Long Distance Ranges

[Dinosdeuce]

You're referring to this range, correct?

http://www.co-ar15.com/forums/showth...na+vista+range

I've not been yet, but have been trying to meet up with another member there.

Road Trip????

[Tim K]

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.

[BigBear]

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.

[coop68]

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]

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]

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

[BigBear]

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.

[Tim K]

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.

[BigBear]

...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.

[offgrid]

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.