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by A-R
Fri Dec 10, 2010 6:15 pm
Forum: Shooting Ranges
Topic: New range in Liberty Hill?
Replies: 25
Views: 5104

Re: New range in Liberty Hill?

They're having an IDPA match there on Sunday. You should come out and give it a try. http://texasmultigun.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
ssenniug wrote:Cons:
- targets seem a bit dinky. 2 times I have been, the targets have been "well used" (the are metal bases with wooden arms sticking up to hold your paper, 1 looked like someone was shooting buckshot at it and the other was already cut in half and was about 3 feet high)
Ask guy at front office (Curtis?) for new 1x2 sticks and he'll get them to you. I always bring cardboard or old, used IDPA targets with me.
ssenniug wrote:- no ammo there, if you run out you are done or a decent drive to go buy more
FYI there is a little gun shop on Highway 29 in Liberty Hill - http://www.atexasgirlsguns.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
ssenniug wrote:- - no tables in the bays (you can pull your car up to it or bring your own)
Check around there are usually 2 or 3 tables and some chairs floating around in some of the bays, often in the first or second large bay on your right (closest to clubehouse/rifle range) where they've had the metal plate targets lately.
by A-R
Mon Aug 16, 2010 8:27 pm
Forum: Shooting Ranges
Topic: New range in Liberty Hill?
Replies: 25
Views: 5104

Re: New range in Liberty Hill?

This new range's rules, indemnity form, and membership form are all available on their website here http://texasshootingrange.com/amenities" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Regarding the "safety" discussion, I'll just say that it is refreshing to be treated like an adult at a shooting range for a change. If it were my range, I'd probably have some sort of safety "qualification" for first-timers; basically prove to me you know and adhere to the rules of firearms safety (including how to properly draw a weapon from holster, from concealment, etc without covering yourself or anyone else with the muzzle), and you'll be given some latitude so you can practice properly (and not just stand flat footed and fire one shot per second). Can't demonstrate your safety qualifications? Then I don't want you on my range at all, regardless of the "level" of practice. A moron standing flat footed and firing one round per second of non-FMJ ammo is still dangerous if he doesn't adhere to rules of safety.

I've only been to ARC once and only to "observe" an IDPA match (still hoping to get down there to compete soon). I was thoroughly impressed with the gentlemen running the IDPA match for their strict adherence to safety standards. But that was an organized match. If it was just folks showing up to shoot, other than the 4-hour training requirement mentioned above, I don't see what else would make ARC any more or less safe. Not disparaging ARC at all - seems like a fantastic facility and if I lived closer to Manor I'd join and shoot there. But I live in Cedar Park, and ARC is almost an hour from my house with no traffic. This new Texas Shooting Range near Liberty Hill is only about 25 minutes.

Anyway, as I said. It was very nice to be treated like an adult at a shooting range and not talked down to or treated like a criminal if I fire two controlled shots in 1.5 seconds that both hit the X ring on a B27 target (yes, this has happened to me before at Eagle Peak). And before anyone jumps on this. Yes Eagle Peak is free to make and enforce their rules. I abide by them when I'm there. But the usefulness of their range is limited for my purposes, and now there is another range just a bit further up the road that allows me to practice the way I want/need to practice (for those who've only fired flat-footed one-round-per-second, trying to shoot while moving and from cover is a humbling expereience - X-ring hits don't come so easily).
by A-R
Sat Aug 14, 2010 12:48 pm
Forum: Shooting Ranges
Topic: New range in Liberty Hill?
Replies: 25
Views: 5104

Re: New range in Liberty Hill?

Went out to this new range this morning and shot with member dcphoto and I am THOROUGHLY impressed. This is a first-rate operation that, even in a semi-complete state, is IMHO already the best outdoor shooting facility available to the general public in the greater Austin area. Eagle Peak is an afterthought at this point. Lonestar down in Lockhart is OK, but this is much larger and much better. This will rival or surpass Austin Rifle Club when it's complete. Only range I've been to around here that is better is the DPS Training Facility, and they're not open to the public (I asked :grumble ).

The place was hopping when I got there at 8:30. They had a charity skeet-shooting contest and a lot of folks were signing up and milling around waiting for that event to begin. I read over the three-page release & indemnity form, intialed and signed it, paid my $16 and guy at counter told me I could go on down to "tactical area #1". They have 6 or more very large tactical shooting areas - three sides blocked by 20-foot berms, at least 50 yards deep and probably 30 yards wide. I just backed up the pickup and start setting up some cardboard targets I brung from home.

We were very free to practice to our ability. I was rapid firing, drawing from holster, using "cover" etc. We even set up some IDPA-like "courses" to practice different scenarios with multiple targets. dcphoto ran through our mini course with his tactical shotgun full of buckshot. No problems. A nice lady drove by in a golf cart about halfway through to ask if we needed anything. Other than that we were free to practice safely, completely covered by the large three-sided berm.

I'll definitely be signing up for the annual membership on my next visit - $100 per year, reduces your daily fee to $6 instead of $16. I'm sure I'll use this place more than 10 times in a year so it will be worth it. Will also probably hold CHL class qualifications here once I get that up and running.

I encourage all Austin-area members to give these guys a try. You will be impressed.
by A-R
Mon Jul 26, 2010 10:46 pm
Forum: Shooting Ranges
Topic: New range in Liberty Hill?
Replies: 25
Views: 5104

New range in Liberty Hill?

I overheard one of the gun counter guys at GT Distributors today mention a new range opening in Liberty Hill area (far north Austin). Some quick Google-foo and I think I found it .... http://texasshootingrange.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Looks AWESOME! Exactly what we've been needing up here on north edge of Austin area. Austin Rifle Club is great, but much too far of a drive from Cedar Park/Leander area. Liberty Hill is about same distance as Eagle Peak range in Jonestown and this seems like it will be much nicer.

Anyone know any details about this place?

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