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Ok everyone, you have been asking and we have been promising. The Rifle Range is NOW OPEN.
Our rates are:
$24 per hour per person. And......
$20 for a rifle/pistol combo per hour per person.
Some people have hinted that our rifle range prices have gone up. Well they did. But we also extended the time from 30 mins to 1 hour. GMFSC was charging $21 for 30 mins.
So hurry up and come see us before the lanes fill up!
James
BluCore Shooting Center
Sweet! What kind of rules are there for the RR? Ammo, calibers, etc.?
Mobat555
06-28-2011, 13:27
Was able to try out the rifle range last Sunday, very clean, and well lit. Paid the $20 for rifle pistol combo, got there around 10 and left at 11:45. my total bill was $22.69 with purchasing targets. I am very pleased with everything I have seen and am looking forward to the retail store.
At this point Bluecore is probably the only pay range I will be going to for the foreseeable future.
On thing to note about the rifle range, bring real ear protection as the closed space and echo makes it quite loud.
Example, a few shots from my AR here:
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ghettodub
06-28-2011, 13:39
Ok everyone, you have been asking and we have been promising. The Rifle Range is NOW OPEN.
Our rates are:
$24 per hour per person. And......
$20 for a rifle/pistol combo per hour per person.
Some people have hinted that our rifle range prices have gone up. Well they did. But we also extended the time from 30 mins to 1 hour. GMFSC was charging $21 for 30 mins.
So hurry up and come see us before the lanes fill up!
James
BluCore Shooting Center
Excellent news. Gotta come check it out soon!
I spent a few hours on the rifle range the other day, very nice setup, well lit & ventilated great.
No steel ammo of course. All calibers up to 50 cal -
UberTong
06-28-2011, 15:14
Nice, I will be there Saturday morning. Haven't shot the AR more than 50 yards yet.
Based on this thread and what Akyla was telling me earlier, I'm going to have to check this place out...
I have been there when it was the Green Mountain whatever, and I have been there once the new guys took over....REAL NICE!
That took down all those trashy pictures, new paint, and took the professional part up ten fold. Guys are real nice, and the ventilation is amazing...almost cold in there, but I could shoot dirty ammo there all day and wouldn't have the black lung like I do when I go other places around town....
Wish it were cheaper though...One thing I like about the Firing Line and the Shootist is that they have no time limit...sometimes it's nice to blow a couple of hours ( and all of your ammo ).
I bought my 1 year membership for $242 on sale, barely more than $20 per month - for unlimited range time.
That's cheap.
Even at the full price of $269 per year that's only $22.41 per month -
Hello CO-AR15 Members!
BluCore Shooting Center is running a few sales from now till Sunday (7/7-7/10).
10% off all MagPul products
Bulk Ammo:
Blazer 40Cal. - $290 per case (1000 rnds)
BVAC 357 - $330 per case (1000 rnds)
BVAC .38 - $300 per case (1000 rnds)
HSM .38 - $250 per case (1000 rnds)
HSM 357 - $290 per case (1000 rnds)
HSM 10mm - $310 per case (1000 rnds)
HSM 357Sig - $360 per case (1000 rnds)
HSM 44 - $240 per case (500 rnds)
stevelkinevil
07-07-2011, 16:48
I was in the area and stopped by there today. Very friendly, took me and my GF on a tour, handled several weapons and had a nice talk. The pistol side was the best ventilated I have seen, and quite comfortable. The rifle side was more what you expect at an indoor range as far as comfort, but still very nice. I will likely be giving this place a go.
gnihcraes
07-07-2011, 21:01
Good to know, I'll have to give them a shot. Pun intended.
Rooskibar03
07-10-2011, 15:10
I bought my 1 year membership for $242 on sale, barely more than $20 per month - for unlimited range time.
That's cheap.
Even at the full price of $269 per year that's only $22.41 per month -
Wish I had got in on that, i kept putting off getting a membership and now ive waited to long. Went by today so the misses could finally shoot the new gun and membership is now 299. As much as I'm enjoying this new hobby that's almost twice a month to break even on range fees. Yeah there are some other perks that go along with membership but range time is the big one for me.
Stopped by the retail store too. Looks great and finally got my hands on a USP, which is going to be my next gun for sure.
AirbornePathogen
07-14-2011, 18:04
Stopped by the other day, didn't do any shooting though. The guys took the time to tell me all about the facility and give me a tour, which I thought was awesome. It seems like a nice facility, well lit and ventilated. Prices in the retail shop are a bit elevated though.
BEELZEBOB
07-15-2011, 10:59
What does blue core provide me that justifies $15 per hour,
where as I can go to cherry creek and shoot all day for .50 cents more?
I find the facility to be appealing, but I cannot justify $60 for 4hrs,
when that $60 could be spent on ammo! :D
If you do a pistol/rifle combo, do you do it at the rifle range alone, or do you have to move to the pistol range do shoot the pistols?
I might be down with a membership here, they're just down the road from my house.
Good Morning All,
James here from BluCore Shooting Center. Wanted to let everyone know that we just got a shipment of Kimbers in, 5 total. Some full size and some compact. They are in the retail ready for a new home.
We are also having a sale on bulk shotgun ammo that we just got it.
So please stop by and see us this weekend!
Gravy Sandwich
07-27-2011, 00:04
The BluCore group has absolutely nothing in common with the former GMFSC ownership. They are extemely friendly, professional, and they have shown flexibility in their policies to suit their customer base. Lifting of the reloaded ammo restriction is a prime example of this.
BluCore is easily the cleanest and best ventilated indoor range in the Denver Metro. Its also one of the few indoor ranges that allows competent shooters to draw from holster and do controlled rapid fire. You know, the kind of "training" that will get you thrown out of Cherry Creek, The Firing Line, etc. The range is safe and well regulated, and unlike some other ranges I've trained at, there are no shenanigans going on in the lanes around you.
