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50 BMG Shooting Events & Ranges
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Thanks to the 50 Caliber Shooters Association
While the .50 BMG can be fun to shoot at
any distance, it's really beginning to come into its own at target distances
where lesser calibers just give up. Whether you're into target shooting at a
mile distance, plinking at 1-foot diameter rocks 1000 yards away, or are simply
amused by keeping all your shots touching at 100 yards, you're going to need a
safe range to shoot.
Here you'll find places where you can take your .50
BMG to shoot. We'll try to keep the range notes up to date, and will add
information on new places to shoot just as quickly as our readers let us know
about them - so if you have updates to this information, know about a range that
allows the .50 BMG, or a safe place to shoot, please contact us at
class3@impactguns.com
with the information.
50 BMG Match Schedule (FCSA)
AR>> Eureka Springs We own 210 acres of mountains and would be up to letting interested parties conduct matches here. Please have them email me or call at
Errol D. Severe, Pres. ACM
Aviation Cadet Museum, Inc.
542 CR 2073
Eureka Springs AR 72632
479-253-5008
Aviation Cadet Museum, Inc. Website
CA>> Bay Area Shooting Ranges
Joseph Chew's list of ranges in the SF Bay area. Includes notes on
which ranges allow .50 BMG.
CA>> Coalinga Rifle Range Derrick Blvd.
Coalinga, CA-- California's only 1000 yard, FCSA sanctioned .50 BMG match is
held at this range. Angeles Range Glendale, CA The Angeles Range near Glendale,
southern CA allows .50 BMG. Most days, there is a 300 yard range open. There are
metallic silhouettes out to 700 yards that they will allow you to shoot at. It's
a well-run rifle range with concrete shooting stations (stable), clean and
professional.
CA>> Desert Marksman Southern CA. -- Angeles Natl
Forest. South of Palmdale, East of Acton $40 yearly dues, 60 yearly matches,
pistol and rifle ranges.
CO>> Grand Junction: There is a gun range in Grand Junction, CO. which allows the .50 BMG. The range was built and is operated by volunteers, is an open public range with no fees and a covered shooting area for rifles. There are several metal targets preset at ranges of 200, 500, 800 and 1000 yards. It is located well north of the airport on 27 1/4 Rd. near the Bookcliff Mts. There are also no safety officers so shoot at your own risk.
ID>> Palouse Practical Shoot Near
Lewiston, ID --Last years information - Joe Huffman sponsors a "Boomer Shoot",
similar to the defunct Blanchard Blast - plink away at milk cartons full of
dynamite and other amusing pasttimes.
KY>> Knob Creek Gun Range Knob
Creek, Ky --Home of the Knob Creek machine-gun shoot, with old military rifle
matches, Subgun matches, flamethrower rentals... Membership is $75/year
individual, $100/year family.
LA>>Honey Island Shooting Range, Slidell, La
The Honey Island Shooting Range in Louisiana allows .50 shooting. It is located about 10minutes north of Slidell on the interstate, take exit 5B go left into the wildlife Management Area, make sure you check in at the self clearing permit station because if you get caught with out one its a $300 ticket the first time. You also need a W.M.A. stamp ($5) from any place in the state that sells hunting permits or guns/ammo.
Range fees are $6 for the whole day, $65 for a year pass or $75 for a family year pass.
Their web site is: www.honeyisland.org
It's very wise to call the range number before coming out because if the Pearl River will crests over 14ft, closing the range down.
The Range has 100yd. rifle, 30yd. pistol and 2 skeet throwers. Its also covered so you can shoot in the rain. Its run by S.E.L.F.S. South East Louisiana Firearm Safety
which is a non - profit organization. They use the money from admission to keep the range running all the range officers are volunteers but go through over 30hrs of training and are for the most part very helpful. Please feel free to bring your own snacks and such as the only thing they offer is free water-- remember non - profit.
Submitted By: papertargets@yahoo.com
MN>> Gopher Rifle and Revolver Club
P.O. Box 18023 Minneapolis, MN 55418 --FCSA sanctioned 1000 yard
range
PA>> Palmisano private range 717-379-3663 8-9pm ET Rifle Range
Road #1 Wapwallopen, PA -- Dr. Louis Palmisano has a private range and he has
extended a special invitation to FCSA members that need to develop 50BMG loads.
He charges $25 for annual unlimited shooting but the first day is free. The
range is only 300 meters long but he has 50 covered positions with restrooms and
water at the firing line. He also has two covered and heated positions for
winter use. The range is only being used a few times a year so there is no
access problem. "Assault Weapons" are not welcome.(bummer- ed.
comment)
NM>> NRA Whittington Center Just South of Raton, NM
--"Founded in 1973, the Whittington Center is the most comprehensive shooting
facility in America today."
NV>> Reno, NV About 30 miles north of
Reno, west of Highway 445.
TX>> American Shooting Center 16500
Westheimer Pk. Houston, TX 281-556-8086 --Distances up to 600 yards, $5.00/day
per shooter per gun. (Submitted by Norman Samish)
UTAH>> Nimrod
Rifle Club 372 Hoppman, PO Box 131 Elsinore, UT 84724 435-527-4232 Monroe, UT--
Midway between Provo and St. George, near I-70. The club meets at the range on
the last Saturday of each month. No services at the range. Great range complete
with protected pit area andpushup targets. Positions to 600 yards. (Nimrod is
the name of a great hunter of Hebrew legend by the way. Bugs Bunny calling Elmer
Fudd a "Little Nimrod" apparently started public misperception of this word as
an insult).
UTAH>> Raffica Range NorthWestern Utah Desert-- Impact
is currently building a 1000 yd range, in addition to several subgun and
tactical field courses. Location information can be obtained in the store and
will be posted here as completion nears.
UTAH>> Davis County
Rifle Range, Fruit Heights, UT-- Just east of the Davis County Amimal Shelter.
Winter Hours: Saturdays 9-5. Summer Hours: Tue & Thur 9-1pm, 5pm-dusk; Sat
9-5. Cost: $3 per gun. 100 yd covered benches. Local 50 cal owners can be found
testing guns most weekends.
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