Lets Discuss “Range Etiquette” for a moment!

[rugers]

Come on guys and gals I know it can get frustrating but it is supposed to be fun. I've got my own 100 yard range let me pop a cap and the whole neighborhood shows up, and it usually turns into fun for all,lots of kids who are now adults shoot long range because of the experience. I also have a 1000 yd range that is now in excess of 2000 because the farmer behind my range let's me use that also. All because I let his kids learn how to shoot when I was using my range and yes they used my rifles. I understand that we have got to do all kinds of testing an verification but explaining why your doing it wont kill you and as a added benefit you might just encourage a few kids to join in. I'm not going into the long list of benefits but I for one will admit when I first started out 50+ years ago I'm sure I bothered the living crap out of somebody. Thank God they took the time to help.

 

[floyd kittrell]

Number 1 is my pet peeve.

Mine also !!!!

 

[TXAoudadKlr]

Helped my buddy iron out his two rifles today.

A cease fire was called and some idiot ran down pange before the all clear was given followed by the you may now proceed down range command.

And I was like this is why I don't shoot at the 100 yard section of this range.

 

[Holycity73]

Pet peeve numero uno.
Dude who has to handle his weapon after a cease fire/cold range.
Luckily our RSO is a state constable. He will eject the offender more often than not.

 

[laker]

this is why I go to the range at 5am beat everyone there

 

[Rhett Crider]

Helped my buddy iron out his two rifles today.

A cease fire was called and some idiot ran down pange before the all clear was given followed by the you may now proceed down range command.

And I was like this is why I don't shoot at the 100 yard section of this range.

Pretty sure I know that range you're talking about. Only go during the middle of the week and only 200 yd or more end. Still can be scary though.

 

[WildRose]

So many of us are pretty dedicated in the art of not only proper shooting form but also building our own precision loads tuned for our rifles. Many hours is spent in the reloading room with the built up excitement at the next chance to try this stuff out on the range. Over the years I have seen some stupid things that make me realize some people could care less about us load testers or anyone else for that matter! So here are a few things that I absolutely hate and please chime in with what u have experienced! New guys read this and DO NOT DO IT!
1. If the range is wide open except for one person who happens to have a little blue reloading box open with nice neat rows of 5 rounds staggered with gaps between them to carefully keep his loads separated, wearing a can with a magnetospeed mounted to it, KEEP your distance with your stupid AR and refrain from pelting him with brass.
2. As mentioned before he has a can and is not wearing hearing protection so do not come to the next stall away from him carefully lining up your tank break on your 6.5 creedmoor with his face.
3. Do not talk to this guy unless he first talks to u. This is not the barber shop and serious business is taking place.
4. If the rifle he has looks nice and expensive, well it prolly is. If u want to know more about it, use google.
5. Use your 30x powered scope with 2 foot sunshade on it to check your groups. U don't need to go down after every 5 rounds to look at your target. And most importantly don't ask that guy that is mentioned on the first 4 do not do items if he can check your target for u cause u can't see your shots!
6. Lastly and most importantly don't ask for help zeroing your scope because u are trying to do it at 200 yds and not at 25 or 50 yds like normal experienced shooters. Also don't ask for Allen wrench set or tools cause u are to stupid to bring what u need to the range!

I know I forgot some things, help me out fellows on your DO NOT LIST while u are at the range!

How about not being a snob and an *** to people that might be new to the sport and are just looking to maybe make a friend of someone more experienced?

 

[Remmy700]

How about not being a snob and an --- to people that might be new to the sport and are just looking to maybe make a friend of someone more experienced?

Lol. Thanks man appreciate your insight. I got enough friends and they can research **** like I did!

 

[therifleman556]

Remmy, I'm gonna tie you to your bench and jam a couple funnels in your ears and one down your crack and do a couple mag dumps 4-6 feet to your left. Take that you elitist range snob

 

[WildRose]

Lol. Thanks man appreciate your insight. I got enough friends and they can research ---- like I did!

You're a fine ambassador for the sport. By all means, keep it up.

 

[Remmy700]

You're a fine ambassador for the sport. By all means, keep it up.

Will do man if u going to jump on the band wagon at least read all the posts, assuming u didn't since u replied from post #1.

 

[lgwatson]

One good thing about being retired is that I can go to the range anytime. That means those days when no one else is there.

Metoo!

 

[WildRose]

Will do man if u going to jump on the band wagon at least read all the posts, assuming u didn't since u replied from post #1.

I read the thread when you first posted it and I don't need your advice.

 

[Remmy700]

Lol and what makes u think I give a **** what u say?