In addition to the 100-yard underground rifle range, they also allow you to shoot a variety of rifles in the pistol bay. My M4gery comes out more often because of this.
I've taken a couple of their pistol courses, and the level of instruction is spectacular. Being mostly self-trained via the internet, my skills had begun to stagnate over the past year. The feedback I received in the BluCore classes was phenomenal, and I broke through my personal barriers in a big way. Students get a lot of individual attention, and all of my classmates seemed to make huge personal gains in a short period of time. I wish these guys were around a few years ago when I started shooting pistols. I'd be miles ahead.
The classes run drills in the open bay in front of the normal firing line. This allows you to run drills you could never do at most of the indoor ranges in the Denver Metro. We worked drills like El Presidente, shot on the move, and engaged multiple targets. The classes are a blast. For me, the BluCore range and staff is like a gift from the tactical pistol gods, and I'm thankful that I won't have to fly all over the country for quality instruction.
This weekend only, starting Friday Aug 5th through Sunday Aug 7th, BluCore Shooting Center is offering members of CO-AR15.com individual yearly memberships at the price of $199 each (normally $299.00). To be eligible for the offer, you must log in to CO-AR15.com at time of membership sign-up at BluCore Shooting Center.
Don't miss out on this great opportunity to become a member of Denver's newest and fastest growing indoor shooting range.
Any additional information needed, please call the shooting center at 303-988-5587.
James, BCSC
DeusExMachina
08-04-2011, 14:25
This weekend only, starting Friday Aug 5th through Sunday Aug 7th, BluCore Shooting Center is offering members of CO-AR15.com individual yearly memberships at the price of $199 each (normally $299.00). To be eligible for the offer, you must log in to CO-AR15.com at time of membership sign-up at BluCore Shooting Center.
Don't miss out on this great opportunity to become a member of Denver's newest and fastest growing indoor shooting range.
Any additional information needed, please call the shooting center at 303-988-5587.
James, BCSC
That's kind of a weird requirement. I don't like logging in to personal stuff on public computers...
ghettodub
08-04-2011, 14:32
That's kind of a weird requirement. I don't like logging in to personal stuff on public computers...
they just want proof you're a member. Don't like it, don't do it. It's their requirement, and they're offering us money off.... Not like it's your bank.
http://communities.ptc.com/servlet/JiveServlet/showImage/38-1286-6322/tin+foil+hat+smiley.gif [Coffee]
Thank you Blue Core, we appreciate the deal. If I can come up with some spare cash, I want to get a membership, considering I've been there twice in the last week....
DeusExMachina
08-04-2011, 14:44
they just want proof you're a member. Don't like it, don't do it. It's their requirement, and they're offering us money off.... Not like it's your bank.
http://communities.ptc.com/servlet/JiveServlet/showImage/38-1286-6322/tin+foil+hat+smiley.gif [Coffee]
Thank you Blue Core, we appreciate the deal. If I can come up with some spare cash, I want to get a membership, considering I've been there twice in the last week....
I'm just saying there are other ways to do this. Like, asking what your user name is?
ghettodub
08-04-2011, 15:01
I'm just saying there are other ways to do this. Like, asking what your user name is?
Either way, they're giving us a break on price, so why complain about it? Just sayin...
DeusExMachina
08-04-2011, 15:56
Either way, they're giving us a break on price, so why complain about it? Just sayin...
Do you also do the "sign up for a store credit card and get a 2-liter of Coke" deals too? [ROFL1]
I was just pointing out that if they're going to make an offer to forum members, asking them to log in to their account on a public computer is a strange way to do it.
jplove71
08-04-2011, 16:23
Do you also do the "sign up for a store credit card and get a 2-liter of Coke" deals too? [ROFL1]
I was just pointing out that if they're going to make an offer to forum members, asking them to log in to their account on a public computer is a strange way to do it.
I still don't see a problem with this.
1. Change password before going.
2. Log in to the forum as proof of membership.
3. Log out of forum.
4. Delete all cookies/history/cache.
5. Change password on system of your choice afterward.
And thanks to BlueCore Shooting Center for offering CO-AR15.com members this deal!
ghettodub
08-05-2011, 08:20
Do you also do the "sign up for a store credit card and get a 2-liter of Coke" deals too? [ROFL1]
I was just pointing out that if they're going to make an offer to forum members, asking them to log in to their account on a public computer is a strange way to do it.
I know you are just pointing that out, and I'm just pointing out that I think your argument is silly [Coffee]. Telling them your user name really doesn't prove anything; i could just go and tell them yours if that was the case.
Just messin with ya man. I just think there's no point in complaining if they are offering us a break, and the only requirement is to log on to a computer, and then log out. It's not like they're asking us to log on to our banks. [Beer]
Rooskibar03
08-05-2011, 09:38
Great deal from a great bunch of guys. Awesome place to shoot.
Im planning on heading over after work to run some drills from my last pistol class.
Twinscrewed05gt
08-05-2011, 17:25
Can't wait to check this place out Sunday! Looks really nice, and hopefully noob friendly...lol. The membership deal seems awesome as well, just might do that.
SuperiorDG
08-06-2011, 13:28
Got mine today. I think I was the first one to do the COAR15 deal.[UZI]
Twinscrewed05gt
08-07-2011, 13:09
Went today. I have to say, what an awesome place! Very clean facillity, nice people, and a GREAT range. I wanted to see how everything went before I purchased a membership. Took my brand spankin new TRP to the pistol range, which was my second time shooting ever and just had a great time! So I decided to take advantage of the discounted membership, it really is a great deal. Thanks to BlueCore and CO-AR15 for everything!
Got mine today as well. Put some lead downrange and out with no hassle. Now I have an excuse to go there ALL the time.
Great deal. Joined today also.
Signed up and shot for FREE today with new membership! Absolutely no reason not to go on at least a monthly basis.
