new to sight and looking for some direction.

Bdrc1 · December 14, 2012, 07:02 PM

im new to this sights and looking for some info. i hope im in the correct forum. i live in lacey, thurston couny washington and looking for places to shoot that are not at a "controlled" range. im looking for anyplace outside that is legal. does anybody know where i can do this or point me in the right direction to get this info. ANY info is highly appreciated. thanks for reading. again i hate ranges and am mainly looking for anything outdoors that doeasnt have loads of people. thanks

Powderman · December 14, 2012, 07:08 PM

Well, welcome, neighbor!

I have two suggestions:

In the Capitol State Forest, there is a place known on Google maps as "Triangle Pit". It is off of Waddell Creek Road, there in Thurston Co. It is an "open shoot" area, and is quite nice. Absolutely no cover, though--go on a nice day, or prepare to get wet.

Another suggestion is to join the Grays Harbor Sportsman's Club. It's in Hoquiam--a bit of a drive, but well worth it. You have to go to a meeting to join--3rd Tuesday of every month. Indoor range, accessible to members 24/7, and an up to 300 yard rifle range.

There's also Evergreen Sportsman's Club, down in Littlerock. Nicest people you'd care to meet, very helpful, too. I teach classes down there. PM me for more.

1-DAB · December 14, 2012, 07:08 PM

check with your local BLM or Forest Service office.

Ben Towe · December 14, 2012, 07:09 PM

Many state parks and national forests have outdoor ranges that are free of charge. Have you checked into that? Welcome to the site!

December 14, 2012, 07:02 PM	#1
Bdrc1 Junior Member Join Date: December 14, 2012 Posts: 1	new to sight and looking for some direction. im new to this sights and looking for some info. i hope im in the correct forum. i live in lacey, thurston couny washington and looking for places to shoot that are not at a "controlled" range. im looking for anyplace outside that is legal. does anybody know where i can do this or point me in the right direction to get this info. ANY info is highly appreciated. thanks for reading. again i hate ranges and am mainly looking for anything outdoors that doeasnt have loads of people. thanks

December 14, 2012, 07:08 PM	#2
Powderman Senior Member Join Date: September 7, 2001 Location: Washington State Posts: 2,166	Well, welcome, neighbor! I have two suggestions: In the Capitol State Forest, there is a place known on Google maps as "Triangle Pit". It is off of Waddell Creek Road, there in Thurston Co. It is an "open shoot" area, and is quite nice. Absolutely no cover, though--go on a nice day, or prepare to get wet. Another suggestion is to join the Grays Harbor Sportsman's Club. It's in Hoquiam--a bit of a drive, but well worth it. You have to go to a meeting to join--3rd Tuesday of every month. Indoor range, accessible to members 24/7, and an up to 300 yard rifle range. There's also Evergreen Sportsman's Club, down in Littlerock. Nicest people you'd care to meet, very helpful, too. I teach classes down there. PM me for more. __________________ Hiding in plain sight...

December 14, 2012, 07:09 PM	#4
Ben Towe Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2009 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 1,128	Many state parks and national forests have outdoor ranges that are free of charge. Have you checked into that? Welcome to the site! __________________ 'Merica: Back to back World War Champs

December 14, 2012, 07:08 PM	#3
1-DAB Senior Member Join Date: May 5, 2010 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 474	check with your local BLM or Forest Service office.