Montgomery County Shooting Complex

[espacef1fan]

I've never been here before and I want to take my AR out for some zeroing and testing.

 

I want to zero at 50yds then see how it groups at 100, 200, and if I'm on my game 300 yds.

 

I want to be able to shoot from a  supported position, I don't care if it's prone or seated at a bench.

 

What should I bring with me beyond eye/ear pro, the rifle and ammo? (I understand its an outdoor range and I need to dress for the weather, but do I say need to bring a mat for not laying in the mud?)

What should I anticipate buying there? Should I try buying it elsewhere?

[Ted S.]

Whether or not you shoot prone is up to the range officer. Generally they wont let you shoot prone, but I've been there a few times when the range officers where cool with it. Just plan on using the bench to be realistic.

[espacef1fan]

Ok so they have a bench there? 

Do they have sandbags or anything else?

[Ted S.]

They have benches, and I know they rent out lead sleds, not sure about weights or sandbags though.

[Tempest455]

Iv'e shot prone many times at the 400 yard range. Not sure if they let you at the 100 yard.

[Peace]

they do rent tack-driver sand bags. prone at 400yd range shouldn't be a problem. I know ft campbell SF guys shoot prone at 100yd, but I've never asked myself. benches are really decent. enjoy!

[Ted S.]

Iv'e shot prone many times at the 400 yard range. Not sure if they let you at the 100 yard.

Depends on the range officer. Some are cool, others tend to be high-speed, tight-wound commando-authoritarian control-freak types.

[DaveS]

At times (if the range isn't real busy) we'll let you set up at the end of the benches and shoot prone on the 100 yard line. Prone shooting on the 200-400 yard range is encouraged. No Tracer or Armor Piercing Ammo allowed. Have fun and be safe!

 

Depends on the range officer. Some are cool, others tend to be high-speed, tight-wound commando-authoritarian control-freak types.

That's why I quit. I didn't like the way folks were being treated/talked to.

 

Dave

[espacef1fan]

Is M855 considered armor piercing by the range?

[espacef1fan]

I'm planning on going Friday. Just trying to figure out if my pile of green tip is usable

[Omega]

I'm planning on going Friday. Just trying to figure out if my pile of green tip is usable

You will have to confirm, but most outdoor ranges only limit those rounds from their steel targets.  Indoor ranges won't let you shoot steel core, some limit even steel jackets using a magnet to clear your ammo.

[espacef1fan]

I would think the M855 isnt a problem on paper and it does about the same to a  berm that m193 does.

[Tempest455]

I would think the M855 isnt a problem on paper and it does about the same to a  berm that m193 does.

 

Ditto. I've shot plenty of steel core there. They never asked to check it. 

[espacef1fan]

Green tip wasn't a problem. I like the place. It's an adult playground:)