Meeting place for Newbies and Mentors - Alberta

In Edmonton, Bonnie-Doon, have 2 almost grown sons, they will never be grown up, there father never has. lol

Have a couple of toys,
Berretta U-22, 22lr
CZ-75, 9mm
NZ 1911A1, 45 ACP
12 & 20 gauge Mosburg Shotguns, both pumps
12g CIL single shot shotgun
SKS, 7.62 X 39
303 British
Winchester, 30-30
22lr in semi, bolt, lever, .....

Been around bang sticks most of my life, know only about 2% of what I should. Shoot pistol at Phenix when time permits, shiftworker. Youngest wants to start hunting, most likely in the Bonnyville / Cold Lake area.

Looking for a good outdoor range within an hour unless there is camping facilities.

Willing to shoot with anyone, maybe you can teach me more...
 
Looking to start getting my first rifle but not sure of the caliber I want yet. If there is anyone around the Calgary area that would go to a range and let me try out a few different ones out let me know I would be very interested in setting something up.
 
gamer2012 said:
Looking to start getting my first rifle but not sure of the caliber I want yet. If there is anyone around the Calgary area that would go to a range and let me try out a few different ones out let me know I would be very interested in setting something up.
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PM me.

Think about what you are wanting to do with your new rifle. Is it just to learn how to shoot? Are you intending to lean towards target shooting? Hunting? and if so, what beasts?
 
32yo sotra newbie looking for someone to shoot with in the Calgary area. Would like to learn AR tactical shooting. Have a savage btvs for long distance and a new mossberg tactical. 22 for short range. Have an acreage so no shooting range fee. However when very cold, willing to shoot at Edge or the Centre.
Please pm me.
 
Hey all,

I am an absolute Newbie with no experience, but am interested in getting out and learning, looking for someone to shoot with in the Calgary area. Also if anyone has tips for someone with no experience that would be great.

Thanks
 
Calgary Shooting centre cinema range

Hi my name is Andrew. Just looking for a few people to try the cinema range @ the Calgary shooting centre.
Yes I'm a cheap skate!!!!! $60 bucks for 15 mins is alot.
But when 2-4 of us pay, it helps.
I've never tried it but I'd like to before I spend the money and buy a membership please!!!!!!
Thanks Andrew
 
I'm new in Edmonton (North side of Edmonton) and am looking for a range to join. When I do, it wouldn't be bad to que up with a couple people and make a range day of it.
Send a message my way if you're interested. I'm not new to shooting, but I'm not a master of it either. I'd be the first to tell you that (I believe I just did :D ).

I currently shoot:

.303 Lee-Enfield;
7.62 SKS;
.22 semi-auto;
.22 bolt action; and
12ga Remington 870
 
Hello all,
I am VERY much a newbie to guns (feel free to read that as 'green as fresh spring grass'!!) and have inherited 4 long guns from my dad. Got my FAC, but really need lessons, everything from how to clean & maintain them properly, to practice/lessons on proper usage, what to ad to them (ex. scopes) etc.
Anyone around the Camrose area that would be willing to help out?
Or can anyone recommend a gun club, shooting range etc in the area?
Any and all help is MUCH appreciated, I totally get that having guns & not knowing how to use them properly and safely is as bad/worse then not having any at all...
Thanks,
Susan
 
Mrs Fletcher said:
Hello all,
I am VERY much a newbie to guns (feel free to read that as 'green as fresh spring grass'!!) and have inherited 4 long guns from my dad. Got my FAC, but really need lessons, everything from how to clean & maintain them properly, to practice/lessons on proper usage, what to ad to them (ex. scopes) etc.
Anyone around the Camrose area that would be willing to help out?
Or can anyone recommend a gun club, shooting range etc in the area?
Any and all help is MUCH appreciated, I totally get that having guns & not knowing how to use them properly and safely is as bad/worse then not having any at all...
Thanks,
Susan
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Welcome to CGN, ma'am. You've taken the first steps and I'm sure you'll enjoy what follows. Sorry that I'm not convenient to Camrose.
 
I'm on the lookout for a Savage M10 FMC Scout, is there anyone in Edmonton who owns one and would be willing to meet at the Phoenix Range or similar so I can get a hands on demonstration before I buy one for myself?

