quick follow-up in N.C. - Page 2

bennnn · February 5, 2007, 09:17 PM

Old thread,,, New post....

I've been going to Shooters in Statesville for about three months.. It's great, the pistol range is the best for me.. I have not gone anywhere else since...
Their rifle range is kind of short, but it's such a great place to shoot that I don't mind too much.. Since I started this thread I've been lucky enough to find a local private spot to shoot whatever and however I want...

BUT,, There are not a lot of PUBLIC places to shoot in NC!!

So let's keep each other posted on where to go for the quick follow up shot in NC...

I'm still looking for a double tap friendly (indoor) pistol range close to the Triad area...

rantingredneck · February 5, 2007, 09:21 PM

Check out Handgunners, Inc. I double and triple all the time and even do rapid fire mags without any problem. No stated policy against it and no griping when I do it. They're just outside Burlington. When you go there, PAY ATTENTION to the rules posted outside the door. Stop and READ THEM or they won't even buzz you in the door. Pistols, shotguns, rimfires, and pistol caliber carbines only, 25yds. No steel core ammo.

bennnn · February 5, 2007, 09:39 PM

Great post!! All Facts.....

I'll check it out. Could we start a mini-TFL rally..?

rantingredneck · February 5, 2007, 10:20 PM

I try to go at least every couple weeks. We could meet up there sometime if you like.

bennnn · February 11, 2007, 10:57 PM

rantingredneck,
I 'll be heading out to Shooters in Statesville next weekend,, but the week after that I could make it over to Burlington for a few hours... Let's work it out in the PM's.... I always need another friend...

rantingredneck · February 11, 2007, 11:08 PM

Will do. Have to check the calendar for that weekend. Not sure, but I think there might be a B-day party going on. Lotsa Feb birthdays in the family. May have to bump it back a week?

Mike P. Wagner · April 18, 2007, 09:02 PM

The Wake County will allow full auto, and anything up to .50 caliber.

http://www.wakegov.com/firingrange/default.htm

It would be a bit of a trek from the Triad. It's also indoors - the longest range is 100 meters.

Mike

bennnn · April 24, 2007, 07:23 PM

I recently heard some scuttlebutt about a private,, invite only rifle range near Lexington,,, anybody have any info on that?

Bushwhacker · April 25, 2007, 08:03 AM

Hope no one minds if I hitch a ride on here

Looking for a place to shoot my new member to the family a M1A scout.

I am in the Charlotte area.

Also am looking for a shooting partner.......

bennnn · April 25, 2007, 07:56 PM

Nobody in NC's going to mind.. That's why I started this thread way back when...

I shoot in Statesville a lot, but most of Charlotte is actually closer...

2afreedom · May 6, 2007, 12:19 AM

FWIW Duncan Gun Shop has an outdoor range between Wilkesboro and Yadkinville on 421. I am not sure if that's too far to drive or not. You can call the store if you are interested. Also they have an indoor range in the North Wilkesboro store but it only goes out to 25 yards.

RedneckFur · May 6, 2007, 01:58 PM

I just joined DPRC in Mebane, NC (near Burlington and Chapel Hill) and I must say its a very nice place to shoot. Many different ranges, and a well kept facility. I'd encourage anyone else in the area to join.

hoytinak · May 24, 2007, 09:36 PM

Is Uwharrie still closed? Is it just the range or are the trails closed too? I've been deployed for a while and looked forward to going up there when i get back. I'm stationed in Fayetteville, and around there the only public outdoor range i know of is called Range 1 just past Spring Lake.

rantingredneck · May 24, 2007, 09:44 PM

I believe it's back open again. The range that is. Haven't been there since before the closure.

Bushwhacker · May 25, 2007, 08:55 PM

Just found out about a range that is on Wildlife Rd in Charlotte, supposed to be a club called Mecklenburg Wildlife. will give them a call next week. and find out.

SteelyNirvana · May 25, 2007, 10:28 PM

I need to jump in on this thread also. Does anyone know of any Ranges around Angier/Lillington/Benson/Willow springs?. I have heard there is a range in Bunnlevel. Has anyone on here been to it? I really need to find a 50 or 100 yard range to do some shooting. I am so tired of shooting at 10 yards at targets placed on the ground

at my girlfriend's parents house.

bruce333 · May 27, 2007, 02:25 PM

Quote:

I have heard there is a range in Bunnlevel. Has anyone on here been to it?

