BCeagle 12 Posted November 24, 2009 1 hour to Bullet Hole and 1 hour to Cherry Ridge. Anyone know of any place in the area for handgun practice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
67gtonut 847 Posted November 24, 2009 Should be able to make Cherry Ridge in less then an hour..... but not much less.... If you are around on Sunday mornings.... I can get you into Hercules. Open Sunday 10am-2pm in Kenvil PM me for details.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malsua 1,422 Posted November 24, 2009 It's 22 Minutes from 287/23 to Cherry ridge. I never realized it was 38 minutes from Parsippany to exit 53 on 287 :auto-car: (yeah, yeah, I know, it doesn't answer your question) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caine 147 Posted November 24, 2009 BH should only be like 30-40 minutes from parsipanny I think... OBRPC is about an hour away, so pretty much a wash between that and Cherry Ridge.. altho it should prob take you about 45 minutes to get to CR depending on where in Parsip you are. RayRay has mentioned some range in Bayonne that might be about half an hour away give or take But just looking at the map, I would say BH is probably your best bet. You may wanna double check the time it takes to get there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BCeagle 12 Posted November 24, 2009 I have been using the Bullet Hole, but I was hoping there was someplace close. The ride is odd, usually 45 minutes on a Sunday morning, but I wish they opened a little earlier on sunday too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJChiroDoc 0 Posted November 24, 2009 how far are you form bridgewater? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BCeagle 12 Posted November 24, 2009 35-40 min Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted November 24, 2009 I have been using the Bullet Hole, but I was hoping there was someplace close. The ride is odd, usually 45 minutes on a Sunday morning, but I wish they opened a little earlier on sunday too. Cherry Ridge is probably no farther for you, 287 N to 23 N to Canistear Rd to Range Rd. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevsAdvocate 112 Posted November 24, 2009 Morristown needs a range... bad. Put a Bullethole/Rays type place there = goldmine. Or at least 15 minutes of there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobtimmons 4 Posted November 24, 2009 There's http://www.riverdalepistol.org/ but it's members-only and I'm not a member (yet). That's probably closest to Parsippany at the 287/23 junction. edit: oh and it's pistols and rifles that shoot pistol ammo only The range supports a number of shooting activities year-round. It has twelve 25-yard shooting positions, each equipped with Caswell electronic target carriers adjustable for distance. Firearms are restricted to handguns and .22-rimfire caliber rifles. Handgun caliber carbines may also be used but only with lead or frangible bullets (no jacketed). Magnum calibers are prohibited in any firearm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BCeagle 12 Posted November 25, 2009 I have been using the Bullet Hole, but I was hoping there was someplace close. The ride is odd, usually 45 minutes on a Sunday morning, but I wish they opened a little earlier on sunday too. Cherry Ridge is probably no farther for you, 287 N to 23 N to Canistear Rd to Range Rd. Thats what sucks, 45 minutes to anyplace is BS. I would love to head out every sunday and get some work in but with family and time restraints it costs me 3 hours for 1 hour of range time. Would love to open something on Route 10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Col. Mortimer 11 Posted December 3, 2009 I see Troy beat me to the punch. I also live in Parsippany so you might talk me into meeting you at Hercules or Shongum. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
223lover 9 Posted December 3, 2009 Col. How much longer (season wise) is Hercules open? I went there last year and the very nice gentleman who's name escapes me said he had no problem with me shooting my hand guns. I never to a chance to go back. You just have to use your head when shooting. It's also a llittle hard to turn around in there if you have a large vehicle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Col. Mortimer 11 Posted December 3, 2009 223lover: PM me for info. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobtimmons 4 Posted December 3, 2009 I'd be interested in going to Hercules some time, not too far from me. Some questions: Can you shoot rifle there, or just handguns & shotguns? Hours of operations? (I understand it's less an official range and more of a 'place to shoot guns in the woods') Membership required? