New 1000 yard range in BC

Brian46 said:
Or it was not considered before construction.
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Well, it is what it is. Unless the range controls all areas within the 50BMG template from the CFO, and there are no risks of human occupation within the template, you won't get approval for it. The 338 LM has a longer, but narrower template. There could be a road or public land within the 50BMG template, but not so for the 338lm, and it's possible that this is impossible to mitigate.

I have no personal knowledge of this range so I am only guessing.
 
Rules might change they are not set in stone.
A business plan, requires adjustments when money is not trickling in.
If he is too tight with rules and money does not come in as much as expected, there will be a few adjustments so he targets a larger audience.
If he makes money as expected with these rules, i guess he had everything figured out for him.
 
Ryan.M.Anderson said:
There are many other places to shoot that don't have rules like that. IMO, people like this do not further the larger shooting community.
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There is a reason I posted this here, and not in forums that deals with black/semi rifles. remember that this is 100% privately owned and built range, it is not a club and it is not a drop-in facility. The owner is clearly catering to the demands of long range precision shooters (a passion he shares and very much enjoys) - the majority of whom use bolt action rifles. I can only speculate, but I imagine the reason for the no-semi rule has to do with proximity to other shooters and the issues with brass, plus the fact that the shooting building is elevated. brass tossed forward would require a safari to go finding it.

The great thing about being given choices is you can choose to shoot somewhere else.
 
I think it looks awesome. In the new year, I need to get a new scope. That will be the place to stretch things out a bit. Thank you for posting, paperslayer.
 
paperslayer said:
There is a reason I posted this here, and not in forums that deals with black/semi rifles. remember that this is 100% privately owned and built range, it is not a club and it is not a drop-in facility. The owner is clearly catering to the demands of long range precision shooters (a passion he shares and very much enjoys) - the majority of whom use bolt action rifles. I can only speculate, but I imagine the reason for the no-semi rule has to do with proximity to other shooters and the issues with brass, plus the fact that the shooting building is elevated. brass tossed forward would require a safari to go finding it.

The great thing about being given choices is you can choose to shoot somewhere else.
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You are talking to a guy who started a precision rifle league with a couple buddies. Precision rifle just isnt f-class or BR anymore
 
I would be interested in checking this out. The rules seem reasonable and it's hard to get a good place to shoot at 1000 yds in B.C.
 
It hardly seems like a REAL range without the old shot up TVs, propane cylinders, fridges and 7.62X39 casings everywhere - way too clean!! (heavy sarcasm at this point)
 
For all those folks that don’t like the range rules this gentleman has set up, I encourage you to go and find your own piece of land big enough to support the range that you want, in a place that you’re good living in, in a jurisdiction that allows shooting, that you can afford, then buy it, build the range (with all the money you have left over after buying the land), go through the approval process, get insurance, and then, finally, post up your rules.
 
Gatehouse said:
Well, it is what it is. Unless the range controls all areas within the 50BMG template from the CFO, and there are no risks of human occupation within the template, you won't get approval for it. The 338 LM has a longer, but narrower template. There could be a road or public land within the 50BMG template, but not so for the 338lm, and it's possible that this is impossible to mitigate.

I have no personal knowledge of this range so I am only guessing.
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Having spent a week with Mike last year while he was still finishing some of the work on the place can tell you he fought hard to get 50 cal approval, BUT there is a residence within the template. So no go on 50.
He has done a stellar job of putting together a great range facility. There ARE neighbors not too far away so noise is a concern to a degree, which I think explains part of the semi auto thing, AND at the time he was trying to work things out with the CFO to get it opened there were far fewer NR semi auto rifles than there are today.
To the best of my knowledge Mikes range is not set up for restricted firearms at all which could also be part of his thinking. He is a very reasonable man and I think if he were approached by someone wanting to shoot something like a MH he may allow it on the condition of no mag dumps.

His benches are rock solid, the shooting station well thought out and comfortable, certainly not the place for the spray and pray crowd.
Unfortunately as humanity degrades, more and more rules are required to try to keep the stupid in check.
Rules can be relaxed at Mikes discretion based on the individual, but he still needs a bit of CYA working for him.

You have to understand that this is a private enterprise created by the passion of one man, who is offering to share his personal range with the public. At $20.00 per hour I can assure you it will take an awful long time to recoup the millions of dollars he has invested in the purchase of the land and all of the work for the SEVERAL MILES of road he had to put in as his expense and then the earthwork for the actual range, building of the buildings etc.
 
Ryan.M.Anderson said:
It says everything must be treated as single shot.

Fudd central...
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Ryan have you ever spoken with Mike or had any first hand experience with what he has built?
Not at all Fudd central. Just not intended or set up for several sectors of the various shooting styles. So not trap, handgun, or action shooting simply as the facility is not conducive at least at this time for those areas of the sport.
 
I just don’t understand the flak this guy is getting. HE set up the range. HE paid for the work. HE fought the bureaucracy. HE is offering the facility to a very specific audience. HE built a gorgeous vision to train LD skills.
HIS range, HIS rules. Why crap on the guy when it’s his butt and dollars on the line?

There are other places for the go fast crowd. Respect the guy’s hard work and his rules. This is as close to heaven for the non-Mil/LE crowd that like to reach out with their guns. Talk about throwing a fellow gunny under the bus!

I don’t shoot LD nor have any interest but I sure respect the guy’s vision and gumption to do this! I hope he succeeds in spades!
Walk a mile in his shoes before dissing his efforts.
Rant off.
 
Still alive said:
I just don’t understand the flak this guy is getting. HE set up the range. HE paid for the work. HE fought the bureaucracy. HE is offering the facility to a very specific audience. HE built a gorgeous vision to train LD skills.
HIS range, HIS rules. Why crap on the guy when it’s his butt and dollars on the line?

There are other places for the go fast crowd. Respect the guy’s hard work and his rules. This is as close to heaven for the non-Mil/LE crowd that like to reach out with their guns. Talk about throwing a fellow gunny under the bus!

I don’t shoot LD nor have any interest but I sure respect the guy’s vision and gumption to do this! I hope he succeeds in spades!
Walk a mile in his shoes before dissing his efforts.
Rant off.
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Because a certain percentage of people are self entitled cry babies. :)
 
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