Where to shoot shotgun?

[Jose]

Any suggestions on a range that will let me shoot some buckshot, etc. at targets? I bought some home defense loads for my 12 gauge and want to give them a try to see how it recoils, patterns, and to get some practice cycling the slide as I've never really shot my shotgun since I bought it a REALLY LONG TIME ago. Any ideas?

[Craizie]

Alpine has a shot gun range. However, you run the risk of some neck beard shooting you.

[jakesford]

Alpine has a shot gun range. However, you run the risk of some neck beard shooting you.

LMAO, like the guy that was next to me that sent a S&W 500 round straight up through the "ceiling". I think he literally shit his overalls... and yes he had a neck beard and overalls.

[mustang_revival]

Garland does, on the pistol side at the very end. Its open, you can paste targets on cardboard boxes.

[CJ]

LMAO, like the guy that was next to me that sent a S&W 500 round straight up through the "ceiling". I think he literally shit his overalls... and yes he had a neck beard and overalls.

good ole double fire.

[Gtracer]

good ole double fire.

Never had it happen to me but while my step dad was shooting it...we both looked at each other, looked around and decided he was done for the day with the 500, lol.

[inline 6]

Where are you at? I have a little spot out here in Midlothian.

[Craizie]

I've had one too many guns pointed at me to ever go back to that place. I used to go there all the time 6-7 years ago. There was never really that much traffic, so it wasn't too bad. People started packing that place out and it went to shit. I've seen people shoot into the concrete by accident. I've seen them turn to talk to someone and fire off towards the concrete dividers. The last time I went there some kid turned around to show his mom that he hit the target and point the revolver right at my chest. I palmed the pistol back towards the range and his cunt of a mother freaked out at me. I packed all my shit up and never went back.

[Chili]

Elm Fork Rifle & Pistol
10751 Luna Rd
Dallas, TX 75220

http://www.elmfork.com/

FWIW, I have not used a shotgun there, only pistols. They may have some goofy rules on ammo type and whatnot.

[dsrtuckteezy]

Elm Fork Rifle & Pistol
10751 Luna Rd
Dallas, TX 75220

http://www.elmfork.com/

FWIW, I have not used a shotgun there, only pistols. They may have some goofy rules on ammo type and whatnot.

you most definitely can not shoot buckshot up there, 7.5 is the largest shot allowed.

[Gtracer]

Elm Fork Rifle & Pistol
10751 Luna Rd
Dallas, TX 75220

http://www.elmfork.com/

FWIW, I have not used a shotgun there, only pistols. They may have some goofy rules on ammo type and whatnot.

For HD shotguns they suck. Of course that means that they are not setup for that type of firearm. What will happen is you will be asked what type of shot (00,#2,#4...) you have and assuming it is acceptable they will take you to the far end (by the pop ups) of the pistol bay and allow you to shoot gravel for $12...

I took targets but they wouldnt even let me put them down, only thing I could shoot was gravel, which by chance let me see what type of pattern I was getting.


Would go somewhere else besides Elm Fork...at least for Shotguns

[Chuck]

I believe Targetmaster in Garland allows lead birdshot/buckshot.

Frisco Gun Club may allow lead shot as well, but I'd call first.

[Chili]

you most definitely can not shoot buckshot up there, 7.5 is the largest shot allowed.

For HD shotguns they suck. Of course that means that they are not setup for that type of firearm. What will happen is you will be asked what type of shot (00,#2,#4...) you have and assuming it is acceptable they will take you to the far end (by the pop ups) of the pistol bay and allow you to shoot gravel for $12...

I took targets but they wouldnt even let me put them down, only thing I could shoot was gravel, which by chance let me see what type of pattern I was getting.


Would go somewhere else besides Elm Fork...at least for Shotguns

Well that's just stupid..

[CJ]

I'll take you out to my private range if you like Jose. You can pattern whatever you want.


this is not an attempt to rape you in the wilderness.

[Jose]

Wow! Thanks for the response everybody. Craizie, Alpine looks like the easiest option if they have dedicated lanes available for shotguns. inline 6, I live in Oak Cliff closer to the Mountain View/Duncanville area. What did you have in mind? Thanks for the suggestion Chili, I probably should have asked at Elm Fork the last time I was there but it was crazy packed (Saturday afternoon) so that may not be the best option. I don't know, maybe Alpine is the same way as it's been years since I've been there. CJ, where did you have in mind?