That would be Range 1. Unfortunatley they are closing for good June 15th. No word if they have a buyer or not.

http://www.range-1.com/memberletter.htm

FYI: Uwharrie is open daily now.
http://www.uwharrieinfo.us/index.php?f=87
and a forum started by one of the volunteers that has been helping keep it open:
http://uwharrie.proboards100.com/index.cgi

obxned · May 30, 2007, 04:23 PM

Bring your AK on vacation to the beach in Dare County, and go to the Outer Banks Gun Club. Visiting shooters are always welcome and full auto is just fine!!!

http://www.outerbanksgunclub.com/

bennnn · May 30, 2007, 07:36 PM

Great info bruce333 and obxned!!!!!!

I found a range that fits my needs quite well,, and it just happens to be less than 20 miles from my house!!!

It's this one.........

http://www.phashoots.com/

Not far from Winston,,, and really great place.. It's my new home....

I used to drive over an hour to get to Shooters in Statesville,, but now I don't need to.... I am going to miss that little cutie that runs the counter on weekends though...

Limeyfellow · June 4, 2007, 12:32 PM

Shooters is about 5 minutes drive from me. Normally I don't go to often since I have a private shooting range I do most my stuff on. Its just across the road from Allison's Wood however where I do quite a bit of telescoping too due to the lack of evil security lights in everybody yards that stay on all night.

I do wish Shooters had a longer rifle range which is pretty much most the stuff I do. Now if they went up to say 300 yards I would be there more often but land is really at a premium in this area right now so I don't see that happening.

Bushwhacker · June 4, 2007, 05:47 PM

Went to Sumter National Forrest this past weekend and tried to find the Leeds range but couldn't find it.

Anyone know anything about Leeds or Philson Crossroads range? Where they are and directions would help a lot.

rantingredneck · July 7, 2007, 04:30 PM

I just joined Buckhorn Gun Club in Mebane today. Nice range, members and guests only. Pistol, rifle 100yd. , skeet.

Bushwhacker · July 7, 2007, 05:58 PM

How much did it cost? Got a web site?

SheGUN · July 21, 2007, 09:42 PM

This is an old thread, but I thought I'd jump in....

We're just outside of Winston Salem, and are also members of Shooters in Statesville. I like that range as it's outdoor, and you are pretty much on your own, without someone looking over your shoulder like you have at some ranges. It is a bit of a drive though, but well worth it for a few hours of blasting!! I also like that you are not really restricted as to what you can shoot.

Grandview Indoor range, which used to be in Winston, is re-opening as Sportsmen's lodge, and then there is Piedmont Handgunners Association in Davidson county. I believe there is also an outdoor range in Rowan county, somewhere near Salisbury. I can't remember the name but it had something to do with "Rowan Wildlife something".... These ranges are somewhat expensive to join, I suppose with the intention of keeping out the "riff-raff"

rantingredneck · July 21, 2007, 09:53 PM

Sorry Bushwhacker. Just saw your post. Buckhorn Gun Club is 150 per year or 100 if you join after July 1, which I just did. Requires NRA membership also.

February 5, 2007, 09:17 PM	#26
bennnn Senior Member Join Date: August 26, 2006 Location: almost far enough south.. Posts: 978	Old thread,,, New post.... I've been going to Shooters in Statesville for about three months.. It's great, the pistol range is the best for me.. I have not gone anywhere else since... Their rifle range is kind of short, but it's such a great place to shoot that I don't mind too much.. Since I started this thread I've been lucky enough to find a local private spot to shoot whatever and however I want... BUT,, There are not a lot of PUBLIC places to shoot in NC!! So let's keep each other posted on where to go for the quick follow up shot in NC... I'm still looking for a double tap friendly (indoor) pistol range close to the Triad area... __________________ I owe a lot to the man who first cradled this rifle in his hands... wish I could tell him thanks.-- mdshooter

February 5, 2007, 09:39 PM	#28
bennnn Senior Member Join Date: August 26, 2006 Location: almost far enough south.. Posts: 978	Great post!! All Facts..... I'll check it out. Could we start a mini-TFL rally..? __________________ I owe a lot to the man who first cradled this rifle in his hands... wish I could tell him thanks.-- mdshooter

