What's your favorite gun range and why?

2019-11-11T09:29:28-05:00

Outside on a nice cool day at a range puts everything into perspective. So grateful for all that I have - especially my friends. Part of that gratitude is for the places we hang out. For me one of my favorite spots to shoot is Buffalo Shooting Park in Ottawa, IL. Its about an hour drive from my home through rural Illinois farmland. They have a nice set-up with a 50yd, 100yd, and Pistol ranges. A pit where anything goes, traps and even a 22 range for the kids. All day for $30 - as well they have a great selection of classic as well the latest firearms you can rent (M1). They even play the national anthem at noon. However what makes this place great is its just a great place to hang out with friends - you can bring coolers, take pics and there's a grill on-site that makes a mean hamburger.

New shotgun - Stoeger MK3 Freedom.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NJAPF4o5V_rfLQ5mHdluZ210PyGUxCrs/view?usp=sharing

StoegerMK3.mp4

First shot new Stoeger MK3 Freedom

Response by SPC Gary Welch made Nov 11 at 2019 11:55 AM

2019-11-11T11:55:07-05:00

Lone star gun range in kempner Texas they have skeet ,archery,pistol and rifle ranges. Gun rentals little outdoor stand where they serve food concealed carry permit classes well laid out nice range

Response by GySgt Thomas Vick made Nov 11 at 2019 12:25 PM

2019-11-11T12:25:10-05:00

My favorite hobbie going to the range at least once a week to keep up shooting eye, as age comes it's important to keep yourself fit.

Response by SPC Angela Burnham made Nov 11 at 2019 5:27 PM

2019-11-11T17:27:45-05:00

Malone Range at Fort Benning was really nice

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Nov 11 at 2019 6:33 PM

2019-11-11T18:33:07-05:00

My lower property for short range testing post work, shot gun patterning, ect.
A local range Texas star shooting range for pistol paper and steel, shotgun, rifle short and medium range plus a tactical range bay, and a privet range only open to a few that I can shoot to most of a mile (no I did not say hit, well sometimes)

Response by CPL Tim Wright made Nov 12 at 2019 8:36 AM

2019-11-12T08:36:09-05:00

The range my friend and I cut out ourselves on his land. We're at 150 meters going for 300. Our range our rules and we don't have to worry about untrained people flagging us. Took awhile clearing out with chainsaws and a bush hog but its done for now.

Response by SGT Lawrence Gibson made Dec 25 at 2019 11:11 AM

2019-12-25T11:11:23-05:00

My favorite is Sugar Ridge in Arthur, In. It’s ran by the DNR and is free to use. We have 25, 50, 100 and 200 yard ranges. They take very good care of the place and it has covered shooting positions. They’re also considering putting in a 10 yard pistol range.

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Apr 21 at 2023 10:04 AM

2023-04-21T10:04:20-04:00

I used to have 1898 30-40 Krag that had been sporterised. I bought it at shop for $200, but it had a $500-1000 dollars of gunsmithing done to it. Nice blond stock, nice deep bluing to it, polished bolt, The shop told me it was part of an estate sale. Everything on it looked really nice, I put a 1903 Sling on it. Shot it a few times, got a nice offer on it and sold it. Ammo is hard to find for it, so reloading was the way to go, but I din't have time for it. I regret selling it.