Thread: Auckland Shooting Range Shooting

Originally Posted by North guy

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

I will never forget my one and only visit. This included a black powder cannon and mortar firing pet food cans full of cement! A great day but a bit of a drive for me!

Exspensive shooting ?

Originally Posted by video hunter

Exspensive shooting ?

Refer posts #26 and 28 of this thread....

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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)

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.

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.

Originally Posted by Dermastor

I believe its on but getting details and driving directions is proving problematic. If anyone knows please post.

Thanks. I’m really hoping it’s not all piss and wind.

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Originally Posted by shift14

Thanks. I’m really hoping it’s not all piss and wind.

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Do you need the practice ??

Originally Posted by 300winmag

Do you need the practice ??

Yes, as you well know.

No more bacon and egg breakfasts for you matey, now that your home and back on the leash....

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Found what I was missing, left them at home in the mad rush to get out the door.