Seems like everytime I go somewhere in Texas my first question on this forum is: who knows a good spot to go shooting?
So, I decided to start a list of the places I have been, that have seemed pretty decent.
Austin:
Red's Indoor Range. http://www.redsguns.com/ Indoor range. Red is a really nice guy. Two ranges in the Austin Area. The one in the south side of town is a bit noisey. Guns for sale and rent.
College Station:
Champion Firearms. http://www.championfirearms.com/ Indoor range. This is where to go if you ever want to catch up with Shipwreck. Very nice range. Gun rental and sales.
Corpus Christi:
The Sharp Shooter. This is an indoor range with both pistol and rifle facilities. They rent guns, sell ammo, have a good supply of accesories. Friendly, if a little pricey on their guns. Overall a good place to shoot. http://www.thesharpshooter.com/
Corpus Christi Pistol & Rifle Club. Outdoor range, must be a club member to shoot on the pistol or rifle range. But can pay a per-session fee for the skeet shooting range. Nice folks, lots of mosquitos and mud after it rains. One of two CC ranges used by the Coastal Bend Shooters Club: http://www.cbshooters.com/maps.html
PO Box 7117
Corpus Christi, TX 78467 (361) 852-1212
Fort Worth:
Elk Castle. http://www.elkcastle.com/ Nice indoor range with full service. Sell guns and accessories. Seems a bit strict, won't allow you to shoot reloads.
The Shooters club. http://www.theshootersclub.com/ Indoor range. Not in the best part of town and small, but the guys are freindly and the prices seem reasonable.
San Antonio:
Decent place, outdoor range. http://www.aplacetoshoot.com/ I think theys sell guns and supplies. Only been here once.
That's it for a start.
Anybody want to add any more?
Early next week I'll be looking for a place around Conroe.
By the end of the week I'll be looking for a range near LaGrange (of Chicken Ranch fame).
- DFW Gun Range/Training near Love Field (on Mockingbird between Love Field and 35E). Pretty good facility, inexpensive targets, FMJ-friendly (not all ranges are). The range was recently remodeled and painted in black, making the targets VERY visible. Membership fees are cheaper than elsewhere. Range facilities are average; lanes have automated track systems with "reset" feature to maintain consistent distance. Ventilation in the range itself was iffy; air circulates, but it was still a bit stuffy on the line. Smaller space (only 10 lanes pistol) is quite loud if someone's shooting anything over 40S&W (ear protection required of course, but even with NRR 29 earmuffs a 357 was unpleasantly loud). Rapid fire and holster drawing are allowed, but damage to the range falls on the shooter as always. Gun shop is respectable, as is the rental selection. The staff are all-business and are sometimes not very friendly, but dealing with guns is serious business. Bring plenty of ammo; if you run out, the store 9mm boxes start at $16 :smt076 The facility also teaches Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, with a large gym for the purpose.
- The Bullet Trap, Plano on Avenue K (east of 75) between Park and Parker. An EXCELLENT facility all-round. Far larger in most respects than DFWGR from the gun shop to ammo selection to rental offerings to the range itself (2 bays, 18 lanes pistol). It is purely a gun building; no non-firearm training or facilities on-site (more room for range/store). Also FMJ-friendly. The store area is quieter as there is additional soundproofing between shop and range. Compared to DFWGR, most gun prices are cheaper, range fees/memberships are more expensive, but ammo and some targets are cheaper (one basic 2-target sheet free with range fee, additional sheets are 4 for a dollar, most other targets are $1.50). The range itself is more well-lit than DFWGR, but there are a few more bullet holes in the walls/ceiling/backstop (or just easier to tell because the range is painted off-white), and the target pulley/line system is older and slower though still motorized. No rapid fire or drawing drills; double-taps are allowed. VERY well-ventilated; a row of fans is situated behind the firing line and both blow all smoke downrange and keep you very cool. Lanes have 2 bench levels to stow the gear bag out of the way. Staff is very friendly, but many are "motivated sellers".
San Antonio -
Bullet Hole - A good range, but doesn't always have a range master available. All the shooters have to coordinate and trust each other. Very reasonable pricing.
