100 yard range near Atlanta

[Hunk]

Hey guys I need to sight in my TC encore for next weekend. Does anyone know of where I can sight it in, need about 100 yards that allows black powder near Atlanta. I could drive out to Charlie Elliot and use their range but hoped for something closer.

I live near American Classic Marksman but they only have a short range.

thanks,
Hunk

 

[Hoyt man]

call dekalb county fireing range. i think there still open

 

[Handgunner]

Post a message labeled "Attention -- Riverbend Gun Club Members" and try to get an invite there. They're about a 1/2 hour to an hour from Atlanta and they have ranges from point blank to 600 yards...

And NICE Accomadations.

 

[Kdog]

Hunk, I have always gone to Wilson Shoals. However, I think the range is only 80 yards now.

Kdog

 

[Jim Thompson]

Bill,

If you dont mind driving west, go to advanced bulletts in Temple (just off 20 at Villa Rica.

Jim

 

[garndawg]

Hey Bill,

However you resolve this, let me know, 'kay?

I've got the same problem, living in Cobb, Charlie Elliot is a bit of a poke.

Post again when you git'r'done...

 

[Jim Thompson]

garndawg, you should definitely go to Advanced Bulletts, pending where you are in cobb, it will be about 45 minutes for you.

Jim

 

[Tom Borck]

Sorry I can't help you out. I shoot in front of my dads house and when it is raining I shoot off the front porch.

 

[Buzz]

Just make sure if you go to Advanced Bullets - try to go during the week. That place is crazy on the weekends and IMO not very safe.

 

[Jim Thompson]

Just make sure if you go to Advanced Bullets - try to go during the week. That place is crazy on the weekends and IMO not very safe.

good point...I guess I have always gone during the week. also watch your head when you step down

Jim

 

[Meriwether Mike]

Yea that set of steps will teach you to duck in a hurry. I have always felt fairly safe there and Greg will straighten those who are not safe out in a hurry.

 

[Buzz]

As with any public range - ALWAYS be on the lookout and do not be afraid to say somthing to a person who is doing something that is not safe. I would much rather speak up than see anyone get injured.

Several things I have seen at the Temple range that made me feel very unsafe.

1) Guy sitting on a 25 yard bench firing at a 100 yard target. He's firing at an angle within a few feet of the people next to him.

2) A man takes a Mini 14 out of the case (with a magazine inserted) aims it straight down the firing line and racks the action. Dumb...

3) A guy walks down to the 25 yard range while PEOPLE ARE SHOOTING and then nearly gets into a fight with 2 people that fuss at him and yells (blank) this and that when he was told to leave.

4) A guy starts shooting at the handgun targets while the range has been called clear and there is a guy pulling targets at 50 yards.

I realize that Greg will try to straighten people out but it only takes one second of stupidity to injure or kill someone. He really should have a full time range officer on the place during the weekend. First infraction gets you thrown out and you cannot return - ever.

Oh and you guys are right. Just about anytime I have been there somebody hit their head walking up or down the stairs.

EDITED by 7x57 - I put a word in there some of you might be offended by.

 

[Hunk]

thanks for the tips

I'll probably go and hit Charlie Elliot for now. But I need to join up at River Bend at somepoint. Thanks