Author Topic: looking for a place to shoot (Read 2412 times)

luckydawg13 · « **on:** February 01, 2010, 01:01:48 AM »

im looking for a outside range in northen illinois to shoot 50/100/200 yrds

S.B. · « **Reply #1 on:** February 01, 2010, 02:51:03 AM »

Where in northern Illinois are you looking? ISRA range near Kankakee has ranges, Chief City near Pontiac, Aurora has their sportsmen club, Streator has the Sandyford sportsmens club, Ottawa has Buffalo Rock etc.
Steve

luckydawg13 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 01, 2010, 03:02:37 AM »

looking for a place in sycamore dont know the name or were it is just overherd a guy talk about it

Bill in IL · « **Reply #3 on:** February 01, 2010, 11:04:47 AM »

Maybe this is the place.
http://www.tyloon.com/business_profile/CID-6682283/sycamore_sportsmans_club.html

luckydawg13 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 01, 2010, 05:51:26 PM »

THANK YOU BILL I THINK IT IS

HAVE YOU BEN THERE

Casull · « **Reply #5 on:** February 01, 2010, 06:28:20 PM »

Lucky, I've been there many times. Not a bad setup, but 100 yards is the longest range there. Ranges are 50 feet, 25 yards, 75 yards and 100 yards. They also have a trap range. Range fee is $10 and they are open Saturday and Sunday from 12:30 till 4:00. Also have hours on Thursday, but I forget the hours.

luckydawg13 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 02, 2010, 04:23:52 AM »

THANKS CASULL SO ITS NOT A $300 A YEAR CLUB GOOD DO YOU KNOW IF MY SON 11YRS CAN SHOOT OFF MY BENCH

boommer · « **Reply #7 on:** February 02, 2010, 05:05:07 AM »

Aurora Sportsmans club is in Waterman IL. south of DeKalb 13 miles I'm a member there we go 25' to 600 yards, trap,sporting clays,5 stand, and 3d archery. Skeet will be put in this year from what I understand.

It's a 315.00 a year and you need a sponsor to join, but that's not a problem. I can take family members in for free and three non member passes per year and then it's 10.00 per-pass. The nice thing is I can go anytime and shoot.

I have shot at Sycamore a few times and everybody there is always been friendly. The only thing that you are shooting to the west and the sun is in your face and targets at 100 yards in the shaded area.
It would be nice if they were open 10-2 sun would not be such a issue.

luckydawg13 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 02, 2010, 05:11:45 AM »

OK SO YOU GET A KEY TO THE GATE CAN A WALKIN NON MEMBER SHOOT HOW ABOUT KIDS

boommer · « **Reply #9 on:** February 02, 2010, 05:31:17 AM »

Lucky I have seen young kids shooting there 10-11 AND DAD JUST HAS TO OVER SEE HIM..at Sccamore

aurora you get a key and your guest needs a wrist band first 3 are free 10.oo per band after that and any kids for the most part are free. I take my my buddys kids sometimes for free. You have to be a member or be with a member to shoot there

Casull · « **Reply #10 on:** February 02, 2010, 05:59:16 AM »

Boomer is right. They actually want to see kids at Sycamore.

luckydawg13 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 02, 2010, 06:10:12 AM »

THANKS ALOT GUYS A HATE TO GO UP TO BRISTEL TO SHOOT THE PLACE I WENT WHITH MY DAD IS CLOSED ABOUT 1/2 MILE FROM MY HOUSE

Bill in IL · « **Reply #12 on:** February 03, 2010, 06:09:10 AM »

luckydawg
Sorry it took so long to get back to your question for me. No, I have never been there, but it looks like you got some good info. The range I belong to is down in central Illinois.

begeberg · « **Reply #13 on:** March 20, 2010, 04:27:23 PM »

Anyone know of a place to target shoot in the Champaign area? Also interested in Coyote and Deer hunting in the area.

luckydawg13 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 21, 2010, 12:31:46 PM »

google G.A.T. GUNS COMMUNITY LINK might help you

Bill in IL · « **Reply #15 on:** March 28, 2010, 02:54:03 PM »

begeberg
Lake Fork Sportsman's Club has 2 nice ranges. They are about 25 miles from Champaign.
http://www.lfsc.net/

levrluvr · « **Reply #16 on:** April 04, 2010, 04:35:56 AM »

