Clifton1979

So as a new shooter I've noticed that this really does help. when I go in with it in my head to something (focus on front sight, focus on grip and extension, etc etc etc) I walk out both having shot better AND not looking at my target like WTF did I just waste on ammo?

Not sure I get the blood in the water for the last few posts, but places like guns for hire do rely volume and special classes vs. the weekend walk in's like many of us on here. I'm not a GFH member, but a while back out of state guys were renting and a box of Remington 9mm was - $27 (where it's normally $10). Their model is to get a one-timers and out of town visitors in at high fees. Longshots has probably the best membership deal, since if you sign up for a year you can go in on weekends between 8-10 and get a port at no charge - that means if you go twice a month for a year you're in the black. I think this new place has two disadvantages - GFH is literally 5 minutes closer to NYC and you have to pass by it to get to Reloaderz, and they are near this kinda awkward u-turn if you're on 23 North. I'd rather pay the $30 once every few months and keep my Cherry Ridge membership for most shooting.

https://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/pdf/wmamaps/clinton_ranges.pdf PDF Map - P.S. - I did my Hunter Ed and have my annual firearms hunting license (the green printout). Is that mandatory to have with me?

Morning all, originally got my 12 gauge A301 as a hand me down and planned to get into some clay action, but have not had the time or found a crowd to hang with and learn some of the ropes. Have the 12 gauge, eyes and ears, but not thrower yet. I may come just to hang out and watch some action and maybe shoot a little. Took my hunter ed course in Clinton and have used the rimfire/clay ranges already (clay was just to make sure the 30 yr old beretta didn't go clunk). Is this an open thing for new folks or invite only? I live about an hour away so figured I'd ask first before showing up and being "that guy"....

I’m on the fence for cherry ridge only cause I assume on rainy weekend days it’s not much fun to be outside wet. 30 minutes drive worth it? Everyone says it’s the best (and gives me a reason to go clay busting / buy a .308 rifle for fun!) $240 year one and $170 each year after. I like that math for a whole year I will say that when I go to indoor ranges, if you go early (like 8am) on a weekend there aren’t any firing line or safety offenders. Later in the day is no bueno, with renters and undisciplined punters roaming free.

I agree, the monthly package makes the most sense for people who shoot a lot, and with a guest. $780 a year gives you all week long access, weekend access and a guest. The math works out best though for members of Longshots - For $449 you get weekdays free and a window of 2 hours on weekends free for a year. That's $72 less that the Reloaderz premier before you add any lane fees or guest fees. I'm assuming here that most are like me - shoot on weekends 2 times a month and bring your own gun/ammo. This pricing isn't attractive unless you have lots of weekday free time and like to shoot on weekends. I'm disappointed, and had hoped they would be more competitive as it's a new place and they want to drum up business.

Pricing was just released - The monthly membership is great if you plan to shoot during the week (sheet indicates monthly fees include unlimited range time M-F). That said, of the 3 local ranges to me GFH, Longshots and now Reloaderz, the best bang for buck seems to be Longshots $449 annual membership. 1 hour weekly increments free, free weekend mornings between 8am-10am, 5 free guests and 1 free cleaning. Becoming a member at Reloaderz in the lowest annual package you still have to pay on weekends, an no single free cleaning and guests cost $$$. So in my case where I shoot once a month I'm paying $315 to be a member (reduced initial fee) plus if I shoot once a month $15 x 12 = $180 for a total of $495. Shooting twice a month that jumps to $675. For full disclosure I've been to both Longshots and GFH already. As someone who just needs a port and an hour, both fit the bill equally. Both have great staff, and 8am on a Sunday most shooters don't need any help anyway, but in general I go to GFH only because it's 4 miles closer to me. Now that i've seen Reloaderz pricing, the Longshots membership makes the most sense to me.

Thanks to all. So Tuesday night I took about an hour and tore down the easy parts (barrel, gas port and tubes, bolt and carrier, etc) As simple as a design it is, it was my first time so it took some learning and cursing to get the bolt slide out (trigger had been pulled so it was not coming out) and to sit back in properly - even the manual says it's got to be held a specific way. I know it's had less than 100 shots thru it. I assembled and cleaned it, and it wasn't dirty at all. I'm going to go this weekend and run some shots thru it. http://www.berettaweb.com/Munuals/Beretta_mod_A301.pdf

Hi all, few weeks back my FID finally came in and I've been given a probably 30 year old Beretta A301 12 gauge, 30 inch barrel. It had a little surface rust (i mean little) on the barrel which mostly came out with 0000 steel wool. On the actual tip, there was some black (more carbon) buildup that mostly came off. Inside barrel looks clean with 0 rust (it was in a case for all these years). My question is, I want to start trap shooting, and this would make sense to use. Any suggestions before I go ahead and clean it (specific things to look for) or better to just take it to a gunsmith and have it looked over? It was put away "cleaned" but not a great cleaning job.