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7/31/2004 11:33:59 AM EDT
The rock is down- anywhere else in this state to shoot rifles 100 & 200 yards?
7/31/2004 11:40:14 AM EDT
[#1]
Where in IL?

You're pretty much screwed for anytihng over 100 yards in IL. But if you are in Mo, there's a nice 600 yard range near St. Louis.
7/31/2004 11:45:10 AM EDT
[#2]
In illinois?   What part you looking at.

I get in my boat and look for places.

My boat sank , now all I do is throw rocks.

It's not like the old days.

Pistol is really not a problem.

Sorry not much help here.
7/31/2004 3:05:49 PM EDT
[#3]

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In illinois?   What part you looking at.

I get in my boat and look for places.

My boat sank , now all I do is throw rocks.

It's not like the old days.

Pistol is really not a problem.

Sorry not much help here.



Woodbutcher, you are supposed to shoot your .50 BMG rifle OVER the stern, not THROUGH the stern!
7/31/2004 3:50:08 PM EDT
[#4]
angola indianna, 1000 yards
7/31/2004 3:52:32 PM EDT
[#5]
There was a pretty good range right by where my cousin went to college down there...

moving and reactive targets and all...

ETA: Public range / no membership req.
8/1/2004 1:23:15 AM EDT
[#6]
i'm in the same boat...maybe Sycamore Sportsman Club, Sycamore, IL..haven't been there yet, maybe checking it out today...use SBCSmartPages for exact map location..posted times are 12-4pm Sat/Sun
8/1/2004 7:56:08 AM EDT
[#7]

Quoted:
i'm in the same boat...maybe Sycamore Sportsman Club, Sycamore, IL..haven't been there yet, maybe checking it out today...use SBCSmartPages for exact map location..posted times are 12-4pm Sat/Sun



They have a 25/50/100m range.  Great place to shoot, especially when you run into other EBR owners.  

Aurora Sportsmans Club is building a new range out west as in 15 years they are getting pushed out of their current location (at least from what I have heard in rumors and such) and the new place supposedly will have 300 meter and possibly 1000 meter shooting.  The new range won't open for at least a couple of years though.

Maybe someone who goes to Aurora can verify those rumors.

Dawg
8/2/2004 8:03:27 PM EDT
[#8]
Im a member at aurora.  last year we bought a bunch of land in waterman  IL.  we werent kicked out of our current location in Bliss Woods,  we just decided to move now before we are kicked out.  There was a big stink as to what what kind of ranges we would have and the powers that be decided.  the original plan was to have a 1000m to 25m rifle and pistol.  a steel range for pistol.  trap, skeet, sporting clays, and archery.  well the rifle range has been cut down to 600m.  and the steel range got the axe.    you have to be a member though to shoot there. and  to be a member you need to be sponsored by a member.
Remman
8/3/2004 7:13:17 AM EDT
[#9]
West of Bloomington has a 100 yard range--Darnall's.  Ron and Sue will take care of you.  Indoor pistol too.

Taylorville rifle club has 100-300 yards, but you have to be a member, and I think you have to kill someone to get a membership slot.  

What part of the state are you in?
8/3/2004 6:23:27 PM EDT
[#10]

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West of Bloomington has a 100 yard range--Darnall's.



It's actually 300, get there early and go on a weekday.  (If you go on a weekend, make sure there isn't a cowboy shoot going on)



ETA: Opens at 9am, I try to get out there about once a week.  
8/3/2004 8:15:54 PM EDT
[#11]
Northern IL sucks for rifle shooting. Dupage county forest perserve was going to get a range but the idea got "shot" down by the Cook county Anti's.
8/4/2004 9:09:10 PM EDT
[#12]
Williamson County Gun Club. They have lots of 100 yard lanes, and one 200 yard lane. You have to be a member.
8/5/2004 8:03:48 AM EDT
[#13]
i drive 2.5-3 hrs to do my lr shooting, but it is worth it, i bring lots of ammo, and stay all day, my skills are improving drastacally