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OgenRwot
12-06-2010, 19:11
Thought it would be nice to have a thread with places to shoot that we can stretch our legs. Most places only have 100 yard ranges and you can find a couple out to 300. What about ranges/places to shoot where we can get out to around 1000?
I've done all of my distance shooting at Rifle Sportsman's Club in Rifle. You can get out to 800 yards at matches and on precision practice nights.
There are a few places way out in the middle of the Grasslands that you can safely get out pretty far. Haven't got the exact distances yet but it's close to 1000.
Byers has a range that goes to 1000.
the one in byers is Colorado Rifle Club. They have several ranges including a 1000 KD, 500 yd metallic shiloutte, a few action pistol berms, and other stuff. Nice facility. Mr Google can give you their website...
Chaffee county range, 1000 yards, 2 or 3 pistol ranges a rifle sight in range, and a shotgun range, all free
Dinosdeuce
12-06-2010, 22:24
Directions please
Thanks
Dino
Chaffee county range, 1000 yards, 2 or 3 pistol ranges a rifle sight in range, and a shotgun range, all free
Chaffee county range, 1000 yards, 2 or 3 pistol ranges a rifle sight in range, and a shotgun range, all free
You're referring to this range, correct?
http://www.co-ar15.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24702&highlight=buena+vista+range
I've not been yet, but have been trying to meet up with another member there.
I've been wanting to go too, need to try out the 308 at distance but just have not had time.
Dinosdeuce
12-06-2010, 22:39
You're referring to this range, correct?
http://www.co-ar15.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24702&highlight=buena+vista+range
I've not been yet, but have been trying to meet up with another member there.
Road Trip????
Road Trip????
Yup. You've met "offgrid", a newer shooter at the PD matches. We've been trying to meet out there for six weeks. Can't get our schedules coordinated. If you like, I'll let you know when we get it dialed. He and I are shooting for a Wednesday, but if you wanted to make a day of it on a weekend, I'd be up for that, too.
I've been wanting to go too, need to try out the 308 at distance but just have not had time.
Ditto.
Can't get our schedules coordinated.
Story of my life!!
Old Dude (Meant in ALL respect Mr. Dino) helped me call some shots at the PD match I was actually able to make it too... I had NO idea what I was doing or even how to do it.
the ones i am aware of mostly are private clubs and so forth!
CRC (Colorado rifle club) 1000 in breyers very nice has Pits i shoot there often! in the summer
BCGC Buffalo Creek Gun Club up in bailey used to be an old army range up to 600 yards it is owned by the national forest service but leased out to that club also has pits.
wyoming has a few i know one club has a range with pits up to 600 yards+
also have herd the base up there has hosted matches and clinics before!
those are just the ones i can say i been too!
BlasterBob
12-07-2010, 19:33
Don't forget the NRA Whittington Shooting Range down at Raton, NM.
It is only about a half hour drive for some of us lucky folks.
Dinosdeuce
12-07-2010, 22:03
Ditto.
Story of my life!!
Old Dude (Meant in ALL respect Mr. Dino) helped me call some shots at the PD match I was actually able to make it too... I had NO idea what I was doing or even how to do it.
But you know what... you came out and tried it. Good on you. As you witnessed it was low threat. The local shooting community are a great bunch of folkes. Next time you can make it I will help you out as best I can. Shoot me a pm with what you are shooting and maybe we can work up a drop sheet. If you can make it early enough we can confirm on the 325 berm ( no shooting on the 425 on match day).
Let me know
"Old Dude"
aka Dino
Road Trip????
Tuesdays/Wednesdays are good for Tim K and I. I recently picked up 5pcs of 4x10x1/2 AR500 for PD match practice.
I'm shooting there today, around 12-1:00.
Tuesdays/Wednesdays are good for Tim K and I. I recently picked up 5pcs of 4x10x1/2 AR500 for PD match practice.
I'm shooting there today, around 12-1:00.
If I didn't have family to pick up at the airport at noon, I'd be there with you.
