Outdoor range with 'action pits'......

[Mongo]

I'm hoping this is in the right place....if not the mod's can move it......

 

So back in Vegas I belonged to a range that has 'action pits'....and I'm looking for a range with a similar setup in Tn....I'm living close to Nolensville, but willing to drive an hour+ to the right place....

 

For those of you that haven’t heard of an ‘action pit’ the best way I can describe it as a range within a range….10-20 yds wide, 25+yds long with high berms on the sides and one end….basically you can practice drawing, moving, and concealment from anywhere in the pit as long as you’re target is at the end berm…..

 

Oh and if the range allows steel all the better.....I've got a few pieces of AR550 that I love to shoot........

 

 

[Lowpower]

Welcome to TN

 

We do that all the time on our action pistol range just to the NE of Memphis. I'm not really sure how far you are from W TN

 

Opps, sorry Mongo.  I see you're from the Nashville area. so prob too far of a drive.

 

 Lp

Edited June 11, 2013 by Lowpower

[Hozzie]

There is a match on Saturday out in Dickson.  Not a range per se, but a good place to go shoot in a similar format.  It's very reasonable and within the distance you want.  probably 1:15 from Nolensville.  Just take 840 around to Dickson.  It's a good group and it is run well.  Link to match info is below.

 

http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/topic/66563-run-n-gun-match-music-city-tactical-shooters/#entry982959

Edited June 11, 2013 by Hozzie

[sschrick]

you just need to start shooting Action Pistol matches. . .IDPA, USPSA both will offer what you are looking for.

 

only downside. . .it is on their schedule.

[itchytriggerfinger]

I'd love to find one as well.  I want to go to a range and rent an action pit for the day.  I'll setup my steel and my targets, clear/reset my targets when I want, etc etc.  If such a place exists within an hour and a half of Nashville, please let me know.   Or if someone has some property and wants to setup a range, I'm game for that too. 

 

I used to go to a range in KY that had a completely separate range "down the hill" away from the main range and you could reserve it if you had 8 or more shooters.  We would setup mini-steel and IDPA matches.

[Mongo]

I don't know that I'm ready to shoot IDPA/USPSA yet, but I have considered it....in just like to get out and "practice" once or twice a month.....guess I may start looking for a piece of dirt to buy/lease .......

[Hozzie]

I don't know that I'm ready to shoot IDPA/USPSA yet, but I have considered it....in just like to get out and "practice" once or twice a month.....guess I may start looking for a piece of dirt to buy/lease .......

 

There are shooters of all skill levels, some are really good, some not so good. I find it very good training to just watch the tactics of the guys that shoot really well and then try some of their techniques.  As long you can follow some basic rules (which are common sense for the most part), you will have no trouble at all.  For $20, your ammo, and gas over there, it is a great way to spend part of a day.   A lot cheaper than buying or even leasing land.  I completely understand wanting to practice on your own as well.  I luckily have a place to do that, but the matches are fun.

[itchytriggerfinger]

I absolutely love the matches and try to hit as many as I can.  But I would love to have a place where I can go setup my plates and IDPA targets and burn 1,000 rounds on a Saturday without having to wait for "range is cold" to reset.

[Hershmeister]

Can I pick up your brass - lol

[itchytriggerfinger]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=hk0wGmVvI2Y

[Mechanic_X]

Music City Tactical members can practice on second Saturday If one of the BOD is there. Usually Lagerhead.
Please if you are a SAFE shooter and ready to have fun, come shoot a match. We will make sure you have a good experience.

[Mechanic_X]

Double tap.

While I'm here. Membership starts over Sept. 1. PM me for details.
Edited June 12, 2013 by Mechanic_X