New from Auckland

Hello all,
I am getting back into shooting after a 20 year break. Originally from Rotorua but now living in Auckland after spending 13 years living overseas.
Looking at joining a local club for range activities and also interested in Varminting.
I am keen to get my young fellas introduced to the sport, and have just got a bolt action Savage Mk2 22LR for that purpose, as well as a .223 AR (yawn for many…) for me.
This forum looks great with a wealth of experience and information, so glad to be part of your community.
Thanks
Grant

Welcome to the forum Grant

Try the North Auck NZDA , there is also an Auckland NZDA but I believe it is a pain going and coming from there range (in forest) , you have to go in convoy and can not leave during or enter after they have gone in
North Auck has there own range

Welcome to the forum.

Welcome to the forum Grant. A better bunch of blokes you wouldn't find anywhere.

Welcome Grant!

Thanks all, and thanks moonhunt for the advice on the North Auckland DS... I had intended to join the Auckland branch, but noticed the odd access to the range...
Grant

Kia Ora

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Originally Posted by grunzter

Thanks all, and thanks moonhunt for the advice on the North Auckland DS... I had intended to join the Auckland branch, but noticed the odd access to the range...
Grant

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Welcome Grant,

I shoot at both. Member of Auckland and former NA member.

Auckland's range is fully covered, so better all year around. Casual shooting fees are cheaper than North Auckland.
North Auckland, as mentioned doesn't have controlled access times, as they own the land, but is not so good in wet or stinking hot weather due to its open on grass. As you freeze or cook.
You can also shoot small bore at the various small indoor ranges.
Auckland Service Rifle shoot at Clevedon on the NRA range in summer and at Waiuku during the winter. Plenty of AR's around there. ;) I'll be there on Saturday.

Welcome

Thanks for the welcome.
And thanks Dogmatix for the range advice, and would love to join in a Clevedon shoot with other AR users!
I will check out their website... Clevedon Rifle Club is this the one?
Regards Grant

Hi Grant,
ASRA use the Clevedon range, their own website is:
Auckland Service Rifle Assn

Next shoot is a competition one:

19-Jan Sun Clevedon Carbineers Shoot

Regards,

Ant

Welcome what's the vehicle in the photo ?

Thanks again Ant, will get my joining hat on... :)

My avatar is a NZ Pattern Wheeled Carrier / LPOP made in Wellington (Local Pattern Observation Post). It is based on the Indian pattern wheeled carrier and uses a Ford Chassis.
The actual photo is of Kiwi's in K-Force during the Korean war, 16 Field Regiment.
Artefact of the Week: Pattern Wheeled Carrier
Grant

Grant, I won't be at next weeks shoot, but will hopefully be at the 15 Feb and 8 March ones.
Give me a bell closer to the time if you want to head out there for a shoot.
I'm in St Heliers.

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Grant, I won't be at next weeks shoot, but will hopefully be at the 15 Feb and 8 March ones.
Give me a bell closer to the time if you want to head out there for a shoot.
I'm in St Heliers.

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Great stuff, I will do that! Many thanks Grant

Welcome Grant, looks like all the usual suspects have said hello.....

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Welcome Grant, looks like all the usual suspects have said hello.....

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We are not suspects Scouser. It has been proven now.

Thanks all for the welcome!
Took my AR, 22LR, wife and kids to the Auckland DS range today, kids had the best day of their lives, and wifey even put a 223 round onto the target!
Fantastic day, and a great crowd!
Grant

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Originally Posted by grunzter

Thanks all for the welcome!
Took my AR, 22LR, wife and kids to the Auckland DS range today, kids had the best day of their lives, and wifey even put a 223 round onto the target!
Fantastic day, and a great crowd!
Grant

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Good to hear.
Don't forget Service Rfile Shoot on 15th Feb, which is a comp shoot vs Armed service club.

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Originally Posted by dogmatix

Good to hear.
Don't forget Service Rfile Shoot on 15th Feb, which is a comp shoot vs Armed service club.

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Hi Ant,
Not forgotten, will be there for a look only. I have not joined up yet and would best see how things are as I have to class myself as a newbie... :P
Grant