Rifle Setup Service

Unlock Your Rifle’s True Potential

Based in Auckland, NZ

Most of my clients are either time short, or, simply don’t want to have to go through a box or two of ammo trying to get their zero sorted. Over years of doing this, I have developed the skill and process to get your rifle shooting where it is supposed to, so you can focus on the hunting!

Whether you’re a first-time rifle owner or simply lack the time for meticulous setup, I can help. With a decade of experience and thousands of rifles fine-tuned, I provide expert services to optimize your firearm’s accuracy and reliability.

As an experienced shooter with over ten years of experience, I offer a unique blend of expertise and personalized service. I’m committed to optimizing your rifle’s performance, saving you time and frustration, and ensuring you have complete confidence in your firearm.

The Details

I head out around once a month. Get in touch to confirm when I am next out and organise to get me your rifle.

I am based in Auckland.

You can email –

kerry@thebloke.co.nz

or call – (021) 2900 333

Rifle Setup Service

A rifle is a complex system with many variables affecting its performance. Scope alignment, ring torque, stock setup, and even the ammunition you choose all play a critical role in achieving optimal accuracy. Ensuring these elements work in harmony requires expertise and meticulous attention to detail.

Comprehensive Setup

From initial setup, scope mounting, to meticulous zeroing and reporting, your rifle is dialed in for peak performance.

Personalised Service

Every rifle and shooter is unique. I take the time to understand your needs o tailor the setup accordingly.

Convenience

Based in Auckland, I serve clients across the North Island. Simply drop off your rifle, and I’ll handle the rest.

Setup

Base Service

  • Strip and check
  • Check mounts
  • Zero Rifle

$250

Ballistics

Optional Drop Charts

  • Capture Velocity
  • Calculate
  • Create Drop Chart

$99

Charts

Optional Ammo Testing

  • You supply ammo
  • Up to 3 types
  • Shoot and report

$99

“Hey mate, thought you might like to know… Smoked a goat at exactly 500 metres in a 20k cross wind. Also my mate dropped a fallow with a neck shot at 200m too. I had tested the day before at 100m with 3 shots right beside each other right under the bull, including the cold shot. Thanks again for the setup, it’s brilliant being able to trust your gun.”

Vern

10 Years, hundreds of Rifles: Your Firearm Expert

Precision Rifle Setup

Don’t waste precious time and ammunition struggling with a new rifle setup. I’ll get your firearm dialed in quickly and efficiently, using my proven process to optimize accuracy with minimal rounds fired. From tightening screws and checking bedding to achieving a precise zero, I’ll handle every detail with expertise and care.

Ballistic Drop Charts

Forget endless trips to the range for long-range data collection. Using advanced technology like Labradar chronographs and ballistic calculators, I can generate a precise “try” set of ballistic data tailored to your rifle and the local environment. This data will be spot-on for targets up to 700 meters. For those venturing beyond, ethical hunting practices demand personal confirmation at those distances.

Ammo Testing

Finding the perfect ammunition for your rifle is crucial for achieving consistent accuracy. I take the guesswork out of the equation by conducting a comprehensive ammunition test. Using up to three different types of ammo, I’ll analyze group size and velocity data to determine the ideal load for your specific firearm.

Dial in your Leupold CDS with precision

(or other custom dial scopes)

Forget relying on generic ammo box data.

I chronograph your firearm with your chosen ammunition to gather accurate velocity readings.

This ensures your custom turret is calibrated perfectly for your specific rifle setup, guaranteeing pinpoint accuracy at any distance.

Once your dial arrives, I can even install it for you!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I come out to the range with you?

Sorry, no. I often have multiple firearms with me on a day out and need to make sure I get through them all with the limited time I have. I tend to talk, so it’s me, not you. 😉

Do you do load developement?

No. Not any more. These days though, most factory ammo is more than up to the task when it comes to hunting rifles. Many modern guns

How much ammo do you need?

I generally suggest dropping it off with a box of ammo, though, most times I get the zeroing down with less than ten rounds. I am very aware of the cost, and scarcity of some ammo these days.

Do you confirm rifles at distance?

Not these days. I realised in the end that the calulated chares were correct 99.9% of the time – and shooting to distance introduced variables like windage and shooter error more than trusting proven scientific equipment and solid maths.

kerry@thebloke.co.nz

(021) 2900 333