Shooting a shotgun at a gun range

evil jose · 01-09-2007, 03:04 PM

I've been wanting to take my Winchester Defender out to the gun range to get myself familiar with the ranges it is effective at and also to get a better idea about the "kick" with different ammo loads.

Any idea what ranges allow shotguns? I'm not wanting to skeet shoot, I want to shoot at some paper targets at varying ranges. I thought I saw someone one time at Alpine on the pistol range shooting a shotgun and another time at the DFW Gun Range but this was all some time ago.

Trip McNeely · 01-09-2007, 03:06 PM

As far as I know they only allow skeet skeet or trap for shooting a shotgun.

Ted · 01-09-2007, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by evil jose

I've been wanting to take my Winchester Defender out to the gun range to get myself familiar with the ranges it is effective at and also to get a better idea about the "kick" with different ammo loads.

Any idea what ranges allow shotguns? I'm not wanting to skeet shoot, I want to shoot at some paper targets at varying ranges. I thought I saw someone one time at Alpine on the pistol range shooting a shotgun and another time at the DFW Gun Range but this was all some time ago.

If I ever had time off, I'd take you to our land in East Texas and let you fire away, but doesn't look like I'll be able to anytime soon.

bcoop · 01-09-2007, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ted

If I ever had time off, I'd take you to our land in East Texas and let you fire away, but doesn't look like I'll be able to anytime soon.

Well aren't you just about as worthless as your posts!

Ted · 01-09-2007, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bcoop

Well aren't you just about as worthless as your posts!

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Denny · 01-09-2007, 03:14 PM

Unemancipated Ellis County land, right down the way from my house. Look to the right on I-35 between Red Oak and Waxahachie (Around the Sterret Rd. exit). I do all my shooting there.

ALLAN · 01-09-2007, 03:14 PM

Alpine allows shotguns on the 25 and 50 yard ranges.

Denny · 01-09-2007, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ALLAN

Alpine allows shotguns on the 25 and 50 yard ranges.

LMFAO @ 50 yards!!!

That's for the rare Sniper Defenders.

ThreeFingerPete · 01-09-2007, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Denny

LMFAO @ 50 yards!!!

That's for the rare Sniper Defenders.

with scope/bipod.

1985GT · 01-09-2007, 03:28 PM

bullet trap (plano indoor range) has let me shoot mine there before when its dead... you have to have a clear lane on both sides of you. I dont know if they still allow that or not.

Casper · 01-09-2007, 03:50 PM

I've seen people patterning on cardboard at quail creek, I don't know if that was a special deal or what. I've also seen them on the rifle range, pissed me off because they wouldn't let me shoot my handguns on it.

Cmarsh93z · 01-09-2007, 04:02 PM

Pm me, and I'll show ya the spot we go shoot our shotguns at. Its in south dallas

Johnsredgt50 · 01-10-2007, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Cmarsh93z

Pm me, and I'll show ya the spot we go shoot our shotguns at. Its in south dallas

I knew South Dallas was bad but not that bad

I know Garland Public has a SG range.

Cmarsh93z · 01-10-2007, 02:34 PM

Its by Joe Pool Lake...not true "south dallas"

99SVTour · 01-11-2007, 05:27 AM

DFW gun range over on Mockingbird allows shotguns. Not sure if there are ammo restrictions though since it's an indoor range.

SS Junk · 01-12-2007, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 99SVTour

DFW gun range over on Mockingbird allows shotguns. Not sure if there are ammo restrictions though since it's an indoor range.

usually indoor ranges only allow slugs.... at least the one i go to. they frown upon any projectile getting lodged in the ceiling or walls.

Bounty Hunter · 01-13-2007, 12:56 AM

I pattern different chokes and barrels almost every week at Elk Castle in Fort Worth.
Unlike all the other ranges I've checked with, Elk Castle doesn't have a problem with shooting shotguns in their indoor range. You can only set the target out to 15 yards but that's about all you need with a Defender anyway. At $12 an hour it's a deal.
Be sure to bring some electical tape to help hold the cardboard on to the target hanger. If you don't tape the corners to the holder, the shot will strip it everytime. They have plenty of cardboard too.

01-09-2007, 03:04 PM	#1
evil jose Rolling with the homies Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oak Cliff... that's my hood... Posts: 42,416	Shooting a shotgun at a gun range I've been wanting to take my Winchester Defender out to the gun range to get myself familiar with the ranges it is effective at and also to get a better idea about the "kick" with different ammo loads. Any idea what ranges allow shotguns? I'm not wanting to skeet shoot, I want to shoot at some paper targets at varying ranges. I thought I saw someone one time at Alpine on the pistol range shooting a shotgun and another time at the DFW Gun Range but this was all some time ago. __________________ 2008 Lincoln MKZ 1995 Mustang GT Convertible 2002 F-150 SuperCrew 1995 Ford Taurus SHO 2003 Yamaha R6

01-09-2007, 03:06 PM	#2
Trip McNeely Seriously Bro. Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: HOWSTON Posts: 26,492	As far as I know they only allow skeet skeet or trap for shooting a shotgun. __________________ '08 4Runner SR5 4x4

01-09-2007, 03:14 PM	#7
ALLAN Meeeeooowww Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: the MCO airport Posts: 19,706	Alpine allows shotguns on the 25 and 50 yard ranges. __________________

01-09-2007, 03:28 PM	#10
1985GT Sticky Side Down Join Date: May 2006 Location: sniffing glue Posts: 1,039	bullet trap (plano indoor range) has let me shoot mine there before when its dead... you have to have a clear lane on both sides of you. I dont know if they still allow that or not. __________________ Now Accepting Carbed Nitrous Kit Donations!!!! America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. - Eleanor Roosevelt, 1936

01-09-2007, 04:02 PM	#12
Cmarsh93z iHustle Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: where that Elk and those trees mix Posts: 8,671	Pm me, and I'll show ya the spot we go shoot our shotguns at. Its in south dallas __________________ Chris 93Z

01-09-2007, 03:14 PM	#6
Denny Praying for America Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Where freedom begins Posts: 40,568	Unemancipated Ellis County land, right down the way from my house. Look to the right on I-35 between Red Oak and Waxahachie (Around the Sterret Rd. exit). I do all my shooting there.

01-09-2007, 03:50 PM	#11
Casper Lifer Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Euless, TX Posts: 9,508	I've seen people patterning on cardboard at quail creek, I don't know if that was a special deal or what. I've also seen them on the rifle range, pissed me off because they wouldn't let me shoot my handguns on it.

01-10-2007, 02:34 PM	#14
Cmarsh93z iHustle Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: where that Elk and those trees mix Posts: 8,671	Its by Joe Pool Lake...not true "south dallas" __________________ Chris 93Z

01-11-2007, 05:27 AM	#15
99SVTour Thread Kill Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Irving Posts: 3,250	DFW gun range over on Mockingbird allows shotguns. Not sure if there are ammo restrictions though since it's an indoor range.

01-13-2007, 12:56 AM	#17
Bounty Hunter Time Served Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 135	Shotgun Range I pattern different chokes and barrels almost every week at Elk Castle in Fort Worth. Unlike all the other ranges I've checked with, Elk Castle doesn't have a problem with shooting shotguns in their indoor range. You can only set the target out to 15 yards but that's about all you need with a Defender anyway. At $12 an hour it's a deal. Be sure to bring some electical tape to help hold the cardboard on to the target hanger. If you don't tape the corners to the holder, the shot will strip it everytime. They have plenty of cardboard too.

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