Lots of good folks at Tri-County just outside of Polo- my wife works with one of the directors of the gun club. Rifle ranges 100 and 200 yards. They usually have a free to the public open house end of April or beginning of May, lots of things to do for the family.
Jim
http://www.tcgc.net/

Blackhawker · « **Reply #17 on:** September 22, 2010, 07:54:40 AM »

Quote from: Casull on February 01, 2010, 06:28:20 PM

Lucky, I've been there many times. Not a bad setup, but 100 yards is the longest range there. Ranges are 50 feet, 25 yards, 75 yards and 100 yards. They also have a trap range. Range fee is $10 and they are open Saturday and Sunday from 12:30 till 4:00. Also have hours on Thursday, but I forget the hours.

Is there a long line of shooters waiting to get a lane?

Casull · « **Reply #18 on:** September 22, 2010, 02:28:44 PM »

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Is there a long line of shooters waiting to get a lane?

No, normally you don't have to wait at all. Just don't expect that on a 60 degree weekend day in October or first part of November (before deer season). Then, it can get pretty crowded.

Blackhawker · « **Reply #19 on:** September 29, 2010, 05:53:04 AM »

Quote from: Casull on September 22, 2010, 02:28:44 PM

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Is there a long line of shooters waiting to get a lane?

No, normally you don't have to wait at all. Just don't expect that on a 60 degree weekend day in October or first part of November (before deer season). Then, it can get pretty crowded.

That's expected with any range in the fall. Thanks for the info. I'll have to look into it.

spartacus1239 · « **Reply #20 on:** December 13, 2010, 02:16:09 AM »

Luckydawg,

Just an FYI. They are putting up a 40 lane indoor range in Crystal lake (which is supposed to be done July of 2011) Talking with one of the people involved in this project he told me 10 lanes were going to be rifle from 75 yards up to 200! It is going to be built on Rt. 176 behind Knack's.

I got a chubby!

Quote from: luckydawg13 on February 01, 2010, 01:01:48 AM

im looking for a outside range in northen illinois to shoot 50/100/200 yrds

jesse d · « **Reply #21 on:** January 16, 2011, 08:37:30 AM »

rochell conservation club over by chana is very reasonable.simple range,15,25,50,100 yds and cheap for a family on a budget.you can fish there too.

jrfrmn · « **Reply #22 on:** January 17, 2011, 05:26:10 PM »

Quote from: luckydawg13 on February 01, 2010, 01:01:48 AM

im looking for a outside range in northen illinois to shoot 50/100/200 yrds

If you are in Kendal Co, Try the Barber Greene Club in Oswego. This Sunday is a meeting and paying of dues. You should find a sponsor at the meeting. It is held at the Boulder Hill Civic Center at 2:00 pm. It would be better to show up at 1:00 to talk to people. It is $130.00 per yr. $50.00 joining fee. Best club I know of to be a member. I have been there for 23yrs. More opportunities as a non member would be Aurora Sportsman Club. Cheapest place for shooting only! as a member would be the Rochelle Conservation Club I have been to all of them. JMO.

Blackhawker · « **Reply #23 on:** January 18, 2011, 04:36:00 AM »

Quote from: jrfrmn on January 17, 2011, 05:26:10 PM

Quote from: luckydawg13 on February 01, 2010, 01:01:48 AM
im looking for a outside range in northen illinois to shoot 50/100/200 yrds

If you are in Kendal Co, Try the Barber Greene Club in Oswego. This Sunday is a meeting and paying of dues. You should find a sponsor at the meeting. It is held at the Boulder Hill Civic Center at 2:00 pm. It would be better to show up at 1:00 to talk to people. It is $130.00 per yr. $50.00 joining fee. Best club I know of to be a member. I have been there for 23yrs. More opportunities as a non member would be Aurora Sportsman Club. Cheapest place for shooting only! as a member would be the Rochelle Conservation Club I have been to all of them. JMO.

What kind of ranges do they have? Can you give any details?