Joining Range 14

[papercutninja 24]

So I'm going to Ft Dix tomorrow to join the range. As a first timer, what do I need besides guns, ammo, ear and eye protection?

[Krdshrk 3,878]

Bring your own targets or buy them from R14. Real estate and voting signs work really well

[Caine 147]

A small shovel has come in handy for me when trying to get wooden target stands into the ground - the pole hole diggers t hey have at the range are a pain to use.

[StephanieSeven 70]

Staple gun for putting up additional targets and if you're in for a long day, food. T-hey only have a vending machine with drinks.

[dajonga 397]

I shot there for my first time today. I had the 200 yard range all to myself. Nice thing about having the range all to me was the RO let me go downrange whenever I wanted to check targets. Very friendly people.

 

Next time I go I will bring my own targets, extra paper and a staple gun. I only bought 2 targets and put them both at 50 yards for sighting purposes. Got kinda boring, so I will set up targets at various distances once I figure out my rifles. The post hole diggers where not that bad to use. I also need a scope or binoculars to check the targets.

 

Can you shoot non-paper targets, like plastic bottles and cans?

 

It was cold and wet, but fun to be outside. And the sound of 50 caliber automatic fire from Dix was cool background noise.

[Krdshrk 3,878]

Yes you can shoot aluminum cans and plastic bottles. Has to be out past 25 yards though.

[Jon 264]

Yes you can shoot aluminum cans and plastic bottles. Has to be out past 25 yards though.

 

And PLEASE be sure to pick up your mess after you're finished shooting.

[Rifleman1 32]

So I'm going to Ft Dix tomorrow to join the range. As a first timer, what do I need besides guns, ammo, ear and eye protection?

 

What do the fees run to join Range 14?

[Caine 147]

What do the fees run to join Range 14?

http://www.range-14.com/member.html

[gunnarsport 13]

Papercut,

 

I also plan on joining Range14/Fort Dix shortly too. Im a total beginner and I have heard good things about this range, and the fees are very good!

Plus, I am sure I will enjoy outdoor shooting MUCH more that indoor, not matter how good the ventilation system is, you are still inside with no fresh air!

[bbk 188]

My membership just expired today, so, I need to get over there to get another soon. Good to know that they opened Friday hours (from the other thread), even with the weather. Also pretty cool that they let you have free reign with the range (don't expect that to happen often).

Having a shovel really does make a difference. I have one that sits in my box o' targets (and other range goodies) just for Range 14 and its sand/dirt/clay.

[Krdshrk 3,878]

Oh good they have an updated website now.

[papercutninja 24]

Thanks for the tips guys. If you see an asian guy with a beard tomorrow, with an ar and a Block, thats me.

[deni 16]

time you heading there?

i'm planning on joining too now that i have an AR

 

more questions about joining

you can just go pay the $60, sign up and shoot all the same day?

also it's $60 for the membership but $3/hr every time you visit, right?

[11b1p 14]

I just joined on Wednesday and shot with a buddy of mine. $3 for a target is not bad at all. They all come with a wooden post already attached and there were 3 to choose from. We got one of each but our favorite was this as seen through my 10/22's scope...

 

 

My WASR did get a nasty look from the people next to us but whatever.

 

Get your lane for 2 hours at least the first hour FLIES by.

[Caine 147]

you can just go pay the $60, sign up and shoot all the same day?

Yes that plus the hourly fee

 

also it's $60 for the membership but $3/hr every time you visit, right?

Yep - it's also $3/hr for any guests you have

[papercutninja 24]

I figure i'll show up around noonish, after the morning rush. Or should i go early in the morning?

 

Also, i meant Block, not block.

[Krdshrk 3,878]

Man they're still censoring G lock to Block?

[papercutninja 24]

Dammit. And here i though i was stupid. Block.

 

BTW, joined up today. Had a great time.

 

I learned a couple of things:

More ammo.

Binoculars to see your hits on target.

Bipod or sandbags for bench shooting (to sight in irons/red-dot).

Short mags for bench or prone shooting.

Buy a real Aimpoint (my Primary Arms clone didn't work).

Letting your mags drop-free means they'll be filled with sand.

Bring more guns.

Get a real e-tool, not the Made in China crap.

[deni 16]

i joined today too... got there around 2ish stayed til the end. i was on table 5.

agreed with everything up top

need to find me a spotting scope

and a shooting bag to shoot off of... i had a pretty tough time zeroing in at 50yds

buy more short mags (can we get another group buy, ty?)

 

what time were u there til papercut?

also what was wrong with the primary arms red dot?

[bbk 188]

I personally am not too comfortable shooting from the bench at that range. I do prefer to shoot prone to began with, but unless you're the right dimensions, I don't find the bench all that comfortable (which means there is a higher chance of messing up my process). Sandbags wouldn't be a bad idea, especially if you opted to just bring the bag, and fill it up at the range every time (and dump it out after). I personally use my range bag as an ad hoc support if need be though.

[XDJohnTact 49]

They also have spotting scopes that you can rent for $2.00 a session, you just leave them your license for a deposit.

[papercutninja 24]

Ahh, i LEFT at 1:30, so we just missed each other. The PA red dot would turn on and off with the recoil of each shot. I thought maybe the battery needed to be swapped, so i did and still no good. I shot them an email; let's see what they say. I'm going to grab one of those new Aimpoint PROs or a used ML3 and be done with it. If anything i'll toss the PA red dot on a .22 upper if i ever get one.

[Krdshrk 3,878]

Aimpoint PRO looks like it's being sold to LE/MIL only right now.

 

If you go to a Walmart in PA or possibly Dick's here in NJ you can get a shooting rest for a decent price. I know I saw that the Walmart in Levittown as well as the one in Neshaminy (Feasterville-Trevose) have beanbags and shooting rests for pretty cheap.

 

I bought a Vortex SPARC for my AR - will see how it performs once everything's together.

[papercutninja 24]

I think there are some shops that are selling the PRO without ID requirements.

 

Yeah, i think i need some beanbags and some short mags.

[Krdshrk 3,878]

Deni - DVOR is having a sale on Spotting scopes today!

[EngineerJet 191]

im hoping to shoot steel there. if i bring my own target and shoot from 200 yds, is there special ammunition i'm supposed to use?

[Jon 264]

im hoping to shoot steel there. if i bring my own target and shoot from 200 yds, is there special ammunition i'm supposed to use?

 

Any ammunition is permitted. Steel must be a swinger, or angled downward.

 

ETA: Minus tracer or incendiary rounds.

[papercutninja 24]

Just as an update, I sent an email to Primary Arms about the malfunctioning unit, and they I immediately gave me an rma and shipped out a replacement.

[deni 16]

sounds like great customer service

they shipped out already prior to even receiving yours?

hope it works out