Welcome to the Rosedale Rifle Club website
This is the official website of the Rosedale Rifle Club, an affiliate of the Victorian Rifle Association. The Club is the sole occupant of Rosedale Rifle Range which is situated near the town of Rosedale on the Princes Highway 180 km east of Melbourne, Australia.

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 our Club. 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.
 
PUBLIC SAFETY INFORMATION For details about the Range Danger Area and shooting days CLICK HERE.
 
INTERESTED IN MEMBERSHIP? E-mail Secretary secretary@rosedalerifleclub.com.au.  ALREADY A MEMBER? Go to Member home page
 
 
 
Some Information About Our Range
Targets
There are 6 target emplacements, and all standard target sizes are available for all ranges. Most targets are manually operated and marked, but three are electronic, which reduces the workload, and provides other useful functions.


Available Ranges
There are raised mounds at 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900 and the longest range of 1000 yards has a roof over the mound. All distances 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
The Club has about 40 members, and on a normal Saturday we have about 10 shooters, comprising a mixture of F-Class & Sporting Hunter Class (who use scope sights and rests), and Target Rifle (using open sights and slings). Pictured is Target Rifle shooter 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 Meetings 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.


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What's Been On and What's On Soon
Oct 2003 to Dec 2023 Archived Syllabus and Events.
RANGE CHAMPIONSHIP For final results (scratch only) for season 2024-25 CLICK HERE.
Sat 04 Jan 2025 Rosedale. 500yd - Start 11.00am Start + Manual Targets Hexta Data.
Sun 05 Jan 2025 Rosedale. 1000yd - Start 9.00am Start + BBQ Hexta Data.
Sat 11 Jan 2025 Rosedale. 600yd - Start 11.00am Start Hexta Data.
Sat 18 Jan 2025 Rosedale. RRC Championship Stage 2/1 300y/400y, 11.30am Muster, 12.00Noon BBQ - Start 1.00pm ET 2x10 Hexta Data.
Sat 25 Jan 2025 Rosedale. 700yd - Start 11.00am Start Hexta Data.
Sat 01 Feb 2025 Rosedale. 300yd - Start 11.00am Start + Manual Targets Hexta Data.
Sat 02 Feb 2025 Rosedale. 1000yd - Start 9.00am Start + Sausage Sizzle ($10.00) Hexta Data.
Sat 08 Feb 2025 Rosedale. 600yd - Start 11.00am Start - Rescheduled Range Meeting 2.00pm Hexta Data.
Sat 15 Feb 2025 Rosedale. RRC Championship Stage 2/2 500y/600y, 11.30am Muster, 12.00Noon BBQ - Start 1.00pm ET 2x10 - CANCELLED
Sat 22 Feb 2025 Rosedale. 2rd Pennant Yarram 700yd - 800yd 10.30am Start Election of DRA Captains (No Muzzle Breaks) PENNANT RESULT.
Sat 01 March 2025 Rosedale. 400yd 11.00am ET 2x10 + Manual Targets Hexta Data.
Sat 02 March 2025 Rosedale. 1000yd - Start 9.00am Start + Sausage Sizzle ($10.00) Hexta Data.
Sat 08 March 2025 Rosedale. 500yd - 10.00am ET 2x10 + Working Bee for RRC OPM Hexta Data.
Sat 15 March 2025 Rosedale. Rosedale OPM Day 1 - 500, 600, 700 9.00am Start Hexta Data.
Sat 16 March 2025 Rosedale. Rosedale OPM Day 2 - 1000, 1000, 1000 9.00am Start
Sat 22 March 2025 Rosedale. 600yd - 10.00am ET 2x10 Hexta Data.
Sat 29 March 2025 Rosedale. 500yd / 600yd - 4thPennant Lang Lang 10.30am Start PENNANT RESULT.
Sat 5th April 2025 Rosedale. 300yd - 10.00am ET 2x10 Hexta Data.
Sun 6th April 2025 Rosedale. 1000yd Practice 8.30am start Hexta Data.
Sat 12 April 2025 Rosedale. 700yd - 10.00am ET 2x10 (VRA Kings - Bendigo) Hexta Data.
Sat 19 April 2025 Rosedale. Champ Stage 3/2, RRC Championship – 700y/800y 10.00am muster 10.30am Range Meeting - BBQ Lunch, Champ Starts 1.00pm Hexta Data.
Sat 26 April 2025 Rosedale. 600yd - 10.00am ET 2x10 Hexta Data.
Sat 3 May 2025 Rosedale. 3rd Pennant Moe 2 x 600yd 10.30am Start (No Muzzle Breaks)
Sun 4th May 2025 Rosedale. 1000yd Practice 8.30am start
Sat 10th May 2025 Rosedale. 300yd - 9.30am ET 2x10 (Early Finish to allow Interstate Judges to inspect the Equestrian Cross Country Course) Hexta Data.
Sat 17th May 2025 Rosedale. ** RANGE CLOSED ** GRA Inc. AGM – Novelty Shoot, Lang Lang – 300-500y-600y, 2/7 Shot Individual event. ** Rosedale Rifle Range Closed for State Horse Event. **
Sun 24th May 2025 Rosedale. 500yd - 11.0am start ET 2x10 Hexta Data.
Sun 31st May 2025 Rosedale. 300yd - 11.0am start ET 2x10 + Manual Targets Hexta Data.
Sun 1st June 2025 Rosedale. 1000yd - Practice 8.30am start Hexta Data.
Sun 7th June 2025 Rosedale. Champ Stage 4/2, RRC Championship – 900y/1000y 11.30am muster - BBQ Lunch, Champ Starts 1.00pm Hexta Data.
Sat 14th June 2025 Rosedale. Challenge Cup, Coached 2 x 1000yd event, 10.00am Muster - 10.30am Start followed by GRA Meeting CHALLENGE CUP. Hexta Data.
Sat 21st June 2025 Rosedale. 600yd 11.00am Start Hexta Data.
Sat 28th June 2025 Rosedale. 700yd 11.00am Start Hexta Data.
Sat 5th July 2025 Rosedale. 500yd 11.00am Start, E/T 2x10 + Manual Targets Hexta Data.
Sun 6th July 2025 Rosedale. 1000yd 8.30am Start, E/T 2x10 Practice Hexta Data.
Sat 12th July 2025 Rosedale. 600yd 11.00am Start, E/T 2x10 Hexta Data.
Sat 19th July 2025 Rosedale. 800yd 11.00am Start, E/T 2x10 Hexta Data.
Sat 26th July 2025 Rosedale. 500yd 10.00am Muster, Start10.30, E/T 2x10 BBQ - Followed by AGM 1.30pm Hexta Data.
Sat 2nd August 2025 Rosedale. Match 1, RRC 2025-26 Championship – 300y/400y 10.30am Muster - 11.00am Start - Follwed by BBQ Lunch Hexta Data.
Sun 3rd August 2025 Rosedale. 1000yd 8.30am Start, E/T 2x10 Practice Hexta Data.
Sat 9th August 2025 Rosedale. 400yd, 10.30am Muster - 11.00am Start, E/T 2x10 Hexta Data.
Sat 16th August 2025 Rosedale. 500yd, 10.30am Muster - 11.00am Start, E/T 2x10 Hexta Data.
Sat 23rd August 2025 Rosedale. 600yd, 10.30am Muster - 11.00am Start, E/T 2x10 Hexta Data.
Sat 30th August 2025 Rosedale. 700yd, 10.30am Muster - 11.00am Start, E/T 2x10
Sat 5th Sept 2025 Rosedale. Match 2, RRC 2025-26 Championship – 500y/600y 10.30am Muster - 11.00am Start - Follwed by BBQ Lunch
Sun 6th Sept 2025 Rosedale. 1000yd 8.30am Start, E/T 2x10 Practice
   
