Welcome to the Rosedale Rifle Range website

This is the official website of the Rosedale Rifle Range, which is situated near the town of Rosedale on the Princes Highway 180 km east of Melbourne, Australia. The Range is managed by a Committee of Management made up of members from two National Rifle Association affiliated clubs, Sale Rifle Club and Stratford-Maffra Rifle Club. The purpose of this site is to provide information for intending visitors to this great rifle range, and for people who might be considering joining one of our two Rifle Clubs. Target shooting is a very challenging and enjoyable sport, with a rich history and world-wide participation. It is attractive to all ages, and we welcome both youth and experience - some of the top competitors in our sport are in their seventies.

Some Information About Our Range

Targets There are 6 target emplacements, and all standard full-bore target sizes are available for all ranges. Championship targets are used for F-Class Open competion at all ranges. Available Ranges There are raised mounds at 300, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900 and 1000 yards. All are used regularly throughout the season. The terrain is flat apart from a slight depression between the 300 yard mound and the targets.

Active Membership Our resident rifle clubs have about 30 members, and on a normal Saturday at Rosedale we have about 15 shooters, comprising a mixture of Target Rifle (open sights and slings) and F-Class (scope sights and rests). Pictured is one of our top shooters Ken Tatterson. Conditions Because of the flat terrain, mirage can be severe at the longer ranges, and is used extensively as an indicator of wind changes. An effort has been made to keep adjacent trees to a minimum, which increases the reliability of the flags.

Range Clubhouse The clubhouse was funded and built by local club members in the mid-80s. It has mains power, a well equipped kitchen, toilets and showers, and a large floor area for dining, presentations, meetings and other gatherings. Camping Area The area around the clubhouse is sheltered with numerous shade trees. Visitors to our Open Prize Meeting in April are encouraged to bring a caravan or tent and stay overnight on the range. All sites are powered.

Location Map of the Range From the centre of Melbourne, Rosedale is a 2 hour drive east, down the Princes Highway. Turn right at the roundabout, drive south for 1.8km, then turn left into the Rosedale-Stradbroke Road. Drive along this road to the first corner (about 1.2km) and instead of following the bitumen road around to the right, go straight ahead onto the gravel road, and the Range gateway is about 800 metres further on the right-hand side of the road.

