The Northern Regional Shooting Championship is an annual event with NZDA branches from the northern region hosted at a different branch each year.
In 2020 this competition will be hosted by the North Auckland Branch.
The range is closed to general use, and the 25m sighting in range is also closed.
All members of the North Auckland branch are invited to attend this shoot to represent their branch, and win back the trophy from Northland Branch
This is a 4-position centre fire shoot with unique format and rules. The entire rule book can be read here.
A synopsis of the important rules is below:
Rifles with target accessories such as palm risers, butt hooks, etc are not permitted.
If a rifle is fitted with an adjustable fore end or stock, the rifle must be adjusted before the prone serial and not adjusted again during the entire match
No slings, target clothing or accessories permitted.
Shooting mats and kneeling rolls are permitted.
A spotting scope is permitted, but must be used by the shooter, not a 'spotter/caller'
Junior shooters, 16 years and under on the day, are permitted to use a .22 LR calibre rifle. Junior shooters need NOT be financial members of the branch.
Course of Fire (45 rounds plus sighters required)
Prone, 5 minutes for unlimited sighters - rest allowed
Prone, 10 shots in 15 minutes, unsupported
Sitting, as above
Kneeling, as above
Standing, as above
Novelty event;
50m, standing, rapid serial, 5 shots in 40 seconds
Timetable:
Registration: from 9:00 am until the last detail starts the prone serial.
Briefing; 9:45 am
Shooting should start by 10:00 am
Last detail expected to finish by 3:00 pm
Shooters meeting by 4:00 pm
BBQ and prize giving by 4:30 pm
Today's range activities are:
200m.
Registration opens at 9:00 am
25m sighting in range opens at 9:30 am until midday
Morning.
General practice on all benches and remaining ground lanes not used by the BASR
9:45, bolt action service rifle (BASR). North Auckland branch hosts other branches and clubs to an inter-club competition.
20 shots prone.
After the BASR, general practice for the rest of the morning
Afternoon, general practice
The winner of each BASR match will be awarded the arm patch.
The overall winner of all BASR events will be awarded the badge to wear on hat or jacket
February members night.
Shooting skills coaching with Paul Carmine
Paul Carmine will explain and demonstrate basic shooting skills and coaching techniques in the club rooms.
The evening starts with a BBQ at 7:00 pm (Geoff M), and the presentation starts at 8:00 pm. The BBQ will be provided by the club, but you need to bring your own liquid refreshments.
There will be two notices sent to you. Please respond to the RSVP in the second notice so we can get the catering right.
See you there
Bob
A party hunt is planned for the dates shown.
Register your interest in this hunt sending an email to
Ivan Ramsey
iramsey@acero.co.nz
Once a group of people have registered their interest, a meeting will be called to plan the details.
February 15 - 16, Kaimai Ranges, Reds, Drive
March 26 - 30, South Island, Reds, Gola Peaks
April, 3 - 15, Stewart Island, While Tail, S and N Lords
May 9 - 10, Clements Rd, Sika, Sika Lodge accommodation
June 25 - 26, Rotorua, Wallaby
July, 25 - 26, Rotorua, Samba and wild bulls,
August 15 - 16, Te Urewera Galatea, Rusa, walk in
September, Te Urewera Galatea, Rusa, Fly in
October 20 - 25, South Island, Thar,
November, Laytons Farm, Fallow meat hunt and training for beginners
Routine working bee at the range.
Cleaning up around buildings, ranges, etc - weedeaters
Spraying weeds weather permitting
Complete steps to 25m range
Complete step into 25m range
Bury water pipes to 200m and 100m sheds
New backing boards for 25m targets
Please bring suitable equipment and personal protection gear
BBQ and refreshments provided approx 1:00 pm depending on workload and progress.
100m.
General practice on all benches and remaining ground lanes not used by the NSRS
9:45 am National Sporting Rifle Shoot (NSRS)
Rim Fire (45 rounds required)
Prone, 10 shots in 4 minutes
Prone rapid, 5 shots in 20 seconds
Sitting, 10 shots in 4 minutes
Kneeling, 10 shots in 4 minutes
Standing, 10 shots in 4 minutes
No sighters. No target gear or accessories beyond a shooting mat and kneeling roll.
Juniors and novice shooters are encouraged to start using a front rest for the prone serials - a day pack or bi-pod is ideal, but if you use these you can't expect your score to count for the trophy or other prizes.
For the complete rules, see the competitions page of our web site.
After the NSRS, general practice all morning.
Afternoon
100m
General practice
Afternoon.
Auckland branch hosts an interbranch competition at Auckland range. Be at the gates by 8:45.
100m, 4 positions, 5 shots per position.
March members night.
What's in your day pack - suggestions from experienced hunters
Your med kit and how to use it
Travelling Light - tips for gear and gadgets
Hosted by Jared C
The evening starts with a BBQ at 7:00 pm, and the presentations start at 8:00 pm. The BBQ will be provided by the club, but you need to bring your own liquid refreshments.
Centre Fire (20 rounds required)
Prone, 5 shots in 2 minutes
Sitting, 5 shots in 2 minutes
Kneeling, 5 shots in 2 minutes
1:30 pm - The Hot Shots Trophy
Rifles with iron sights
2 sighting shots
5 shots prone in 10 minutes
5 shots sitting
5 shots kneeling
5 shots standing
50m.