James from BluCore Shooting Center here again, well we have some new in stock items and some items on sale.
‘Stop by and see new Benchmade knives just in’……….’Griptilians on sale for only $99.99 (Regularly $120 and up)’
Also, all IN STOCK Crimson Trace grips 20% off marked price for a limited time.
And if we don't have the grips you need, we will get it for you.
Stop by and see us this weekend, and please ask for James if you do. Would like to meet some of the members here.
Have a good one!
James
GUN SALE!!!! UP TO 20% OFF LISTED PRICE ON IN STOCK AR's, HUNTING RIFLES AND HUNTING SHOTGUNS! LIMITED TIME OFFER!!!!! We have a good selection to include Armalite, LWRC, Colt, Ruger, Remington, Beretta, Browning. PLEASE STOP IN AND SEE US THIS WEEKEND AND PICK UP YOUR NEW LONG GUN. LOTS OF ACCESSORIES TO MAKE IT YOUR OWN.
ALSO, 3 pack of MagPul mags for $39.99, $49.99, and $54.99. We have the 30 rnd standard, Mag Level and 20 rnd 7.62 mags for this deal. Come down and pick up a few extra accessories for your AR.
See you tomorrow. Ask for James, looking forward to meeting you.
DeusExMachina
10-07-2011, 14:46
Do another CO-AR membership sale!
colorider
10-09-2011, 09:52
Just joined On Friday and no discount. So if ya run a deal soon , that would be a total bummer. Lol.
gnihcraes
10-12-2011, 12:46
Checked out Blue Core this morning. Took the .308 and AR to the Rifle Range. Nice place, everyone treated me well and the range is very nice. Good selection of firearms in the retail shop. Ranges were pretty busy at opening time, 8-10 people in line and others arriving every few moments. Glad to see they are busy.
I thought it was $21 for the rifle range, but I guess it's $30. O'well, was worth it for what I needed to do. I like the target carriers for the rifle range, last time I was there you had to ask someone to get your target. (long ago!)
Will recommend to others.
SuperiorDG
10-12-2011, 12:55
Checked out Blue Core this morning. Took the .308 and AR to the Rifle Range. Nice place, everyone treated me well and the range is very nice. Good selection of firearms in the retail shop. Ranges were pretty busy at opening time, 8-10 people in line and others arriving every few moments. Glad to see they are busy.
I thought it was $21 for the rifle range, but I guess it's $30. O'well, was worth it for what I needed to do. I like the target carriers for the rifle range, last time I was there you had to ask someone to get your target. (long ago!)
Will recommend to others.
I think I saw your car there with an COAR15 sticker on it. I was only there to see the retail shop.
gnihcraes
10-12-2011, 15:41
I think I saw your car there with an COAR15 sticker on it. I was only there to see the retail shop.
red honda?
SuperiorDG
10-12-2011, 16:17
red honda?
Yep
SuperiorDG
11-06-2011, 09:18
I am planning a trip to BC this morning to sight in a rifle. Anybody going over there this morning?
SuperiorDG
11-06-2011, 12:38
Report: Pistol range was full after 15 min. of being open. Shot in rifle range by myself for about 1/2 hour before it filled up in about 5 min. Got every thing done I needed. Below is my 100 yd. zero.
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nisils14
06-12-2012, 09:11
So Is their rifle range is operational now? It looks promising on their facebook page.
Mobat555
06-12-2012, 09:13
I was there Saturday morning, rifle range had just reopened. Nice an ventilated.
whitbaby
06-13-2012, 15:10
I was there Saturday morning, rifle range had just reopened. Nice an ventilated.
Did you also have to pay the $30/hr fee as quoted on their phone?
[Shock]
Mobat555
06-13-2012, 15:15
Did you also have to pay the $30/hr fee as quoted on their phone?
[Shock]
Yes I did and I had to wait 45 minutes for a lane. They got the market cornered for indoor rifle (100 yard) to my knowledge, so the price does not surprise me.
whitbaby
06-13-2012, 16:20
Yes I did and I had to wait 45 minutes for a lane. They got the market cornered for indoor rifle (100 yard) to my knowledge, so the price does not surprise me.
Agreed...nothing like a captive market. Oh well, what goes around...
I saw an AD for these guys while I was taking a piss at a bar
SuperiorDG
06-13-2012, 16:37
Is the rifle range now open?
Rooskibar03
06-15-2012, 21:12
Is the rifle range now open?
Rifle range is hot and much improved.
Marine24
07-08-2012, 06:47
I was in there Friday, 6 Jul and the setup is nice. Both ranges were clean, but there was a line on the rifle range that was running about 20 minutes. They will check your ammo for steel core, so no SS109.
Went in there this morning and great place! Bought some gloves and used the pistol and rifle ranges. Really clean and the staff were all great, lot of them there, all saying "Hello! or Did you have fun?" I like being a customer and get recognized. Makes me want to go back!
SuperiorDG
07-31-2012, 16:31
I'm thinking of heading down after work to try out my new SG3 trigger I got today at Bowers. Anybody going to be there? It's ladies night.[Muaha]
Vanniek71
08-13-2012, 22:10
Ask for Kris and say hello when you come in (that's me by the way) I'm one of the managers down there.
Also please do not hesitate to let me know if you have a bad experience at all, (or a great experience, we like hearing about those better) I will make sure it is taken care of. We are very serious when we say we want to have the best shooting facility available for everyone!
Will do. I'm sure we have met before.
I will say, both my father and I, who are members and shoot both rifles and pistols, we're quite less than pleased that during your LONG period of rifle range downtime gave us only the options of having no rifle range, or suspending our entire membership while it was down. We tried asking for a 50% extension based on downtime, so if rifle was down for 4 months you would add 2 months to our membership. We felt this was more than fair, since the rifle range is double the cost of pistol, so during those 4 months we were losing WELL more than half the value of our membership.
