Thread: Does anyone know of suitable shooting locations in or around Hamilton?

Thank you for everyone's responses!

Originally Posted by NITRO

I hunt goats for curry frequently always happy for some company all private land so no cowboys. some times there are rabbits etc
And if you want to look into target shooting long range i just tracked down some folks here in Hamilton seem like really nice guys so could put you in touch 800-1000 mtr i think

@NITRO - I would definitely be keen to come along, the 300BLK is not quite complete yet, but I will be in touch!

Originally Posted by Brennos

Kiwi-Adam if your keen to head to one of the ranges out of town let me know, i'm in Nawton and keen to sight in and throw some lead down range, plus company car = free gas. I'm new to Hamilton and not yet a member of any clubs, however Rosetown Pistol club has a small outdoor range open to members most days from what I gather. I am heading to the indoor range in TA on monday with the intention of joining.

Friwi, is the LR range in Whatawhata associated with a club? always wanted to get into LR

@Brennos - I think we should check one of these ranges out. I might contact Tokaroa and find out when their next induction meeting is (have to attend this if you want to get a key cut), Also think that the local Hamilton Deer Stalkers might be a place to start! I would definitely be keen to give the TECT range a go, but is a we way to travel!

Originally Posted by Friwi

800-1000 yards . At whatawhata , certain Saturday afternoons along the year.

You can pm if interested but this no range for the 300 blackout.

@Friwi - I agree, think the 300 BLK would be struggling to be on paper at half that with Subs. - Unfortunate, because Whatawhata is close!

Originally Posted by Cigar

No problem, probably some guys on here who know a lot more though...
Bay of Plenty NZDA branch run it, open days are last Sunday of each month, from 9am to 3pm. I went in Feb, March and October. Was reasonably busy each time, but got to do all I wanted every time. I was there roughly 9:30am to 3pm two days and 9-12 on the third, shooting all or most of the time. If you have a lot of shooting to do be prepared to take a break for a while to give others a go. There are 15 firing stations, some benchrest some prone, more demand for the benchrest ones. You don't have to book, but you do need to take your FAL! Firearms should have a chamber flag in place when you arrive, which only comes out when the range officer says so. You can take along non-licensed people too, but you need to supervise them when they shoot (I think you need to within reach of the rifle).

As I understand it, members with a range key can use the range any day they wish.

Range – Bay of Plenty NZDA

@Cigar - Thank you for the extra information on the TECT range. I think I might have to check this one out once I am set up.