Long Range Academy NZ

Long Range Academy NZ Long Range Academy New Zealand operates its own shooting ranges for field shooting sports like, PRS, NRL, Long Range and ELR.

our instructors are all highly experienced and qualified shooting instructors and coaches. contact LRA for open days & courses.

28/08/2026

When your scope decides it wants to go for a walk… 😂

Mike’s scope came loose, so we got it back where it belongs and reset everything before getting it onto a zeroing screen and back into it.

It's a good reminder that good shooting starts with equipment you can rely on.

Your rifle needs to be properly set up, everything torqued to the correct specifications, and the setup matched to you as the shooter.

That's all part of what we cover on the LRA Fundamentals Course—getting your rifle set up properly, understanding what you're working with, and making sure your equipment is ready to do its job.

27/08/2026

Lone Peak Actions now available through MDT and from Impact Sports NZ. Looking forward to seeing some new builds on the range soon.



27/08/2026

A little look back at the NZFishingHunting4x4Expo in Rotorua a couple of weeks ago.

We were there talking all things long-range shooting, with presentations covering Introduction to Long Range Shooting and Precision Reloading.

A huge thanks to the team at Intrinsic Events for putting on a great expo and having us along. And of course, a special mention to Pitmaster | Shaun Branson for keeping the LRA crew very well fed. 🔥🥩

A massive thanks to the LRA team for their support over the weekend too. It's awesome to look back at where we started and see how much LRA has grown over the past few years.

It was great meeting so many shooters, hunters and curious minds, and having plenty of good conversations about getting better at what we do. Even those of you who shoot Brownings were okay.

Thanks to everyone who came along and had a yarn.

See you at the next one. 🤙

26/08/2026

LRA Field Notes – Lesson 2

🎯 Trigger Control. Done Right.

Start by placing the side of your trigger finger against the trigger guard, then slide it back until you make contact with the trigger.

This gives you a consistent reference point for where the trigger is, rather than having to guess where your finger needs to go. It also becomes useful when it's cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey and you can't feel your fingers properly.

From there, maintain your position as you gently squeeze the trigger.

Immediately after the shot, hold the trigger to the rear for a second. This helps prevent you from immediately moving or flinching, which disturbs your position and introduces an inconsistency.

Simple technique, but worth getting right.

25/08/2026

Importance of Dry Firing. During our fundamental courses we focus on rifle setup, marksmanship principles and how these are applied. Movement of the reticle during the trigger break is an indicator that not only your NPA is out, but your rifle system may not be set to your body correctly.
Straining to get yourself onto the rifle and achieve a correct sight picture means you need to tweak the setup. MDT provides the simplest solution to unadjustable factory stocks. The Field Stock and Oryx Chassis are functional options for hunting or field shooting.





24/08/2026

A glipse into the past weekend.

Fundamentals Course and Observation & Windage Course, with some rugged Central Plateau weather thrown in for good measure.

🌧️ Damp weather
🎯 Plenty of shooting
🥩 Some awesome feeds
😂 Plenty of banter
☀️ Even a token appearance from the blue sky

We only needed some snow for the full Central Plateau experience.

Despite the damp weather, the humour certainly wasn't dampened.
Good shooting, good food, good people and plenty of laughs.

Not a bad way to spend a weekend.

24/08/2026

Another weekend of training complete with Long Range Academy.

Both the Fundamentals Course and Observation & Windage Course running in some properly heinous conditions.

High winds & cold temperatures to contend with—but that's part of the game.

If you can shoot in harsh conditions, you can shoot anywhere.

Here's a testimonial from Matt during the Fundamentals Course, along with a quick tip that helped him improve his shooting.

At LRA, we're big believers in basic brilliance. Fundamentals aren't complicated—they're the basics, done right, every time.

Shooting excellence. That's what we're here to develop.

Interested in coming to shoot with us? Get in touch. 🎯

15/08/2026

Probably need to put the disclaimer that this just banter. Dont at me.

Honestly, it doesn't matter what you use as long as it gets results. Unless its a Browning Xbolt

13/08/2026

Chance to win your own MDT Field Stock.

Were at the NZFishingHunting4x4Expo

Come and see us at booth 88 for 20% off MDT Field Stocks. We also have exclusive show deals on MDT and TELSON OPTICS

Thanks to ImpactSportsNZ

Come and see us for some good yarns about long range shooting and some sweet deals on some good gear.

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Waiouru
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