Trentham Rifle Club     Seddon Range - NZ's Premier Shooting Facility

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Discover Outdoor Target Shooting.

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.


What Is Outdoor Target Shooting?

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.


Explore the Shooting Classes

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?


How to Join

Getting started is easy:

  1. Contact the Club Secretary using the button below
  2. Visit us on a club day—watch, ask questions, or have a go, no judgey people, we all started somewhere.
  3. Bring your own gear (if you have it), or come and learn what’s needed

What You’ll Need

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.


Try Target Shooting

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.


Membership Options

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Where We Shoot

We shoot at Seddon Range, with distances ranging from 300 to 1000 yards.

The Seddon Range is located in the city of Upper Hutt, at the intersection of Messines Rd, Fryberg Rd and Alexander Road. 


Ready to Get Started?

Join a welcoming community. Develop real-world skills.

Whether you want to compete, improve your skills, or just enjoy time on the range—you’re invited.

[Contact the Club Secretary]

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We'll get you on the range in no time. See you there!