Welcome to the SSAA Orange Branch Website

While the Orange branch of the SSAA is a relatively recent development incorporated in 1997, the range dates back to an undetermined date, pre1884, remarkable that it had been marked on Oranges' 1st district map, (noting the 2nd edition superseded the 1st in 1884). It was used for district sharpshooting events of that time.  Then more formally used as a military training range and camp for the Boer War and other conflicts over time until the military reserves ceased to use it in 1986, still boasts the original Butts pre1884, while in 1917 the range was expanded with a military service range, target range and civilian range, the mantelets are still evident, as are the varying firing mounds at each distance back to 500yards with a grenade-training pit, manoeuvres area and the evidence of grenade use, as are other hangovers from military time. The Range has been named in recognition of Sir Neville Howse VC's long-serving military service and service to the Orange district. More recently an upgraded stop butt was built on the 200yard mound and a shed now shelters the firing line at 300yards giving the shooter a 100yard range on what is considered, the site of Australia's oldest continuous rifle range (pre-1884) while enjoying shelter from the sometimes-questionable Orange weather.  

A Rimfire (22lr, etc) and Air-rifle range only.

The Sir Neville Howse Rimfire Range, situated on the edge of the city, is open every Sunday morning from 10am till 12noon, for a host of Rimfire competitions including Field Rifle, Practical  Field Rifle, 3-Positional, Benchrest and General Target Practice. Some of the matches have been added to the range approval which has been selected to be shot in poor weather conditions suitable for this range; this includes positional, rapid-fire and Offhand, giving good practice for both the field and for your next competition event. 

We welcome all visitors and new shooters (with and without a firearm licence) with only a $5 range fee, let the Range Officer of the day know that it is your first time at this range, and they will help you with all enquires and the range rules and events of the day.

During daylight savings, the range is open every Wednesday night from 5 pm

There are over 350 members of the Orange Branch SSAA including ladies and juniors, and the president and committee would like to encourage those members who have not been to the range recently and invite any interested visitors to come down for a shot or just a chat.

All enquires RE membership..... https://membership.ssaa.org.au/ or call 8805 3900

New shooters, please review the above "information tab"

Note: Range Entrance is now off Brabham Way (New Road)

To get to the range, travel south along Anson St, past the Catholic School and turn right at Sharps Rd and follow the dirt track down to the shed.