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On a side note, I've seen that optic rule at other ranges too. I love optics. I love what we have available today for our selection of modern day optics. We are rather blessed.

I just don't want to put them on every rifle that I want to fire a few rounds through. In particular my C&Rs that I am trying to keep in fairly original condition.

I still appreciate the suggestion, and will re-examine Elm Fork as I have heard many positive things about them as well.

From what I have read about Elm Fork, they like most ranges in the area have a problem with ammo that uses steel (steel core, bi-metal jackets, etc) such as most of the surplus ammo and the Wolf/Tula stuff.

Have they changed their stance?

I do intend to get deeper into reloading, but some days you just want to shoot whatever it is that you have or can affordably get a hold of. It would be great if more ranges would loosen up on their ammo restrictions, but I know... Their range... Their rules... Their insurance conflicts...

RottenApple wrote:I'm a platinum member at Extreme Defensive Shooting Range. It is a private range (not really a club). So regarding your requirements:

No ammo restrictions (+10 for minimal ammo restrictions (allows FMJ/steel-case/steel-core/bi-metal jacket/etc))
Rifle is only 100 yards, but the owner has the land to expand and is looking at doing so
Located in Royse City (+1 if closer to Dallas than Fort Worth)
I like it a lot (+1 if people like the range more than hate the people who run it)
Take home all the brass you want, even that left by other members (+1 if the range doesn't harass for taking home the brass that I brought)
Anytime, day or night. Platinum members have the gate code and can go whenever they want (+1 for flexible days and hours of operation)

So, EDSR gets a +11 out of 12.

BTW, it's $250/2 years for a platinum membership. There are no additional fees.

I visited their site, and would like more information. Hope you don't mind if I PM you for more details!

Still looking for more suggestions! Anyone else?

Greetings,

It's been a while since I've shot any of my rifles just from being busy and such. A few new purchases have me interested in finding a new go-to rifle range. I shoot several calibers from .22LR to .30-06. Finding a rifle range isn't the problem. Finding one that will let me shoot FMJ/steel-case/steel-core/bi-metal jacket ammo is the continuing issue I face.

I was going to ask for tips on ranges in the Dallas area, but my research on here and other sites leads me to believe that finding something nearby just isn't realistic. So, I'm expanding my area to the whole DFW and neighboring region.

First thing I know most people will think to mention is Gibson's in Mesquite... and I would really rather have some other options due to a number of reasons you can find all over the net if you do a search on them. Also, I would prefer not to join a private club as my experience has shown me that they usually aren't worth the money FOR ME personally. Anyone know if Magnum Sports in Sanger is still open and would fit most of what I am looking for (especially on ammo)?

So, some grading criteria to give the readers an indication of what I am looking for.

+10 for minimal ammo restrictions (allows FMJ/steel-case/steel-core/bi-metal jacket/etc)
+1 for rifle ranges offered over 100 yards
+1 if closer to Dallas than Fort Worth
+1 if people like the range more than hate the people who run it
+1 if the range doesn't harass for taking home the brass that I brought
+1 for flexible days and hours of operation

I appreciate any advice the community has for me.

Happy 2013!