The response we got back was to the effect that your owners didn't care, and had enough members, and were "not raising rates yet to make up for it". In fact, we were specifically told that you were still getting renewals, so you didn't care. I can say that a place I liked a bunch at first lost a bunch of my favor with that attitude.
We weren't sold the memberships under the stipulation that we would have no rifle range for a full third of our membership. And feel quite cheated by it.
Honestly, I hope someone else comes in and gives some competition. I feel that being the only game in town, you don't have to fight to be the best and can be complacent. I like your facility, but feel like mud with how that went down.
Vanniek71
08-13-2012, 22:59
I will say, both my father and I, who are members and shoot both rifles and pistols, we're quite less than pleased that during your LONG period of rifle range downtime gave us only the options of having no rifle range, or suspending our entire membership while it was down. We tried asking for a 50% extension based on downtime, so if rifle was down for 4 months you would add 2 months to our membership. We felt this was more than fair, since the rifle range is double the cost of pistol, so during those 4 months we were losing WELL more than half the value of our membership.
The response we got back was to the effect that your owners didn't care, and had enough members, and were "not raising rates yet to make up for it". In fact, we were specifically told that you were still getting renewals, so you didn't care. I can say that a place I liked a bunch at first lost a bunch of my favor with that attitude.
We weren't sold the memberships under the stipulation that we would have no rifle range for a full third of our membership. And feel quite cheated by it.
Honestly, I hope someone else comes in and gives some competition. I feel that being the only game in town, you don't have to fight to be the best and can be complacent. I like your facility, but feel like mud with how that went down.
The rifle range going down was not really a "planned" event, and I do apologize for that. It also took a lot longer than we could have anticipated due to a few hang ups.. I am not sure who you talked with about the membership extension, and I am sorry you felt like you were not appreciated. I can assure you that is not the case at all, and if the owners heard this (I will make sure they do by the way) they would definitely not be happy with it. We appreciate all of our members, and customers for that matter.
I do know there was a lot of deliberation on how to handle the rifle range being down, and unfortunately it sounds like you may have gotten info when there wasn't really a decision made yet on what to do.
I will make sure Sean and Eric get this feedback though, and although it's not my favorite feedback to hear, it is definitely an opportunity for us to improve! Thank you for saying something, we can't try to fix things if we do not know there is something wrong!
I can provide the 6+ email chain on the subject with your general contact email addy. Here in this tread?
P.S. if it is sent to your general listed contact email, it should be something you know is wrong. So I'm not sure what your last statement is about??? That's why we emailed you there, so you could fix it. Someone knew it was wrong. Was it a rogue employee, or a drastic shift in policy/attitude since then?
Who are the guys that show up to the IDPA match in Dumont to advertise (by wearing their hats)? I had some of them in my group this month.
Saw some of them around too. Wasn't sure if it was employees, or people wearing the articles they sell at the range. ?? Hadn't seen any of them around the BluCore range before, so I assumed the latter, but I dunno.
I asked and they said that they are employees (the guy I was talking to said he worked there part time) and that they try to get a bigger group to go every time to help get the name out. They were good shots.
Vanniek71
08-13-2012, 23:37
Who are the guys that show up to the IDPA match in Dumont to advertise (by wearing their hats)? I had some of them in my group this month.
I was out there this month but sans any BluCore gear. The other guys were likely Mike and Sean, they started as members and then have come on board to help run our competition night shoots.
Jayock if you would forward that email string to me at kris(dot)v(at)blucoreshootingcenter(dot)com I would appreciate it.
Vanniek71
08-13-2012, 23:41
I asked and they said that they are employees (the guy I was talking to said he worked there part time) and that they try to get a bigger group to go every time to help get the name out. They were good shots.
Of course we want to get the name out there but more importantly we just love to shoot! Was a fun time, I usually shoot up at NCIDPA but I had a blast on sat out in Dumont.
Will do. Ill put them together, have them to you tomorrow.
What stage did you start on Kris?
Vanniek71
08-13-2012, 23:44
I was in the squad that started on stage 1.
Ahhh. I started on stage 3.
I was in the squad that started on stage 1.
I believe you were in my squad then.
SuperiorDG
08-14-2012, 06:06
I will say, both my father and I, who are members and shoot both rifles and pistols, we're quite less than pleased that during your LONG period of rifle range downtime gave us only the options of having no rifle range, or suspending our entire membership while it was down. We tried asking for a 50% extension based on downtime, so if rifle was down for 4 months you would add 2 months to our membership. We felt this was more than fair, since the rifle range is double the cost of pistol, so during those 4 months we were losing WELL more than half the value of our membership.
The response we got back was to the effect that your owners didn't care, and had enough members, and were "not raising rates yet to make up for it". In fact, we were specifically told that you were still getting renewals, so you didn't care. I can say that a place I liked a bunch at first lost a bunch of my favor with that attitude.
We weren't sold the memberships under the stipulation that we would have no rifle range for a full third of our membership. And feel quite cheated by it.
Honestly, I hope someone else comes in and gives some competition. I feel that being the only game in town, you don't have to fight to be the best and can be complacent. I like your facility, but feel like mud with how that went down.
I've being felling the same way. My membership just expired on 8/8/12 and I don't know if after paying for a full services membership last time and not having full service for I think half that membership I don't know if I want to re-up. The rifle range before the shutdown was in bad shape. If you went there when it was raining, which is why you go to an indoor range, half the lanes didn't work. I just don't know what to do now, I'm looking into other options.
After reading back through the emails, it appears that Eric, one of the owners was the one that responded to our last inquiry.
The gist of it was that they were held up by permits, and blaming Lakewood. Ok, I believe that, but why not make sure the permits are acquired before shutting down and starting renovations? The range was down just over 5 months. Each time a schedule was promised "in the next couple of weeks" and that continued for months.
