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    New from Auckland

    Hello all,
    I am getting back into shooting after a 20 year break. Originally from Rotorua but now living in Auckland after spending 13 years living overseas.
    Looking at joining a local club for range activities and also interested in Varminting.
    I am keen to get my young fellas introduced to the sport, and have just got a bolt action Savage Mk2 22LR for that purpose, as well as a .223 AR (yawn for many…) for me.
    This forum looks great with a wealth of experience and information, so glad to be part of your community.
    Thanks
    Grant

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    Welcome to the forum Grant
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    Try the North Auck NZDA , there is also an Auckland NZDA but I believe it is a pain going and coming from there range (in forest) , you have to go in convoy and can not leave during or enter after they have gone in
    North Auck has there own range
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    Welcome to the forum.

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    Welcome to the forum Grant. A better bunch of blokes you wouldn't find anywhere.
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    What more do we need? If we are above ground and breathing the rest is up to us!
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    Welcome Grant!

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    Thanks all, and thanks moonhunt for the advice on the North Auckland DS... I had intended to join the Auckland branch, but noticed the odd access to the range...
    Grant

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    Quote Originally Posted by grunzter View Post
    Thanks all, and thanks moonhunt for the advice on the North Auckland DS... I had intended to join the Auckland branch, but noticed the odd access to the range...
    Grant
    Welcome Grant,

    I shoot at both. Member of Auckland and former NA member.

    Auckland's range is fully covered, so better all year around. Casual shooting fees are cheaper than North Auckland.
    North Auckland, as mentioned doesn't have controlled access times, as they own the land, but is not so good in wet or stinking hot weather due to its open on grass. As you freeze or cook.
    You can also shoot small bore at the various small indoor ranges.
    Auckland Service Rifle shoot at Clevedon on the NRA range in summer and at Waiuku during the winter. Plenty of AR's around there. I'll be there on Saturday.
    Welcome to Sako club.

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    Thanks for the welcome.
    And thanks Dogmatix for the range advice, and would love to join in a Clevedon shoot with other AR users!
    I will check out their website... Clevedon Rifle Club is this the one?
    Regards Grant

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    Hi Grant,
    ASRA use the Clevedon range, their own website is:
    Auckland Service Rifle Assn

    Next shoot is a competition one:

    19-Jan Sun Clevedon Carbineers Shoot

    Regards,

    Ant
    Welcome to Sako club.

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    Welcome what's the vehicle in the photo ?

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    Thanks again Ant, will get my joining hat on...

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    Grant, I won't be at next weeks shoot, but will hopefully be at the 15 Feb and 8 March ones.
    Give me a bell closer to the time if you want to head out there for a shoot.
    I'm in St Heliers.
    Welcome to Sako club.

 

 

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