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07-27-2011, 08:30 PM
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i would like to know as well...
heard a rumbling about it being closed until late august... 
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07-29-2011, 07:07 AM
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i would like to know as well...
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With the amount of work being done out there I'd say late August! Can one still use the shotgun facility at this time?
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07-30-2011, 12:35 AM
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as of tonight, the range is still closed. Can't wait to see what they're doing out there. Saw a rough plan at the cleanup, should be an improvement.
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07-31-2011, 01:05 PM
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as of tonight, the range is still closed. Can't wait to see what they're doing out there. Saw a rough plan at the cleanup, should be an improvement.
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It will be an improvement at first, then when guys start bringing there SKS's out to shoot propane bottles and vcr's then we will be back to square one..
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07-31-2011, 07:19 PM
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But they will be visible to club members with phones.
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08-01-2011, 09:16 PM
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Still closed today in case anyone was curious.
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08-02-2011, 12:41 AM
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is it just the rifle range? is the shotgun part still open?
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08-03-2011, 11:51 AM
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Both Ranges are now Opened
Both Ranges are now Opened ..
Enjoy
Cheers
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08-03-2011, 11:53 AM
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Both Ranges are now Opened ..
Enjoy
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It sure would be nice to see some before and say 1 or 2 weeks later pictures....then we can all understand how and why Governments treat shooters, and firearms owners the way they do.
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08-03-2011, 06:34 PM
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Homestead Public Range is now opened
Homestead Public Range is now opened
Please help keep it clean -- I know you didn't make the mess .. But be kind and don't leave anything behind and take out a few extra
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08-03-2011, 10:02 PM
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Homestead Public Range is now opened
Please help keep it clean -- I know you didn't make the mess .. But be kind and don't leave anything behind and take out a few extra
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Sweet!
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08-03-2011, 10:44 PM
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Great! My shoulder hurts and I have a headache already!
Big thanks to all who made it better - let's the rest of us keep it clean and safe.
Great work guys.
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08-04-2011, 12:19 AM
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It sure would be nice to see some before and say 1 or 2 weeks later pictures....then we can all understand how and why Governments treat shooters, and firearms owners the way they do.
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The Old Range:
Start
Finished
Watch for a write up about the the 200M Action Range
www.albertarifle.com
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08-04-2011, 02:20 AM
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Looking good, can't wait to get out there!! Thx to the people involved in the work!!..
What is the last pic?? Private Range?
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08-04-2011, 07:51 AM
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Looks much better. Not as much uphill shooting now.
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08-04-2011, 08:31 AM
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Looking good, can't wait to get out there!! Thx to the people involved in the work!!..
What is the last pic?? Private Range?
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I wouldn't use the Word Private - "Club Range" would be a better term ..
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08-04-2011, 09:27 AM
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is the new range 200m
I'm trying to figure it out by looking at the picture and it looks like it's longer than 200m correct me if I'm wrong
Matt
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08-04-2011, 11:14 AM
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Correction it looks like it's longer than 100m
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[QUOTE=YYC;1033631]The Old Range:
Gotta love those targets on top of the berm.  This obviously cost some money. Who paid the tab?
Grizz
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08-04-2011, 03:39 PM
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was out there today, looks good! It is exactly 100 yards. Pick up your targets when you are done!! It opened yesterday and there was already a target left out there when we got there at 10:30 this morning!!
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Very nice. I was just going to post that the "public range closed" signs were down when I drove past on 68, today; and lo and behold, there are posts indicating it's open! Might have to head out some day next week, to run through a box or 2.
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08-06-2011, 02:04 PM
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We were asked:
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With the new range format at the public area, are there provisions for shooting .22 at 50m? Can IDPA/IPSC type target stands be used or does everything have to attached to the 100m berm?
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Yes - please use IPDA/IPSC H Stands .. Put your target high so that the bullets hit the "Back Stop" at 50 Meters/yards
You can use Lath, 2x4, or 2x2 as the uprights - if it is windy use put some weight on the stand
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09-24-2011, 12:01 AM
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I just bought a new rifle, been a Bow Hunting for 16 years. I was wondering when the best time would be to use the range. Wondering if tomorrow is okay. I have to zero my rifle still and would like to make use of the public range.Thanks!
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09-24-2011, 12:07 AM
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The range is open.
It is busy on weekends from dawn on at this time of year. Be prepared to wait a bit after 7:30 Am.
In the afternoon the sun is in your face.
Be safe! 
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11-24-2012, 09:41 AM
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There is a shotgun area at the Free range correct?
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11-24-2012, 11:16 AM
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That is correct. It has never been busy when I have been there.
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11-24-2012, 01:04 PM
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There is a shotgun area at the Free range correct?
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Its marked by the thick carpet of unpoliced empty shotgun shells.
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