30-06hunter Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 (edited) Sorry if this has been covered folks. I'm looking for decent rifle ranges that have ranges of 200m plus. And also ones that will take a larger calibre. I'm shooting .30-06 I've heard of Orion and wms ranges but those are guided and will cost 100+ per visit. Just after the typical style turn up, pay and set up on a bench type deal. Thanks in advance. Edited August 14, 2015 by JackD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matth12321 Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Not sure where you are based but here is good http://www.minsterleyranges.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30-06hunter Posted August 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Hi thanks for the link but I think they only have a 100m range I'm after longer distances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 It would help if people knew where abouts in the country you are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30-06hunter Posted August 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Well I was willing to travel and make weekends of it with mates but I'm based in north Wales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddler Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 N. Wales? handy then....for Diggle Pity the Bangor range got restricted as that would have been ideal for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30-06hunter Posted August 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 That Diggle range seems a good one. Is there anyone on here a member or have been? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Mod range at Sealand 100-300m think you have to be a member of a club to go,Ie phoenix,valley,Llangollen etc,private 100m range wern ddu near Corwen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30-06hunter Posted August 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Hi I've been to the range near corwen, bit of a waste shooting a 30-06 at 100m hence why I'm after 200+ and I've been a member of a club to be able to go to the Sealand range but dates always fell through due to MOD taking priority. Thanks for the info though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Which club you at for Sealand ? I'm a member of Valley for Corwen, who no longer bother with Sealand, and shoot I with Phoenix at Sealand as probationary/visitor, due to their membership being full. Occasionally we get knocked off by the MOD, but not that often. You can come down to Phoenix and shoot as a visitor, you'd need to be under 1-to-1 instruction unless you've got a current MOD CoC, but the range fee as probationary/visitor is £4, compared to £3 for full members (that or £5 and £4, I can't remember). Phoenix are shooting on the 100m 'A' range tomorrow, if you wanted to go and see what it's like there. You will be expected to do a duty (butts or lookout) on the day too, as a few people were turning up, shooting and then vanishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30-06hunter Posted August 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 (edited) I used to be valley back a few years ago. But corwen doesn't require a club to go so I'm currently clubless. I have permissions that you can get up to 400-500 but noise of constant shooting can be an issue and also livestock etc. Fister - what's the Diggle club like? Edited August 14, 2015 by JackD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Perhaps us north wales lot could arrange a visit to Diggle,under the supervision of someone like fister who is is a nice chap. I'm mold area and shoot with phoenix and valley when i get a minute. I'm desperate to do something a little different and longer range. Or maybe a macqueens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiLisCer Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 www.fcsa.co.uk We shoot out to 3500yds - bit further than your 30:06. We have range bookings most weekends somewhere in the country - we also shoot midweek too. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 www.fcsa.co.uk We shoot out to 3500yds - bit further than your 30:06. Mike ya Plonka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiLisCer Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 ya Plonka I think you miss-understood Dougy - so the only plonker is you - we shoot out to 3500yds which is further than the capability of his 30:06. Incidentally so far this year we have had over 40 bookings on MOD ranges, we have lost 4 days to cancellations so far. (2 at Warcop , 1 at Warminster and 1 at Lydd - none at Sennybridge) Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 I think you miss-understood Dougy - so the only plonker is you - we shoot out to 3500yds which is further than the capability of his 30:06. Incidentally so far this year we have had over 40 bookings on MOD ranges, we have lost 4 days to cancellations so far. (2 at Warcop , 1 at Warminster and 1 at Lydd - none at Sennybridge) Mike No I didnt misunderstand MiLisCer. I fully understood. and am fully aware of your capabilities with the 50 cal, and you are a member of the 50 UK team. Maybe I should have kept the chuckle to myself. I just saw the funny side of your post, as JackD was asking for over 200 yard shooting range, then you mention you shoot out to 3,500. "Ya Plonka " was not intended as an insult at all, more like, I thought you were having a moment of happiness and being funny as in laughing. Anyway JackD If your near Diggle you should get up there, a lovely place and friendly people too. I only wish it was closer to me, as its some trek up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiLisCer Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 Dougy. I still think you are missing the point. We book over 60 days on MOD ranges a year. From gallery ranges out to 600 yards suitable for all calibres to FFA'S out to 3000+. All the ranges are suitable for his 30.06 and there will be targets at all bookings in excess of his required 200 yards. As a club we cater for all calibres not just 50bmg. His nearest bookings we use would be Sennybridge (we book 4 ranges here depending on availability from the 350 yard pure ETR range, 1000 metre gallery range to FFA'S ) and Kingsbury in the Midlands which is a 600m gallery range. We shoot there most Tuesday evenings during the summer and a couple of Sundays a month too. So we have plenty of ranges available that would suit his needs. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 Dougy. I still think you are missing the point. We book over 60 days on MOD ranges a year. From gallery ranges out to 600 yards suitable for all calibres to FFA'S out to 3000+. All the ranges are suitable for his 30.06 and there will be targets at all bookings in excess of his required 200 yards. As a club we cater for all calibres not just 50bmg. His nearest bookings we use would be Sennybridge (we book 4 ranges here depending on availability from the 350 yard pure ETR range, 1000 metre gallery range to FFA'S ) and Kingsbury in the Midlands which is a 600m gallery range. We shoot there most Tuesday evenings during the summer and a couple of Sundays a month too. So we have plenty of ranges available that would suit his needs. Mike Sorry Mike I didn't see that point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie-fox Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 No I didnt misunderstand MiLisCer. I fully understood. and am fully aware of your capabilities with the 50 cal, and you are a member of the 50 UK team. Maybe I should have kept the chuckle to myself. I just saw the funny side of your post, as JackD was asking for over 200 yard shooting range, then you mention you shoot out to 3,500. "Ya Plonka " was not intended as an insult at all, more like, I thought you were having a moment of happiness and being funny as in laughing. Anyway JackD If your near Diggle you should get up there, a lovely place and friendly people too. I only wish it was closer to me, as its some trek up there. 5 mins from my house and ive never been there yet.... soon tho!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARRO Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 Talking of Diggle is it a range with the appropriate insurance in place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 I would have thought so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 Try some of the Merseyside Clubs, they shoot at Altcar Ranges on a Sunday. Not too far from Welsh Wales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 Talking of Diggle is it a range with the appropriate insurance in place? If you mean as per FAC conditions, then yes. The ranges are owned by an association (club), affiliated with the NRA, but shooting on a private range, much as we do at Wern Ddu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARRO Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 If you mean as per FAC conditions, then yes. The ranges are owned by an association (club), affiliated with the NRA, but shooting on a private range, much as we do at Wern Ddu. Hi Rob. Yes that is what I mean. Something like our club but with longer ranges to try. Thanks. Darran. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Jackd Larro Robbiep Have a look on events and meets (north wales day out anyone)about trying to sort out a range day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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