Northern IL or Southern WI ranges?

[freak007]

Hey all, I recently moved from Minnesota to IL for work, I am now looking for a range somewhat near Chicago that I can shoot mid-long range.

I am in the western suburbs and willing to travel 1-2 hours for a good range.

Most of the ranges I find in Illinois are 100yd or less and I am looking for something I can practice and improve my skills and handloads, especially from 200-500yd. I am not against crossing into Wisconsin (Milwaukee is 2 hours and Beloit is just under 2 hours) or Indiana (Gary and Crown Point are both 1 1/2 hours).

So far the best option I have found is Aurora Sportsmen's Club in Waterman, IL, they are an hour away, but I think their membership fees are crazy - new members pay $280 "initiation fee" plus $280 a year, so just to get started is $560... They offer 25, 50, 100, 200, and 600 yd ranges...

Suggestions welcome!!

 

[freak007]

Anybody?

 

[winmagman]

Here's a link to the longest one I know of in southern Wi. Winnequah Gun Club It's a little under 2 hours north of the Il /Wi border so probably a 4hr trip from you, but it goes to 1200 yds.

Chris

 

[Dr. Vette]

There is a 1000 yd range in northern Indiana:

Youngs Long Shot Range

 

[George63]

I was going to PASA near quincy for 600 yds but when I figured the gas +time the fee for ASC is not that bad. Racine also has 600 yds and is a little faster to get to than Lodi

 

[Daves762]

Before I joined the military and left IL I used to go to FOX VALLEY GUN RANGE.

I'm sorry but I don't remember and location of fee's details.....

Was within 2 hours of Chicago if I remmeber correctly.

 

[Coyboy]

There is a 600 yard range north of Racine, just off the lakeshore,

7 mile road???

 

[George63]

Before I joined the military and left IL I used to go to FOX VALLEY GUN RANGE.

I'm sorry but I don't remember and location of fee's details.....

Was within 2 hours of Chicago if I remmeber correctly.

almost certainly does not exist anymore

 

[George63]

There is a 600 yard range north of Racine, just off the lakeshore,

7 mile road???

somewhat complicated to find
it is a private range so you need a public event or other arrangement
membership totals 220 + work hours for first year



Range: Racine County Line Rifle Club

Address: 4300 7 Mile Road
Racine, WI

Website: Racine County Line Rifle Club

 

[zuba]

There is a public range in Shiocton, about an hour-hour and a half north of Milwaukee. They have a 'donation box' and I think they as for $3 per person for the day. They have a berm out to 400 or 500 yards. I know its a little farther then you would like, but it will do you good to get out of IL!

 

[George63]

There is a public range in Shiocton, about an hour-hour and a half north of Milwaukee. They have a 'donation box' and I think they as for $3 per person for the day. They have a berm out to 400 or 500 yards. I know its a little farther then you would like, but it will do you good to get out of IL!

great story of this range, it is municipal owned, they were considering putting in a pool but with the short season put the range as an alternative and the voters chose the range

 

[zuba]

great story of this range, it is municipal owned, they were considering putting in a pool but with the short season put the range as an alternative and the voters chose the range

I didn't know that. Its a nice place, I've always been there when there is snow on the ground, but it looks like they have a nice archery setup as well.

 

[kmrs75]

i was at one down by kankakee last week but it only goes to 300 yards.

have you found anything yet?

i know some people that i can shoot up too 1000 yards but havent taken them up on there offer yet

 

[freak007]

I have not found anything yet...


I am really interested in the one in Racine though...