Austin area get-together -- Eagle Peak Saturday 10AM --

Tacomaoffroader · #16

I'm up for some meets and shooting!

Saturdays are best for me; Fridays work well (don't have class until 7PM)

ARC range or any public range works for me.

-Laurence

dejadoo · #17

A local get together sounds good.

O6nop · #18

I recently joined this club because I wanted a decent outdoor range to shoot at and to participate in their shooting matches. They have a really well kept range and stress safe shooting; in fact, you must attend a free and mandatory orientation class (held once per month) before submitting your membership application.

There was no info at the Gun Show that I could see but I'd be very interested in joining I found online info about the club here.

http://www.austinrifleclub.org/index.html

Unfortunately I missed this month's orientation, maybe I can catch it next month.

KaProw · #19

Howdy,

I might be up for that. sounds like fun..!

I live up the street from Red's North. We go there often. Was there yesterday around noon. some kind of class was qualifying and was using half the pistol bays. Indoor range get together would probably be more expensive since they charge by the hour. I'm guessing eagle peak would would probably be the best bet. I've been wanting to check it out anyway.

Laterz,
Rick

j1132s · #20

KaProw wrote:Howdy,

I might be up for that. sounds like fun..!

I live up the street from Red's North. We go there often. Was there yesterday around noon. some kind of class was qualifying and was using half the pistol bays. Indoor range get together would probably be more expensive since they charge by the hour. I'm guessing eagle peak would would probably be the best bet. I've been wanting to check it out anyway.

Laterz,
Rick

Hi Rick,

I also go to Red's often since I have a membership there. I agree that having it there might be expensive and in general I've not found indoor ranges to be good social ranges (something w/ the partitions or somthing).

The problem w/ Eagle Peak is that for first time users, it costs $20 because they require a $10 "lifetime member ID". I personally have one, but others may not. However, you are probably right that this may be the best bet for a successful gathering.

Another poster mentioned the Hill Country Rifle range, which may be a possible location. The only issue is that I need to verify it is open.

Also, I'm a member of the ARC, which allows me to bring 3 guests to the range. If there are other ARC members on this board who are going, we may very well be able to go there. This would be an ideal place to meet in terms of quality of range and affordability. Plus it brings in potential new members. The only draw back is that I (and other members) are responsible for my guests and we may just want to make sure guests have their CHLas a based check.

The Capitol Trap and Skeet range is a really nice range, with reasonable prices. They are limited by the city in regards to pricing and type of sports, which means shutguns only. This range is not going to work out for a first-time range.

I'll call around and see if:
1. Eagle peak can waive the "lifetime ID card" for first time users w/o the card for this meeting.
2. Check Hill Country range to see what's up there.
3. If any other ARC members on board and intersted in this get together, please let me know, this will open ARC to us.

thanks!

j1132s · #21

j1132s wrote:
I'll call around and see if:
1. Eagle peak can waive the "lifetime ID card" for first time users w/o the card for this meeting.
2. Check Hill Country range to see what's up there.
3. If any other ARC members on board and intersted in this get together, please let me know, this will open ARC to us.

thanks!

1. Called Eagle Peak, but the owner wasn't there today (will be there tomorrow). Part of the lifetime ID card is going thru a safety lecture, and I mentioned that everybody has a CHL. I'm going to see if the owner will allow a mass safety lecture and let the folks w/o IDs shoot (and they can have the option to buy the ID after). So I'll call them back tomorrow. The cost is $10/shooter with any number of guns; no time limit.

2. Hill country Rifle Range is still open and I spoke w/ its owner. It doesn't have a set operating time but for this Saturday he plans to open 1P-6PM and Sunday 9A-6PM. The cost is $10/shooter and $2/additional gun; no time limit.

3. I've not heard from anyone yet regarding ARC membership.

Just a FYI: Red's indoor is $14/shooter with any number of guns; 1 hr time. They have a 100 yard indoor range and let us shoot anything except shotgun pellets. If there's interest in Red's, I can check if we can use their class room for weapons demo (I assume if we are going to try different guns, we should go over them first).

Unfortunately most of the guns I own are very common, so not sure which ones people may be interested in. Although there seems to be some interest in .22LR conversions. I can bring my Ciener 1911 kit for us to try. Everybody is welcome to shoot mine. If you own a government 1911, you are also welcome to test it on your pistol if you want. I can also bring a S&W model 41 and Kahr PM9 for those interested (I don't think these are available for rental at anywhere).

