Forgive me if I do not use the right terminology.

 

I am getting bored putting holes in paper and looking for other alternatives to shoot my handguns.

 

Where is there can we go shoot steel gongs or other targets, that is open to the public.

 

Do you need to bring your own targets?

 

I live in Essex county, normally I go to RTSP

 

thanks for your help in advance.

Outdoor ranges... buy your own steel targets... or....

 

Go look into IDPA and USPSA.... run and gun. Check out the Competitive Shooting section here.

 

and for rifle fun..

 

Maks

 

which outdoor ranges are open to the public that allow steel targets?

are there any that provide targets?

not really up to any competitive shooting yet.

Fort Dix... but for rifle, has to be back at 200 yard line. Not sure about pistol range.

 

You really ought to try steel matches, very low key, simple and fun.

 

Old Bridge rifle and pistol, and CJRPC typically run them a few times a month.

come to old bridge rifle and pistol this weekend, knockdown steel event on sat, speed on steel event on sunday

Either join a private range and shoot steel plates, or do what I now do, have the wife bring home manicans from work. Find a buddy with some property and has a range set up, and have fun

come to old bridge rifle and pistol this weekend, knockdown steel event on sat, speed on steel event on sunday

 

Knockdown:

 

 

Static:

 

Maks

 

 

Ray is this better?

 

Touche

Is there a place local to buy steel? I was thinking of going to a local welding shop and have them cut me some 3/8 or 1/2 plates.

Is there a place local to buy steel? I was thinking of going to a local welding shop and have them cut me some 3/8 or 1/2 plates.

 

It's a different type of steel that is hardened to take the hits, Search online for AR500 steel plates.

I got mine from bigdogsteel.com

Forgive me if I do not use the right terminology.

 

I am getting bored putting holes in paper and looking for other alternatives to shoot my handguns.

 

Where is there can we go shoot steel gongs or other targets, that is open to the public.

 

Do you need to bring your own targets?

 

I live in Essex county, normally I go to RTSP

 

thanks for your help in advance.

 

May I suggest that you think about joining a private club that provides you with an outdoor range, and THEN ask them what their requirements are to shoot steel, such as type/hardness, minimum distance, and special approvals or training, etc.

 

Unless of course you have a secret facility you wish to share with us, lol..........

 

As far as a public range, not many (any?) that will put steel out on a berm just to have some newbie blow holes through it with steel-core commy rounds. That's why everybody else here is telling you how to buy yer own......

 

If you want to think about some gun games (USPSA, IDPA, or Static and/or Action Steel Leagues) check through the various threads here and you'll see how much fun it is to shoot different types of targets, both paper and steel. Simply be good enough to not DQ yourself, and pay the non-member rates for Matches you wish to shoot. LOTS OF FUN!!

 

Dave

I got mine from bigdogsteel.com

 

Good site. Did you get 1/2" or 3/8"? I'm shooting with 9mm & .38.

Good site. Did you get 1/2" or 3/8"? I'm shooting with 9mm & .38.

 

I ordered from big dog steel, I ordered the 1/2 since i planned on shooting rifle rounds with it as well, but if you only want to do 9mm and 38 , the 3/8" will suffice.

 

Personally, I'd get the 1/2 now.. Buy once, cry once. You may want to shoot some 7.62x54R rounds at it one day.