Shooting Rules and Manuals

Trentham Rifle Club (Inc); Code of Conduct, Procedures and Shooting Rules

The expected behaviour of TRC members, general operational procedures and the shooting rules applicable to the Club's champoinship are defined in the Trentham Rifle Club (Inc); Code of Conduct, Procedures and Shooting Rules

Range Officer Roster - Trentham

The latest advised copy of the Range office roster for control and administartion of the range can be found in Seddon Range RO Roster 2025

Safety Briefing and RO / BO Instructions

The duties and instructions for the Duty RO and BO are included in the following links:

RO and BO Instructions

Safety Briefing Notes For Seddon Range

Technical Rules - TR

• National Rifle Associaton New Zealand Technical Rules and Regulations
• International Confederation of Fullbore Rifle Associations

Technical Rules - F-Class

 ICFRA Rules and Regulations for F-Class Rifle Shooting.  (dated 1 Jun 2023)

• Amendment 1 Rescinded June 2014 - In F Class Rifle Shooting within New Zealand the central bullseye will score as follows:

     F Open;   V-Bull to score 6.0     F TR;   V- Bull to score 6.0     F Open;   Super V Bull to score 6.1 

     F TR;  Super V Bull to score 6.1 

• Amendment 2 (Adopted July 2011)

      The use of a sound moderator is permitted.

FTR Classic

 A new class of FTR rifle configuration, the FTR Classic, was introduced in August 2020:  FTR Class Shooting Rules

Free Precision Rifle  - F-PR

A further new class of FR rifle configuration, the F- PR was introduced in August 2020: Shooting Rules F-PR

Sport / Hunter Class

Yet a further class of competition designed to ensure the intent of using a practical, walk-around hunting rifle is maintained. By not having to purchase specialized equipment to compete in this class, this class may appeal to a wider group of firearms users: Sporting Hunter Class Rules

Varminting

Manuals, Guides and Miscellaneous Information

Beginners Guide Stage One Link

Beginners Guide Stage Two - Moving Into a Sling Link

Guide to Target Shooting Link

Comparison of Equipment Specifications across all Classes Link;  These are a club member’s best effort to compare the class rules, for confirmation please refer to the respective class rules above.

​​​​​​​Firearms Safety Code 2022  NZ Police Fundamental Guide for the Safe Use of Firearms

Firearms Secure Storage Guidance,  the full NZ Police manual for the secure storage and transportation guide for fireams and ammunition is available here  A Summary of Safe Storage and Transportation is available here

Guide to rasing wind flags Link.  The video should also advise wrapping the halyard (rope) around the flag pole several times before securing it to the cleat after taking the flag down.  This saves significant wear and tear of the halyards.

Guide to rifle maintenance A basic guide to maintaining your rifle. Link

Labradar - Quick Set-up Guide.  Link

Labradar User Manual.   Link

Labradar You Tube Video - Quick Start  Link

Reloading Advice.  Summary of the Handloading Training Session on 29 March 2025.  Link 

Rolling up ShotMarker Cables Link  

Ross Mason's Wind Gauge.  Link

SAAMI Chamber and Cartridge Specifications for 308W. Link

Shooting Rules of the TRC, includes list of the clubs trophies and eligibilty, operating manual for the Silver Mountain 

ShotMarker Electronic Target Reference Manual Apr 2020 version