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Col. Mortimer 11 Posted December 3, 2009 bobtimmons: PM me for any info. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjg613 1 Posted December 15, 2009 All I ever hear is "I shoot at Bullet Hole but..." a) I wish there was some place closer b) I wish there was some place nicer c) I wish there was just some other place Sounds like a business opportunity. Are the folks from BH even aware of the levels of apathy surrounding their shop? And in the spirit of transparency I'll say that I've shot at BH a few times. I've shot at much better places and I've also shot at much worse. It's the closest range to where I live. My main observation is that because of its size the front of the shop is usually crowded and that seems to add a level of stress to both the employees and the patrons. The folks in the range itself have always been very nice and helpful. It's a tight fit in there when all the ports are full. You've got to sort of fight for room for any range bags, gun cases, targets and boxes of ammo. Lots of LE types at the times when I've been there plus the occasional long gunner. All in all it's OK, but... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenw 293 Posted December 15, 2009 This came up during a search for something else. I don't know how old the information is, or even if the place is still there. Florham Park Sportsmen's Club Address: 19 KENSINGTON RD FLORHAM PARK, NJ 07932 Voice: 1-973-377-2903 Fax: Keywords: SHOOTING RANGE, SKEET, TRAP, RIFLE, PISTOL, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BCeagle 12 Posted December 16, 2009 All I ever hear is "I shoot at Bullet Hole but..." a) I wish there was some place closer b) I wish there was some place nicer c) I wish there was just some other place Sounds like a business opportunity. Are the folks from BH even aware of the levels of apathy surrounding their shop? And in the spirit of transparency I'll say that I've shot at BH a few times. I've shot at much better places and I've also shot at much worse. It's the closest range to where I live. My main observation is that because of its size the front of the shop is usually crowded and that seems to add a level of stress to both the employees and the patrons. The folks in the range itself have always been very nice and helpful. It's a tight fit in there when all the ports are full. You've got to sort of fight for room for any range bags, gun cases, targets and boxes of ammo. Lots of LE types at the times when I've been there plus the occasional long gunner. All in all it's OK, but... I thought the same thing, I was looking at the wharehouses around RT 10 and 287 and I bet you can build something pretty nice, startup costs would be a bitch though. I am going to join Cherry Ridge in Jan. I dont mind BH but for the trip I would like something longer and less tight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjg613 1 Posted December 22, 2009 Yeah, some place near Route 10 would be awfully convenient. Knowing absolutely nothing about running a range I would have to imagine that the costs -- especially for insurance -- are probably challenging. Maybe it's worth looking into... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BCeagle 12 Posted December 22, 2009 I was worried about an air filtration system for all the lead dust and the rent. Both I imagine would be hefty. I will look into and see what I can find. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BCeagle 12 Posted December 22, 2009 Nice but has to be pricey Savage Range Systems: http://www.snailtraps.com/ranges.php Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted December 22, 2009 I was worried about an air filtration system for all the lead dust and the rent. Both I imagine would be hefty. I will look into and see what I can find. An air filtration system is the least of your concerns. Backstop, insurance, port construction and ensuring that neighbors remain bulletproof as well as future lead remediation will be among your largest costs. Airflow should originate behind the shooter at the shooting port and be exhausted downrange creating a somewhat linear airflow with the clean air being behind the shooter and the dirty air downstream. HEPA filters will contain lead dust/particulate. I'm not sure, but I would speculate that the HEPA filters, when loaded (full of dust), may need to be remediated instead of just dumping them in the trash. Due to the use of HEPA filters, the exhaust fans will need to be fairly beefy. Lighting should be designed so that it is difficult to hit with a bullet while maintaining satisfactory illumination of the target at any point