Pale Ryder
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Does anyone know of a public range that one can shoot crossbows at, within an hour or so of Glen Burnie? I can bring my own target block, that's not a problem. Problem is finding a place to do it with 40yds.
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If you know an AGC member, they also have a nice archery range. Can also qualify there as well (member or not).
Edit: Anne Arundel Archers does not allow crossbows. My bad!
Edit: Anne Arundel Archers does not allow crossbows. My bad!
possumman
Ultimate Member
I used to go to a local school yard that had a steep hill to use as a backstop---kids arent on the fields like they used to be when I was a kid. It is perfectly legal. When I went to school there years ago (1960s) thats where the archery butts were set up for gym class.
sgt23preston
USMC LLA. NRA Life Member
I don't know of any public or private archery ranges that allow crossbows on their property...
The problem is that the crossbow bolts will destroy regular archery targets VERY quickly...
Some of the private Archery Clubs do have a special range with Straw Bales for Broadhead Arrows. These targets are for Members only, no guests allowed...
Given the current political climate, I would avoid parks & school yards...
Pale Ryder
Ultimate Member
Thanks, I have crossbow rated target, just can't find a place that would get me 40 yds or so to check zero. I had access to a farm in the past, but that has been sold. Backyard is to small and neighbors.
Carrying the Block 100 yds into the woods, isn't to practical either. Doable, just not easy.
Carrying the Block 100 yds into the woods, isn't to practical either. Doable, just not easy.
Jasonshooter
Active Member
The gunpowder archery range , in chase . It’s free to use and there is no archery God’s to tell you how to use your bow ..
Anne Arundel Fish and Game has an archery range if you know any members. You can use your own target just don't shoot at any of the club targets.
danb
dont be a dumbass
I can get to 40 yds at AGC. Not "public" though. I think you can get to 40 yds at some others.
Most archery ranges have entered the 20th century and "allow" crossbows now. You may have to bring your own target though.
ETA: if you cannot get to 40 yds but know your bow's speed, use a ballistic calculator like Strelok. It'll calculate drop pretty accurately.
Most archery ranges have entered the 20th century and "allow" crossbows now. You may have to bring your own target though.
ETA: if you cannot get to 40 yds but know your bow's speed, use a ballistic calculator like Strelok. It'll calculate drop pretty accurately.
If you have not found anything yet and you are willing to come down to Clinton you can test your 40 yard zero in my backyard archery range. Bring your target because all of mine have become soft and the bolts will go in past the fletching. PM if interested.
Pale Ryder
Ultimate Member
Joseph, Thanks for the offer. I'm going to hit the one Jason mentioned at Gunpowder. I have it laser sighted just need to tweak it a bit, and thanks again.
Glad you got it taken care of 
Gordon
Ultimate Member
Just a friendly reminder NO Broadheads even with your own target @ Gunpowder
sgt23preston
USMC LLA. NRA Life Member
Can you name 1 or 2 clubs that DO allow crossbows..?
I've been involved in Archery for many decades & I can't name 1..?
Please let us know...
danb
dont be a dumbass
AGC and most of the Izaak Walton chapters allow crossbows. I say "most" because I have not been to them all - but I am pretty sure that they all do. Here are the range rules for Izaak Walton Rockville. Crossbows allowed. I have qualified with crossbow at Glenbrook, Ft Meade, and Meyer station as well.
Clubs generally allow crossbows but may or may not supply a target for them. You may have to supply your own target. AGC for example until recently did not (and still does not) allow crossbows with their 3 large targets. But if you supply your own, you are (and have always been) good to go. I have used that archery range (and others) on and off with a crossbow for longer than I care to say. Recently, AGC added a crossbow block to the range as well. I still like to bring my own and I also see people practicing with 3D targets up there.
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