February 11, 2007, 10:57 PM	#30
bennnn Senior Member Join Date: August 26, 2006 Location: almost far enough south.. Posts: 978	rantingredneck, I 'll be heading out to Shooters in Statesville next weekend,, but the week after that I could make it over to Burlington for a few hours... Let's work it out in the PM's.... I always need another friend... __________________ I owe a lot to the man who first cradled this rifle in his hands... wish I could tell him thanks.-- mdshooter

February 11, 2007, 11:08 PM	#31
rantingredneck Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,728	Will do. Have to check the calendar for that weekend. Not sure, but I think there might be a B-day party going on. Lotsa Feb birthdays in the family. May have to bump it back a week? __________________ NRA Member NC Hunter's Education Instructor PCCA Member (What's PCCA you ask? <- Check the link)

April 18, 2007, 09:02 PM	#32
Mike P. Wagner Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2001 Posts: 451	The Wake County will allow full auto, and anything up to .50 caliber. http://www.wakegov.com/firingrange/default.htm It would be a bit of a trek from the Triad. It's also indoors - the longest range is 100 meters. Mike __________________ PCV Yemen 84-86 Past results are no guarantee of future performance.

February 5, 2007, 09:21 PM	#27
rantingredneck Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,728	Check out Handgunners, Inc. I double and triple all the time and even do rapid fire mags without any problem. No stated policy against it and no griping when I do it. They're just outside Burlington. When you go there, PAY ATTENTION to the rules posted outside the door. Stop and READ THEM or they won't even buzz you in the door. Pistols, shotguns, rimfires, and pistol caliber carbines only, 25yds. No steel core ammo.

February 5, 2007, 10:20 PM	#29
rantingredneck Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,728	I try to go at least every couple weeks. We could meet up there sometime if you like.

April 24, 2007, 07:23 PM	#33
bennnn Senior Member Join Date: August 26, 2006 Location: almost far enough south.. Posts: 978	I recently heard some scuttlebutt about a private,, invite only rifle range near Lexington,,, anybody have any info on that? __________________ I owe a lot to the man who first cradled this rifle in his hands... wish I could tell him thanks.-- mdshooter

April 25, 2007, 08:03 AM	#34
Bushwhacker Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 1999 Location: Somewhere in USA Posts: 323	Hope no one minds if I hitch a ride on here Looking for a place to shoot my new member to the family a M1A scout. I am in the Charlotte area. Also am looking for a shooting partner....... __________________ Tiro per divertimento, tiro per la sopravvivenza _____________________________________________ No freeman shall ever be debarred the use of arms. Thomas Jefferson: Draft Virginia Constitution, 1776

April 25, 2007, 07:56 PM	#35
bennnn Senior Member Join Date: August 26, 2006 Location: almost far enough south.. Posts: 978	Nobody in NC's going to mind.. That's why I started this thread way back when... I shoot in Statesville a lot, but most of Charlotte is actually closer... __________________ I owe a lot to the man who first cradled this rifle in his hands... wish I could tell him thanks.-- mdshooter

May 6, 2007, 12:19 AM	#36
2afreedom Senior Member Join Date: April 29, 2007 Location: Southern by the Grace of God Posts: 266	FWIW Duncan Gun Shop has an outdoor range between Wilkesboro and Yadkinville on 421. I am not sure if that's too far to drive or not. You can call the store if you are interested. Also they have an indoor range in the North Wilkesboro store but it only goes out to 25 yards.

May 6, 2007, 01:58 PM	#37
RedneckFur Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2007 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,424	I just joined DPRC in Mebane, NC (near Burlington and Chapel Hill) and I must say its a very nice place to shoot. Many different ranges, and a well kept facility. I'd encourage anyone else in the area to join.

May 24, 2007, 09:36 PM	#38
hoytinak Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 5,721	just curious Is Uwharrie still closed? Is it just the range or are the trails closed too? I've been deployed for a while and looked forward to going up there when i get back. I'm stationed in Fayetteville, and around there the only public outdoor range i know of is called Range 1 just past Spring Lake.

May 24, 2007, 09:44 PM	#39
rantingredneck Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,728	I believe it's back open again. The range that is. Haven't been there since before the closure.