I've never shot using front-mounted optics, so I'm really curious as to whether it's something I'd like. I am interested in trying, as the Scout sounds like exactly what I'm looking for in a rifle; a sturdy middleground, rather than being a precision laser or metalstorm stick.

Thanks.
 
Hello everyone. New to this site been cruizing the AO forums for a few months just found this one. Seems like a great site with alot of locals getting together to share their knowledge.

About me. I am located in north Edmonton and am new to guns. I am 26 years old. Used bows growing up with my father and handguns at the range. However I am interested in long arms and especially getting into hunting. Not being from a hunting family I have nobody to teach me. So I am in search of a few new friends that share my similar interest. Would really like to find someone to mentor me in this field.

As of now I am waitting to take mt PAL at AHEIA as well as my hunters eduction class. Wanting to learn as much as I can. Even if I am unable to actually use a rifle this year I would enjoy the chance to get out there and see it happen first hand. Capable of heavy lifting, being quiet and most of all following instructions.

Also any help on what rifle would be suitable for me would be great. Have been looking at reviews for a Tikka T3. Wanting to hunt everything from coyotes to moose.

Anyways Im new here and to the sport so any help would be greatly appreciated. If I have said something incorrect please go easy. Thanks all, Kyle.
 
New to Calgary

Hi All,

A newbie in Calgary. What are the out door ranges around Calgary? What are the costs?

Have been out to the Public Range - its ok - but would like to know my options.

Going down to TSE this evening to take a look around. But would rather shoot outside.
 
albertakyle said:
Hello everyone. New to this site been cruizing the AO forums for a few months just found this one. Seems like a great site with alot of locals getting together to share their knowledge.

About me. I am located in north Edmonton and am new to guns. I am 26 years old. Used bows growing up with my father and handguns at the range. However I am interested in long arms and especially getting into hunting. Not being from a hunting family I have nobody to teach me. So I am in search of a few new friends that share my similar interest. Would really like to find someone to mentor me in this field.

As of now I am waitting to take mt PAL at AHEIA as well as my hunters eduction class. Wanting to learn as much as I can. Even if I am unable to actually use a rifle this year I would enjoy the chance to get out there and see it happen first hand. Capable of heavy lifting, being quiet and most of all following instructions.

Also any help on what rifle would be suitable for me would be great. Have been looking at reviews for a Tikka T3. Wanting to hunt everything from coyotes to moose.

Anyways Im new here and to the sport so any help would be greatly appreciated. If I have said something incorrect please go easy. Thanks all, Kyle.
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Welcome. I'd offer to help but I'm really not much more experienced than you are, most I've done is helping to skin a moose or two.

As for rifle choice the general consensus seems to be a 20 caliber for small things like rabbits and coyote, and 30 caliber for larger things like deer and moose.
However it's really up to personal preference and what you are hunting for. I believe one of the guys on here has a thread about rather cleanly taking a deer with a 22 fireball, and then I've seen people obliterate rabbits and leave pieces scattered all around with a 308. If you plan to hunt for meat/furs I'd recommend a smaller caliber with appropriate ammo choice. It will also keep ammo costs and weight down.

The most important part is probably getting educated about animal anatomy. Please don't be the guy who insists he needs a 336 lapua because animals don't die immediately when he shoots them in the gut.

If I happen to get my PAL and rifle before you get yours I'd be happy to meet up with you and make myself look like an idiot.
 
Hey I just moved out to Airdrie recently and looking for people/places to hunt yotes and gophers as well as target shooting. So far i've been making the one hour trip out to the homestead range and that is getting old pretty fast. Anyone that wants a hunting buddy after work or on weekends shoot me a pm, thanks.
 
If anyone ever wants to shoot some clays I got plenty of shotguns and a single shot clay shooter, more than the ones listed in my sig. 27 years old an I live in Edmonton. I shoot on a farm that I have written permission to access 24/7/365.

I enjoy camping, quading, dirt biking an most of all shooting firearms. PM me if anyone is interested. I am always willing to learn from others and will teach others what little I do know. Open to sharing my firearms but prefer if you have your own.
 
Hello,

I live in Calgary and really not sure where to go shooting outside...Ive been researching places such as crown land or Homestead ect. If anyone is going shooting and doesn't mind having me tag along let me know. I have my own firearms and vehicle as well.

I would love to try 3-gun also....looks like a lot of fun and extremely competitive

Cheers,

Jordan
 
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