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Originally Posted By SHIFT_CLICK:
To sum up those in the Quad Cities, (Scott County, Iowa/Rock Island County, Illinois): Milan Rifle Club - Milan, Illinois - Private $125 a year? Must be NRA member. INDOOR/OUTDOOR PISTOL RANGES, RIFLE RANGE 600M MAX, NO .50 RIFLES, IPSC/USPSA EVENTS. www.milanrifleclub.org Shooting Sports (Downtown Moline, Illinois) - $100 a year or $60 for 6 months. INDOOR ONLY. PISTOL CALIBER ONLY. IPSC EVENTS. www.shootingsportsmoline.com Oak Hill Gun Club - Buffalo, Iowa - Private $90 a year? Must be NRA member. SEPARATE PISTOL RANGE, OUTDOOR RANGE 200M MAX, NO .50 RIFLES. www.iowastateriflepistol.org/oakhills/index.html Princeton DNR Range - 6 miles North of Princeton on 67 - FREE. There is also a shotgun only/clay only club in Rapids City or Port Byron, but i've never been there. If I missed anything, let me know! Used to be a place in Muscatine to shoot in the sand pits, dunno if it is still open or not, been about 15 years since Ive been down there. |
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Originally Posted By mu9en:
anyone know where this range is? "Princeton DNR Range - 6 miles North of Princeton on 67 - FREE." does anyone have the addy? Easiest way is to take 67 through LeClaire and head north about 6-7 miles, you will see the sign on your right on a gravel road right past some really rich farmer's mansion and nice big barns. |
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There's a 10-lane indoor handgun range in Marshalltown, right under the Center Street viaduct by the Old Timer Tavern. Most people in town don't even know it exists. Costs $40 a year and with your passkey, you can go anytime, day or night, 365. Just a 50-ft. range but it's good for handgunners.
I don't live super closeby, but I do have a membership. If anyone wants to blast a few rounds, send me an IM. |
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"...but that was so long ago that I can scarcely feel the way I felt before, and if time could heal the wounds I would tear the threads away, that I might bleed some more..."
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Originally Posted By nf9648:
Originally Posted By mu9en:
anyone know where this range is? "Princeton DNR Range - 6 miles North of Princeton on 67 - FREE." does anyone have the addy? Easiest way is to take 67 through LeClaire and head north about 6-7 miles, you will see the sign on your right on a gravel road right past some really rich farmer's mansion and nice big barns. Wow, that has been there for quite a while, hasn't it? I remember going there back in the 80s. Not the safest range in the world, either. If it's the same type of folks that went there when I was younger, you gotta really watch your back and make sure nobody's gonna shoot when everyone else goes downrange to set up targets. |
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"...but that was so long ago that I can scarcely feel the way I felt before, and if time could heal the wounds I would tear the threads away, that I might bleed some more..."
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Originally Posted By XMM:
Originally Posted By nf9648:
Originally Posted By mu9en:
anyone know where this range is? "Princeton DNR Range - 6 miles North of Princeton on 67 - FREE." does anyone have the addy? Easiest way is to take 67 through LeClaire and head north about 6-7 miles, you will see the sign on your right on a gravel road right past some really rich farmer's mansion and nice big barns. Wow, that has been there for quite a while, hasn't it? I remember going there back in the 80s. Not the safest range in the world, either. If it's the same type of folks that went there when I was younger, you gotta really watch your back and make sure nobody's gonna shoot when everyone else goes downrange to set up targets. There is a DLNR guy there on busy days that will write you up for leaving milk jugs and things out there, but it still looks like a garbage dump. Unsafe doesnt describe it, shooting there is a step up from Russian Roulette. |
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I'll be in Iowa City this Thursday-Saturday. Can anyone get a little more specific about the range north of there? I'll likely be shooting Thursday or Friday after 5pm. Any problems with that.
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Update on the Tama/Toledo area gun range. I went there today to see if I could find it. the white fence previously mentioned as a marker is no longer there due to the 4 lane bypass being built. on HWY30 about 2 miles west of the Hwy 63/hwy 30 intersection. about 1 mile east of meskwaki casino at the top of the hill (if youre coming the other way). you turn NORTH on "H" ave. its about 1/2 mile up the gravel road on the right. the "IKES TRACT" sign is not hard to find if youre looking for it.
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Anybody know what is going on with the Bays Branch range? Last I was there (1-2 weeks ago) the 200 and 300 yard benches were gone and the grass behind the 100 yard bench hadn't been mowed...???
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Originally Posted By 5isalive:
The Izaak Walton Leage in CR is $77 a year. I am a memeber there and waiting for the yearly shoot to qualify for CMP then I am going to order 2 M1s... hopefully. removed |
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"The hawk does not fear you, boy, and the hawk never will. The hawk is God's gunslinger." -Stephen King
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I am looking for a (rifle/handgun and skeet) range near the north side of Des Moines. I will join a club if there is something local. I've paid the hourly fees and they are getting steep for a half day of shooting. Any ideas?
