Thread: Rifle ranges near Hawkes Bay

Hey all.

I've recently moved back to Hastings and am wanting to know if or where any rifle ranges are located? I haven't shot anything over 50 metres so far while living in Sydney. But I do want to start getting into longer distant shooting.

All help is kindly appreciated.

Thank you

I have a few ranges now and can shoot past 2000yrds

Send me a pm and we can get out and have some fun shooting at distance

Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

I have a few ranges now and can shoot past 2000yrds

Send me a pm and we can get out and have some fun shooting at distance

50M straight to 2000 yards

The Hawkes Bay Rifle Club have a 300 and 600yd range at Paki Paki just out of Hastings. It is an NRA template range which means (amongst other things) you need a known zero to shoot, the rifle can only have a closed bolt when it is "in the shoulder" ( or on a rest) and the bolt must be removed before exiting the mound. You are restricted in power to ?4000 Joules ME, ie no big boomers like .338L. The club uses Silver Mountain electronic targets so you see your bullet strike immediately on your tablet screen.

As you can imagine, it is not for someone who wants to sight in their rifle on a casual basis. If you are interested in having a go, contact the Secr : marshall.les@xtra.co.nz.
Club rifles and ammo are available for a nominal amount.

I have a 200metre and 500 set up if you are passing through D'Vagas.

MSTA57

The Kopanga Rifle Club have a range (100m) out the back of Havelock North that they share with the Kopanga Pistol Club, same club just different shooting days.

The Rifle day is always the second Sunday of each month and the Pistol Day is the 4th Sunday ..... i.e. tomorrow.

The Phoenix Pistol Club has a range (200m) out near Whirinaki.

They meet 2nd and last Sunday of the Month .... i.e. tomorrow.

Just turn up at either range, Introduce yourself and check them out.

Both clubs ranges are controlled by a range officer or two and you must obey their commands at all times.

Both Clubs allow non members to shoot, for a $5-6 fee

Both clubs will ask you to join after your third visit if they like the look of you.

PM me if your keen and I'll give you the details on where the ranges are and contact details.

Cheers
Pete

Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

I have a few ranges now and can shoot past 2000yrds

Send me a pm and we can get out and have some fun shooting at distance

2000 yds ....never shot at 2000yds before...

Originally Posted by marky123

2000 yds ....never shot at 2000yds before...

Yeah that is a bloody long retrieve.

Originally Posted by marky123

2000 yds ....never shot at 2000yds before...

After seeing your recent efforts with your NEA I recon you'd hit a gong at 2k no sweat Mark.

Cheers
Pete

Anyone shooting next weekend somewhere I can sight/break in my rifle?

I think I are shooting a lamb for @P38 next weekend

Originally Posted by Dundee

I think I are shooting a lamb for @P38 next weekend

Hope not @Dundee.

Unless of course the little lamb becomes enraged and charges you that is.

I was thinking, maybe you'd just get up close and personal with a very sharp knife and bob's your uncle.

Cheers
Pete

Bloody townies Where is the sport rolling out to the hay paddock where all these sheep are eating it down faster than I kill em.

Calling "here Roast!" "here Roast" And he comes running up for a cuddle and ya slit its throat.

This lamb is a ribbon winner at two competitions This one deserves the respect of a Sniper

Originally Posted by Dundee

Bloody townies Where is the sport rolling out to the hay paddock where all these sheep are eating it down faster than I kill em.

Calling "here Roast!" "here Roast" And he comes running up for a cuddle and ya slit its throat.

This lamb is a ribbon winner at two competitions This one deserves the respect of a Sniper

Hahahaha

Bloody typical Ex Army Grunt .... gotta poke holes in everything they see.... including the Little Lambs.

It'll be called Spit Roast shortly after it leaves your place @Dundee and It would impress my VIP Guests more if there was a distinct lack of "Visible Sniper Holes" in it while it is slowly rotating over the coals.

Cheers
Pete

Originally Posted by P38

Hahahaha

Bloody typical Ex Army Grunt .... gotta poke holes in everything they see.... including the Little Lambs.

It'll be called Spit Roast shortly after it leaves your place @Dundee and It would impress my VIP Guests more if there was a distinct lack of "Visible Sniper Holes" in it while it is slowly rotating over the coals.

Cheers
Pete

Snipers put one hole in the head Hungry guests if they are going to eat 'Roasts' head lol.