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Posted: 12/15/2002 8:04:22 PM EDT
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Darnell's - Bloomington, Il.
Indoor pistol Outdoor rifle (up to 300 yard) Trap and Skeet Leroy Rifle and Pistol Club - Leroy, Il. Small club Trap Outdoor up to 100 Yard Really nice covered firing line |
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Posted: 12/16/2002 10:01:48 AM EDT
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McHenry Shooting Center
2908 West Route 120 McHenry , Illinois 60050 General (815) 578-9194 Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Nice indoor range, about 8 booths. Not much stock, I was told by a salesperson there that they will not do FFL transfers, but a decent place to shoot. Av. |
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Posted: 12/17/2002 12:51:44 PM EDT
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www.midwestguns.com/
2 stores with a metric assload of stock, pretty good prices, and very helpful staff. How often does that happen? |
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Posted: 12/17/2002 4:37:41 PM EDT
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I go to G.A.T. Guns in Dundee for some 25yrd indoor handgun shooting only because it is the closest range to my house. About 10 mins. Not the cheapest place, but it is convenient for me to go to.
Any other ranges would take me 40 mins or more. For some indoor rifle practice, I like going to Gun World in Bensenville. Nice place to go in the winter when the outdoor ranges are closed. And most of you probably know of our one and only Buffalo Range in Ottawa which is about the only real outdoor 'public' rifle range for semi-auto rifle shooters in the nothern part of Illinois. ArmaLiter |
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Posted: 12/17/2002 8:20:41 PM EDT
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I shoot at rink's(BTT) most of the time, try to avoid megasports cause of the cost. I also shoot in Morris IL, a farmer allows me to shoot across the underground pipeline. only about 25 yards, but it's free and outdoors, so I don't complain. Also buffalo Range during summer.
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Posted: 12/18/2002 5:02:19 AM EDT
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Sycamore Sportsmans Club-45 minutes away. G.A.T. Guns is 2 minutes away,never shot there,just browsed. JS
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Posted: 12/18/2002 12:46:23 PM EDT
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Avalon - I can't believe you called the "Smoke and Choke" a nice indoor range! (Well they have cleaned it up a bit.) - He did do transfers for about $45 a year ago - don't know about now.
I second the Sycamore Sportsman Club - $10 to shoot if your a non-member and you can shoot any caliber up to - but not including - a .50 cal rifle. (Black powder OK I think.) The guys there have some rules but Its still laid back. |
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Posted: 12/18/2002 1:18:55 PM EDT
[#8]
Quoted: Avalon - I can't believe you called the "Smoke and Choke" a nice indoor range! (Well they have cleaned it up a bit.) - He did do transfers for about $45 a year ago - don't know about now. It's not too bad now that it's all cleaned up. I only shoot there once every 3 or 4 months, since I don't live in McHenry. I do buy most of my supplies there since I still work in McHenry. I asked about a transfer a few months ago, I was told "nope!" Av. |
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Posted: 12/24/2002 8:06:54 AM EDT
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I used to shoot at MegaSports when I lived in Aurora.
Now that I live near Peoria, I just shoot in my backyard! |
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Posted: 12/25/2002 4:03:27 PM EDT
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Torf-
I'm almost positive I'd like your range best. |
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Posted: 12/30/2002 4:03:47 PM EDT
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I see that some of you are from north/northeastern suburbs. (Lake and McHenry county’s) I personally enjoy shooting at the Kenosha Co. Conservation Club's Bristol range in Wisconsin. It's only about 20 minutes north from Great America or 15 minutes from the Bass Pro Shop in Gurnee Mills.
www.bristolranges.com I realize that to some this is a bit of a trip, but if you're going to make a day of it the ranges are in great shape, the folks are super nice and there is a lot to do. Black powder, high power rifle (that includes the big .50's!) out to 200 yards, handgun, shotgun (trap and skeet), bows and airguns! A yearly membership (you do not need to become one) is $60.00 and that lowers your day at the range from $15 to $4! Definitely worth a look! |
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Posted: 12/30/2002 6:03:15 PM EDT
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Been to Bristol to watch some N-SSA Skirmishes.Nice place but 1 1/4 hrs from where I live[Elgin]. Sycamore is 45 minutes.
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Posted: 12/31/2002 5:39:10 AM EDT
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Bristol stinks.