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To get to the Matsell's bridge range, use 3752 Matsell Park Road, Central City, IA as your go to address in google maps.
For those wanting to know where the free range is north of Coralville, use 2200 Amana Rd NW (also called County Rd F20) Swisher, IA in your go to address. This will get you driving directions to both. |
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Originally Posted By booger-hooker:
I've heard MANY things about Banner Pits but have still never been there. Does a person ever get used to shooting thru a culvert or do you just tighten up the belt and suck it up? They have cleaned up the Banner shooting range quite a bit. It has a nice covered area for both handguns and long guns. They got rid of the concrete culverts and they have a range house you can purchase odds and ends you might have forgotten. Not sure how much longer they are offering the special but LEO and Military can use the range at a discounted price. It is a DNR range but they contract out the management. I have attached a link below; http://www.iowadnr.gov/law/shootingsports/ranges.html |
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I used to be a member of the Clarke County Rifle and Pistol Club in Osceola, shot IPSC matces there with DAPS (Des Moines Area Practical Shooters).
I'm now a member of the Madison County Sprotsmens Club in Winterset. Very nice range facilities for only $35/year. |
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I am new to Iowa, so I am not 100 percent sure about locations/counties etc. Is there anything near Decorah? The only thing i have found is Chase the Adventure Hunt club.
Is anyone familiar with this place? http://www.chasetheadventure.com/ |
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Range, northeast section of Polk County, near Elkhart, "ANKENY IZAAK WALTON", really nice range, several trap houses and courses, rifle and handgun range, benches, target stands, check computer site for Ankeny Izaak Walton, for membership info.
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Originally Posted By Synister1:
Council Bluffs: Council Bluffs Rifle and Pistol Club, Inc. 1/2 mile North of Magnolia Rd. on 208th , Council Bluffs, IA 51502. Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (up to 100 yds), Outdoor Rifle (100 and 200 Yds), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading Range Access: Private [/url] https://www.cbr-pc.org/Home_Page.html Very nice range with matches most Sunday's. Last meeting they said they were close to being full |
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North Linn Fish & Game Club
1547 Game Club Road Central City, IA Driving directions from Cedar Rapids/Marion: Take Highway 13 North to Central City. (about 15 miles north of Marion) Turn right on to W. Maple St (County Road E16) W. Maple St turns into W. Main St Take W. Main St across the river through town approx. 8 blocks (it becomes E. Main St) (Remains E16) Take the first right after passing under the Railroad viaduct on to Club Road. Club Road turns into Game Club Road The NLFG club is on the left side of the road (you will see the clubhouse and trap house) Membership is $40 / year Trap House, Rifle Range (100M & 200M) and pistol range (25m) North Linn Fish & Game Club |
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Oak Hill in Blue Grass Iowa has a nice covered rifle range, clean, concrete benchs, 25/50/100/200 yards... and its down in a valley so there is minimal wind.
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j121/papes301/IMG00269-20110216-1321.jpg covered pistol range isnt bad either, 7/10/25/50 yards if I remember correctly...? took care of zombie osama that day http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j121/papes301/IMG00270-20110216-1421.jpg |
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any ranges in the Des monies area that doesn't mind AP ammo or ball and allows rapid fire/mag dumps? willing to pay memberships
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"Stupid is as Stupid does" -Forrest Gump
"Courage is grace under pressure" - Ernest Hemingway |
Bonair county range. 25/50/100/200 yard range. NW outside of cresco. Its free and decent. Bring a target stand though. They just have dirt mounds to mark the yardages. They have shooting benches picnic tables and a gazebo.
Hwy63 north turn at cresco heading east, follow hwy 9 into cresco till you see Saint Ave. about 3.5 miles, turn left heading north on gravel road 2miles till you see a large berm with a small parking area leading into the range. I forgot to take pics today... |
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I just ran across a site called RangeListings.com. it has some of the ranges here in Iowa, but not all of them.
http://www.rangelistings.com/state.php?state=IA ETA: Found a better site, with lots of listings: http://www.wheretoshoot.org/Find_Range/index.asp At the link you can search any state, not just Iowa, and you can also search a radius around a,zip code. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Any places around the Des Moines area that allows LC 62 gr M855? Went out to butch olofson shooting range the other day and they dont allow it. Its the olny ammo I use and have a ton of it to shoot.
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Originally Posted By MDVYN: Any places around the Des Moines area that allows LC 62 gr M855? Went out to butch olofson shooting range the other day and they dont allow it. Its the olny ammo I use and have a ton of it to shoot. ?, personally I don't understand that rule, but oh well. Bays Branch in Guthrie County is one place. |
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Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the peoples' liberty's teeth - George Washington
Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism - George Washington |
A friend of mine went to chexk on the progress on the range at Three Mile Lake north of Afton the other day and he said that the backstops are in but the benches havent been built yet.
But hey, Im happy with that. Its coming alomg alot faster than i thought it would. |
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is that big range around van meter still open for the des moines rifle and revolver club? and who do I contact to get an application?
