Trap and Skeet in DFW?

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Trap and Skeet in DFW?

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Where do y'all go to shoot trap and skeet in DFW area?

Elm Fork is underwater, Dallas Gun Club appears to be only for the rich and/or famous. Looking for an alternative to Alpine, which is a good ways away.

Any thoughts?
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I imagine Alpine is one of the closer, better, trap/skeet ranges around. I live in Grand Prairie and shoot there when I find time.

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Garland Public has a couple of slots way down to the left. Never used them though. Couldn't figure out how to cook the clay pigeons.

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someone told me the range at 1171 and 35W had some... I think it's called Quail Creek.

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KRM45 wrote:someone told me the range at 1171 and 35W had some... I think it's called Quail Creek.
Quail Creek closed their trap/skeet range some time ago, it is now a practice range for LEO's. The have rifle and pistol ranges, and allow shotguns on the rifle range with slugs only.
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LBJ at Midway during rush hour. Great way to kll time while in traffic.

Just a thought.
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RPBrown wrote:LBJ at Midway during rush hour. Great way to kll time while in traffic.

Just a thought.
Is that legal? ;-)
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Jason73 wrote:
KRM45 wrote:someone told me the range at 1171 and 35W had some... I think it's called Quail Creek.
Quail Creek closed their trap/skeet range some time ago, it is now a practice range for LEO's. The have rifle and pistol ranges, and allow shotguns on the rifle range with slugs only.
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Just west of Ft Worth on I-20 is FT Worth Trap Club.

http://fortworthtrapandskeet.com/
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Crossfire wrote:Where do y'all go to shoot trap and skeet in DFW area?

Elm Fork is underwater, Dallas Gun Club appears to be only for the rich and/or famous. Looking for an alternative to Alpine, which is a good ways away.

Any thoughts?
If you want real skeeting... http://www.elmfork.com/ is the only place to go... centrally located in the metroplex, too. When they are finished this should be a goldmine.

ELM FORK Shooting Sports
10751 Luna Road
Dallas, Texas 75220
972-556-0103 - Shotgun
972-556-0164 - Rifle / Pistol


Skeet / Trap
$8.50 per round of 25 targets
DISCOUNT: 10 rounds for $75.00

Sporting Clays
$26.00 for 50 targets
$42.90 for 100 targets
DISCOUNT: $355.00 for 1000 targets

5 Stand
$8.95 per round of 25 targets
DISCOUNT: 10 rounds for $79.50


This is actually my favorite gun range.. only 3 skeet throwers.

Open 365 DAYS A YEAR (Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Eve included)!
Garland Public Shooting Range - 2606 Pleasant Valley Road Garland, Texas 75040 (972) 495-5330
30+ Rifle ranges, Pistol ranges, Shotgun ranges and 3 skeet throwers!
Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Every day of the Year
Open 365 DAYS A YEAR (Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Eve included)!
http://www.eaglepeakshootingrange.com/gpsr/gpsr.htm
No FMJ rifle. Only soft tip or hollow points.
They now have running water and indoor plumbing. Back in the late 90s all they had was an outhouse (which is still operational).
Yes, they are open 365. I have been there the last 2 Christmas days.
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Crossfire wrote:Elm Fork is underwater
I was so confused when I read that, but then I noticed this thread is from last year. :lol: Yeah, every place was underwater last year when the lakes were at 35ft above normal. Wouldn't mind a little more rain this year though.
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davandron wrote:
Crossfire wrote:Elm Fork is underwater
I was so confused when I read that, but then I noticed this thread is from last year. :lol: Yeah, every place was underwater last year when the lakes were at 35ft above normal. Wouldn't mind a little more rain this year though.
Elm Fork is above water - as of a couple of days ago - and has been doing a land office business.
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Yes, we have been to Elm Fork SEVERAL times since I originally posted this. It is a fine facility, they are great folks there, and very willing to help out newbies.
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Yeah, I like it there too. I've found the RO's on both the rifle and pistol side to be professional and friendly. I have yet to check out the shotgun range, but a friend of mine just bought a little Mossberg 20 gauge for his wife, and he want's me to take them to Elm Fork so she can learn how to shoot it.
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Elm Fork is definitely the best place in the metroplex. you have to get out there early on the weekends and most of the time i call beforehand to make sure there isn't a tournament.
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