Thread: Long range shooting or shooters

Hi all
I have been a hunter most of my life but last couple years have become quite keen on the longer range hunting and shooting. My longer range so far is 500-600mtrs but am very keen to go a lot further and learn as much as I can. Just wondering if there are any like minded or experienced people in the Dunedin area? Also if there are any ranges or clubs in our area.
Thanks guys

I'd say check out the open days at sparrow hawk, you will meet a lot of keen longer range shooters there and heaps of opportunities to practice

couple in dunedin. @nick338 ? But best place is the alpine long range matches and sparrowhawk.

I'm in Dunedin and I'm like minded @Curtis27 I don't know of anything set up but have been scoping places where I might be able to set up some longer range gongs. Bit of a mission to find a spot that is wind-protected, safe, with friendly farmer and not too difficult access.

Originally Posted by YosemiteSam

I'm in Dunedin and I'm like minded @Curtis27 I don't know of anything set up but have been scoping places where I might be able to set up some longer range gongs. Bit of a mission to find a spot that is wind-protected, safe, with friendly farmer and not too difficult access.

Yea seems bit harder. Would be good just to meet up with people and learn

Interesting thread.
LR & ELR ranges aren't all that common.
Trentham (to 1000yds - and very FORMAL), Cheltenham (to 600yds - with a sight in 100yds range. Haven't been there YET), are the closest to me.
When I was a cadet kiddie and TF soldier - Ardmore, Whangaparoa Army camp were my nearest ranges (ex-Jaffa).
Nearer is the WPSSC (not taking any members/associates currently) and Deerstalker's ranges.
Believe the old Taranaki range has been resurrected.
Not aware of any others and tired of the unwanted ads on Google, so haven't done much research.
S.I. - no idea.

oamaru has an f class range. Out to 1000yards i think. Ashburton f class 700yards electronic targets. And sparrowhawk near timaru Out to 2000m.

Originally Posted by YosemiteSam

I'm in Dunedin and I'm like minded @Curtis27 I don't know of anything set up but have been scoping places where I might be able to set up some longer range gongs. Bit of a mission to find a spot that is wind-protected, safe, with friendly farmer and not too difficult access.

Does not need to be "wind protected" thats 1/2 the fun. Also you can use 22LR out to 300 if space limited, You can learn a lot from doing that.
When I started 300m was a long shot funny how things change

Christchurch Rifle Club at Tai Tapu out to 1000 yards. Don't shoot in the winter.
Malvern Rifle Club at Sheffield out to 900 yards, closed for the winter.
Ashburton Rifle Club out to 700 yards shoot Sundays, about twice a month during the winter, weekly during the summer.

Bruce Rifle Club near Dunedin.

Originally Posted by blair993

oamaru has an f class range. Out to 1000yards i think. Ashburton f class 700yards electronic targets. And sparrowhawk near timaru Out to 2000m.

Do you know how to get hold of the club or the name of in oamaru? I am up there quite a bit and have finished building a 338 lapua so would like to stretch it out a bit

Originally Posted by Curtis27

Do you know how to get hold of the club or the name of in oamaru? I am up there quite a bit and have finished building a 338 lapua so would like to stretch it out a bit

Please let me know re the Oamaru one too if you know.

Try this guys
Oamaru Rifle Club
Contact. Bruce Plant. Club Secretary (03) 4370-366 bruce.plant@clear.net.nz

Originally Posted by Cyclops

Christchurch Rifle Club at Tai Tapu out to 1000 yards. Don't shoot in the winter.
Malvern Rifle Club at Sheffield out to 900 yards, closed for the winter.
Ashburton Rifle Club out to 700 yards shoot Sundays, about twice a month during the winter, weekly during the summer.

Bruce Rifle Club near Dunedin.

Bruce is gone RIP