NEW 800 yd range in Louisiana

[whatwind?]

https://www.saorsaacres.com/ranges

September 17th opening

Bogalusa, LA

 

[whatwind?]

 

[Jimmy76]

Magic City home of the Chilli Bun!

 

[Rocketvapor]

I will check it out. 36 miles from the house. About the same distance to Honey Island (100yd only).
We go to Pascagoula for 600yd F-Matches, used to be a member but it's a 2 hr drive just for practice?
I wonder if the $500 member fee applies to Husband and Wife, or $500 each?

 

[whatwind?]

I would assume family rate

 

[Rocketvapor]

I sent a message.
Pascagoula is $100 for Husband and Wife but a little over 2 hour drive and I'm pooped before I get there
Palo-Alto (haven't been) is a little further. That's why we frequent Honey Island, $75 Family but it's only 100yd, and yes there are berm shooters there.
We are currently practicing for 600 F-Open, and hope to make 1000yd (Pascagoula) some day.

 

[Rocketvapor]

Got a reply. Might make an appointment to take a look before the 17th.
As a wife myself, you can bring her every time! The opening match on September 17 is free and will be a 600 yard any gun any scope match.
Barring bad weather We plan on being there.

 

[sdean]

Got a reply. Might make an appointment to take a look before the 17th.
As a wife myself, you can bring her every time! The opening match on September 17 is free and will be a 600 yard any gun any scope match.
Barring bad weather We plan on being there.

Did they say anything about anything about a covered firing line. I guess I'll have to make a plan to attend. I wish they had a few pictures on their website.

 

[Rocketvapor]

No pictures and doesn't show on GoogleMaps yet.
There's a 1.3 mile clear space, East/West just above the Miley Cemetery that would provide a safety zone for an 800yd range. Maybe that's where it's at.
Wife and I will probably make a look see trip next week.

 

[whatwind?]

They have a Facebook page and it appears to be covered

 

[Jimmy76]

Any idea if PRS style matches are in the future for this club? I’d make the drive from just south of Baton Rouge.
Jim

 

[South Paw Sammy]

Looks like PRS rigs in that pic.
If I can get off work I might make a run over there. It would be nice to shoot again. It’s been awhile. And this new place is less than a hour from the house.

 

[Mhalprin]

Just came back from a visit there. It has covered shooting area, shotmarker targets plus steel. Jake (the owner) seems like a great guy and willing to bend over backwards to make sure you have a good time. I'll try to be there on the 17th for initial shoot.

 

[RickyK]

Just 8 miles from my house , anyone that can , make the trip over there . It will be worth your time .

 

[Rocketvapor]

Made the meet and greet trip today.
Covered concrete pad shooting line. Nice.
(Jake likes to talk )

 

[Rocketvapor]

Up from my post range NAP.
Wife and I made the 600 yd meet, along with about 30 others.
Some old guy and his wife showed up with 22 Nosler ARs



We both had a great time even though our shooting was sub par.
I have some range pics to post later.
Here is my score card.
I really need to practice more.

 

[Sandstorm]

Looks like a fine place to shoot...Now you have another place to practice,
and you had a good time.

 

[Rocketvapor]

another couple pics from today.

 

[Sandstorm]

Yea...real nice.
looks like the winds could get might trickey with the trees and all.

 

[Rocketvapor]

Tricky winds?
That my excuse.
Short video of the wife on the line.
Jake provided a tablet for every lane.