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Anyone go to this range?
Lucky_Lefty
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I would like to get a few guys together and have a shoot and grill.
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The following is the reason I don't like formal ranges. I prefer the backyard or the woods, or the beach or the....
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The property on which Buffalo Range consists
of low undulating hills. The property was at one time
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DIRECTIONS TO BUFFALO RANGE
From the East: I-80 West to I-23 South to I-6
West approximately 4 miles to Buffalo Rock Road
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Rifle Range:
Covered firing benches at 50,75,and 100 yards. Eleven firing points at 50 yards, Two firing points at 75 yards, and Fourteen firing points at 100 yards.
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Large open pit with range 25 to 100 yards, open and uncovered with tables. Capacity: up to 100 firing points. Also there are four clay throwers located in this area.
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I sure can't wait to be able to go to that warm, friendly, economical place (sarcasm).
Doug
I was just shocked when I read all the rules and costs.
I sincerely hope you all have a great time
Best,
Doug
Only range around, I know of, that allows rapid fire at the pit. It's not a place to go to very often as it's a good hike from where I live but it's a blast.
Rapid fire is only allowed in the pit area. It's slow fire on the longer distance ranges.
The no camera rule is to protect the other shooters on the range. Not everyone want their picture with their guns all over the internet.
Price is high for the day and I would never buy a membership but once in awhile it's nice to burn off a couple 10 mags as fast as you can pull the trigger.
Another range I'm a member of is the Wisconsin Sportsman's Range up off Hghway 11 just 5 miles west of 94 in Wisco. Initiation is $75, yearly fees are $25 there after. Range fee for the day is $3 members, $5 for non members. Slow fire only but shooting from a magazine is allowed. They have 25yds, 50yds, and 100yds.
Only open Saturdays and Sundays. The range has 2 tripod mounted spotting scopes for anyone to use. They also have all the trap and skeet fields.
That's where I do the majority of my rifle shooting.
I just step out onto the deck and start blasting away - or drive a half hour into the woods and do a formal target setup.
Would have a very tough time complying with all the rules, but I can certainly see the need.
Doug
The reason the range closed in the winter is because there is a narrow gravel road that goes over a small swamp / pond. They don't want to be liable for someone sliding their car into the pond in the winter.
While the entrance fee may seem high to some people, other ranges, indoor ranges, charge by the hour, and you can't shoot centerfire rifles, shotguns or black powder weapons. That and the fact that your limited up to 75 feet as opposed to 100 yards of distance to shoot. The range has been cleaned up. Years ago, people used to take all sorts of junk to use for target practice and leave it there. Now you can only shoot at paper targets at the handgun and rifle range. Clay targets at the shotgun range where they provide the throwers. And at the Plinking Pit, you can't take any steel or glass targets.
If you get there early, say at 9:00AM and stay till closing at 5:00PM, it runs you about $3.13 an hour for one or all ranges. I think thats a bargin. There have been many times I spent 5, 6 or 7 hours at this range.
I have had a very good and long discussion with one of the operators of the range regarding several subjects. As for the photography issue, different law enforcement agencies, DEA, FBI, Illinois State Police are among some that use this range for training. They, the operators of the range, wish to protect the identity of the officers should someone take there picture and post it on a website. Another reason, and one that I can relate to, is to protect my identity and what I own and shoot. As well as the identities of all the people that use this facility.
As for the rules, really people, come on. It's all common sense. I and the people I have gone there with to enjoy a day there, plus the other people that are there to have a day of fun, have not found the "Rules" to be out of line. Remember, we are there with firearms, don't you think we should make it as safe as possible for ourselves and our fellow gun owners?
I live in Illinois and about 40 miles from this range. I have traveled to use this range with friends and family members and have always had an enjoyable day of shooting at the various ranges they have. I also plan to continue to use their facility and hope they stay in business for a long, long time.