Bracken Range - My personal favorite. Full range control and safety is enforced. Costs more that Bullet Hole, but worth it in my mind.
Both of these businesses have web sites if you google them.
Breckenridge
Ridge Runners Gun Club
Address: 6 Miles East on FM 576 from US 183 S
Breckenridge, TX 76424
Telephone: 254-559-8287
Private: Yes
Services:
The Sharpshooter Indoor Shooting Range and Gun Store
Address: 2033 Airline Suite K
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
Telephone: 361-980-1190
Operations: 12-8~M-Sat 12-6~Sun
Public: Yes
Services:
Madisonville
Madison Co. Gun & Archery Club Gun Range
Address: End of County Road 123
Madisonville, TX 77864
Telephone: 936-348-3627
Private: Yes
Services:
New Braunfels
Mission Hill Indoor Handgun Range
Address: 1028 F. M. 1863
New Braunfels, TX 78132
Telephone: 830-606-5577
Public: Yes
Odessa
Big Bend Rifle & Pistol Club
Address: 3701 Dover
Odessa, TX 79762
Telephone: 915-367-3450
Private: Yes
Services:
Victoria Skeet and Trap Club
Physical Address: 2616 Perimeter Road
Victoria TX 77904
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4116
Victoria , TX 77903
Telephone Mike Hessong: 361-572-1824
Telephone Tommy Barker: 361-573-4867
Telephone Kenneth Kemp: 361-573-4878
Operations: 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM (7 days a week)
Private: Yes
Public: Yes
E-mail: mhessong@victoriatrapandskeet.com
Web: www.victoriaskeetandtrap.com
Services:
That was a C&P that I had saved from my own inquiries for the closest
shooting ranges .
No I haven't been to any of the ranges listed as the nearest one [Leander]
is more the 50miles.
There is a pistol and rifle range in Aransas Pass called Schwenke's Rifle and Pistol Range (361) 463-9702.
Its an outdoor range and you must be a member to use the range ($50/year). He sells targets and will loan you a stapler to post your targets on the wood mounts, but no other real amenities. It is basically two 25 yard ranges and one 50 yard range dug out on his ranch.
Not good for just passing through, but if you live in the area it is convienient and inexpensive.
There is a pistol and rifle range in Aransas Pass called Schwenke's Rifle and Pistol Range (361) 758-5013.
Its an outdoor range and you must be a member to use the range ($50/year). He sells targets and will loan you a stapler to post your targets on the wood mounts, but no other real amenities. It is basically two 25 yard ranges and one 50 yard range dug out on his ranch.
Not good for just passing through, but if you live in the area it is convienient and inexpensive.
To the far right side of the range on the right are also some 100 and 200 yard backstops. I haven't verified the distances of those but they look about right.
Just be sure to check for the cows before you pull the trigger. They have the right of way on the range.
Shiloh Indoor Shooting Range
In the Willowbrook area.
Great people to deal with and very nice place to shoot.
281-444-8930 http://shilohshooting.net/
I am getting my 229 SAS Gen II there Friday this week. Can't wait.
I really like these people and it is a safe clean friendly environment to shoot in. Only place I have shot in the last 3 months.
... is big, clean, good RO, several different stations all outdoors... link http://www.alpinerange.com/ ...well stocked gunstore and weekend gunsmith... one surprise to me was I took my 3 boys there to shoot a Mini-14...no fmc rifle ammo allowed...had to buy a coupla boxes of soft points...was told that's fairly common these days...friendly staff...just on the south edge of Arlington...
There is a pistol and rifle range in Aransas Pass called Schwenke's Rifle and Pistol Range (361) 463-9702.
Its an outdoor range and you must be a member to use the range ($50/year). He sells targets and will loan you a stapler to post your targets on the wood mounts, but no other real amenities. It is basically two 25 yard ranges and one 50 yard range dug out on his ranch.
Not good for just passing through, but if you live in the area it is convienient and inexpensive.
I can't believe that for three years I let this post stay up with my home phone number. If anyone wants to know, this thread works. I've been getting calls for the range off and on since I posted. I've had four calls in the last three weeks.
It has been corrected, now. So the number above is the right one. I think he's gone up on his rates to $75 / a year.
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