What's Been On and What's On Soon

Sat 3 January 2009	Rosedale. Starts 12:30 pm, 2 x 10 shots at 500 yds. Results.
Sat 10 January 2009	Rosedale. Starts 12:30 pm, 2 x 10 shots at 900 yds. Results.
Sat 17 January 2009	Rosedale. Starts 12:30 pm, 2 x 10 shots at 700 yds. Results.
Sun 18 January 2009	Rosedale. Starts 10:00 am, working bee and quarterly range committee meeting.
Sat 24 January 2009	Rosedale. Starts 12:30 pm, 2 x 10 shots at 600 yds. Results.
Sat 31 January 2009	Rosedale. Starts 1:30 pm, 2 x 10 shots at 300 yds (Championship postponed to Feb 14). Results.
Sat 7 February 2009	Rosedale Challenge Cup. Starts 12 noon, 2 x 10 shots at 1000 yds. Postponed - revised date T.B.A.
Sat 14 February 2009	Rosedale Championship Stage 1 Part 2. Starts 12:30 pm, 7 shots each at 300, 500 and 600 yds. Results.
Sat 21 February 2009	Rosedale. Starts 12:30 pm, 2 x 10 shots at 800 yds. Results.
Sat 28 February 2009	Third Pennant at Moe. Starts 11:00 am, 10 shots each at 300 and 500 yds. Results (pdf).
Sat 7 March 2009	Rosedale. Starts 12:30 pm, 2 x 10 shots at 500 yds. Results.
Sat 14 March 2009	Rosedale Championship Stage 2 Part 2. Starts 12:30 pm, 10 shots each at 600 and 700 yds. Postponed - revised date Saturday 21 March 2009. Followed by meeting of OPM Committee.
Sun 15 March 2009	Rosedale OPM Working Bee. Starts 10 am.
Sat 21 March 2009	Rosedale Championship Stage 2 Part 2. Starts 12:30 pm, 10 shots each at 700 then 600 yds. Results.
Fri 27 March 2009	Rosedale Inter-School Shoot. Starts 11 am. Help needed with marking scoring and coaching.
Sat 28 March 2009	Fourth Pennant at Lang Lang. Starts 11:00 am, 10 shots each at 500 and 600 yds. Results (pdf). For final 2008-9 team standings Click here(pdf).
Sat 4 April 2009	Rosedale Open Prize Meeting Day 1. Starts 9:00 am, 10 shots each at 700, 800 and 900 yds, plus One Shot Wonder at 1000 yds. Results.
Sun 5 April 2009	Rosedale Open Prize Meeting Day 2. Starts 9:00 am, 10 shots each at 300, 500 and 600 yds. Results.
Sat 11 April 2009	Rosedale Easter Shoot. Starts 12:30 pm, 2 x 10 shots at 700 yds. Results.
Sat 18 April 2009	Rosedale Championship Stage 3 Part 2. Starts 12:30 pm, 10 shots each at 800 and 900 yds. Results.
Sat 25 April 2009	Rosedale. Starts 12:30 pm, 2 x 10 shots at 600 yds. Results.
Sat 2 May 2009	Karl Giertz Memorial at Rosedale. Starts 12 noon, 10 shots each at 700 and 900 yds. Results.
Fri 8 May 2008	Social Night at Traralgon RSL. Starts 6:30 pm.
Sat 9 May 2008	Rosedale. Starts 12:30 pm, 2 x 10 shots at 300 yds. Results.
Sat 16 May 2008	Rosedale. Starts 12:30 pm, 2 x 10 shots at 800 yds. Results.
Sat 23 May 2008	Moe GRA Annual General Meeting. Special shoot starts at 10:00 am, 25 shots, details TBA, followed by meeting at 3:00 pm.
Sat 30 May 2009	Rosedale Championship Stage 4 Part 2. Postponed to June 13. Instead casual shoot each at 1000 yds. Results.
Sat 6 June 2009	Rosedale. Starts 12:30 pm, 2 x 10 shots at 500 yds. Results.
Sat 13 June 2008	Rosedale Championship Stage 4 Part 2. Starts 12:30 pm, 10 shots each at 900 and 1000 yds. Results.
Sat 20 June 2008	Moe Away Shoot. Starts 12 noon - 25 shots. GRA Delegates meeting at Morwell Club 5:00 pm.
Sat 27 June 2009	Rosedale Challenge Cup. Starts 12 noon, 2 x 10 shots at 1000 yds. Results.
RANGE CHAMPIONSHIP	RESULTS. For final results (scratch only) for season 2008-9 CLICK HERE.
Sat 4 July 2009	Rosedale. Starts 12:30 pm, 2 x 10 shots at 600 yds. Results.
Sat 11 July 2009	Rosedale. Starts 12:30 pm, 2 x 10 shots at 300 yds. Results.
