Thread: Hunting Rifle Event 19 October

Anyone else going to this shoot on 19 Oct in Ahititi?

Some friends thought it a great idea to host a shoot as hosted by the IHRA(International Hunting Rifle Assosiation). Hennie B along with Graeme B got us a piece of land in Taranaki.

The shoot will consist of 6 lanes - 3 x gong lanes and 3 lanes where shooters will shoot at paper targets of local game/vermin species.

Target distances are unknown and shooters will have to guess the distances. 5 shots per lane. No range finders or wind speed meters allowed.

Muzzle brakes, silencers, big scopes, small scopes, long/short barrels, as well as heavy or slim barrels are welcome.

Bi-pods, monopods and any other attachements to the rifle will not be allowed. Shooters are allowed to use a rifle sling though.

Time constraints: 45 to 120 seconds, depending on the exercise.

Normal shooting distances: 50 to 350 with a maximum of 400m.

Be warned.....this is addictive

Restriction on rifles/calibres: sourfully we can not allow any rifle/bullet/calibre combination that will/can damage the equipment. Thus No magnums.

Originally Posted by Jaco Goosen

Anyone else going to this shoot on 19 Oct in Ahititi?

Some friends thought it a great idea to host a shoot as hosted by the IHRA(International Hunting Rifle Assosiation). Hennie B along with Graeme B got us a piece of land in Taranaki.

The shoot will consist of 6 lanes - 3 x gong lanes and 3 lanes where shooters will shoot at paper targets of local game/vermin species.

Target distances are unknown and shooters will have to guess the distances. 5 shots per lane. No range finders or wind speed meters allowed.

Muzzle brakes, silencers, big scopes, small scopes, long/short barrels, as well as heavy or slim barrels are welcome.

Bi-pods, monopods and any other attachements to the rifle will not be allowed. Shooters are allowed to use a rifle sling though.

Time constraints: 45 to 120 seconds, depending on the exercise.

Normal shooting distances: 50 to 350 with a maximum of 400m.

Be warned.....this is addictive

Restriction on rifles/calibres: sourfully we can not allow any rifle/bullet/calibre combination that will/can damage the equipment. Thus No magnums.

Is it allowed to shoot over a backpack?


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Hi Jan. Thanks for asking.

All rests to be used(except for your rifle sling) will be supplied by the organizers.

You only have to bring:
* your FAL
* your rifle and bullets
* hearing protection
* something to eat and drink durimg the shoot.
* camera/cellphone
* hat and sunblock
* it might rain too.

I heard a little bird mention that there might be a back pack to be won......

I were wrong on the calibre restriction.


There will be NO RESTRICTION on calibre.

Join us for a fun day - test you equipment or yourself.

If anyone is driving from Wellington or would like to join me in a carpool let me know.

Sounds awesome. Im booked to go bush otherwise id be keen as. Give a bit more of a heads up for the next one, keen to practice

Yep, will be there. Sounds like fun.
I have a spot open in my ute if anyone is keen for a ride from Hamilton

@Pew-Pew. Any chance of a lift from Taupo?

That's a little bit far out the way mate.

@Pew-Pew. Yes. Sorry mate; I didnt realise it was near Mokau till I just checked a map. Cripes, would love to be there but over 220km from home.
Love the concept and I wish the organisers every success