Marriottsville pistol range vs rifle range question

Steve973 · March 5th, 2012, 02:20 PM

Do they permit pistols in the rifle lanes at Marriottsville? I can understand why they wouldn't want you to shoot rifles in the pistol lanes, but it seems reasonable to be able to shoot pistols in the rifle lanes if you are also firing rifles in those lanes. It would be nice not to have to jump from one type of lane to another. I am more than happy to do whatever the rules permit in order to not be thrown out, but since I haven't been there, I'm just curious.

MDGolom · March 5th, 2012, 02:25 PM

Yes. I've shot pistols on the rifle range. As long as you it the impact area, you're good to go.

Steve973 · March 5th, 2012, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MDGolom

As long as you it the impact area...

Thanks. Could you elaborate on what you mean by this, please?

Ganegrei · March 5th, 2012, 02:38 PM

The "impact area" is the big wall of dirt that your shots hit after passing through your target. Everybody shoots pistiols on the 100 yard range, just dont shoot the ground or the trees.

Shamr0ck · March 5th, 2012, 03:53 PM

As Ganegrei states - the trick is to make sure your target height and bullet trajectory match so that the bullet strikes the berm rather than the lawn. This is to prevent ricochets. I stand 5'6" and in order to shoot pistols on the 100 yard line, i sit at the bench. If I stand, and the target is 25 yards away, inevitably the round will strike the lawn well in front of the berm at 100 yards.

rseymorejr · March 5th, 2012, 05:19 PM

http://www.associatedgunclubs.org/rangerules.htm

Here's everything you need to know to keep yourself
out of trouble with the RSO's

damifinowfish · March 6th, 2012, 04:24 AM

All very good answers to your question

When you are not sure ask the RSO's

mcbruzdzinski · March 6th, 2012, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by damifinowfish

All very good answers to your question

When you are not sure ask the RSO's

If the RSO does not know the answer, they will make up a great story to illustrate what the past precedents have been!

March 5th, 2012, 02:20 PM	#1
Steve973 Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Howard County Posts: 91	Marriottsville pistol range vs rifle range question Do they permit pistols in the rifle lanes at Marriottsville? I can understand why they wouldn't want you to shoot rifles in the pistol lanes, but it seems reasonable to be able to shoot pistols in the rifle lanes if you are also firing rifles in those lanes. It would be nice not to have to jump from one type of lane to another. I am more than happy to do whatever the rules permit in order to not be thrown out, but since I haven't been there, I'm just curious.

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March 5th, 2012, 02:25 PM	#2
MDGolom Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Baltimore County Posts: 1,008	Yes. I've shot pistols on the rifle range. As long as you it the impact area, you're good to go.

March 5th, 2012, 02:38 PM	#4
Ganegrei Bullpup Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 865	The "impact area" is the big wall of dirt that your shots hit after passing through your target. Everybody shoots pistiols on the 100 yard range, just dont shoot the ground or the trees.

March 5th, 2012, 03:53 PM	#5
Shamr0ck Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Frederick Posts: 189	As Ganegrei states - the trick is to make sure your target height and bullet trajectory match so that the bullet strikes the berm rather than the lawn. This is to prevent ricochets. I stand 5'6" and in order to shoot pistols on the 100 yard line, i sit at the bench. If I stand, and the target is 25 yards away, inevitably the round will strike the lawn well in front of the berm at 100 yards.

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