His email continued to include "These are the only 2 options. They are both fair and equitable." and "Most of the original members that signed up w/ us last April have already renewed this year". He denies our request, saying "We are not prepared to extend memberships for the period of time that the rifle range is closed." Continuing "Because we now have so many members, when we re-open the rifle range, we'll be doing a membership hike".
I think this email response disappointed me most of all. Since ownership is already aware of this, and was the responding employee, I'm going to assume that pleading with one of the managers will not yield fruitful results.
Vanniek71
08-14-2012, 18:55
Send it to me, I can be a really squeaky wheel when I want to be.
Vanniek71
08-14-2012, 18:56
I believe you were in my squad then.
What were you wearing? I had on the Hornady hat and the Run For Your Lives zombie 5k shirt.
Vanniek71
08-14-2012, 19:02
I've being felling the same way. My membership just expired on 8/8/12 and I don't know if after paying for a full services membership last time and not having full service for I think half that membership I don't know if I want to re-up. The rifle range before the shutdown was in bad shape. If you went there when it was raining, which is why you go to an indoor range, half the lanes didn't work. I just don't know what to do now, I'm looking into other options.
That is accurate that's why the range was shut down, instead of patching it up to get by we wanted to do it right.
As for the permits... Yikes Lakewood took forever to give them to us. I promise we in no way shape or form wanted or intended for the range to be down that long. We actually had all the new ventilation equipment in town for well over a month before they even came out to give us the permits. And yes we asked for them before starting the project. Their response was we are very back logged and will get out there when we can.
All that being said, I am not here to make excuses, we are a growing business and are new to the game so we are going to make mistakes. I'm on here to help if I can, because I do care. I joined these boards without even knowing of this thread because of the FRIDPA area. I stumbled in here. But I will do what I can to answer any questions and help remedy any dissatisfactions that I can.
madmike283
08-14-2012, 19:19
I asked and they said that they are employees (the guy I was talking to said he worked there part time) and that they try to get a bigger group to go every time to help get the name out. They were good shots.
I think that was me. Grey t-shirt, grey concealement vest, BluCore hat, eyeglasses. Mike is the name if I was polite and introduced myself, I don't always remember to do that.
Vanniek71
08-14-2012, 19:40
I think that was me. Grey t-shirt, grey concealement vest, BluCore hat, eyeglasses. Mike is the name if I was polite and introduced myself, I don't always remember to do that.
You also probably were the one that the other user said was a "good shot" [ROFL1] I know he wasn't referring to me LOL
Rooskibar03
08-14-2012, 20:43
I was under the impression that BC offered members the option to suspend their membership during the renovation of the rifle range? In fact I seem to specifically recall posting such, but that was likely lost in the great crash.
That said why is this now becoming an issue again? The range was offline months ago and now the pissing starts over it?
Marine24
08-15-2012, 05:58
I'm on here to help if I can, because I do care. I joined these boards without even knowing of this thread because of the FRIDPA area. I stumbled in here. But I will do what I can to answer any questions and help remedy any dissatisfactions that I can.
Van: Appreciate you joining the forum. I became a member at BluCore back in Mar and have been very pleased with the range, selection and people. It was unfortunate that the rifle range took so long to open, but I had a great time shooting at the pistol range.
You just need to hire some Marine grunts. It is kind of hard having to talk so slow to some of the Rangers in there so they understand.
I was under the impression that BC offered members the option to suspend their membership during the renovation of the rifle range? In fact I seem to specifically recall posting such, but that was likely lost in the great crash.
That said why is this now becoming an issue again? The range was offline months ago and now the pissing starts over it?
Because one of their managers joined, posted in the thread, and asked for feedback.
Mike, if you are the shorter guy with the glasses, I spoke directly to you, and the taller guy with glasses also added to the conversation. "Conversation" is almost an exaggeration because I asked a question, and you answered. :D Good shooting.
SuperiorDG
08-15-2012, 08:05
I was under the impression that BC offered members the option to suspend their membership during the renovation of the rifle range? In fact I seem to specifically recall posting such, but that was likely lost in the great crash.
That said why is this now becoming an issue again? The range was offline months ago and now the pissing starts over it?
I think it's because we now have a way to express our feelings on the matter in an open forum. I've always given positive feed back on Blucor, but this is my bitch.
I paid for the use of a rifle and pistol range for a year and got only the use of the rifle range for 7 of the 12 months I paid for. Sure I could have suspended my membership for those 5 months, but what would I have done for those five months? Got another membership somewhere else so I could continue to shoot? This is what sucks. I like to shoot at least a few times a month and it was not reasonable to not shoot for this time. I decided to take the lesser of the two bad choices. I just feel that should have been third choice.
[Beer]
Vanniek71
08-15-2012, 14:11
Van: Appreciate you joining the forum. I became a member at BluCore back in Mar and have been very pleased with the range, selection and people. It was unfortunate that the rifle range took so long to open, but I had a great time shooting at the pistol range.
You just need to hire some Marine grunts. It is kind of hard having to talk so slow to some of the Rangers in there so they understand.
We've got a few marines running around!
Marine24
08-15-2012, 14:23
Yeah, saw them. We were enjoying looking at the picture books.
So I recommended an old boss/current friend to your range/shop after they have been using the "other" puny range a little farther north from you.
He texted me last night saying THANKS! he loved you guys and bought a membership for 6 person family.
So do I get a referrers gift card, cookie, cup of coffee,........... a hug maybe? [Beer]
This place is stupid expensive....
Rooskibar03
08-17-2012, 09:12
This place is stupid expensive....
Based on? Facts, figures, and examples are always good when trying to support ones argument.
I'm a second year member @ BCSC. I'm a real eyesore there :)
bellavite1
08-17-2012, 10:50
This place is stupid expensive....
I'd never thought I'd say this, but I'm with you !
