Trentham Rifle Club at Seddon Range - NZ's Premier Shooting Facility
Precision • Focus • Community
Welcome to the exciting world of outdoor long-distance rifle shooting. Whether you're a seasoned shooter, hunter, varminter or just curious to try something new, our club is the perfect place to get started.
Outdoor target shooting is a precision sport where shooters aim at distant targets—from 300 up to 1000 yards—with the goal of hitting as close to the bullseye as possible.
Success takes more than aim: it requires safety, reading the wind, adjusting for weather, good ammunition and fine-tuning your technique. It's a challenge—and incredibly rewarding and best of all we can help you with every aspect.
Target Rifle (TR)
Classic prone position, no scope or rest
Iron micrometer sights and a supportive sling
Graded from Tyro (beginner) to A Grade
Learn to read wind and shoot with traditional precision
F-Class
Modern style using telescopic scopes and rifle rests
Exceptional accuracy with single-shot centrefire rifles
Ideal for all ages and experience levels
Sporter Hunter
Use your standard hunting rifle
Great for recreational shooters looking to try something new or improve their skills
Affordable and fun
Click here for more detail on the classes and equipment varminter and PRS?
Depending on your class or end goals, you’ll need: (we have equipment you can hire)
A rifle (.223 Rem or .308 Win for TR and F-TR, or others for F-Class Open)
Scope (F-Class)
Shooting jacket and sling (TR)
Bipod/rest (F-Class)
Ammunition to suit the rifle - .308 win or 7.62mm available for purchase.
Eye and ear protection
Tablet or mobile phone
Suitable field footware and sunscreen.
Not sure where to start? We’ll guide you.
Curious to try? This beginner-friendly option gives you:
Six club shooting sessions (Selected ranges)
Coaching and support
Gear and ammo hire available separately
Use of an international grade long range shooting facility
Cost: $45 plus $10 range fee per session.
No Fire Arms licence required when under supervision and control.