Might not go to Ben Avery

[bench]

I was thinking about going to Ben Avery shooting facility this winter for a couple of months to do some comp shooting.
The pictures show nothing but sand and desert,now being a northern Michigan fella I dont think I could handle that type of scenery for two months.
So my question is what southern states offer semi warn weather and that has competition shooting.
Thanks Fellas
Bench

 

[JRS]

A short drive from there will put you in the pines.

 

[KMart]

In Texas, when it gets below about 55 degrees, it is too cold to shoot

 

[dickn52]

Look at CMP's new ranges. http://thecmp.org/competitions/talladega-marksmanship-park/

 

[mr45man]

Raton NM, has trees, mild temps in winter.
Google for av monthly temps.

 

[Jdne5b]

I was thinking about going to Ben Avery shooting facility this winter for a couple of months to do some comp shooting.
The pictures show nothing but sand and desert,now being a northern Michigan fella I dont think I could handle that type of scenery for two months.
So my question is what southern states offer semi warn weather and that has competition shooting.
Thanks Fellas
Bench

I like the desert landscape. Its a nice change compared to the midwest winter.

Im still pondering a month long visit this winter. Just need to find a campground with wifi for work.

 

[whysman]

I was thinking about going to Ben Avery shooting facility this winter for a couple of months to do some comp shooting.
The pictures show nothing but sand and desert,now being a northern Michigan fella I dont think I could handle that type of scenery for two months.
So my question is what southern states offer semi warn weather and that has competition shooting.
Thanks Fellas
Bench

I'm still trying to figure out why you are concerned about scenery....I'd be more concerned with the shooting facility, which in that case Ben Avery is tough to beat.

Having said that, I think the terrain in the N. Phoenix area is fairly scenic. The LR (and other ranges) back up to a nice big hill (flatlanders might call it a mountain). If you are looking for Kentucky blue grass or dense areas of green, then it probably isn't for you (although I was surprised when I stayed in Anthem how much green space there was).

I will say Raton is very nice (as has been said) and may be more up your alley, but being in the Midwest you can see green whenever you want...well, uh....maybe 6 months out of the year. Having grown up in Wisconsin, I can somewhat relate but I wouldn't pass up an opportunity to shoot at Ben Avery because of concerns about scenery.

 

[JRS]

You'll be in close proximity to Tonto, Prescott, and Coconino National Forests. Beautiful scenery in each of them. Flag is less than 2 hours away.

 

[ShootDots]

I was thinking about going to Ben Avery shooting facility this winter for a couple of months to do some comp shooting.
The pictures show nothing but sand and desert,now being a northern Michigan fella I dont think I could handle that type of scenery for two months.
So my question is what southern states offer semi warn weather and that has competition shooting.
Thanks Fellas
Bench

Go to Bayou Rifles in Houston, Texas... It has similar topography to what you are used to. But more importantly, "shooter-for-shooter" they have the largest contingency of excellent shots in one club anywhere in America. The competition is awesome! AND the range can be one of the most difficult to shoot at..

 

[JRS]

Views from the Mogollon Rim:

 

[JRS]

A little more than an hour away is Munds park. Elevation is roughly 6500 feet. There are three lakes there, with Lake Mary a good spot for pike. It is located in one of the richest areas for elk (Unit 6A) in Arizona. It is also home to big mule deer, bald eagles, osprey, etc; etc; etc. The scenery in those areas is breathtaking.

 

[USMCDOC]

I was thinking about going to Ben Avery shooting facility this winter for a couple of months to do some comp shooting.
The pictures show nothing but sand and desert,now being a northern Michigan fella I dont think I could handle that type of scenery for two months.
So my question is what southern states offer semi warn weather and that has competition shooting.
Thanks Fellas
Bench

i like the camping facilities there at Ben Avery as well..

 

[snowpro440]

A little more than an hour away is Munds park. Elevation is roughly 6500 feet. There are three lakes there, with Lake Mary a good spot for pike. It is located in one of the richest areas for elk (Unit 6A) in Arizona. It is also home to big mule deer, bald eagles, osprey, etc; etc; etc. The scenery in those areas is breathtaking.

You're giving away way too much information about my old hunting spot.....

 

[JRS]

You're giving away way too much information about my old hunting spot.....

I didn't tell him about Unit 27

 

[XTR]

Oh yea, a the desert of AZ in winter is so boring compared to an arctic white of the Great Lakes region.

 

[JRS]

1-1/2 hour drive north of the desert:

 

[msinc]

..........So my question is what southern states offer semi warn weather..........
Bench

All of them do.....for almost two weeks in January. Then I can only imagine what an upstate Michigan guy would think of it the rest of the year. JRS is right though...Arizona has it all, full bake to frostbite with a lot of beautiful scenery. I did some work at Yuma Proving Ground several years ago...it was nice to stand in the exhaust of a HUMMVEE idling. At least it was air that was moving.

 

[snowpro440]

I didn't tell him about Unit 27

I never had much luck over there but maybe it was the heavy snow storm, just don't let info on unit 1 get out . I was amazed at the overlook at the mine though over there by 27.

 

[JRS]

The high desert in Sedona:

I never had much luck over there but maybe it was the heavy snow storm, just don't let info on unit 1 get out . I was amazed at the overlook at the mine though over there by 27.

I was drawn for elk eleven years straight, and finally pink-slipped on year number twelve. 9 Times in unit 1, and 2 times in unit 27. There was only one time during those hunts that we didn't all harvest an elk.

 

[ngb1787]

Living in Prescott, 1hour 15 min from ben avery, we have sun, snow and beautiful scenery here. Short drive to Sedona, beautiful country.