Silverdale Rifle Range, owned and operated by SSAA Sydney Branch, is one of the finest complexes of its type in Australia. The range is located in Sydney’s west, at 395 Avoca Rd Silverdale. To get there, from the F4 freeway, take the Mulgoa Rd exit and head south (left if heading out of Sydney), turn right at the Wallacia Hotel, follow the signs through Silverdale, and Avoca Rd is about 4km on the left past Silverdale township, you will see the familiar SSAA logo on the sign. Follow the dirt road for about 4km and you reach the range complex, signalled by a red flag. See map below The range was originally built by benchrest shooters in the early 70's, and has now expanded operations to include pistol, shotgun, rimfire fly, silhouette, and single action, as well as benchrest These disciplines have classes suitable all the way from beginners to experienced shooters and expert marksmen. The complex is quite extensive, and all shooting areas are sound baffled and under cover. There is an air-conditioned club house, canteen and reloading room, with full facilities. Silverdale range is a government licenced rifle range, and attendances qualify for licence currency requirements. Generally, we are open 7 days a week from 9am to 4 pm. However, we do need to remain closed on all public holidays, long weekends, the 3rd Sunday of each month (allocated for range maintenance) and all allocated competition days advertised in the Australian Shooter magazine. If in doubt, or you need directions, please call us on 02 46531440. The first Saturday of each month is allocated for organised competitions, but all are welcome on these days, we will try to accommodate you. Come and look us over, you will join in the fun.