Green Mountain Shooting Center

[TriggerHappy]

Shot at Green Mountain on Jewell and Wads today for the first time today. It was a little expensive, mostly since I needed to shoot the Rock River and the 1911 (separate range fees). Staff was friendly and quite entertaining. I am a fan of the walk down to change and check targets as well as being outside, but I will definitely be going back. I would recommend as a close place to shoot.

[hip55]

I agree, great range, nice folks.

$21 per half hour IIRC.

[Irving]

I've been talking about this range for like two years on here, and people don't seem to even know about it. People are getting excited about some indoor range opening in Loveland or something and this place has existed right in their backyard for years now.

From what I understand, it's been there for a long time, but the last people to run it ran off a lot of customers, so when they changed management, they had to keep telling people that they were different guys now. At least that is the story from them. They have a few stupid rules there (that mostly don't apply to me or how I shoot) but I've been there several times with ALL ranges full and shooting and not seen any smoke at all. It was my first range I ever went to so I thought that was normal. It was a bit different when I went to the Shootist (which I also liked just fine).

Also, it was only $15 for an hour on the range the last time I went there, but they said it was only for an hour if there was a line, and there never was a line.

[BuffCyclist]

I've been meaning to get down there for a while now, seems like a quality place not too far from me. I just need to pick up some more ammo (waiting for a good sale on WWB or good link at least) and then it's time to [M2]

[Moviestar]

I've been there a few times...last time I went their rifle range was closed and the guy in there said he wasn't sure if he would let non-members shoot on it, so I haven't gone back.

[BuffCyclist]

I've been there a few times...last time I went their rifle range was closed and the guy in there said he wasn't sure if he would let non-members shoot on it, so I haven't gone back.

Non-members? It's a public range. Or am I completely mistaken?

Taken from their website:



Prices and Availability



We are a public only range. We do not take appointments or reservations; we operate on a first come, first serve basis, and we do not close for special events.

PISTOL….. $16 PER HOUR / PER PERSON
RIFLE……. $21 PER HALF HOUR / PER PERSON

PISTOL AND RIFLE COMBO...... $35 PER PERSON
(no combos after 6pm)

[hip55]

It was walk in, fill out some paperwork, inspect your ammo (no steel allowed) then pay.

A guy walked me to my lane.

[Irving]

No unjacketed lead either.

[Moviestar]

Non-members? It's a public range. Or am I completely mistaken?

Taken from their website:


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they have a membership option that will give you reduced prices on the range + some free shoots per year...for like 200 a year or something. When I went in the guy told me some kid shot all the rails up with his ar-15, so I couldn't use my 10/22 in the rifle range. While I waited for a pistol range to open up, some other guys came in wanting to shoot their ars...and I overheard him saying the rifle range is closed for now, and he was thinking about making the rifle range member only, at least for anything bigger than a .22. Thats just what I over heard...

VIP MEMBERSHIP….. $250 PER YEAR
· Reduces price to $9 on the pistol range, and $14 on the rifle range.
· One free shoot per year for you or a guest.

Thats their membership...like I said, this was after Christmas and i'm not sure if it went through, I just haven't been back since.

[gnihcraes]

past owners messed it all up for the current owners... the old range was open, was closed, was open, was closed. bought by the new folks, I stopped in a few times, as I live not far from this range. The times I've stopped in to inquire about shooting, they seem like the gestapo and I'm not felt "welcome". So i've never shot at this new range...

They need to advertise a little bit and make some deals to get people in there shooting... maybe they are ok people after all.

I'll stop in again and see what feedback I receive this time around...

my2cents.

[TriggerHappy]

I've been talking about this range for like two years on here, and people don't seem to even know about it. People are getting excited about some indoor range opening in Loveland or something and this place has existed right in their backyard for years now.


I saw this in another thread that Stuart had posted, this gave me the idea to try it out. Thanks.


Non-members? It's a public range. Or am I completely mistaken?

It was open to the public, first come first serve.


past owners messed it all up for the current owners... the old range was open, was closed, was open, was closed. bought by the new folks, I stopped in a few times, as I live not far from this range. The times I've stopped in to inquire about shooting, they seem like the gestapo and I'm not felt "welcome". So i've never shot at this new range...


It was busy due to show traffic when I first went. Went back about an hour later with no wait. I was told then that the rifle range was closed. After shooting for a while I inquired if the rifle range had opened (brought my toys, figured since I was already there), they said no problem and I paid adn additional $21 and signed papers again. I received a little bit of a hard time about my "battle rifle", but it was in fun and games. If not, I still laughed it off. I tend to just fire back. No pun intended. LOL

[Fentonite]

I shoot there regularly - both pistol and rifle sides. Never had a problem - it's a good (indoor) place to shoot.

[hip55]

Just got back from Green Mountain, asked who I believe was the owner a few questions-

Do you allow organized events?

- Not really, range is too busy to tie up.

AR-15 concerns?

- None really, though 223 ammo tends to ricochet more, harder on the range (hardware, rails, lights, ect). An AR15 shooter tore up one one of the target rails.

Not set up for tactical shooting. The rifle lanes/range is 100 yrds, all shooting from supplied rests while sitting. Rests are adjustable. Light stops at 25/50/75/100 yards.

Fees - (this is good info folks) - $21 per half hour. If nobody is waiting for a lane, no additional charges for more than the 1st half hour. This is great! I first zero's my iron sights and the the scope on the AR, and was on the range for a complete hour, charged only for 1/2 hour.

Tell them you'll be zeroing with a laser boresighter so that they can ask folks coming onto the range if that will be a problem for them (shooting distraction).

[Moviestar]

. An AR15 shooter tore up one one of the target rails.

that happened last time i was there, thats why he was talking about making the rifle range for vip members only, glad he didnt. ill probably go up there since i live down the block

[litewavve]

How long is the pistol range there? Firing Line range fee is $12 but it is only 50ft long.

[BuffCyclist]

How long is the pistol range there? Firing Line range fee is $12 but it is only 50ft long.

Front page of their website says it's 45 feet.

http://www.gmfsc.org/green.php for reference

[rondog]

I've been there a few times, nice place. But the "no lead bullets and no steel jacketed bullets" rules kinda kill it for me. What's the point of loading up a bunch of LSWC target bullets if you can't use them? Or buying milsurp ammo for your Mosin? Even the pulled M2 ball bullets I have are magnetic. I'm not driving there just to be told I can't use my ammo.

[Batteriesnare]

I've been there a few times, I learned the hard way with my tinted shooting glasses (couldn't see-bought clear lenses for the next trip). I like going on Sunday evenings, place is usually quiet and they let me shoot to my heart's content. I do dislike their ammo policies (especially after they tore open several factory sealed boxes of my ammo) but I suppose they are protecting their investment. I'd recommend it, especially due to its location.