Bridgeville rifle and pistol club

[WheelHead]

Just wanted to see if anyone on here is a member there and how they like it. I have been thinking of joining to shoot some long range since they have out to 1k. I'd like to join a private range. Any opinions.....

 

[roady]

I recently just joined and like it but have only been there once to shoot. I shot at the 100 yd range and one of the pistol ranges and no problems and wasnt even crowded at all. I stopped in there while in the area when an event was going on and it was crowded then. Hope to start using more once weather breaks.

 

[larr]

I've been a member there for a few years now, its a really nice range. The 1000 yd. range is only open for matches and practice for them. When they open it, the 100,200,300 yd. range and pistol ranges are closed due to the line of fire. The 600 yd. range is really nice and the pits have been redone. There was some talk at the last meeting that new members will have to be sponsored, so to speak, by another member. You also have to be a NRA member to join.

 

[Blueclawz]

Bridgeville is a really nice range setup. I have been down for some shoots and found the staff and members to be very polite and safety savvy. On the other hand I was down there once on a less crowded day and was kind of sketched out by the riff-raff shooting. I got muzzle swept at least 4 times and eventually just packed up and left. So overall its a good place when its busy....any other time - Watch your six.

 

[Kman]

I'm not a member, but I have been invited to several IDPA shoots. Nice people and a nice club. I haven't heard anything negative.
Good luck.

 

[mark1070]

Anyone going to Bridgeville anytime soon for 600 yard benchrest practice? I'm beginning to outgrow the 300 yard range at Delmarva. Thanks guys.

 

[roady]

I dont think I can even see 600yds..... I wouldnt mind checking it out and watching just to see what it is all about. Let me know when you are going and I will try and meet up with you there.

 

[good guy 176]

Highly recommend. I've practiced there in recent years and have shot in two DE state high power championships. At one I watched Carl Bernosky bang out a winning, of course, 799/800 without blinking an eye. Carl is one cool shooter who held who held the national HP record briefly until he was surpassed by the young lady from the Army Marksmanship Unit two years ago, I think, when she rang up a remarkable 2396/2400.

Lew--Ranger63 and Good Guy 176
Laurel, MD 20707

 

[Jerry M]

I have been a member for the last several years. I try to make as many 3x600 yard matches as I can. Great facility, great people.

Good luck

Jerry

 

[mark1070]

I dont think I can even see 600yds..... I wouldnt mind checking it out and watching just to see what it is all about. Let me know when you are going and I will try and meet up with you there.

You're right. Without a good optic, it's tough. I've been shooting the 300 yard at Delmarva with a 3-9x. Not too bad but I could use a little more magnification. From what I've read, the 600 to 1000 yard shooters use 25x up to 60x high density optics. I figured I'd go check them out at the range before throwing down $2k+ for the wrong one.

 

[mark1070]

Roady, Good Guy and/or Jerry,

What's the best way to dip a toe in the water? I don't know any members. Are there any practices open to the public? I'm a little hesitant to jump into a full competition without having ever practiced longer than 300. I have a Savage model 12 benchrest in .308. As stated above, I'm using a 3-9x now but am looking for the right optic. Feel free to PM me. Thanks guys.

Regards,
Mark

 

[lmorrison17]

I agree you need more magnification if yo intend to compete. But the best way to dip a toe in is to dip a toe in and go shoot. Things tha will make the first time less stressful is to get some time with a competitor. find out hows things go what you need to bring. Pm me and I will be happy to tell you about the the f-class shoots.
Larry

 

[Jerry M]

Mark1070

Best way is to dive right in. You can shoot F-Class if your scope and mount combination will give you enough elevation to reach 600 yards. 10X scopes were the rage not too long ago you are not that handicapped.

Good luck

Jerry

 

[Deguy]

Do you guys have any suggestions for the best way to meet members? I was informed a couple of months ago that membership required sponsorship, and I'm looking for the vest way to meet some potential sponsors.

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[Jerry M]

Do you guys have any suggestions for the best way to meet members? I was informed a couple of months ago that membership required sponsorship, and I'm looking for the vest way to meet some potential sponsors.

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Look at there calender and pick something you want to shoot and show up. Then you'll meet the shooters in that discipline.

Good luck

Jerry