Range at Frontier is open.

[Guest Spurhunter]

Saw a post on Facebook last night, the new range is open for biz. Classes are apperantly already started as well. Gotta get up there and try out the new target system soon!

[Bubba0031]

Thanks for the update. I'm an ORSA member but actually live closer to Frontier. I'll be trying out the new range in the near future.

[Guest Spurhunter]

I got a chance to see it in action, man the computerized system is top-notch guys! Its worth a drive just to try it out.

[Bassoneer]

My son and I tried out the range this afternoon. I have been to almost every range in East Tennessee and this one is head and shoulders above the rest. I was very impressed with the computer controlled targeting system on rails. You can have it go out and sit still, or have it turn at whatever timed intervals you want (giving only a second or two to aim and fire) or you can run one of the pre-set programs. Then you just wait to see where the target is going and it will stop, you will hear a beep and then it flips around for you to take a 1-second shot. In the dark, this system is supposed to shine a spotlight on the target each time it flips...should be interesting. Anyway, I found out that I suck at shooting moving/spinning/non-static targets. I did very good at a still target, taking aim at 7-yards. This is a whole new ball game. It was no doubt the most fun my son and I ever had shooting and I can't wait to go back again. I also found out that shooting a 1911 is hard to do (for me)...I am a revolver guy and did OK with the 686+, but not so good with the 1911. Actually, I didn't do so hot with the 686+ either...I really sucked. Other than not being able to shoot well I did great! All kidding aside, I can promise you will be challenged if you're used to shooting still targets. The guy in charge of the gun range was very nice and informative - he told me about some classes they offer and I definately will be looking into taking some of those. The store was very nicely stocked with guns, holsters and everything else. Overall a fantastic gun day! B

[Guest bkelm18]

This is great news. Just picked up a new SW1911 today and I'm dying to try it out.

[Bassoneer]

One more interesting tidbit about this range...you can see the bullets going down range. As I was shooting, my son yelled "I CAN SEE YOUR BULLETS!" and I was thinking no waaaay. But when he shot, I could watch the bullets fly down range because of the black rubber back stop material. Weirdest thing I ever saw. We shot .38's and .45's...he doesn't shoot the .45, so I didn't watch any of those...it is easier to see if you watch somebody else. But if you can see a .38, then you should be able to see a big fat .45 going down the range. Very strange, but neat. B

[Jon_L]

Great place. Every time I go everyone is really friendly. Went there last Friday and checked out the price for a DPMS LR-308 and it was the best I've ever seen. I'll definitely be checking the range out.

[Guest tnxdshooter]

Cool,

I will definitely take a drive up there here soon.

[Peace]

I went and shot there the other day. Everyone was SUPER nice. The range was uber-clean, quiet, and well. . . . new. The ventilation system works really well. I would be interested in shooting when the lanes are full to see if it clears when full. I did enjoy the challenge of the targeting system. If you are really going to make use of it, . . bring a LOT of rounds.

I am a mini-range pass holder at CCA. It is close to my house; the guys/gals at CCA are also always very nice to me, and the cost of mini-range pass at Frontier is more than I can/will pay. BUT I will go there every now and then to shoot. I will also take my wife there when she shoots - she gets a bit spooked at CCA. I understand.

Wrap up:

Frontier: New, Nice, Great Experience. quiet, quiet, quiet. Target system "new" factor takes away some focus on your first visit, so get it out of your system and come back second time ready to work.

CCA: Not New (so what), Loud ( I know), Ventilation is sub-par, lights are often out in the lanes (since when is your BG going to be well lit at 7yds), but it is priced right and close, and I am thankful to have developed a repore with the guys/gals at CCA that makes being there more than pleasant.

Edited November 12, 2010 by Peace

[Spiffy]

They have been advertising during the nightly new hour and a few times during the ball game today.

[Guest TargetShooter84]

CCA needs to replace its entire staff.

[Major Kong]

CCA needs to replace its entire staff.

What he said.