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You'll have to hit up gopher rifle club they have open shooting on Tuesdays which rotates 600-800-1000.
That’s the first I’ve heard this. Is this every Tuesday? Paper or steel?
Yes it had started renovations last year but it has always had the 600 yard range. And yes there has been primary pistol idpa comps there
It is a private club range.
I forgot they had the started doing that with the etargets . I work evenings so I never get up there
Has anyone found a good spot to shoot steel that's not too far of a drive? Done the GRRC thing, and Rush Lake is a bit of a haul. Possibly places that are >600 yards??? Sounds like either state forest or private property is the only thing people have found that meets those criteria. Any other spots I'm missing?
Have my own steel and everything else needed to operate a range.
Have my own steel and everything else needed to operate a range.
Yeah, it's a solid setup with that kind of distance, but the fact they don't have steel targets setup at various distances and don't just use a single firing line is a bit antiquated. Understandable though given their concern on rounds leaving the range in the past. Also, getting there from 4-8PM on Tuesdays can be pretty tricky.
What's it typically like on weekends where there aren't events, are people only shooting at paper targets mostly or is it mostly people there to shoot the steel from various yard lines? Would hate to make a big push to become a member there if it ended up involving me having to pull targets in the pit.
I believe there is an unknown distance range that is in the works. No idea on their timetable.
When that gets in the works it may be similar to what you are looking to do.
That still does that address your time issue though.
When that gets in the works it may be similar to what you are looking to do.
That still does that address your time issue though.
You're right – the River Ridge Shooting Club in Courtland, MN is set to open: "...we are hoping to have range access open before fall (even if it’s just the rifle range for starters)"
@eca7891 – What's it typically like on weekends at GRRC where there aren't events, are people only shooting at paper targets mostly or is it mostly people there to shoot the steel from various yard lines? Would hate to make a big push to become a member there if it ended up involving me having to pull targets in the pit.
I THINK it’s mostly steel.
Taking another guess and am going to say that they use the electronic targets for the high power practice. ( The last I heard they were). That’s the Tuesday afternoons you referred to.
I usually go on weekday mornings and MAYBE there is another person somewhere on the grounds shooting.
The few times on the weekends that I have been there it was steel on the 300-1k range. Mostly people’s personal steel though there is the club gong with a flapper.
I have seen more paper on the mp 25-200 range.
I will say that they do a great job on events and have never ran into any retards when I have been up there
Taking another guess and am going to say that they use the electronic targets for the high power practice. ( The last I heard they were). That’s the Tuesday afternoons you referred to.
I usually go on weekday mornings and MAYBE there is another person somewhere on the grounds shooting.
The few times on the weekends that I have been there it was steel on the 300-1k range. Mostly people’s personal steel though there is the club gong with a flapper.
I have seen more paper on the mp 25-200 range.
I will say that they do a great job on events and have never ran into any retards when I have been up there
I believe so. Next best bet is Rush Lake
Elk River has a 600 yard KD range, but you have to be a member and have at least a Master ranking with NRA HP if you are using it at times other than sanctioned matches. You will never be shooting steel there with the way homes have been built up around the club. They have a Monday evening F-class match every week that started this past Monday. Redwing (North Star Gun Club) has a 600 yard range if you are in the south metro. They actually have held a PRS match there the last couple years. We will be shooting a regional HP match at GRRC the 21st-23rd. Come on out and watch or shoot it.
Cheers
Hi All – thanks much for the info. I appreciate it! Looks like I'll have to do some more digging into Elk River, Faribault, and North Star.
In the cities
Marshall MN has a range southeast of town about 5 miles. Here's location....
44.371710,-95.681248
They expanded new berms out to 500 or so. I honestly can't remember. They have 50, 100, and 150 yard bay. And a shotgun trap setup.
They just held a NRL22X match out there. The Buffalo Ridge Shooters FB group is important if you wanna stay on top of their match stuff.
44.371710,-95.681248
They expanded new berms out to 500 or so. I honestly can't remember. They have 50, 100, and 150 yard bay. And a shotgun trap setup.
They just held a NRL22X match out there. The Buffalo Ridge Shooters FB group is important if you wanna stay on top of their match stuff.
Thanks for the info @DFOOSKING !
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You referring to the intro to PRS in June?
Or any others. Let me know there's a calendar on the MNPR. Facebook page and DSTPRECISION.NET
Or any others. Let me know there's a calendar on the MNPR. Facebook page and DSTPRECISION.NET
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There's a thread- search "Harris, MN" and it should pop.Anybody here have details (is there a thread Im missing?) on the "annual GRRC precision rifle course?" Decided to give it a go since I just got a new 6.5and it couldn't be much closer to me.
Do people usually stay in a nearby hotel or mainly camp? Looking forward to it; rain or shine - hopefully wind
-Andy