RANGE CHAMPIONSHIP For current standings (scratch only) for season 2025-26 CLICK HERE.
   
See the 2025 - 2026 Syllabus To see our official syllabus for season 2025-2026 download a printable copy by clicking HERE    
   
Standard Shooting Rules Download a copy of the current SSRs in Adobe Acrobat format.
   
FAIR PLAY CODE Rosedale Rifle Club is a Fair Play club.
   
  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. Nationally, it has the biggest following of any of our categories.

Allowed calibres are .308 Winchester and .223 Remington. There are restrictions on rifle weight, projectiles, trigger weight, sight specifications, and many other aspects such as jackets and mats.

The target rifle category tests a greater variety of shooting skills than F Class (below), and for most, has a longer learning curve. To succeed at the top level requires a very steady hold, and excellent visual acuity.
Standard F-Class
This 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 well represented.
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 significant advantage, particularly at long range (800 to 1000 yards) and in windy conditions.
F/TR
F/TR is the international equivalent of F-Standard (which is unique to Australia). It is growing steadily in popularity, mostly because it provides an opportunity for international competition (as do Target Rifle and F-Open). Allowed calibres are .308 Winchester and .223 Remington, but without restrictions on projectiles and powder which apply to Target Rifle and F-Standard. And it has significant differences in allowed specifications and accessories to F-Standard.
Other Categories
While the above 4 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, including Field Class, which caters for hunting and similar rifles.
 
Please Support Our Valuable Sponsors  
 
H & S FIREARMS
we are grateful to Geoff Abrahall for once again supporting our OPM as a major sponsor.

For a huge range of firearms and accessories in an impressive new store, visit H & S Firearms on the Princes Highway east out of Sale.
 
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?   Webmaster Colin McDonald president@rosedalerifleclub.com.au
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