May 25, 2007, 08:55 PM	#40
Bushwhacker Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 1999 Location: Somewhere in USA Posts: 323	Just found out about a range that is on Wildlife Rd in Charlotte, supposed to be a club called Mecklenburg Wildlife. will give them a call next week. and find out. __________________ Tiro per divertimento, tiro per la sopravvivenza _____________________________________________ No freeman shall ever be debarred the use of arms. Thomas Jefferson: Draft Virginia Constitution, 1776

May 25, 2007, 10:28 PM	#41
SteelyNirvana Member Join Date: December 30, 2006 Posts: 43	I need to jump in on this thread also. Does anyone know of any Ranges around Angier/Lillington/Benson/Willow springs?. I have heard there is a range in Bunnlevel. Has anyone on here been to it? I really need to find a 50 or 100 yard range to do some shooting. I am so tired of shooting at 10 yards at targets placed on the ground at my girlfriend's parents house.

May 30, 2007, 04:23 PM	#43
obxned Senior Member Join Date: May 30, 2007 Location: OBX, NC Posts: 1,128	Bring your AK on vacation to the beach in Dare County, and go to the Outer Banks Gun Club. Visiting shooters are always welcome and full auto is just fine!!! http://www.outerbanksgunclub.com/ __________________ “If we lose freedom here, there is no place to escape to. This is the last stand on Earth.” Ronald Reagan I'm a proud member of a North Carolina *Committee of Safety*

May 30, 2007, 07:36 PM	#44
bennnn Senior Member Join Date: August 26, 2006 Location: almost far enough south.. Posts: 978	Great info bruce333 and obxned!!!!!! I found a range that fits my needs quite well,, and it just happens to be less than 20 miles from my house!!! It's this one......... http://www.phashoots.com/ Not far from Winston,,, and really great place.. It's my new home.... I used to drive over an hour to get to Shooters in Statesville,, but now I don't need to.... I am going to miss that little cutie that runs the counter on weekends though... __________________ I owe a lot to the man who first cradled this rifle in his hands... wish I could tell him thanks.-- mdshooter

June 4, 2007, 12:32 PM	#45
Limeyfellow Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2005 Posts: 1,380	Shooters is about 5 minutes drive from me. Normally I don't go to often since I have a private shooting range I do most my stuff on. Its just across the road from Allison's Wood however where I do quite a bit of telescoping too due to the lack of evil security lights in everybody yards that stay on all night. I do wish Shooters had a longer rifle range which is pretty much most the stuff I do. Now if they went up to say 300 yards I would be there more often but land is really at a premium in this area right now so I don't see that happening.

June 4, 2007, 05:47 PM	#46
Bushwhacker Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 1999 Location: Somewhere in USA Posts: 323	Went to Sumter National Forrest this past weekend and tried to find the Leeds range but couldn't find it. Anyone know anything about Leeds or Philson Crossroads range? Where they are and directions would help a lot. __________________ Tiro per divertimento, tiro per la sopravvivenza _____________________________________________ No freeman shall ever be debarred the use of arms. Thomas Jefferson: Draft Virginia Constitution, 1776

July 7, 2007, 04:30 PM	#47
rantingredneck Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,728	I just joined Buckhorn Gun Club in Mebane today. Nice range, members and guests only. Pistol, rifle 100yd. , skeet.

July 7, 2007, 05:58 PM	#48
Bushwhacker Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 1999 Location: Somewhere in USA Posts: 323	How much did it cost? Got a web site? __________________ Tiro per divertimento, tiro per la sopravvivenza _____________________________________________ No freeman shall ever be debarred the use of arms. Thomas Jefferson: Draft Virginia Constitution, 1776

July 21, 2007, 09:42 PM	#49
SheGUN Member Join Date: July 21, 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 33	This is an old thread, but I thought I'd jump in.... We're just outside of Winston Salem, and are also members of Shooters in Statesville. I like that range as it's outdoor, and you are pretty much on your own, without someone looking over your shoulder like you have at some ranges. It is a bit of a drive though, but well worth it for a few hours of blasting!! I also like that you are not really restricted as to what you can shoot. Grandview Indoor range, which used to be in Winston, is re-opening as Sportsmen's lodge, and then there is Piedmont Handgunners Association in Davidson county. I believe there is also an outdoor range in Rowan county, somewhere near Salisbury. I can't remember the name but it had something to do with "Rowan Wildlife something".... These ranges are somewhat expensive to join, I suppose with the intention of keeping out the "riff-raff"

July 21, 2007, 09:53 PM	#50
rantingredneck Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,728	Sorry Bushwhacker. Just saw your post. Buckhorn Gun Club is 150 per year or 100 if you join after July 1, which I just did. Requires NRA membership also.