Sat 18 July 2009	Rosedale Range AGM 10 am followed by Championship Stage 1 Part 1. Starts 12:30 pm, 7 shots each at 300, 500 and 600 yds. Results.
Sun 19 July 2009	Rosedale. Starts 10 am, working bee and quarterly range committee meeting.
Sat 25 July 2009	Rosedale. Starts 11 am, 2 x 10 shots at 800 yds. Results.
Sat 1 August 2009	Rosedale. Starts 11 am, 2 x 10 shots at 500 yds. Results.
Sat 8 August 2009	Rosedale GRA Champion of Champions. Starts 9:30 am, 10 shots each at 300, 500, 700 and 900 yds. Results. Followed by 2 x 10 shots at 900 yds. Results.
Sat 15 August 2009	Rosedale. Starts 11 am, 2 x 10 shots at 700 yds. Results.
Sat 22 August 2009	Rosedale. Starts 11 am, 2 x 10 shots at 600 yds. Results.
Sat 29 August 2009	Rosedale Championship Stage 2 Part 1. Starts 11 am, 10 shots each at 600 and 700 yds. Results.
Sat 5 September 2009	Rosedale. Starts 11 am, 2 x 10 shots at 300 yds. Results.
Sat 12 September 2009	Rosedale. Starts 11 am, 2 x 10 shots at 800 yds. Results.
Sat 19 September 2009	Bendigo. DRA Teams and Champion of Champions. Results.
Sun 20 September 2009	Bendigo. DRA Teams and Champion of Champions. Results.
Sat 26 September 2009	First Pennant at Yarram. Postponed till October 31.
Sat 3 October 2009	Rosedale. Starts 11 am, 2 x 10 shots at 500 yds. Results.
Sat 10 October 2009	Lodge Cup at Rosedale. Fitzroy-Caulfield and Moe visiting. Starts 11 am, 2 x 10 shots at 800 yds. Results.
Sat 17 October 2009	Rosedale Championship Stage 3 Part 1. Starts 11 am, 10 shots each at 800 and 900 yds. Results.
Sun 18 October 2009	Rosedale. Starts 10 am, working bee and quarterly range committee meeting.
Sat 24 October 2009	Lang Lang OPM. Starts 8:30 pm, 10 shots at 300, 500, 600 yds. Results.
Sat 31 October 2009	First Pennant at Yarram. Starts 11 am, 10 shots each at 800 and 900 yds. Results (pdf).
Sat 7 November 2009	Rosedale. Starts 10 am, 2 x 10 shots at 600 yds. Results.
Sat 14 November 2009	Rosedale. Starts 10 am, 2 x 10 shots at 500 yds. Results.
Sat 21 November 2009	Rosedale. Starts 10 am, 2 x 10 shots at 300 yds. Results.
Sat 28 November 2009	Second Pennant at Rosedale. Starts 11 am, 10 shots each at 900 and 1000 yds. Results (pdf).
Sat 5 December 2009	Moe City Open Prize Meeting. Starts 8:30am, 10 shots each at 300*, 500 and 600 yds. *F-Open may shoot a longer distance instead of 300yd. Results (pdf).
Sun 6 December 2009	Rosedale - Lois Osborn Memorial. Starts 10 am, 2 x 10 shots at 1000 yds. Results.
Sat 12 December 2009	Rosedale Championship Stage 4 Part 1. Starts 10 am, 10 shots each at 900 and 1000 yds. Results.
Sat 19 December 2009	Rosedale Christmas Shoot. Start time TBA, 2 x 10 shots at 900 yds. Includes Bin Loadin 1000, barbecue and 2008-9 presentations. Results.
Sat 26 December 2009	Rosedale. Starts 10 am, 2 x 10 shots at 500 yds. Results.
Sat 2 January 2010	Rosedale. Starts 10 am, 2 x 10 shots at 700 yds. Results.
Sat 9 January 2010	Rosedale. Starts 10 am, 2 x 10 shots at 600 yds. Results.
Sat 16 January 2010	Rosedale Championship Stage 1 Part 2. Starts 10 am, 7 shots each at 300, 500 and 600 yds. Results.
Sun 17 January 2010	Rosedale. Starts 10 am, working bee and quarterly range committee meeting.
Sat 23 January 2010	Rosedale. Starts 12:30pm, 2 x 10 shots at 300 yds. Results.
Sat 30 January 2010	Rosedale Challenge Cup. Starts 12 noon, 2 x 10 shots at 1000 yds. Results.
Sat 6 February 2010	Rosedale. Starts 12:30 pm, 2 x 10 shots at 800 yds. Results.
Sat 13 February 2010	Rosedale. Starts 12:30 pm, 2 x 10 shots at 500 yds. Results.
