I'm a new owner and I've been researching ranges around Camden County to western Burlington. There's 2 standout things I've learned: there's a range coming to Cinnaminson in the spring (Legacy Indoor Range and armory), Hague's is currently offering free range time. My Hague's research tells me they're expensive. But I'm guessing that even at $30 box, with free range time, I can go just to shoot 1 or 2 boxes and fare well on expenses. So has anyone been to Hague's recently? What do they get for a box of 50 9mm or .38 special?.
The Hague's free time is posted on the their facebook page:
Update: I went to Hague's this afternoon with my son. I paid $30 for box of 50 .38 special and $10 per box of 12 gauge slugs. The range was cold but usable without a hat or gloves. The targets at 5 yards were a little dark, past that they were reasonably lit. The staff was friendly. Overall, we are happy with our visit. Even though ammo would have been cheaper else, range time would have cost $40, so we saved $30 to $35. This was a worthwhile visit. With the free range time, I will definitely go back.
I had a great experience with a local gun shop in South Jersey, The Gun Rack. I've been looking for a SX3 shotgun and called around the last few weeks. They answered all my questions and volunteered the best price I could find anywhere. When I showed up this am they gave me their full attention for almost an hour, showing me how to take apart and assemble the gun until I was comfortable despite two customers waiting in line. They had a good amount of gun and ammo inventory and were open to bs about anything and let me handle a few guns.
First impression; great prices, great inventory, great customer service, mediocre knowledge about gun laws and details at the level I like to discuss. Overall I had a great experience and would recommend you give them a try if you need something now that A&A is gone. They are more of a hunter-centric shop but still had a great experience and would give them my business again.