9:45 am National Sporting Rifle Shoot (NSRS) at 50m
Snap, standing, 5 exposures, each of 4 seconds.
50m
Rim Fire Silhouette (conducted twice)
Prone, 5 chickens, 1 shot per chicken in 2 minutes
Sitting, pigs
Kneeling, turkeys
Standing, rams
General practice at 50m after the last silhouette details
April members night.
Bring your treasures for sale or swap.
Bring along an historic item for a show and tell.
The evening starts with a BBQ at 7:00 pm, and the other events start at 8:00 pm. The BBQ will be provided by the club, but you need to bring your own liquid refreshments.
General practice on all benches and ground lanes
11:00 am ANZAC commemorative shoot
bolt action service rifles only
5 rounds on call
BASR (bolt action service rifle)
Prone, 5 shots in 5 minutes
Sitting,
Kneeling
Standing
Standing snap, 5 exposures each of 4 seconds, on call.
General practice during and after the BASR
2:00 pm The Presidents Trophy
Hunting rifles, no slings
10 rounds standing in 5 minutes
Score is added to the Douglas score of a trophy submitted for measuring to combine to win the Presidents Trophy
Snap, standing, 5 single shots at 4 seconds per exposure
Measuring morning at the club rooms
Members submit their trophies and photographs for measuring and judging
Opens at 9:00 am until 12:00 pm
BBQ lunch
AGM at the club rooms, starting at 7:30
BBQ supper after the AGM finishes, bring your own refreshments and any food contributions to the BBQ
Prize draw for the new rifle during the BBQ
Every attendance over the previous year, at a working bee, hunters shoot or members night entitles each member to one entry into the draw.
YOU MUST BE PRESENT AT THE AGM TO WIN THIS DRAW
If the member is not present, the draw is forfeit, and another name will be drawn
General practice on all benches and all lanes not used for BASR
9:45 am, BASR
Bolt action service rifles only
5 rounds prone in 5 minutes
5 rounds sitting
5 rounds kneeling
5 rounds standing snap, 4 seconds per exposure
Afternoon. Move to 50m
Rim fire silhouette (conducted twice)
.22LR rifles only
prone, 5 chickens, one shot per chicken in 2 minutes
sitting, 5 pigs
kneeling, 5 turkeys
standing 5 rams
After the last silhouette detail, general practice, including centre fire rifles, at 50m for the remainder of the day
Auckland branch hosts the inter-club bolt action service rifle BASR) competition at Auckland range, be at the gates by 8:45 pm
General practice on all benches and any lanes not allocated to the Debbie Harlow
10:00 am, the Debbie Harlow centre fire match
unlimited sighters and 30 rounds prone in 60 minutes
July members night.
How to choose a rifle and scope - a presentation by Bill McLeod.
Don't be fooled by flash advertising, or the latest gazoomabanger from America. Choose your next rifle, scope and ammunition based on the wisdom and experience of our presenter.
Prone rapid, 5 rounds in 20 seconds
General practice on all benches and lanes
General practice at 100m
August members night.
"The rifles that beat the Boer" is a presentation showing a collection of relevant rifles of the period, and discussion thereof. Other opinions will be canvassed.
An added attraction will be a demonstration and sampling of various techniques for making Biltong.
September members night.
"One-pot delights and disasters" is a cooking competition with very few rules, and even fewer guarantees of survival.
Rules:
Teams of two (one of the team must be a branch member, the other can be someone who can actually cook) Only one pot allowed - no size limit (provide own heat source) One hour allowed No use of the kitchen Must produce food for four (one for the judges and the other three for us to eat afterwards)
Teams of two (one of the team must be a branch member, the other can be someone who can actually cook)
Only one pot allowed - no size limit (provide own heat source)
One hour allowed
No use of the kitchen
Must produce food for four (one for the judges and the other three for us to eat afterwards)
The evening starts with the cooking. Guests are encouraged to ask questions of the competitors, and generally offer helpful and unwanted advice.
Judging will start at 8:00 pm, and we will eat the results later.
Judges TBA
Bring your own liquid refreshments.
If you want to enter a team, please email Bob after you get the first notice
b3o2b7m5c@gmail.com
General practice and NSRS rim fire
October members night.
Two branch members will put on a display of the skills and techniques needed to break down an animal ready for the cuts and joints for cooking or storage.
The evening will start with the demonstrations, then progress to the cooking and eating phase when the butchery is done.
Depending on the source of the animals, we might need to charge a small "dining fee", so bring $10.00 per head please, just in case. There will be no charge for road kill.
General practice at 200m
.22 LR rifles only
prone, 5 shots, 5 chickens, one shot per chicken in 2 minutes
sitting, rams
kneeling, turkeys
standing, rams
General practice (including centre fire rifles) after the last silhouette details has finished
50m (all day)
General practice on ground lanes
11:00 am Armistice Day commemorative shoot,
11:30 am, BASR
Sitting, same
Kneeling, same
Advance to the 25m mark:
Standing snap, 5 exposures of 4 seconds, one shot per exposure on call.
Standing snap, 5 exposures of 4 seconds, one shot per exposure
Gala Day
25m sighting in range IS NOT OPEN TODAY
50m, novelty events for junior shooters
50m, novelty events for centre fire
100m, King of the Hill
BBQ and prizes about 1:00 pm