Sat 20 February 2010	Rosedale Championship Stage 2 Part 2. Starts 12:30 pm, 10 shots each at 600 and 700 yds. OPM planning meeting after. Results.
Sat 27 February 2010	Third Pennant at Moe. Starts 11:00 am, 10 shots each at 300 and 500 yds. Results (pdf).
Sun 28 February 2010	Rosedale. Starts 10 am, OPM working bee.
Sat 6 March 2010	Rosedale. Starts 12:30 pm, 2 x 10 shots at 700 yds. Results.
Sat 13 March 2010	Rosedale. Starts 12:30 pm, 2 x 10 shots at 300 yds. Results.
Fri 19 March 2010	Rosedale Victorian Veterans Annual Prize Meeting. Starts 9:30 am, 10 shots each at 300, 500 and 600 yds.
Sat 20 March 2010	Rosedale Open Prize Meeting Day 1. Starts 9:00 am, 10 shots each at 300, 500 and 600 yds, plus One Shot Wonder at 1000 yds. Results.
Sun 21 March 2010	Rosedale Open Prize Meeting Day 2. Starts 9:00 am, 10 shots each at 800, 900 and 1000 yds. Results.
Fri 26 March 2010	Rosedale Inter-secondary School Shoot. Postponed to date TBA.
Sat 27 March 2010	Fourth Pennant at Lang Lang. Starts 11:00 am, 10 shots each at 500 and 600 yds. Results (pdf).
Sat 3 April 2010	Rosedale Easter Shoot. Starts 12:30 pm, 2 x 10 shots at 700 yds. Results.
Sat 10 April 2010	Rosedale Championship Stage 3 Part 2. Starts 12:30 pm, 10 shots each at 800 and 900 yds. Results.
Sat 17 April 2010	Rosedale. Starts 12:30 pm, 2 x 10 shots at 300 yds. Results.
Sat 24 April 2010	Rosedale. Starts 12:30 pm, 2 x 10 shots at 800 yds. Results.
Sat 1 May 2010	Karl Giertz Memorial at Rosedale. Starts 12 noon, 10 shots each at 700 and 900 yds. Results.
Fri 7 May 2010	Social Night at Sale Legends. Starts 6:30 pm.
Sat 8 May 2010	Rosedale Championship Stage 4 Part 2. Starts 12:30 pm, 10 shots each at 900 and 1000 yds. Results.
Sat 15 May 2010	Rosedale. Starts 12:30 pm, 2 x 10 shots at 500 yds. Results.
Thu 20 May 2010	Maffra Secondary College at Rosedale. Starts 10:00 am, TR and F Class shoot at 500 yds.
Sat 22 May 2010	Yarram GRA AGM. Shooting (details TBA) starts 10:00 am, 2 x 10 shots, meeting at 3pm.
Sat 29 May 2010	Rosedale. Starts 12:30 pm, 2 x 10 shots at 700 yds. Results.
Sat 5 June 2010	Rosedale. Starts 12:30 pm, 2 x 10 shots at 600 yds. Results.
Sat 12 June 2010	Rosedale. Starts 12:30 pm, 2 x 10 shots at 1000 yds. Results.
Sat 19 June 2010	Rosedale. Starts 12:30 pm, 2 x 10 shots at 300 yds. Results. GRA Delegates Meeting at Morwell Club 5 pm.
Sat 26 June 2010	Rosedale. Starts 12:30 pm, 2 x 10 shots at 800 yds. Results.
RANGE CHAMPIONSHIP	RESULTS. For final results (scratch only) for season 2009-10 CLICK HERE.
Sat 3 July 2010	Rosedale. Starts 12:30 pm, 2 x 10 shots at 300 yds. Results.
Sat 10 July 2010	Rosedale. Starts 12:30 pm, 2 x 10 shots at 800 yds. Results. AGM 11am beforehand.
Sat 17 July 2010	Rosedale. Starts 12:30 pm, 2 x 10 shots at 500 yds. Results.
Sat 24 July 2010	Rosedale Championship Stage 1 Part 1. Starts 12:30 pm, 7 shots each at 300, 500 and 600 yds. Results.
Sun 25 July 2010	Rosedale. Starts 10 am, working bee and lunchtime quarterly Range Committee Meeting.
Sat 31 July 2010	Rosedale. Starts 12:30 pm, 2 x 10 shots at 900 yds.
Sat 7 August 2010	Rosedale. Starts 12:30 pm, 2 x 10 shots at 600 yds.
RANGE CHAMPIONSHIP	For current standings (scratch only) for season 2010-11 CLICK HERE.
Download the full Syllabus	Download a copy of the 2010-11 Syllabus in Adobe Acrobat format.
	N.B. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat reader installed on your PC, then you can download and install it by clicking here.