1 ROUND AT A TIME CENTERFIRE RIFLE! 5 ROUNDS PISTOL! No silhouette targets, or anything that might look "human". No rapid fire (not that it's possible with 1 round in a mag at a time). Although a buddy of mine did a mag dump (aka "mag check") with an MP5, with the R.O.'s permission (the R.O. was watching from right behind him), and WOW! were people jumping around looking to see who did that! LOL! Av. |
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Posted: 12/31/2002 11:46:26 AM EDT
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[blue]Not to get into a big debate or look like the guy that can disregard rules but. . . Bristol does not stink. The RO's may watch new comers a bit carefully and make sure they adhere strictly to the rules. After you've gone a few times and start to get to know some people, things become a bit more relaxed. I can't remeber the last time I only loaded 1 round at a time (AR or 30-06 or my .22). I don't shoot a lot of pistol there, but when I do I usually use a full 15 round mag. I simply posted it as an option for folks to check out. I would LOVE to know of any place (southeastern Wis. to northeastern IL.) where one could "unwind" a bit. Rapid fire, 300 to 500 yard ranges, shooting while moving, night shoots, Full Auto! Strippers! Pizza! Drinking! etc! etc! etc! Any ideas ? ![/blue] |
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Posted: 1/2/2003 7:58:47 AM EDT
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Under the stipulation that I have yet to shoot at their range, I have been in the Maxon shop a few times (though I have little experience to rate it). They have an indoor range, with what I believe to be two rooms: one for pistol and one for higher-power firearms. I also am under the impression that you can shoot 5.56 there, but I seem to get conflicting answers from the staff about rate of fire, etc.
Maxon Shooters Supplies & Indoor Range, Corp. 1226 Rand Road Des Plaines, IL 60016 847-298-4867 "For some indoor rifle practice, I like going to Gun World in Bensenville." > Do you have any other info on that range (it's about 20min away)? "Nice place to go in the winter when the outdoor ranges are closed." > Which outdoor ranges are you referring to? "And most of you probably know of our one and only Buffalo Range in Ottawa which is about the only real outdoor 'public' rifle range for semi-auto rifle shooters in the nothern part of Illinois." > Any pertinent info about this range? Thanks. |
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Posted: 1/2/2003 3:52:30 PM EDT
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OK- Buffalo Range, Ottawa, IL. Five ranges actually, Target Shotgun, Trap Shotgun, High power rifle, Pistol, and "the Pit", where "anything goes". Last year we had 2 AR15.com "Northern Illinois" Crew Shoots there- and a good time was had by all:
[img]http://photos.ar15.com/ImageGallery/IG_LoadImage.asp?iImageUnq=3467[/img] They are only opened from April to the end of November- but stay tuned- we aim to be there opening day '03 !! [:d] |
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Posted: 1/11/2003 12:59:08 PM EDT
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simply posted it as an option for folks to check out. I would LOVE to know of any place (southeastern Wis. to northeastern IL.) where one could "unwind" a bit. Rapid fire, 300 to 500 yard ranges, shooting while moving, night shoots, Full Auto! Strippers! Pizza! Drinking! etc! etc! etc!
Any ideas ? ! YEAH SOUNDS LIKE IRAQ WANA GO?? |
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Posted: 1/12/2003 12:11:40 PM EDT
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Quoted: simply posted it as an option for folks to check out. I would LOVE to know of any place (southeastern Wis. to northeastern IL.) where one could "unwind" a bit. Rapid fire, 300 to 500 yard ranges, shooting while moving, night shoots, Full Auto! Strippers! Pizza! Drinking! etc! etc! etc! Any ideas ? ! YEAH SOUNDS LIKE IRAQ WANA GO?? [blue]Hmmm, I doubt they have strippers or pizza (if they do I'll question the quality) and I'm not crazy about that idea of the "targets" firing back but what the heck. . . I'm in! Kidding. I'll leave that up to the pro's in our armed forces. God bless 'em![/blue] |
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Posted: 2/3/2003 8:25:41 PM EDT
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Quoted: Darnell's - Bloomington, Il. Indoor pistol Outdoor rifle (up to 300 yard) Trap and Skeet Leroy Rifle and Pistol Club - Leroy, Il. Small club Trap Outdoor up to 100 Yard Really nice covered firing line Are either open this time of year? My finger is getting itchy!! Phone##'s? |
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Posted: 2/3/2003 8:27:44 PM EDT
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Quoted: I shoot at rink's(BTT) most of the time, try to avoid megasports cause of the cost. I also shoot in Morris IL, a farmer allows me to shoot across the underground pipeline. only about 25 yards, but it's free and outdoors, so I don't complain. Also buffalo Range during summer. Morris huh? So YOU'RE the one making the noise!! :) That's my AO. Where about? I'm south of the river. |
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Posted: 5/15/2003 2:53:38 PM EDT
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Grock, does Buffalo Rock allow rapid fire still ?
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Posted: 5/15/2003 3:15:03 PM EDT
[#22]
Rapid fire is allowed on the plinking range, yes.