GrillKing · #22

I'd like to meet up if this is a regular event. Unfortunately, I can't make it this weekend. Fortunately that's because I'll be hunting (small game) and shooting with my teenage sons in east Texas!

I would recommend Eagle Peak. Yes, you have the one time $10 range card, but it is for life. They also own the Garland Public Shooting Range up in the DFW area as well and when I showed the folks at Eagle Peak my GPSR card from 1977/8 or so, they gave me my EP card for free!! I've been shooting there for a couple of years now.

Eagle peak is better for socializing, plus there's no time limit. I always feel rushed at Red's so that I don't rack up two hours ($28) in charges, not so at EP. Plus the folks at Red's always seem to me they don't like it when I bring my sons. I saw a person with less than steller muzzle discipline at Red's, reported what I saw (stepping back from the firing line and turning with the pistol following the turn) and they didn't do anything about it. The main advantage to Red's is they are 5 minutes from the house. But with the muzzle discipline incident, I haven't been back.

EP gave my kids the safety once over and since my kids behave and are very safety concious, I never have any problems at EP. They are strict on safety protocols, to my liking.

O6nop · #23

Most Saturdays work for me and membership dues aren't a problem. If there is a solid plan for this Sat, count me in.

srothstein · #24

Just a quick note of correction when you talk to Eagle Peak. Not all of us have CHL's. For example, I do not have one since I carry based on my peace officer status. If we had a get together like this, I would also like to bring my kids unless there was an objection and they would not have one either.

I don't mind making us, including me and the kids, sit through a safety briefing, but I would not be able to show up if the concept was based on just CHL holders.

j1132s · #25

If nobody objects to Eagle Peak's $10 ID card, then I think I will _NOT_ call them tomorrow. Anyone over 17 years old will have to buy a $10 ID card in addition to the range fee of $10/day. (Please PM me or something if you feel I should still call them and pursue the waiver.)

http://eaglepeakshootingrange.com/epsr.htm

You can read my review at

http://www.texasshooting.com/TexasCHL_F ... php?t=4214

Since that review I have been there numerous times and it seems like everybody who's been there has only good things to say about them. Additionally, Eagle Peak is probably the most economical place to shoot in Austin besides being one of the cleanest and most enjoyable.

If there aren't objections, I'd like to suggest Eagle Peak as a meeting place as many posters suggested. (Please post or PM me if you have objections.)

As for meeting time, how's this Saturday at 10AM - 12PM ? This allows us to meet up when they open, get folks who needs IDs out of the way, and pick the best lanes?

AggieMM · #26

Thanks for working on this, and finding the best opportunity for us to meet. I think meeting at Eagle Peak is a great idea, and recommend that people bring their shotguns as well. They have a nice five stand clay range (addition charge), and three spring loaded throwers (included in the $10 range fee). You can bring your own clays (cheaper to buy them at Academy).

http://eaglepeakshootingrange.com/shotgunrange.html

j1132s wrote:As for meeting time, how's this Saturday at 10AM - 12PM ?

As for this date, I will not be able to make it, but hope there is a big turn out this weekend. I'll keep my eyes open for the second meet, and hope to be available next time.

Have fun and shoot safe!

Ryan

j1132s · #27

Hopefully it'll become a regular meet.
If I use DFW's stats, I should probably expect 1.3 (3/1.2M*.5M) people for Austin's gathering :)

Let's beat that number guys!

AR Traveler · #28

j1132s wrote: As for meeting time, how's this Saturday at 10AM - 12PM ? This allows us to meet up when they open, get folks who needs IDs out of the way, and pick the best lanes?

What??? No passwords, handshakes, or dress code? I thought this was a super secret, no girls allowed, no brussel sprouts eating, he-man guy club sort of thing

j1132s · #29

AR Traveler wrote:
j1132s wrote: As for meeting time, how's this Saturday at 10AM - 12PM ? This allows us to meet up when they open, get folks who needs IDs out of the way, and pick the best lanes?
What??? No passwords, handshakes, or dress code? I thought this was a super secret, no girls allowed, no brussel sprouts eating, he-man guy club sort of thing

hmmm...

GrillKing · #30

j1132s wrote:1.3 (3/1.2M*.5M) people for Austin's gathering

???????