CHICAGO HANDGUN OWNER Posted April 24, 2019 at 02:41 PM Posted April 24, 2019 at 02:41 PM Are there any gun ranges that let you shoot all day without tapping you on the shoulder and telling you that your time is up? I don't like time limits. I sometimes shoot through 700 rounds with 5 or 6 different guns. You would think that the ranges make enough money on selling ammo and guns that they wouldn't need to nickel and dime you for time on the range.
000193102 Posted April 24, 2019 at 02:44 PM Posted April 24, 2019 at 02:44 PM Try Buffalo Range Shooting Park near Ottawa, IL. Use any of the 6 ranges all day for $30. Move from range to range, pack a lunch or dine at the Snack Shack. It's a great Family Place.
DarkLord Posted April 24, 2019 at 02:50 PM Posted April 24, 2019 at 02:50 PM I can vouch for Buffalo Range in Ottawa, even though it is about an hour from me it is worth the drive...
cybermgk Posted April 24, 2019 at 02:59 PM Posted April 24, 2019 at 02:59 PM McMiller Sports Center in Eagle Wisconsin, if your up north. 25, 50, 100, 200, 300 Pistol and rifle ranges. $20 all day for pass for 25,50,100, $28 for all day for 25, 50,100,200, 300, traps and Plinking (.22 LR only range).
InterestedBystander Posted April 24, 2019 at 03:07 PM Posted April 24, 2019 at 03:07 PM I miss the pit.https://www.buffalorangeshootingpark.com/range THE PITExperience shooting like nowhere else.The Pit is an abandoned strip mine that has been converted into a one of a kind shooting range. It has a distance of 40 to 75 yards depending on where you set up. The Pit allows you to break from traditional target shooting. You are able to bring and place your own targets.(i.e. stuffed animals, milk jugs, plastic containers and such). Rapid fire is allowed as long as it is controlled. The Pit is fun for shooters of all levels.
Xwing Posted April 24, 2019 at 04:48 PM Posted April 24, 2019 at 04:48 PM Try Buffalo Range Shooting Park near Ottawa, IL. Use any of the 6 ranges all day for $30. Move from range to range, pack a lunch or dine at the Snack Shack. It's a great Family Place. +1 on that idea. It's a fun full day at the range. I miss the pit. The pit is still there, and going well. The only thing that I miss is they no longer allow 50BMG.
Patriots & Tyrants Posted April 24, 2019 at 05:32 PM Posted April 24, 2019 at 05:32 PM If you are closer to the WI Border, McMiller up in Eagle WI lets you shoot all day up to 300 yards.
spec5 Posted April 24, 2019 at 06:23 PM Posted April 24, 2019 at 06:23 PM Midwest Gun Collectors range. $100 per year membership. You can shoot all day. Family included in membership as long as they are under 21 living in the household. NO guests. 6 miles south of Lacon IL on route 26. http://midwestgca.com/
seanc Posted April 24, 2019 at 07:05 PM Posted April 24, 2019 at 07:05 PM If you become a member of Shoot Point Blank (as low as $19.99/month and you can terminate membership at any time), you can essentially stay as long as you like if they aren't too busy.
XD Michael Posted April 24, 2019 at 07:59 PM Posted April 24, 2019 at 07:59 PM Midwest in Lyons, old school pistol range, but you can shoot all day, not on weekends though, just Monday thru Thursday
BradS Posted April 24, 2019 at 08:27 PM Posted April 24, 2019 at 08:27 PM The World Shooting Complex in Sparta, IL (it is an IL DNR run facility and is where the trapshooters congregate for the Grand) now has the pistol berms open to the public on Wednesdays from 1PM til dusk. Cost is $15. I did this a couple of weeks ago: https://youtu.be/lydE-e9fMYQ They brought the steel plates over for me, got them very close in position, then I pulled out two measuring tapes and fine tuned the plate locations for the Steel Challenge stage called Smoke and Hope. I think only one other dude showed up and he was in the next bay over.
Bubbacs Posted April 25, 2019 at 12:54 AM Posted April 25, 2019 at 12:54 AM I know its not gonna be liked much, but MegaSports has NO time limit.It's a all day pass each and every day.Having been there for some time as RSO we NEVER asked anyone to leave due to time constraints. P.S. No I'm not there anymore just as a heads up. Open Heart slowed me down to a crawl. But those are the rules they have had for decades!
vito Posted April 28, 2019 at 04:21 PM Posted April 28, 2019 at 04:21 PM Become a member of the Pine Tree Pistol Club in Rockford. Fully indoor ranges, and members have a keycard and can come 24/7 unless some event is scheduled (and usually that only restricts one or two of the three ranges). As a member, you could stay and shoot 24 hours a day if you chose to do so. I go fairly often, usually staying only about half or three quarters of an hour since my old arthritic hands, and damaged shoulder joints make it hard for me to hold a gun steady for more than a few minutes of shooting. Membership is $228 a year. Check out the website if you are interested. https://pinetreepistolclub.com/
RandyP Posted April 28, 2019 at 04:34 PM Posted April 28, 2019 at 04:34 PM +1 on Megasports' range in Plainfield. I truly hate feeling rushed or 'on the clock' when out for a hopefully relaxing time spent paper zombie blasting.
InterestedBystander Posted May 5, 2019 at 11:55 PM Posted May 5, 2019 at 11:55 PM +1 on Megasports' range in Plainfield. I truly hate feeling rushed or 'on the clock' when out for a hopefully relaxing time spent paper zombie blasting. I see they have introduced a spring special http://megasportsfirearms.com/assets/images/promotions/assets/images/promotions/springflyer.jpg
Bubbacs Posted May 6, 2019 at 01:09 AM Posted May 6, 2019 at 01:09 AM Nice find IB I can't shoot right now, but guys should be grabbing that 10 visit pass!Normally 150.00, but now it's only 12.99 each visit? Sweet deal for all you can shoot time limit.Last i knew, you could purchase multiple punch cards........AND.....you can share that card, take a buddy and just say, “punch it twice please”.
anonymous too Posted May 7, 2019 at 07:27 PM Posted May 7, 2019 at 07:27 PM I know its not gonna be liked much, but MegaSports has NO time limit.It's a all day pass each and every day.Having been there for some time as RSO we NEVER asked anyone to leave due to time constraints. One used to be able to leave and come back and still shoot on the same day too. Don't lose your receipt.
Bubbacs Posted May 7, 2019 at 07:41 PM Posted May 7, 2019 at 07:41 PM No leaving the building and coming back anymore. Edit: I should not post the specifics, sorry had to delete!
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