[url]http://moreimages.tripod.com/imagesite/id11.html[/url] |
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Posted: 6/5/2003 7:45:45 AM EDT
[#23]
I shoot at rinks too, but it is the only place that will let me in becuase I am under 18
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Posted: 6/29/2003 4:40:13 PM EDT
[#24]
i shoot at the rochelle wildlife club.... they got a pit...anything goes as far as i know.....usually not to many people eather
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Posted: 6/29/2003 4:47:39 PM EDT
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Anyone Know anything about this place:
Chicago Ridge Sports, 10349 Southwest Hwy, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415. |
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Posted: 6/30/2003 7:45:01 AM EDT
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have had some dealings with chi ridge gun shop, what do you want to know?
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Posted: 6/30/2003 8:40:16 AM EDT
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Range rules, age restrictions, prices for range time and stuff like that. Thanks.
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Posted: 9/7/2003 9:46:20 PM EDT
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I usually shoot pistols at Chicago Ridge (Only 8 miles away) rifles+ shotguns at Buffalo when I can. Info on Chigago Ridge---Pistols + 22 rifles only. Costs about $12 (techically per hour but I've NEVER seen them charge more even after 3+ hours--still $12) Law Enforcment gets a discount. Your're supposed to use no-exposed-lead bullets but they don't check--they just ask--I suppose it's a local law they "try" to comply with-- Anyway paper targets on reels 1 50' and 1 75' range each with about 10 stalls. oh, they're open late on tuesdays + thursdays--till 8pm hope this helped
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Posted: 9/9/2003 6:58:13 AM EDT
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Maxon Shooters Supplies
1226 Rand Rd Des Plaines, IL 60016-3403 (847)298-4867 Hrs: Tues-Friday 10am to 9pm Sat & Sun. 9am to 5pm Closed Monday Range always closes 1/2 hr before the shop. Shop allow pistols, shotguns, & rifles of any caliber up to but not including 50BMG. Pistol Fees are $14.50 for 1 hour. Rifle $17.50 The hour is enforced only if the shop is busy. Rapid fire is not allowed. Edit: The range is indoor & only 50ft long. Just an FYI. |
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Posted: 9/16/2003 11:00:18 AM EDT
[#30]
If anyone is in the northwestern part of Illinois, I go to Tri-County Gun Club, which is a few miles west of Polo.
Link to website: www.tcgc.net Fee is $90/year which can be lowered by putting in some time during the scheduled work days. |
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Posted: 11/5/2003 2:33:53 PM EDT
[#31]
Hi all I live in Oswego and I shoot in Aurora
at J.R. Shooting Sports. They are a indoor range and you can shoot rifles there too.Its New and Very nice but its high priced and by the hour. Can someone tell me more about the one in Ottawa? I would love to try it. If anyone would like to go shooting just let me know. Thanks Jimmi |
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Posted: 3/24/2004 2:45:13 PM EDT
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go to this site- http://www.nrahq.org/shootingrange/findlocal.asp?State=IL they list a lot of 'em. i like : www.siddensgunrange.com that's my input
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Posted: 3/28/2004 9:29:10 AM EDT
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Off to the Bullet Express indoor range, boo hiss. More than six months and $2000 and I haven't got to shoot this damn thing outside.
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Posted: 3/29/2004 12:48:24 PM EDT
[#34]
bullet express in springfield Il?
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Posted: 3/29/2004 6:34:00 PM EDT
[#35]
Is this the only range in springfield? Are there any other ones open to the public?
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Posted: 3/29/2004 7:39:47 PM EDT
[#36]
hey, i recommend siddens indoor shooting range. i can't remember prices for sure, but it's not much to shoot and sonny (the owner) is a superb guy. i know pistol isn't a problem-as far as rifle, i don't know what his limit on caliber is. i know for a while he only had .22 because i've shot mine in there, but it's been a while. i know now that he lets guys shoot deergun slugs (yes that's the TECHNICAL term, lol) but give him a call at 217-498-6988. he's outside of rochester, il about 3-maybe 4 miles in buckhart, il. it's easy to get there. beyond that-that's all i know.
jake, spring-town |
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Posted: 3/29/2004 7:48:00 PM EDT
[#37]
hey, if anybody needs any info about the springfield area, just email. i may be new to the ar15 (i don't even have yet-YET DAMNIT, because of that beastly woman i live with...don't tell her i said that PLEASE!!) scene, but i've lived around here my entire life so just give a holler.
jake |
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Posted: 4/24/2004 7:51:53 PM EDT
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Anything longer than 100 yds in the S.E. Illinois area? I've got a .50BMG i've been itchoing to break in, but no decent longer ranges around here. |
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Posted: 6/24/2004 7:29:23 PM EDT
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Does anyone have exact information on how to reach the range in Racine, WI? It is a 600 yard range that has matches during the year, but I don't like to go somewhere without exact instructions. I usually just end up shooting the 200 yard reduced course at Bristol, but it is time to work on reading the wind, and 200 yards is too close.
