What shooting range do you prefer and why?

[ked0607]

I always go to On Target off Rt 175. Been going there since 2003 and their staff for the most part is awesome. I live in PG and have been thing about MD Small Arms in Upper Marlboro but wanted some pros and cons from someone thats been there before. I would be taking my lady there so we can do some lead slinging as a couple. I also would love to see what the inside of the firing lanes look like. All info is greatly appreciated !!

 

[Bikebreath]

AGC...it's outdoors.

 

[BigSteve57]

AGC...it's outdoors.

Ditto and for me it's 15 minutes away.

 

[jkray]

AGC cause you can do everything there (Rifle, pistol, shotgun, archery, holster, full auto, 50BMG)

 

[Bohlieve410]

Cresap. Close (10 minutes), cheap, friendly staff. Only open to public on Sundaybut it's cool - it's my substitute for church.

 

[Kelson1066]

Cresap close (15 min), well maintained range, let you use your own ammo, and provide spotting equipment.

 

[Threeband]

I have a membership at the AGC (ten minutes away), but have shot at matches open to non-members at Thurmont, York, and Delta.

I don't shoot at indoor ranges.

MSAR seems to have a terrible reputation. Do a search for the horror stories here.

 

[Speaker2Wolves]

MSAR seems to have a terrible reputation. Do a search for the horror stories here.

I was just there last weekend.

No ventilation, small number of stations closely packed together (put your hands on your hips and your elbows will touch the divider panels,) no distance markings, poor lighting, no cardboard hangers so your target is cut off by the holder clip...

In other words it's great if you like a challenging shooting environment.

The good news is that they are supposed to be moving to a new, modern facility about a half mile away in a couple of months. Bad news is that they've been saying that for six months.

 

[lx1x]

I was just there last weekend.

No ventilation, small number of stations closely packed together (put your hands on your hips and your elbows will touch the divider panels,) no distance markings, poor lighting, no cardboard hangers so your target is cut off by the holder clip...

In other words it's great if you like a challenging shooting environment.

The good news is that they are supposed to be moving to a new, modern facility about a half mile away in a couple of months. Bad news is that they've been saying that for six months.

try a year.. LOL

its not bad place.. depending on time you go.. i agree w/ the ventilation.

btw.. if you look on the side wall.. there is lines on there to mark the distance..

 

[BradMacc82]

try a year.. LOL

its not bad place.. depending on time you go.. i agree w/ the ventilation.

btw.. if you look on the side wall.. there is lines on there to mark the distance..

If you can manage a time when it's near empty - yeah, it can be a decent place to shoot.

Ventilation does leave something to be desired, last time I was there the lighting wasn't too bad.

What annoyed me was 2 ricochets (peeled jackets) that made it back to the line, took one jacket to the left arm, the other jacket into my chest. .45ACP 230gr Ball, haven't been back since.

 

[Mooseman]

I belong to Fort Hill Rifle and Pistol Cub. They have wonderful ranges. They have steel plates, and 25 and 50 yards for pistol. You can shoot 100 yards on the rifle range. At a seperate location you can shoot out to 600 yards.

 

[lx1x]

If you can manage a time when it's near empty - yeah, it can be a decent place to shoot.

Ventilation does leave something to be desired, last time I was there the lighting wasn't too bad.

What annoyed me was 2 ricochets (peeled jackets) that made it back to the line, took one jacket to the left arm, the other jacket into my chest. .45ACP 230gr Ball, haven't been back since.

stop shooting at the holder then!!

 

[Bikebreath]

AGC cause you can do everything there (Rifle, pistol, shotgun, archery, holster, full auto, 50BMG)

You can't mean, "draw from a holster", do you? That is my biggest gripe, the other one is 40 min. drive

 

[BradMacc82]

stop shooting at the holder then!!

I'd never do something like that...


Seriously, we're still not sure how those 2 came back to us, we were shooting at full distance of the range, and pretty sure no one got a hit on the carrier, it never moved.

 

[jkray]

You can't mean, "draw from a holster", do you? That is my biggest gripe, the other one is 40 min. drive

I do mean draw from a holster. You need to "qualify" so they know you will do it safely.

Source (#20)
http://www.associatedgunclubs.org/rangerules.htm

 

[erwos]

I shoot at Berwyn Rod and Gun Club. A bit on the expensive side, but it's close to where I work, and it gives me a reason to go outdoors. Also like not having annoying RSOs or having to worry about some idiot gang-banger next to me.

 

[Threeband]

...That is my biggest gripe, the other one is 40 min. drive

You must be taking the wrong route.

It only takes me ten minutes.

 

[jmiller320]

Delta Peach Bottom. 45 min away and I belong to the club.

 

[phidelta308]

I went to On Target for years. It's a zoo most times there now. If you're going there pretty often, look into getting a membership. One major perk is they let you call in and reserve a lane. I've been there some nights where the wait was as long as it is at Hap Baker the weekend before deer season (hours). If I lived closer, I'd probably get a membership, but Freestate is my home range now.

 

[Biggfoot44]

If you search for horror stories , you can find horror stories.

Go ahead and invest $15 , nd try for yourself. You're supposed to hve eyeprocetion anyway, here we really mean it. There IS ventilation , but with every lane full , and lots of rounds going downrange , it can get overwhelmed.

Avoid Saturdays.

Given my druthers , I'd prefer just about any outdoor range to just about any indoor. But the $ is right , and if the location is close to you , try for yourself.