I'd like to establish a baseline 100 yds zero with no wind on my 308, but at $30.50/hr I refuse...
When you take into account BCSC's repair costs due to the amount of damage the rifle range incurs from missed shots..
madmike283
08-17-2012, 16:48
I'm a real eyesore there :)
Yeah, no kidding! :D
Marine24
08-17-2012, 17:08
For me it is about convenience. Blucore is more expensive than the Firing Line where I was a member for two years, but no rifle range at the Firing line. Same when compared to Family Shooting Center or Pikes Peak Gun Club, but takes a little more planning to go to those place, particularly PPCG.
At BluCore I can pop over for a quick hour of shooting and be back to work. Annual membership is steep unless you do a lot of shooting.
Facility and people make it worthwhile for me. Took a friend over today. Both of us were in need of some mental health treatment.
DawnPatrol
08-17-2012, 17:56
If you shoot 2 times per month on the pistol range (or once a month on the rifle range), the membership pays for itself. During my first year, I averaged 2 visits per week. In a year, that would be 104 visits. If you take their current membership fee and divide it by 100, that would be $3.50 per visit. Not everyone goes that often, but you can see how it's a deal for anyone who goes on a regular basis.
I know the range fees may seem pricey to some people, but keep in mind that they put in new ventilation on the pistol range before they opened, and put a separate new ventilation system on the rifle range this year, in addition to remodeling the retail and range master areas. It's not like they are keeping things the same but charging more... they've made a LOT of improvements. Anyone who has been there knows the ventilation on the ranges is awesome.
Some people will like BluCore and some will not. Luckily there are several ranges to choose from in the Denver area. We can all find the one that suits us best.
Vanniek71
08-19-2012, 17:53
So I recommended an old boss/current friend to your range/shop after they have been using the "other" puny range a little farther north from you.
He texted me last night saying THANKS! he loved you guys and bought a membership for 6 person family.
So do I get a referrers gift card, cookie, cup of coffee,........... a hug maybe? [Beer]
I'll toss you a hug!
Vanniek71
08-19-2012, 17:56
This place is stupid expensive....
Sorry you feel that way, we try to be tops in the area with cleanlines, service, and what we can offer. Unfortunately that may cost a little more.
Our memberships are where the savings come in.
And just for an example, there is a new range opening in Longmont....$300 membership fee, and $33.49 a month. Thats almost double our prices!
But like Dawnpatrol said, to each their own, we all have different tastes and values, thank goodness or the world would be a boring place!
Anyone that doesn't like Blucore should go try that new place in Centennial. You'll be right back to Blucore as soon as you can get there.
I'd just like them to change their policy from person/hr to lane/hr.
But, their place their policy.
Vanniek71
08-20-2012, 10:28
The reason there is a per person policy is for insurance purposes.
I've been 2x, was there late last week for my my second visit. Quality facility and staff and I will return soon. The only thing I PHUKKEN hate is the "1 hour throttle," feels like the fast food version of a day at the range but...that's my problem not theirs.
That said, I'm appreciative they are in the business and I'll return.
Vanniek71
08-20-2012, 13:37
If there is no wait we let you shoot longer just an FYI.
I have been there a few times. Very busy on weekends, so be prepared to wait. I've waited 30 minutes each time I've gone. I do feel a bit rushed once I get in a lane, but still cure the itch!
This is why, i am gonna have my wife and her friends go there on Ladies' Night.
They shoot for free, while I go inside the Starbucks with my kid and babysit.
Went in last saturday around noon and got right in. This was my first time there and other than the guy next to me finger F*****g his rented ar's trigger it was an enjoyable experince. They have a good vent set up and I love the lanes, I will be going back.
Took a rifle out last week and was really impressed with the rifle range. I usually find an outdoor range to shoot but this place worked really convenient. They definitely are the cleanest and best ventilated range that I have been to.
I found the cost to be a little steep also though. I couldn't afford to go often but for the occasional trip to check some work up loads it works well.
Thought the shop was nice and the dude behind the counter was very helpful.
2nd trip yesterday and could not be more pleased, way better than the 2 other indoor ranges I use to shoot at. Although I did kill the target mover in lane 5.
Vanniek71
09-12-2012, 14:47
Heh that was the project this morning... Repairing lane 5 lol
I like shooting there, but the drive can take up to 45 minutes going all the way down Wadsworth for me, so it's hard to get motivated to head out that way. The rifle range is nice, but not so much the price :). Staff is still alright -- some more friendly than others, but none that I've encountered have been unfriendly either. Seems the rules are still changing, as at one point they said you could stand and fire in the rifle lanes, but now you cannot. Despite the posted rules, you can rapid fire as long as you're demonstrating you're in control of the weapon.
As always, however, I personally prefer to shoot outdoors whenever possible. Over labor day weekend I went to a popular shooting area in the Black Hills of South Dakota where it seemed there was a kind of cul de sac every so often along the dirt road for people to pull off and set up their targets. Only bad thing was I ending up destroying my portable target holder with some .40 cal rounds.
Heh that was the project this morning... Repairing lane 5 lol
Yea Kinda figured it would be, I swear it was the wife! Lol
Went there for the first time last week. The range fees are a little pricey but the facility is awesome and the employees were top notch. Friendly and professional
Buckaroobonsai
09-14-2012, 11:01
Seriously, why no Russian ammo? It's steel cased, not steel cored. I don't use any with my handguns, but for my AK, it's actually preferred.
[Dunno]
Goodburbon
09-14-2012, 11:03
Seriously, why no Russian ammo? It's steel cased, not steel cored. I don't use any with my handguns, but for my AK, it's actually preferred.
[Dunno]
Bimetal jackets
Buckaroobonsai
09-14-2012, 11:06
Yes, but not anymore harmful against steel targets over regular FMJs.
