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Thread: Ranges in Tauranga

  1. 06-02-2017, 05:36 PM #1
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    Ranges in Tauranga

    Well the missus is finally fired up about a place in Tauranga, so what I'm looking for is a little info on the ranges/clubs about for rifle shooting, and any long range available as well.

    Thanks in advance.

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    The obvious one http://www.tectallterrainpark.co.nz/user-groups.aspx

    And this one http://www.sportsground.co.nz/tepukerifleclub/27371/ although a fullbore range they are introducing a hunter class. http://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.n...11/#post556245
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    +1 @Gibo had a good day out with him even managed to hit some gongs.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mooseman View Post
    +1 @Gibo had a good day out with him even managed to hit some gongs.
    Will need to do it again soon. Just seems every weekend is booked with something at this time of year aye
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    TECT park has NZDS range out to 300 metres, Pistol and Shotgun, Black Powder club, I'm a member, good relaxed out fit, and Gibo, but stil awaiting an invite Know a few guys in Antique Arms, I'm a member. NZDS has an established club, I'm a memember in Taupo, but know some guys there
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    Thanks lads, Am a NZDA member so will check out Tect park.

    Heard there was an 800m? range in Te Puke as well as we ,ay be close to there will check that out as well.

    Will be in touch @Gibo, and @Maca49 you just never know

    Fingers crossed we can make it all work.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Double Shot View Post
    Well the missus is finally fired up about a place in Tauranga, so what I'm looking for is a little info on the ranges/clubs about for rifle shooting, and any long range available as well.

    Thanks in advance.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Maca49 View Post
    Housing in Tauranga is a bastard market at present!
    Try being in the Auckland market...lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by Woody View Post
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    Te Puke rifle club has 3,5,600 yds mounds with silver mountain electronic target scoring via server and tablets or your smart phone. Good friendly bunch. Located 823 Maniatutu road. Most saturdays through spring and summer Autumn.
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