Looking for Rifle Range

[JSC]

I live in Frederick County and work in Frederick City. Looking for a rifle range (at least to 300 yards) that is convenient enough to use weekday afternoons and evenings as the weather gets nicer.

I already belong to Peacemaker, but its not close enough to drive to and shoot during an extended lunch break.

Any suggestions?

 

[Speed3]

Good luck, if you find one let me know, I will join as well.

 

[MacGuns]

Thurmont is probably the closest for you. The range goes to 300.

http://www.tcandsc.org/

I'm not a member, but they seem like a nice group. I have shot the Garand and Swiss matches there.

 

[c4snipar]

Good luck, if you find one let me know, I will join as well.

1+ Cresap is the closest I can find, 30 mins drive from moco, $8 lane fee, 100 yards and only open on Sunday.

 

[MacGuns]

1+ Cresap is the closest I can find, 30 mins drive from moco, $8 lane fee, 100 yards and only open on Sunday.

From moco you have several options

Damascus Izaak Walton - 100 yrd rifle http://www.damascusiwla.org/
Mt Airy Izaak Walton - 300 yard rifle http://www.mtairyiwla.org/
Rockville Izzak Walton - 135 yards http://iwlar.org/

 

[CATMdude]

Thurmont is probably the closest for you. The range goes to 300.

http://www.tcandsc.org/

I'm not a member, but they seem like a nice group. I have shot the Garand and Swiss matches there.

+1

Very nice range. Covered shooting positions. There's been plenty of days where I've had the range all to myself.

 

[DanGuy48]

340 Defense is not too far...out 340 as the name suggests.

http://www.340defense.com

Also, this is a handy site.

http://www.wheretoshoot.org/Find_Range/index.asp

 

[rohankmalik]

1+ Cresap is the closest I can find, 30 mins drive from moco, $8 lane fee, 100 yards and only open on Sunday.

Best option if it isn't too busy.

 

[Blacksmith101]

This is an even handier site. Click on Maryland Ranges in the first post. The thread is the first one in the Recreational Shooting Section.
https://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=38816

 

[c4snipar]

From moco you have several options

Damascus Izaak Walton - 100 yrd rifle http://www.damascusiwla.org/
Mt Airy Izaak Walton - 300 yard rifle http://www.mtairyiwla.org/
Rockville Izzak Walton - 135 yards http://iwlar.org/

To my understanding, all the above require membership that require meetings ...etc. my work schedules are somewhat odd so

 

[Czechnologist]

340 Defense is not too far...out 340 as the name suggests.

http://www.340defense.com

Also, this is a handy site.

http://www.wheretoshoot.org/Find_Range/index.asp

+1 on 340 Defense. It's about a 30 minute drive from Frederick. I haven't been out there in a year or so but the last time I was there they had a 300 yard rifle range marked off at 100, 150, 200, 250 and 300 yards.

 

[Biggfoot44]

If you are not looking to join a Club, then 340 Defense is your best option .

( Kind of depends on your concept of a long lunch hour with 1.5hr round trip driving time , but better than the alternatives.)

 

[MilsurpDan]

I'd suggest joining the Thurmont Conservation and Sportsman's club unless you'd rather go to a public range. It's a really nice facility and most of the members I've met seemed like decent people.

I actually just joined back in November.

I tried going to Cresap once a few years ago. I hated it, the range officers were rude and it wasn't a very fun experience. I know safety is extremely important in this hobby/sport and it's good that they take it seriously, but I shouldn't have to feel like a Parris Island DI is breathing down my neck while I shoot. Other members may have better experiences there, but that's my opinion on it.

 

[c4snipar]

I'd suggest joining the Thurmont Conservation and Sportsman's club unless you'd rather go to a public range. It's a really nice facility and most of the members I've met seemed like decent people.

I actually just joined back in November.

I tried going to Cresap once a few years ago. I hated it, the range officers were rude and it wasn't a very fun experience. I know safety is extremely important in this hobby/sport and it's good that they take it seriously, but I shouldn't have to feel like a Parris Island DI is breathing down my neck while I shoot. Other members may have better experiences there, but that's my opinion on it.

Totally agree about Cresap

 

[F2S]

I'd suggest joining the Thurmont Conservation and Sportsman's club unless you'd rather go to a public range. It's a really nice facility and most of the members I've met seemed like decent people.

I actually just joined back in November.

I tried going to Cresap once a few years ago. I hated it, the range officers were rude and it wasn't a very fun experience. I know safety is extremely important in this hobby/sport and it's good that they take it seriously, but I shouldn't have to feel like a Parris Island DI is breathing down my neck while I shoot. Other members may have better experiences there, but that's my opinion on it.

There was a thread a few months ago about ranges in the area. I have had the same experience at cresap as you. There was another member that chimed in, If I recall he volunteers there. He offered me a day of shooting to give the range a second chance and make up for the experience I had when I was there. My schedule didn't allow me to make it out that weekend. But I do give kudos to him for trying to make my experience better than when I visited. I kind of boiled it down to a few of the ROs that were having a bad day.


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[Czechnologist]

Totally agree about Cresap

I agree, they're pretty strict sometimes - more so than necessary. What I don't like about Cresap are the shooting benches. They're some of the most uncomfortable I've ever used. It's like you gotta be some kind of contortionist to even get in one of them.

Plus, 100 yards is the maximum range. The 100 yard targets are slightly elevated, rather than parallel, to the bench. I've just never done that well at Cresap.

If I'm serious about doing a proper 100 yard sight-in, I'll make the trip to Elite Shooting Sports in Manassas and use their indoor 100 yard range. It's amazing.

 

[Shamr0ck]

+1



Very nice range. Covered shooting positions. There's been plenty of days where I've had the range all to myself.

This...+1

I belonged for 4 yrs and lived my time there. Got so busy traveling with my youngest to matches that I let my membership lapse. Will happily rejoin though once my schedule eases up


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[DaemonAssassin]

This...+1

I belonged for 4 yrs and lived my time there. Got so busy traveling with my youngest to matches that I let my membership lapse. Will happily rejoin though once my schedule eases up


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Yea, you need to break in a Shilen barrel, if my memory is correct.

 

[DaemonAssassin]

I tried going to Cresap once a few years ago. I hated it, the range officers were rude and it wasn't a very fun experience. I know safety is extremely important in this hobby/sport and it's good that they take it seriously, but I shouldn't have to feel like a Parris Island DI is breathing down my neck while I shoot. Other members may have better experiences there, but that's my opinion on it.

I've spoken my piece about Cresap a few times and over the years I keep seeing RSO's rotating though. It is as if they can't keep membership up in the club for some reason.

When RSO's make up non-existent range rules on the spot, just because they can, that is when I start to have a serious issue with the place.

 

[Shamr0ck]

Yea, you need to break in a Shilen barrel, if my memory is correct.

You, sir, are correct. I've got lots of shooting to do ...

Plenty of time for that once claire is in college. Starting to think about the weekly matches shot at USMA. That's a lot of driving


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