if you are coming down see if @Kurt wants to come down too.;)
Did I mention the Range fee:ORLY:
HahahahahaQuote:
Originally Posted by Dundee
Let me guess ........
Brown Bombers?
Cheers
Pete
We have a decent range here it's free to use.....doesn't have a drunk midget running around on it either:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Dundee
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I was pulling there tit thats what I do:yaeh am not durnk:Quote:
Originally Posted by BRADS
Also guys. Am wondering what's the lagalities on sighting in rifles at the river or what not?
We are having an informal forum shoot here tomorrow, You can sight your rifle in if needed.Quote:
Originally Posted by MSTA57
Pm me if your keen.
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I'm keen to learn more about firearms and shooting in general. I know Kurt from another forum, he got me in contact with Les from the pakipaki range. Just wondering if its alright if i came down tomorrow? Kurt mentioned there was a club rifle I could borrow/use in exchange for $20 fee? I'm 23 (on the 21st feb), zero criminal history, currently in the process of joining the police force. Organising my firearms license at the moment as well.
Sounds like you on acid:yaeh am not durnk: Send Brads a pm he will wake up in the morning:)Quote:
Originally Posted by LiQuidAce
on acid :O? Don't think that would go down well with the recruitment guys ahahaa.
Welcome to the forum LQA:D Get there for a shoot
Definitely, got some reading to do first. Knowing basic rules and procedures will go a long way. Don't want to do something that causes problems from day 1 lol. Cheers for the welcome :)
I think our next shoot at Paki Paki is 9am on the 22nd. Just email Les a few days before