What range do you like?

casualmadness · Feb 23, 2014

I've been going to MSAR but I've just had it with those guys. Won't do Gilbert's since I can't bring my own ammo.
Anyone got a local range they like? I know there are some great ranges up north and down in VA but I'm hoping to find something that won't take an hour or more to drive to. If I have to drive, so be it. But I'm hoping there's something close by that I just don't know about.
I'm in Silver Spring just off of 29 and Randolph (Fairland).

swinokur · Feb 23, 2014

I go frequently to the NRA Range in Fairfax . Rt 66 and Rt 50. 25 minutes from Bethesda.

I'm 10 minutes from Gilbert's but prefer the NRA for a lot of reasons, not the least of which is being able to use your own ammo.

NRA RANGE

casualmadness · Feb 23, 2014

swinokur said:
I go frequently to the NRA Range in Fairfax . Rt 66 and Rt 50. 25 minutes from Bethesda.

I'm 10 minutes from Gilbert's but prefer the NRA for a lot of reasons, not the least of which is being able to use your own ammo.

NRA RANGE

Yeah a lot of people swear by the NRA range. I haven't been yet. I was hoping to find something close-it's kind of a PITA to drive into VA.

swinokur · Feb 23, 2014

There aren't a lot of alternatives for those of us in MoCo. You could join an Izaak Walton chapter. There are several

Rockville, Poolesville, Damascus are a few.

I go to Freestate in White Marsh with a buddy but that's a haul too.

l730dc · Feb 23, 2014

Whats wrong with msar ...I go there sometimes so I know there is stuff thats wrong... Im just wondering what your specific problem was...

im gonna get a membership at agc in marriotsville once it gets warmer

erwos · Feb 23, 2014

MSAR has a reputation for a less than savory crowd that is less than phenomenal with gun safety.

I shoot at Berwyn. It's expensive, but it's also hassle free and I can shoot whatever the hell I feel like up to .50BMG.

redeemed.man · Feb 23, 2014

l730dc said:
Whats wrong with msar ...I go there sometimes so I know there is stuff thats wrong... Im just wondering what your specific problem was...

im gonna get a membership at agc in marriotsville once it gets warmer

MSAR is great on the rifle side. Experienced shooters, unlimited shooting time for one price. On the pistol side the "rent a gun gangstas" are the problem. I will not shoot on the pistol side due to the sideways gun holding, pray and spray shooting, amateur, gun renting, wannabe thugs.

Phillipw39 · Feb 23, 2014

I am in the process of joining a club that is affiliated with Associated Gun Club.
I was at their range and it is a nice facility. Here is he link.
https://www.associatedgunclubs.org

l730dc · Feb 23, 2014

I dont goto the pistol side... most people on the rifle side have been very nice and friendly... I dont like that I cant shoot bimetal jacketed rounds there.. thats why I wanted to check out agc

ihriec · Feb 23, 2014

I use the rifle side only at MSAR, but I'm also looking for an outdoor range when the weather breaks.

PapiBarcelona · Feb 23, 2014

I always make mention of 340 Defense in Rippon/Franklintown, WV for the folks who live in the Capital region. I travel to WV a lot to our family farm, and have rode by this place a million times.

Straight up 270 for you, then stay on 340 right before you get to the WV/VA line. Probably 40-45 minutes to get there on a good day?

Andybrown · Feb 23, 2014

http://www.berwyn.org/
Berwyn

Tito · Feb 23, 2014

Hap Baker. Just returned with 5 first time shooters (handgun and rifle). Everything was smooth, and now they have the bug.

dohc97 · Feb 23, 2014

l730dc said:
Whats wrong with msar ...I go there sometimes so I know there is stuff thats wrong... Im just wondering what your specific problem was...

im gonna get a membership at agc in marriotsville once it gets warmer

I stopped going to MSAR when they started using magnets on my ammo. I can't shoot Tula at MSAR; I can shoot Tula at NRA.

gstaniii · Feb 23, 2014

Made my first visit to Freestate yesterday 2/21- very good shooting experience, friendly staff, unfortunately located on the 'other side of town' from me or I'd go there more often.

myuen021078 · Feb 23, 2014

+1 for the NRA range. Good lighting and ventalation. I shoot at AGC when i want to shoot outdoors.

aquashooter · Feb 23, 2014

Even though I'm a member of Damascus IW, I still use MSAR during inclement weather. Also due to major medical issues, I'm finding it harder to walk back up the hill on the rifle range at Damascus. The auto target return at the MSAR rifle side is nice.

mayor_quimby · Feb 24, 2014

my favorite...
http://tcandsc.org/
Thats about right on the hour mark to drive.
If you are into one of the shooting disciplines like Mosin its open to the public and you can see if you like the range before you join.

Second is the NRA range.

RXtacy · Feb 25, 2014

I've always had good experiences at Silver Eagle Group.
http://silvereaglegroup.com/

The NRA range seems to always have very long wait times, and Gilbert's is terrible for many reasons.

Hit and Run · Feb 25, 2014

erwos said:
MSAR has a reputation for a less than savory crowd that is less than phenomenal with gun safety.

I shoot at Berwyn. It's expensive, but it's also hassle free and I can shoot whatever the hell I feel like up to .50BMG.

What range do you like?

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