Thanks, [email protected] |
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Posted: 11/28/2004 3:42:32 PM EDT
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I worked with Rob Werner this Summer for a few days. He has a shop in Chandlerville, Il.
I haven't been there yet, but from the few chats we've had he is very knowledgable. Check out their site.... http://lawoutdoorrangeandguns.com/main.html |
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Posted: 12/31/2004 10:37:24 PM EDT
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Anyone have a clue what the rules are on Magazine fed rifles up at Bristol (no, not off the page, but what's actually being said at Bristol). It would suck to travel up there and have to single load. Yuck. Oh, and is Milsurp/FMJ allowed up there?
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Posted: 1/18/2005 11:20:48 AM EDT
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bristol is single load only. Sorry
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Posted: 1/20/2005 2:32:42 PM EDT
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Some range officers at Bristol will allow you to load a magazine with say 5 rounds or so, but then they hover over you like a hawk until the gun is empty. I asked if I could load a 20 round mag with 15 rounds and the officer looked at me and scoffed like I was from Mars or something. I've had some hellacious jams trying to single load by the way. Don't make the trip if you have far to go, unless you like dropping one round at a time into the chamber. Oh, they do have designated "timed fire" benches, but when I asked what the rules were, they very same RO had absolutely no clue. The term seems to have little meaning there.
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Posted: 1/21/2005 11:06:15 PM EDT
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Nice, range full of idiots. I've only been to the rifle tube at bass pro in Gurnee, and paying $10/hr or whatever it was isn't really bad, I guess, and the RO up there lets you load up 5-6 rounds per mag (nice older guy) but it's the usual 1 shot per second rule. Auuugh I hate oldtimer bolt-gun rules.
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Posted: 1/22/2005 10:09:19 AM EDT
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Last I checked they wouldn't allow any AR's at BPS. They told me that no para-military rifles were allowed. Has it since changed?
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Posted: 1/24/2005 4:44:55 PM EDT
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Rules at BPS changed. They don't care what style rifle you bring in, anymore.
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Posted: 1/27/2005 8:13:50 PM EDT
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BushyColt
No bump firing at Bristol. That is for sure. But have you noticed how close it is to a residential area. Man we would never pull that off in Illinois. I'm sure they are very aware of not pissing of the neigbors. It''s a great little range but it is not a gravel pit. Try loading one from the mag instead of droping one straight in the pipe. The bolt will stay back after every shot. All you have to do is pop a round in the mag slam it in and hit the bolt release. It is an easy no hasell way to single load. "Timed fire" is anything but fast. It would be for guys who were practicing for DCM or John Garand matches. JR |
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Posted: 2/1/2005 2:13:14 PM EDT
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Racecar,
Bristol exists because it was there before any residential houses ever were. I believe the range has been there since the 1920's, so anything built around it is encroachment by default. If a new range of its size were to be constructed either there or in IL, yes, things would not go so smoothly. But as it stands now, the neighbors really have no grounds to argue.........................When I shoot there, I typically have a magazine inserted into the rifle and press a round into the follower through the ejection window, then hit the bolt release. At times, for brevity's sake, I have simply dropped a round on top of the follower and allowed the bolt to release forward....the result has been several awful (nearly inoperable) jams. I do not want to bump fire, but simply let the gun chamber a round on its own to ensure reliability. I don't think this is pushing it. My fingers often get bloodied and blackened trying to push the round in the small window, and loading a fresh mag every round is just plain rediculous. For this reason, I have found new grounds to test my black rifle ( J&R in Aurora). They seem to be very AR friendly. I'll drive the extra miles and spend the extra bucks for that alone. CWC |
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Posted: 2/17/2005 6:45:10 PM EDT
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Central-West Central Illinois
Midwest Gun Collectors' Assn 3 ranges on 2 levels, plus protected archery range 125 yd (approx) max on lower range Members only, $50 per year....range access, free admit to 4 shows. Range pictures, Mem info..... www.peoriagunshow.com Range located in Washburn (half hour N of Peoria, E side of IL River) usually host Armalite and Springfield demonstration event in june or july (yes you can shoot the 50) Chillicothe Sportsmens Club Members only 30 miles north of peoria, West side of IL River Some annual members, some life, some associate (not my club, i dont know the details) www.chillisportsmen.org/ family oriented club with picnic facilities, fishing, youth programs, competition |
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Posted: 3/3/2005 4:19:19 PM EDT
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