downstream. Your target transport system will also not be cheap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BCeagle 12 Posted June 19, 2011 All I ever hear is "I shoot at Bullet Hole but..." a) I wish there was some place closer b) I wish there was some place nicer c) I wish there was just some other place Sounds like a business opportunity. Are the folks from BH even aware of the levels of apathy surrounding their shop? And in the spirit of transparency I'll say that I've shot at BH a few times. I've shot at much better places and I've also shot at much worse. It's the closest range to where I live. My main observation is that because of its size the front of the shop is usually crowded and that seems to add a level of stress to both the employees and the patrons. The folks in the range itself have always been very nice and helpful. It's a tight fit in there when all the ports are full. You've got to sort of fight for room for any range bags, gun cases, targets and boxes of ammo. Lots of LE types at the times when I've been there plus the occasional long gunner. All in all it's OK, but... Sounds like someone way listening to you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TommyRuss 6 Posted June 22, 2011 This came up during a search for something else. I don't know how old the information is, or even if the place is still there. Florham Park Sportsmen's Club Address: 19 KENSINGTON RD FLORHAM PARK, NJ 07932 Voice: 1-973-377-2903 Fax: Keywords: SHOOTING RANGE, SKEET, TRAP, RIFLE, PISTOL, I've shot here with a member, great range. All outdoor: pistol range (steel targets), 100yd. rifle and trap. It's extremely difficult to join, you need to be sponsored by a current member (they are prohibited from sponsoring anyone during a lengthy initial probationary period). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rifleman1 32 Posted June 22, 2011 Here are some ranges within 15 miles of Parsippany. I don't know anything about them but others may. They may be private. Mendham Valley Gun Club, Cedar Knolls NJ 07927 [3.3] <LI>Morris County Farmer Sportsmen, Cedar Knolls NJ 07927-1508 [3.3] <LI>North Jersey Clay Target Club, Fairfield NJ 07004-1612 [5.6] <LI>Florham Park Sportsmens Club, Madison NJ 07940-2318 [7.1] <LI>Heritage Rod and Gun, Pompton Plains NJ 07444 [9.1] <LI>Picatinny Rod & Gun Club, Picatinny Arsenal NJ 07806 [9.3] <LI>Union County Rifle and Pistol Range, Springfield NJ 07081-2035 [11.9] <LI>Wayside Skeet Club, Inc., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 [12.5] <LI>Chester Game Association, Chester NJ 07930 [14.4] <LI>Hawthorne Gun Club, Inc., Hawthrone NJ 07506 [14.8] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
halbautomatisch 60 Posted June 23, 2011 Here are some ranges within 15 miles of Parsippany. I don't know anything about them but others may. They may be private. Mendham Valley Gun Club, Cedar Knolls NJ 07927 [3.3] <LI>Morris County Farmer Sportsmen, Cedar Knolls NJ 07927-1508 [3.3] <LI>North Jersey Clay Target Club, Fairfield NJ 07004-1612 [5.6] <LI>Florham Park Sportsmens Club, Madison NJ 07940-2318 [7.1] <LI>Heritage Rod and Gun, Pompton Plains NJ 07444 [9.1] <LI>Picatinny Rod & Gun Club, Picatinny Arsenal NJ 07806 [9.3] <LI>Union County Rifle and Pistol Range, Springfield NJ 07081-2035 [11.9] <LI>Wayside Skeet Club, Inc., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 [12.5] <LI>Chester Game Association, Chester NJ 07930 [14.4] <LI>Hawthorne Gun Club, Inc., Hawthrone NJ 07506 [14.8] I don't know where they got that info from, but there is definitely NOT a outdoor skeet range at 5 Saddle rd in Cedar Knolls. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rifleman1 32 Posted June 23, 2011 I don't know where they got that info from, but there is definitely NOT a outdoor skeet range at 5 Saddle rd in Cedar Knolls. Yeah. I've see that on some others. That has to be the address of the "registered agent" or contact person. You may have to go to their website link to get the physical location's address. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Glock guy 1,127 Posted June 24, 2011 Sounds like the OP's prayers are about to be answered! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oneshot 45 Posted July 4, 2011 Since you have to drive roughly an hour anyway,Easton Fish and Game in easton Pa .Its an hour for me and im in montville. $60 for the first year then 30 after that. Covered pistols and 100 yrd rifle range,training range. Also there will be a range opening in Morris county pretty soon. they are in the putting the building up now. 9 lanes,rifle and pistol. Lounge area,ammo ,accessory sales. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites