A chamber safety device (CSD) is compulsory on the range. The afternoon (or morning) continues in ten minute increments until time is up – which seems to be much sooner than you want, but hey – time flies when you’re having fun. I use duct tape when I don’t have one on hand, but it’s not nearly as quick. For anyone intending on spending a decent amount of time at the range, a staple gun is a good investment. Try and take your own stapler if you can. There are targets available for 50 cents each if you don’t have your own, and there are generally staple guns floating around.
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The ROs check the rifles and when everything is deemed clear, shooters can go forward to assess and patch their targets. At this point everyone makes their firearms safe and steps away from the benches. You then have ten minutes to do your damnedest, after which ceasefire will be called.
You set up your targets, get ready and when everyone has their ears on, the range is ‘live’.
There is also a 200 metre mound, but when this is in operation all of the other ranges have to be shut down as it is behind them. The 50 and 100 metre targets are shot off the same mounds, while the 25 metre range is separate. There are 25, 50 and 100 metre ranges that run at the same time. The shoot is quite organised, with a detailed safety briefing beforehand. The backstop for the targets is a pile of old tires – about 14 tonnes of rubber – so setting that alight would probably be a bit of a problem… This also means no tracer rounds, and obviously no incendiary rounds or anything crazy like that. If you want to shoot prone, sitting, kneeling or standing, you can shift your bench over a bit and go for it.īecause the range is located in a working forest, there is no smoking at all – so keep that in mind if you’re fiending for a smoke after a couple hours, because there are controlled entry and exit times and you’ll just have to hack it. There are also gun racks behind the shooting line if you have more than one rifle. There are a row of benches to shoot from, with plenty of room to store your gear. Shooting at this range is a real pleasure and is ideal for sighting in or testing reloads. There are a few range officers on at any given time, and they are give you very clear instructions. It’s still a busy range though, and safety is the number one priority. I would recommend aiming for the afternoon timeslot, as there are generally fewer people around, which means more shooting for you. There is a morning session and an afternoon session. The NZDA Auckland Branch is an ideal place to test reloads.
If there’s an organised shoot on, you will be turned away – so save yourself the hassle by checking the NZDA website or getting in touch with them. This makes it essential to check the range calendar to find out when general practices are on, and what time the gates will be open. The Auckland Deerstalkers Range is located in a working forest, and is accessible only at certain times during the day. However, if you’re just after a casual shoot or you need to sight in your rifle or test your reloads, the Auckland branch has a fantastic range you can access most weekends. With branches all over New Zealand and a culture that is inviting, it’s always worth checking out your local branch to see if membership is for you. The New Zealand Deerstalkers Association is one of the organisations that helps shooters and hunters in this country by providing facilities, as well as speaking up for us collectively when there are political issues that may affect our sport.
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