1000 yard ranges for practice and compeition in Texas or Oklahoma?

[rap36case]

I just searched for a recent update on ranges in Texas and Oklahoma where one my shoot at 1000 yards. There are still very few places from what I can find. Some have restrictions that make it impractical to test new equipment, reloads, marksmanship techniques.

If anyone has a comprehensive list of 1000 yard ranges in Texas and Oklahoma, I would appreciate some feedback. I plan to get into building high quality rifles for long range shooting, once I graduate from gunsmith school.

 

[missed]

Outback precision rifle club Cresson, Texas.

 

[ShootDots]

You have Bayou Rifles immediately south of Houston. They have 1000 yard shooting. Also, I believe, there is a range out in Lubbock, Texas>>>it is relatively new.

 

[Berger.Fan222]

You have Bayou Rifles immediately south of Houston. They have 1000 yard shooting. Also, I believe, there is a range out in Lubbock, Texas>>>it is relatively new.

http://www.longrangealleygunclub.com/

Depending on where you are, Long Range Alley near Shreveport may be within driving distance.

 

[whysman]

+1 for Bayou...but If anyone would setup a 1000 yard range within an hour of San Antonio, you would be my hero.

 

[Rope2horns]

Tulsa Red Castle has two 1000yrd matches a year. Usually one is during the prone championship the other sometime in the fall.

If the wind gets up (which it normally does) the 1000yrd line at Red Castle is no place to test anything except a Howitzer.

http://www.tulsaredcastlegunclub.com/1000yd-prone-long-range-high-power-match-results/

 

[Pappy42]

That wind is what keeps 1000 yard shooting from being an equipment match.

 

[Down South]

There is a 1000 yard range in Midland/Odessa TX. area also.

 

[rap36case]

Thank you for the input. In order to survive encroachment of unscrupulous developers, it seems ranges need a buffer zone of 1/2mile on either side and 2 miles down range. Otherwise, complaints from new construction seems to build to a legal breaking point and the range closes. Some private ranges have purchased enough land, however access seems to be limited and memberships are expensive. Just an impression I have from anecdotal evidence of closed ranges.

It seems there are other parts of the country where 1000 yard shooting thrives. I am wondering what the differences might be that promote and support long range shooting sports.

 

[ELR Researcher]

Thank you for the input. In order to survive encroachment of unscrupulous developers, it seems ranges need a buffer zone of 1/2mile on either side and 2 miles down range. Otherwise, complaints from new construction seems to build to a legal breaking point and the range closes. Some private ranges have purchased enough land, however access seems to be limited and memberships are expensive. Just an impression I have from anecdotal evidence of closed ranges.

It seems there are other parts of the country where 1000 yard shooting thrives. I am wondering what the differences might be that promote and support long range shooting sports.

I have been able to find (9) 1000 yard (or more) ranges in TX:

Austin Gun Club (TX) [50 BMG TBD] up to 1 mile f
Bayou Rifles, Inc./Julliff (TX) [no 50 BMG]
Best of the West (TX) [50 BMG OK* (Web)] f
CCC Shooting Complex (TX) [50 BMG UKN] f
Emert Ranch Shooting Range (TX) - e-mail t.emert at wildblue.net [max .338 caliber]
Harkins Ranch (TX) [50 BMG OK* (EM)] 2701 yards
Outback Precision Rifle Club (TX) [50 BMG OK* (Web)] 1700 yards
South Hills Rifle Range (TX) [max .338] 1060 yards f
Tac Pro Shooting Center (TX) [50 BMG OK* (Web)] f

 

[Latigo12]

Fossil Point Gun Range north east of Decatur goes out to 850 yards. If I remember correctly. Ridge Runner is a private range with steel at 1000 yards.

 

[ptf18]

I have been able to find (9) 1000 yard (or more) ranges in TX:

Austin Gun Club (TX) [50 BMG TBD] up to 1 mile f
Bayou Rifles, Inc./Julliff (TX) [no 50 BMG]
Best of the West (TX) [50 BMG OK* (Web)] f
CCC Shooting Complex (TX) [50 BMG UKN] f
Emert Ranch Shooting Range (TX) - e-mail t.emert at wildblue.net [max .338 caliber]
Harkins Ranch (TX) [50 BMG OK* (EM)] 2701 yards
Outback Precision Rifle Club (TX) [50 BMG OK* (Web)] 1700 yards
South Hills Rifle Range (TX) [max .338] 1060 yards f
Tac Pro Shooting Center (TX) [50 BMG OK* (Web)] f

Any idea if these ranges hold competitive events? Are they member only? Are the targets built for the type of shooting most of us shoot ie not just a steel "gong" to blast away at?

 

[missed]

Outback is a club that you can shoot at, they also do monthly PRS type matches.

 

[rap36case]

I plan to visit outback this weekend. Thank you for the input!

 

[jr600yd]

Bayou has a1K Highpower range with pits. I believe Carthage has a 600 yd HP range.

 

[CPorter]

What happened with the Spindler Arms range in Robert Lee just down the road from Tad Emert? They had ranges out past 800 meters I thought.

 

[rap36case]

I appreciate all the input here on ranges. My goal as a gunsmith is to build outstanding long range rifles and high quality shotguns for discriminating sportsmen. Once I have completed the training program, I plan to visit each range and introduce myself.

 

[ELR Researcher]

Any idea if these ranges hold competitive events? Are they member only? Are the targets built for the type of shooting most of us shoot ie not just a steel "gong" to blast away at?

Suggest you follow the links and inquire.

 

[nhm16]

There is a 1000 yard range in Midland/Odessa TX. area also.

West Texas Long Range Rifle Assn.: https://www.facebook.com/West-Texas-Long-Range-Rifle-Association-287181461405650/

 

[ZenArchery]

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