Bimetal jackets
If the jacket attracts a magnet, it's a no go - range regulations.
Vanniek71
09-18-2012, 20:43
Seriously, why no Russian ammo? It's steel cased, not steel cored. I don't use any with my handguns, but for my AK, it's actually preferred.
[Dunno]
No steel cased because it messes up the guy that recycles our brass for us. Also steel case "could" have a steel core and the magnet misses it...
That being said:
THURS 9/20 THE RIFLE RANGE WILL OPEN AT 1PM.
We had to schedule repairs because unfortunately people are still sneaking steel core in and shooting it.
whitbaby
09-20-2012, 11:48
No steel cased because it messes up the guy that recycles our brass for us.
So then they charge $30/hour AND THEY KEEP OUR BRASS??
SuperiorDG
09-20-2012, 12:37
So then they charge $30/hour AND THEY KEEP OUR BRASS??
I always pick up my brass and have never had anybody say anything.
DeusExMachina
09-20-2012, 14:20
Magnets, how do they work?
Vanniek71
09-20-2012, 15:05
So then they charge $30/hour AND THEY KEEP OUR BRASS??
You are more than welcome to pick up your own brass. It's posted on the range rules. You just can't go past the firing line for safety's sake.
Are you guys planning to do LADIES' NIGHT again?
Vanniek71
09-23-2012, 06:46
Every Tues night from 5-8pm is ladies night. Usually we have to stop taking shooters around 7pm because it is pretty popular!
Headed down later today if anyone wants to meet up.
Cylinder Head
10-29-2012, 20:55
Just there today, I really like this place. Broke in my new M&P and noticed a nasty POA/POI shift with my magnifier which took forever to correct.
strm_trpr
11-05-2012, 22:20
No steel cased because it messes up the guy that recycles our brass for us. Also steel case "could" have a steel core and the magnet misses it...
That being said:
THURS 9/20 THE RIFLE RANGE WILL OPEN AT 1PM.
We had to schedule repairs because unfortunately people are still sneaking steel core in and shooting it.
Yeah, Wolf, ___ bear, and other steel ammo typicaly uses a bi-metal jacket that can harm baffles and such. Most indoor places don't allow steel in any form.
Sucks that people cant be honest and just buy some ammo there or just get some xm193 for god sake, why waste your m885 or punish your gun with cheap steel that is not that accurate.
Vanniek71
11-11-2012, 19:48
Rifle rounds that are steel core aka "penetrator" will go right through the traps. A few weeks ago we had the rifle range closed because someone had shot up the traps so bad we needed to do a full replacement on three of them.
Some people think its funny to circumvent the rules and hide the ammo from us, it causes lots of damage and in extreme cases can ricochet and kill someone.... Either way not a good story.
gnihcraes
11-11-2012, 20:34
Sorry to hear such issues with the clients and ammo causing damage.
Vanniek71
11-11-2012, 20:56
It's all part of business, just sucks when we have to shut down and inconvenience other shooters.
hollohas
11-19-2012, 15:02
Made my first trip to Blue Core this weekend. I had been to the building before it became Blue Core and I must say, what an improvement over what used to be there!!!! Didn't visit the range this time but I thought the shop was awesome. I was greeted as I walked through the door, which has never happened to me at a Gunstore like this before. The guys behind the counter didn't act like they were too busy to help like so many other gun stores. They were actually happy to help! Very friendly service!
I think this will become my favorite, most frequented store. Semi-auto pistol selection is great (and priced well). Black Rifle selection is GREAT. Not a huge selection of AR accessories but better than the other stores in this neck-of-the-woods. Defensive ammo selection was great. Nice selection of bags but they could use a few more holsters. If there are any ladies reading this, I think they have the biggest selection of CCW purses and bags of any store I have been to in the metro area. (I was considering a present for the wife ;))
nissanclay
12-21-2012, 17:15
Anyone know how busy do they get in the evening? I live right down the road and have thought about heading over but figured it would be packed. Then I remember I have beer in the fridge and forget to call them. ;-)
Vanniek71
12-21-2012, 17:45
Anyone know how busy do they get in the evening? I live right down the road and have thought about heading over but figured it would be packed. Then I remember I have beer in the fridge and forget to call them. ;-)
It depends on the evening. Tues is ladies night (ladies pay no lane fees) so it tends to be a bit busier. If there are classes going it can be busy, but usually during mid week around 5-6 you can walk in and there might be a 10-15 minute wait.
jamesm7485
12-21-2012, 18:38
Took a few college buddies shooting for their first time at BlueCore last night and we were all quite pleased. I am even happier that they are a whole 5 minutes from my front door! In the summer I usually drive up to buffalo creek but for a range this close to my house I sure as hell am happy about it.
SuperiorDG
02-01-2013, 13:56
Went by at 1100 today and the waiting area was packed. Asked someone waiting how long it was and she said 45 mins. so I left. I haven't gone there since the craziness started, so is this typical?
kidicarus13
02-01-2013, 14:06
Went by at 1100 today and the waiting area was packed. Asked someone waiting how long it was and she said 45 mins. so I left. I haven't gone there since the craziness started, so is this typical?
A 45 minute wait to target shoot a pistol at an indoor range on a Friday early afternoon?! No comment.
Rooskibar03
02-02-2013, 13:40
Went by at 1100 today and the waiting area was packed. Asked someone waiting how long it was and she said 45 mins. so I left. I haven't gone there since the craziness started, so is this typical?
I got there at 10 on a Sunday 2 weeks ago and it was already a 2+ hour wait. I either reserve a lane now or just go middle of day Tuesday when I'm off.
DawnPatrol
02-03-2013, 11:08
I either reserve a lane now or just go middle of day Tuesday when I'm off.
Just an FYI for those who haven't been to BluCore before, only members can reserve lanes (that's a membership perk). Otherwise, BluCore is open to the public on a first come, first served basis.
