Rifle Range Near Columbia?

[huesmann]

Hey Central Maryland folks, what's the closest rifle range to the Columbia area that doesn't require a membership (just show up and pay a range fee)? TIA!

 

[K31]

Hap Baker, but why not pay ~$150, go to AGC as much as you want and not wait in line?

 

[huesmann]

Because I just want to take a friend who happens to live in Columbia shooting once or twice, not schlep up to Baltimore every time I want to shoot!

 

[Glockman]

Hap Baker is great. Just get there early on the weekends or you will definitely have to wait of using rifles.

 

[mcbruzdzinski]

Hap Baker, but why not pay ~$150, go to AGC as much as you want and not wait in line?

That would be my recommendation. The AGC ranges a virtually empty during the week and later in the day (after 4PM) on the weekends in the summer!

 

[Maverick0313]

That would be my recommendation. The AGC ranges a virtually empty during the week and later in the day (after 4PM) on the weekends in the summer!

Been with AGC for years and enjoy their facilities....

 

[Tactics]

+1 for the AGC, otherwise you'll get stuck playing which mediocre range should we try next, and probably spending close to the membership fee on range time.

 

[defygravity]

Another +1 for AGC.

Can't beat the accessibility.

For rifles Hap Baker would be second but its a hike and often fills up quickly.

I know AGC has a 200YD range, think Hap does too, IIRC

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[K31]

Because I just want to take a friend who happens to live in Columbia shooting once or twice, not schlep up to Baltimore every time I want to shoot!

Schlep this:

Columbia to Hap Baker:

MD-140 W
37.4 mi, 50 mins
In current traffic: 52 mins
I-70 W and MD-97 N
36.6 mi, 54 mins
In current traffic: 56 mins
MD-32 W and MD-97 N/New Washington Rd

Columbia to AGC

US-29 N and Marriottsville Rd
19.7 mi, 33 mins
No traffic information
US-29 N
23.0 mi, 34 mins
In current traffic: 34 mins
MD-32 W

Plus your friend can shoot as your guest at AGC.

 

[huesmann]

Perhaps you'll take note that I'm in Kensington, not Columbia. Thanks though.

 

[K31]

Perhaps you'll take note that I'm in Kensington, not Columbia. Thanks though.

Hey Central Maryland folks, what's the closest rifle range to the Columbia area

You're welcome.

 

[huesmann]

So...does Freestate have a bad rep or something?

 

[defygravity]

So...does Freestate have a bad rep or something?

Not at all...it is actually well thought of on here. I also think its indoors so and would be limited in caliber/distance

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[huesmann]

Looks like they go up to .223/5.56, so they sound like they might fit the bill.

 

[rseymorejr]

Looks like they go up to .223/5.56, so they sound like they might fit the bill.

I think the max range is only 25 yds though

 

[Kilroy]

I live near Columbia and shoot at freestate. It's an indoor range, which is nice during the winter. I can't stand cold weather.

 

[Tactics]

Columbia to Free State can be quite a drive.

If your driving and making a full day of it Del Marva Sporting Clays is always worth the trip. It's far but you will leave satisfied and no membership is required. Personally I like the AGC.

 

[Biggfoot44]

The indirect answer is that Nice, Close , and Cheap don't exist in the same sentance for you. Adjust at least one parameter.

 

[tball]

Come to one of our club shoots to try out the AGC

The AGC is a great destination. Get there in the morning and spend the whole day. Its a home away from home. There are a lot of nice folks there. Many of them seem to live there. We even have Homer the cat to keep us company.

100 position - 100 yd multipurpose rifle range, 50 position 50 yd pistol range, 10 position 200 yd rifle range, 4 trap houses, archery range, shotgun patterning range and an indoor air rifle range.

It is pretty close to Columbia.

Click on the web link below. We have two club shoots a month, rifle, pistol, trap. Guests are welcome. Send me a PM if you and your friend would like to come to one of our club shoots.

 

[vector03]

Because I just want to take a friend who happens to live in Columbia shooting once or twice, not schlep up to Baltimore every time I want to shoot!

You don't want to schlep up to Baltimore (neither Hap Baker or AGC are in Baltimore), but you'll drive past it to get to Freestate?