Matt.Cross Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 Ok, so I've got my LR-308 all decked out, ready for action, so I spend my free time this evening looking for a suitable place to break-in and sight my beast in. NOT HAPPENING! >:( Any outdoor range with 100-400 yards to work with would be superb, BUT public ranges are downright mythical (within reason anyways, I don't wanna drive 4 hrs), and membership costs for private access ranges (that are quite short distance-wise) are insane. So then that leaves asking total strangers with suitable acreage, (hard to find in my suburban area) which is a little awkward. "Yes, uh, I know this is probably a little unusual but I've noticed that you have a nice flat area with a terrific dirt backstop and I was just wondering if it would be alright to fire a couple hundred rounds of extremely high powered rifle ammo down there..." Hmmm, I wonder how this would fly? I have my doubts... I'm beginning to wonder if I won't have to shelve my rifle and stare at it wanly from time to time as I impatiently bide my time saving the money for a membership at the nearest gun club with a suitable range...*sigh* :'(All right, I'm done depressing myself for now. Thanks for listening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 I hear you. Read about my local range here. Notice what it says about the 200 yard range. It sounds like a joke but it isntThis is why I go to my buddies in VT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNP Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 I hear you. Read about my local range here. Notice what it says about the 200 yard range. It sounds like a joke but it isntThis is why I go to my buddies in VT. :o WHHHATT? :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted April 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 I actually laughed so hard this cheered me up, :PIt's called a pneumatic mortar DNP, the fine art of launching a .177 projectile across 200 yds using only compressed air. Tailwinds, extreme trajectory, and the proper holding of the jaw ( don't forget planetary alignment and whether or not it's a leap-year ) are the key factors in accuracy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 Neighbors are blaming the range for bullets hitting their houses. Its a big drama. I suspect the biggest complainer wants the land. Lawsuits and such going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 Matt, where are you located in NC?Same to you, Drew - I'm in Northern VA, so we're a few hours apart, but not that far, practically speaking.I'm working on more shooting areas here; I'll keep you updated. They're here, I just need to find them. Quantico is looking very promising, once I'm into the Rod & Gun Club there. My free range is only open between 1 Sep and 31 March, but it's very nice for a 100-yd range, and no-kidding completely free, run by the state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 Im in Connecticut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 Well, it's further than I thought jusst for shooting. I did the drive from VA to Maine in August, and it seemed shorter. Might be worth it for a week of shooting, especially with the 600-yard range on Quantico. Looks like 7 hours (about 380 miles) from me to Hartford... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 my buddies in Vermont is a haul too, Its a about 330 miles. Hartford is about 40 miles away. We can shave 45 minutes off that 7 hours ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 I can feel a plan brewing... 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draco41 Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 Hey!!! where can I get one of those 200 yrd Air rifles? I want one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted April 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 Matt, where are you located in NC?Same to you, Drew - I'm in Northern VA, so we're a few hours apart, but not that far, practically speaking.I'm working on more shooting areas here; I'll keep you updated. They're here, I just need to find them. Quantico is looking very promising, once I'm into the Rod & Gun Club there. My free range is only open between 1 Sep and 31 March, but it's very nice for a 100-yd range, and no-kidding completely free, run by the state.I'm in Maiden, NC and the nearest big town is Hickory. The trouble is not really a lack of ranges at all, it's ones that are publicly accessible and decent yardages in combination. However, to get back to your point, Virginia is not a bad drive on weekends if it would be possible to get a good day's shooting out of it.Hey!!! where can I get one of those 200 yrd Air rifles? I want one!... just about any bb gun will do equally well @ 200 yrds. The science is in getting it there... As a matter of fact, I'd suggest that if you wanted to stand any chance of the BB getting there, launch the rifle with it. ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit10-4 Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 I know it can be a little awkward asking a landowner, but you might try offering a helping hand when asking, say for instance, "I would be glad to give you a hand sometime fixing your fence or cleaning up a bit if you'd let me shoot my rifle out here." You will be surprised how well a little bartering will help get you in! just my .02. I have got in on some good hunting spots for a little elbow grease in trade... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted April 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 Well, if the local farms & such were largely owned by old-timers still, it wouldn't be so problematic. The deal is that a younger generation owns a lot of the land around here, and the 'guns are bad' attitude is way more prevalent than suits my liking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit10-4 Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 That just plain sux! Our country is going to pot :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted April 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 I agree. At only 26, I've been married since I was 22, raising a family with a wife that only death could part me with, I work hard to maintain my family's well being and to keep a job and be a responsible american citizen. What sucks is the inescapable feeling that I'm part of a dying breed of people that will be overrun by a bunch of liberal drug-heads that see the US Government as their sugar-daddy. I bet the fine fellows who wrote our constitution have spent the better part of this nation's last 50 years rolling over in their graves... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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