Outdoor "public ranges" in the bc lower mainland.

[Sevensixtwo]

I was wondering if anyone knows any good places to go shoot. I have an sks and most ranges dont allow them anymore. I have a minivan and cant just drive deep into the mountains at this time of year. So in conclusion if anyone knows any good spots to pop off some rounds that is easily accessible i would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks SST

 

[blueskies]

Poco gun club. $20 for a day pass. PCDHFC dot com

 

[Sevensixtwo]

Do they allow sks'? And is that $20 per person?

 

[Silveragent]

I have seen SKS' at Poco and yes it is $20 per person. Give them a call if you want to make sure.

 

[Sevensixtwo]

Well, im going with 3 friends so $80 could be better spent on ammo. I really would like to know if there are any good spots on crown land.

 

[geologist]

Sylvester Road north of Mission. It can be a gong show and you should have all of your docs and licences in order as there are road checks.

If you go please take out all of your targets as many of the morons leave them there and it is an eyesore for our shooting community.

 

[heavenIsAlie]

what ranges in the lower mainland dont let you shoot an SKS?

 

[boots-]

i live in kelowna. but whenever ive gone out with friends in van we have gone to stave lake area. proboly cant drive in there in the winter in a mini van though. we are all into 4x4ing as well so there are proboly better spots.

 

[spast17]

what ranges in the lower mainland dont let you shoot an SKS?

I believe DVC does not allow Centerfire rifles. That is probably what he is talking about.

 

[spast17]

Do they allow sks'? And is that $20 per person?

Almost Everything is allowed on the public range (range 7). No shot from shotguns though, only slugs.

 

[boots-]

just had a thought. did they say no sks's or do they not want the steel cored surplus ammo?

 

[JohnnyNitrous]

I was just at poco last week with my sks and surplus ammo. No problems.

 

[RickR1100]

Poco club for certain, my buddy and I have expended 2000 rounds of surplus 762x39 there in both SKS and VZ-58. Been members for a few years now.

If you need to pattern for shot, they will allow that down on the other ranges, like the Trap range between games, or 5 6 7 if you get an RUC course. We've done that too.

 

[whatthebuck]

If you dont mind to drive

Come up to Squamish, its only $10 at range, although u gotta be with a member, easy enough to find, I am always lookin for an excuse to get away from wife and kids. Also you can head up the forestry access road behind the Chief, you will find good place to shoot. If you are feeling more adventurous, head to upper Squamish, its a beautiful drive, just make sure you drive until the pavement stops, lots of side roads, with shooting pits set up. You may run into some snow, but its not too bad right now.

 

[mudboy]

Not much crown land to shoot at this time of year if you have a mini van, but whats wrong 20 bucks a head at poco, thats a steal. You will spend more on gas finding crown land than that.

 

[DougPeach]

Try Foley Lake Service Road off of the route to chilliwack lake, you should be able to make it at least 20 mins up, my lady and I were there last week in a 89 honda civic.

 

[Sevensixtwo]

thanks, we ended up making it out to squamish and going up behind the cheif, i wish i could post pics or else i would. we had a great shoot.

 

[Oil]

That area, behind the chief is awesome. I have ridden all the way to deep cove from in behind the Chief. Tons of places to shoot, just haul out your casings and targets "please"

 

[Sevensixtwo]

the spot we went to looks like bosnia. Burnt out old cars, casings everywhere... got a good feeling that a war had taken place there. kinda kool actually. I hope that spot DOESNT get cleaned up. WAY cooler the way it is.