NoCO Long Range Options

[BobbyBob]

Hi everyone!

My name is Dave, I am new to the forum...so much great content on here. I have always been a bird hunter and am making the switch to big game in CO. Looking to learn more about long-range shooting options in northern Colorado (front range)...minus the Pawnee Grasslands.

Looking to get connected with some like-minded folks that want to get out and do some distance shooting.

 

[ShtrRdy]

The only other place I've been to is the Pawnee Sportsmans Center near Briggsdale.

Otherwise there are some sort of long range shooting option at a range north of Cheyenne and a range outside of Larimie. The Colorado Rifle Club east of Denver has some longer distance options too.

 

[Yakcountry]

Depends on how far you're planning to shoot. Great Guns in Nunn has multiple ranges and their longest goes out to 300yds. If you want to go farther than 300, I usually find patches of public land and shoot rocks or setup targets. You can go find areas at Pawnee GL (off range), and shoot out to 500-800yds, but it can get dangerous out there with all the other yahoos and their guns. I don't go out there much because it just doesn't feel safe.

Unfortunately, I haven't found an 'easy' place to go plink past 300yds and 'be back in an hour'. It's typically a 1-2hr one-way drive to find a spot and shoot; praying the wind isn't ripping where I'm driving. I prefer driving a couple hours to shoot in the mtns rather than driving to 1-2hrs to Denver and shoot next to a bunch of other folks. Hope this helps.

 

[BobbyBob]

Thanks @ShtrRdy and @Yakcountry. You are not the first that I have talked to about the PGs being a little crazy. Yes, would like to look at going beyond 300 yds...might be giving CoRC a call to learn more.

 

[GDKinCO]

Welcome to the forum, Dave!

Colorado Rifle Club near Byers has a high power range to 1000 and has metallic silhouette but not sure of the max range there.

Colorado Rifle Club | Byers, CO

Founded in 1925, CRC is a private rifle club featuring 7 different firing ranges on 2565 acres in Byers, CO.

crci.org

I just checked - Long Range Precision Rifle described here …

Colorado Rifle Club | Competition Shooting Types | Byers, CO

Founded in 1925, CRC is a private rifle club featuring 7 different firing ranges on 2565 acres in Byers, CO. Learn about types of shooting we offer.

crci.org

 

[BobbyBob]

Thanks @GDKinCO! Going to give them a call this week. They took the application page down until the new year.

 

[Can2Juan]

I drive up to Pawnee Sportsman's Center from Firestone as its the closest range that doesn't require an expensive fee to join a club and crazy amount of money for yearly dues. I think I pay 185.00 a year for PSC, and you can shoot steel from 400-1000, during the week there is no one there but you, even on weekends there may be 5-7 people shooting the most.
I will not go out to the grasslands, as others have said, its crazy out there.
Great guns is nice, a little more pricey per a year but the 300 yard range is nice and you can drive to your target.

 

[BobbyBob]

Thanks @Can2Juan I am in the Stone as well! Small world. I am currently at Trigger Time which is great for gear and wintertime shooting but no distance.