I shoot at BluCore. While you can't make a reservation without becoming a member (about $300/year and the perk of no range fees) you can sign in, drop off some form of ID card (I use my NRA membership card), leave and come back. I've taken a pistol course there and was very happy with the course content.
Colorado1876
03-26-2013, 18:55
I've shot a few times at BluCore. They're pretty convenient to me and the facility is very nice. The crowds recently are making me consider a membership simply to be able to reserve a lane. If you go, be aware that Thursday nights is their "class" night and it can be harder to get a lane.
Leatherneck Hayes
04-09-2013, 10:41
What's the fee for shooting now? Haven't been for a few years
I just wanted to put i n my two cents in as I took one of their rifle classes last month. The instructors were great, they had a good mix of class time and range time, and besides it was a fun, learning experience. As it was my first class of the "tactical" nature it definitely made me want to do more of them. It was their Rifle I class and while some of it was repetitious to me it never hurts to go over things (such as safety) more than once. Realize that I have been around firearms for years and have shot quite a bit but I just jumped into the AR fold a few years back.
Overall it was a well-paced class that kept you thinking and I am definitely planning on taking more classes there as Jeff and Micah were excellent instructors.
Chad4000
04-22-2015, 10:33
I wanted to throw up a review for Bluecore. Took a couple people there a few weeks ago. Including two newbies. Great guys, fairly reasonably priced for what we were trying to do. You can shoot rifles on the pistol range. Even lent me a mag for the AR because the magpul one I brought wasn't seating. Great experience, especially for the folks I brought who had never shot.
statcold66
11-14-2015, 11:51
This is kind of a dead thread but I've been shooting at Blucore for a couple years and have been a member for the last month so I thought I'd throw my two cents in.
The facility itself is fantastic. Very clean, most of the equipment is in working order (with the exception of an off target retriever or two), and the air filtration system is great. Being able to shoot 100 yards indoors is a treat and I usually stay a lot longer than originally planned (which led me to get a membership). Their is a fairly good selection of targets and they have many rental guns to choose from at a fair price.
As far as the employees go it's hit or miss. There's a few guys that work there that I'd say are helpful and friendly but the majority don't really show much interest in me being there. Maybe it's because I'm a young looking guy or something but the lack of customer service I usually get from the range and retail areas is not worth the $400 a year. BUT the ranges themselves are worth it especially when I only live a block down the road. I've brought friends in and have suggested my other shooting friends to stop in and they all had a great time. Highly recommended.
stevenc23
11-23-2015, 21:31
Anyone know if they allow you to shoot prone on the rifle range?
SideShow Bob
11-23-2015, 21:40
Probably not, there isn't that much room behind the positions. Others would be tripping over you trying to get past unless you you were at the far right station.
But call them, the most they can do is say no.
stevenc23
11-23-2015, 21:45
Thanks, will call them in AM. Yes, it would have to be one of the end lanes. I am just impatient and was curious. I will join in a heartbeat if they let me shoot prone. I know when they first opened years ago they planned to let people shoot prone but for some reason I am thinking they do not.
Bristlecone lets you shoot prone but it is only 25 yards.
Vanniek71
11-23-2015, 22:06
Anyone know if they allow you to shoot prone on the rifle range?
Unless something has changed since I worked there you cannot. Standing or from the bench only. Too easy to impact the ceiling from prone.
stevenc23
11-23-2015, 22:11
Thanks, I was afraid of that. But how the hell does someone hit the ceiling from the prone position? [fail]
I would think standing would wreck much more havoc on the range.
Vanniek71
11-23-2015, 22:13
Happened all the time. People are careless etc, or they don't have the carrier run all the way out, angle is bad.. Boom
stevenc23
11-29-2015, 22:00
Went in last week and was able to speak to one of the owners. Super nice and was able to work out an arrangement. Ending up buying a membership. Thumbs up to Blucore!
ended up checking them out last friday. Only went to the pistol side - overall i liked the range - well lit, ventilated etc. there wasnt much room behind the lanes (to watch if you are in a group) or put gun cases etc but my biggest complaint was that i dint see a range officer at all. Normally im ok with this but, they just happened to put us next to a group of 4 new shooters - waving guns around, finger on the trigger type of thing.
the place was pretty busy (waited for 45 minutes) so i decided to split a lane with my buddy - most ranges ive been to tack on 5-10$ per additional shooter but not here. If i knew we were going to be charged the same i would have gotten my own lane. ended up paying ~40$/hr to use the lane.
DenverGP
01-15-2017, 12:39
If you don't need the rifle range, then check out Bristlecone. I like the lanes more (better lit, more room, better target system) and there are always good safety oriented range offers on the firing line.
Think it's $19 per person (unless you quality for a discount, ie current or former military, law enforcement, first responder, etc)
But just a warning, it has been getting pretty busy lately. I see people having to wait for lanes more often these days.
thanks - was deciding on the 2 but chose blu due to the rifle range. it seems that most places are charging ~20 for range time - that about right? it's funny that i was spoiled in California of all places - 1000 yard range - anytime access for 50$/year http://www.desertmarksmen.org/ one of the few perks of living in palmdale
Went to blue core just to look around. Wasn't prepared to shoot. I asked if I could look at the range. Reply was "nope". Well fuck you very much then. I cant even look to decide if I want to come back and shoot no thanks. If I want attitude from a little bitch I'll stay at home.
Blue Core made you so angry that you insulted your wife at the same time?
kpp80202
02-06-2017, 08:35
Blue Core made you so angry that you insulted your wife at the same time?
[ROFL2]
Went to blue core just to look around. Wasn't prepared to shoot. I asked if I could look at the range. Reply was "nope". Well fuck you very much then. I cant even look to decide if I want to come back and shoot no thanks. If I want attitude from a little bitch I'll stay at home.
That's a very adult response if you ask me.
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