Current Shooting Categories at Rosedale

Target Rifle This is the traditional category of shooting, which uses military calibres, open (metal) sights, and slings to support the rifle in the prone shooting position. It has the biggest following of any National Rifle Association category, and consequently is very competitive at the top level. Allowed calibres are .308 Winchester and .223 Remington. There are restrictions on rifle weight, projectiles, trigger weight, sight details, and many other aspects such as jackets and mats. The target rifle category is more of a test of the basic shooting skills than F Class (below). To succeed at the top level requires a very steady hold, and excellent visual acuity.

Standard F-Class This relatively new category is restricted to the same basic rifle as for Target Rifle, but allows the addition of telescopic sights, and front and rear rests. It was introduced as an affordable way of continuing to shoot competitively when having difficulty with open sights and/or prone shooting with a sling. However, there is no requirement to serve an apprenticeship in Target Rifle, and a growing number shooters are preferring to start their target shooting in F-Class. With the aid of scope sight and rests, the emphasis of shooter skill turns mostly to wind-reading ability. It has been well received at Rosedale, and on a normal club saturday, Standard F-Class shooters are usually in the majority.

Open F-Class This category allows all the advantages of Standard F-Class, and in addition removes most of the restrictions for the rifle. Any calibre up to 8mm is allowable, the rifle weight limit is increased, and the trigger can be much lighter. Consequently, the F-Class Open shooter has a big advantage, particularly at long range (800 to 1000 yards) and in windy conditions. Because of the expected performance levels in Open F-Class, a different set of targets is normally used, with smaller rings, making maximum scores more difficult to achieve. Currently, there are 3 or 4 regular competitors in Open F-Class at Rosedale.

Other Categories While the above 3 categories currently comprise all of the regular competitive shooting at Rosedale, we hope this will change over time. There are other types of shooting which are compatible with the facilities, for example Field Class. One recent development is an intention to start a muzzle loading (black powder) club at the range.

MCSI SCORING SYSTEM Because we have a limited number of shooters in some categories, it is difficult to provide a meaningful competition for Saturday scores. A score standardisation system called Mixed Category Score Index (MCSI) has been developed to allow all categories to compete directly against one another. It is a type of handicap, but it applies to the standard of equipment in the shooting category (e.g. Target Rifle, F Class) rather than to the shooter's performance. An earlier version of this system called SPR was used from 2004 to 2006 for various teams and individual competitions. Stratford-Maffra RC is using the MCSI system for its club championship (both handicap and outright). Read more details here.

Please Support Our Sponsors

	RETURNED & SERVICES LEAGUE The Traralgon Sub-Branch of the RSL is our major sponsor. We are proud to continue the historic association between long range target shooting and the Services. For fine food and lively entertainment, visit the Traralgon RSL, 94 Kay Street.	OTHER VALUABLE SPONSORS Rosedale Hotel 29 Lyons Street, Rosedale - for a couple of ales afterwards.

Some links to other websites which may be of interest

Weather Forecast	West and South Gippsland district forecast from Bureau of Meteorology website
Melbourne Radar	Radar image showing current rainfall patterns within 512km radius of Melbourne, from Bureau of Meteorology website
VRA Shop	Current price list from the Victorian Rifle Association shop
SARA Shop	Current price list from the South Australian Rifle Association shop
ozfclass.com	Australian F-Class website with discussion groups

Need more information?

Range Secretary Ian McLaren iggy3860@gmail.com Webmaster Alan Fraser a.h.(03) 5145 4246 webmaster@ozfclass.com

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