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"Stupid is as Stupid does" -Forrest Gump
"Courage is grace under pressure" - Ernest Hemingway |
Originally Posted By bhouse1545: is that big range around van meter still open for the des moines rifle and revolver club? and who do I contact to get an application? |
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Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the peoples' liberty's teeth - George Washington
Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism - George Washington |
hmmm could you please try and get his number? I would really appreciate it!
im a NRA and IFC member if that is needed |
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"Stupid is as Stupid does" -Forrest Gump
"Courage is grace under pressure" - Ernest Hemingway |
His number is 515-490-5484.
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Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the peoples' liberty's teeth - George Washington
Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism - George Washington |
thanks
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"Stupid is as Stupid does" -Forrest Gump
"Courage is grace under pressure" - Ernest Hemingway |
Does anybody have any info on the Hull Shooting Range in Oskaloosa?
I can't see to find any information other than the address.. |
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Black Hawk Park in Cedar Falls has replaced all the shooting benches. The original ones were a Eagle Scout project. Time and floods took a toll on the wood. Now the benches are set in concrete and made of synthetic decking material. They are making improvement all the time.
Each range has 6 or 8 benches , The 100 yd has 2 and the 200 yd has 1 bench. Could use more.. There is 15 yd pistol and 22 only range , 25/50/100/200 yd as well as trap, bow and arrow area. I live 1 1/2 miles east from the range, I KNOW when it's open ! It's busy on weekends, It's FREE, Targets for sale at the park entrance. on your honor pay pipe by the target box. Enjoy be SAFE |
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Does anyone know if the range in Colfax mentioned in this thread is still open? And if it is, some contact info?
I live in Newton and I bought my first black rifle recently and I'm looking for a place where I can shoot out to 100 yds or more. My backyard pistol range isn't cutting it for me. |
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I am located in the Cedar Rapids area and am looking for a range longer than 200yds. Does anyone know of one? I would be willing to drive a few hours if needed. Thanks for your help.
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There's a decent range just north of Adel that doesnt get much attention. It's called River Valley Sportsmans Club and annual dues are a whopping $25. The only downside is it's kind of small and the rifle range is only 100yds. There is a nice trap setup and clubhouse however.
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Originally Posted By CliveAlive: There's a decent range just north of Adel that doesnt get much attention. It's called River Valley Sportsmans Club and annual dues are a whopping $25. The only downside is it's kind of small and the rifle range is only 100yds. There is a nice trap setup and clubhouse however. View Quote Might have to check it out.
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Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the peoples' liberty's teeth - George Washington
Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism - George Washington |
Last week I heard a radio ad on 1460 kxno, in the Des Moines area for a range opening soon. I believe the name was 'Double Tap'. Have you guys heard anything about this place?
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I heard it was over in the pleasant hill area but nothing else
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"Stupid is as Stupid does" -Forrest Gump
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.” ― Mark Twain |
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I believe its the indoor pistol range that's going up. Supposed to have 6 lanes, and the 2 guys building/running it seem pretty decent.
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I believe the range is called Black Diamond indoor shooting range or something. From what I have heard, the land is purchased and they are waiting for some zoning stuff to go through.
Link to story |
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Originally Posted By CliveAlive:
There's a decent range just north of Adel that doesnt get much attention. It's called River Valley Sportsmans Club and annual dues are a whopping $25. The only downside is it's kind of small and the rifle range is only 100yds. There is a nice trap setup and clubhouse however. View Quote anyone know the number to this range? I called two of the numbers I found online with no luck |
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"Stupid is as Stupid does" -Forrest Gump
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.” ― Mark Twain |
Does anyone know how long Bay's Branch is closed? Drove out there with my dad this morning from Des Moines only to be disappointed.
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Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the peoples' liberty's teeth - George Washington
Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism - George Washington |
Yeah, we couldn't tell what they were doing from the gate but it looked like they had a skid loader down at the 100yd range.
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Originally Posted By bangARangutang: Yeah, we couldn't tell what they were doing from the gate but it looked like they had a skid loader down at the 100yd range. View Quote I did some checking and the range is not closed. The DNR officer I talked to said that they may have been mowing and they'll close it off then, but it's not closed. |
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Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the peoples' liberty's teeth - George Washington
Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism - George Washington |
Originally Posted By wired1979:
try this link, looks to be around 150 Iowa ranges listed here. Iowa Ranges View Quote The URL for IAShooters ranger finder has been updated. The new link: IAShooters Range Finder |
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McCunn Specialty Firearms has opened an indoor range and gun store just outside of Massena, Iowa. 25 yards, six lanes, all computer controlled with two lanes having custom programmable turning capabilities. The lighting is phenominal, and they are open fairly long hours on the weekends. They also have an in house part time gunsmith, and a classroom with regular Iowa Permit to Carry and NRA Pistol training.
McCunn Specialty Firearms 74980 Richland Rd, Massena, IA 50853 712-779-GUNS Contact Brice McCunn http://www.mccunnguns.com [email protected] |
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