But you know what... you came out and tried it. Good on you. As you witnessed it was low threat. The local shooting community are a great bunch of folkes. Next time you can make it I will help you out as best I can. Shoot me a pm with what you are shooting and maybe we can work up a drop sheet. If you can make it early enough we can confirm on the 325 berm ( no shooting on the 425 on match day).
Let me know
"Old Dude"
aka Dino
Rgr that, yes Sir. I'd love to come again and I will eventually, just need to gather some more time and money... Time usually being the biggest culprit. I don't think it would make much sense to fill out a drop sheet when I just shoot the cheapest thing I can find at Wall-Natsy or whatever store I happen to drop by. That's why I'd like to get it into someone's hands who knows what they are doing for a week or two and let them test different loads, see groupings, etc. I just don't have the time for it. Seems like I've been "on call" every weekend for the past several months.... grrrr.
Rgr that, yes Sir. I'd love to come again and I will eventually, just need to gather some more time and money... Time usually being the biggest culprit. I don't think it would make much sense to fill out a drop sheet when I just shoot the cheapest thing I can find at Wall-Natsy or whatever store I happen to drop by. That's why I'd like to get it into someone's hands who knows what they are doing for a week or two and let them test different loads, see groupings, etc. I just don't have the time for it. Seems like I've been "on call" every weekend for the past several months.... grrrr.
Not only will it be difficult to find someone willing to sort out your rifle for you (it's a lot of work, and a lot to ask), but it's probably counterproductive to your development as a shooter anyway. I have a wealthy friend who does exactly that, and as a result he doesn't know his gear, his ammo, or his dope. He shoots poorly.
A much better plan would be to get with any of the more experienced shooters here and spend a few hours together. Let one of them help you through the process, but be a part of the process. I know I've volunteered to help you in the past, and I'm sure there are 10 other more qualified guys here who would do the same. It will be for the best in the long run.
...A much better plan would be to get with any of the more experienced shooters here and spend a few hours together. Let one of them help you through the process, but be a part of the process. I know I've volunteered to help you in the past, and I'm sure there are 10 other more qualified guys here who would do the same. It will be for the best in the long run.
Rgr, I hear you. It's back to arrangeing schedules and such again. I'll get it figured out sooner or later. I do sincerely appreciate all the help/advice/etc I've been given on here. It's a wonderful site.
USMC88-93
12-08-2010, 22:58
http://crci.org/ (have to be a member of guest of a member)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/PhotoTWB/DSCN0706.jpg
The range in Pueblo officially goes out to 425 yards. For some matches we can stretch it out to 600. Hopefully within the next couple years we will have enough land to get out to 1,200 yards.
Frontier Gun Club South Range in Fountain only goes out to 300, even though they promised to make it a 1,000 yard capable range when they were designing it. A huge disappointment of a range.
The Royal Gorge Gun Club in Canyon City goes out past 1,000. If there is a lot of people you wont be shooting past 200 as there is a common backstop for all ranges. Shooting over peoples heads isnt a good thing.
NRA Whittington in Raton NM is excellent for all things firearm related. The first Sunday of the month has a long range match on the north side of the property. Good times.
If I didn't have family to pick up at the airport at noon, I'd be there with you.
Tim, sorry you couldn't make this trip. The weather was perfect.
Ended up staying there for about three hours. Shot 100rds. Helped a guy sight in a 8mm Mauser, his dad brought it back from WWII. It's cool shooting/handling a rifle with history, kicked like a mule.
Hope you can make the next trip.
Hitman 6
12-09-2010, 20:21
Chaffee county range, 1000 yards, 2 or 3 pistol ranges a rifle sight in range, and a shotgun range, all free
+1 on that, one of the funnest days of my life plinking stuff at that place. [Beer]
chaffee county recycling center is the best I've ever seen
and its 100% FREE
too bad guys are beating up the steel with 50 BMG and 338 Lapua
USAFGopherMike
10-31-2012, 11:40
+1 for chaffee. I've only shot pistol there, but it's hard to beat for being free.
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