Sorry if this has already been asked. Does anyone know if Range 14/ fort dix remained open with this goverment shut down going on now ?    John

609-562-4676. Here is the number nothing on the website saying they r closed.

they should be open, the employees are not government workers

I was there on Saturday, They are open.

Yeap, They are open ... was there Friday and Sunday.

What is the deal with targets there?

 

I was reading something about having to bring a post hole digger.

 

Being used to indoor ranges, I have no idea what this is about.

What is the deal with targets there?

 

I was reading something about having to bring a post hole digger.

 

Being used to indoor ranges, I have no idea what this is about.

They have a few post hole diggers you can borrow but they're communal. If you have one it will be easier to bring it.

Why do you have to dig a hole, and what are you putting in it?

Why do you have to dig a hole, and what are you putting in it?

You dig a hole and put your piece of wood(2x4 or similar) in it and attach your target to it. Ground is packed down and would be pretty hard to drive a piece of wood into it.

OK

 

Thanks!

Why do you have to dig a hole, and what are you putting in it?

Most people bring their own targets. 4-ish foot sections of 1x2" with cardboard and then the paper target stapled on. Some people make much more complex contraptions. They do have targets you can buy for a few bucks.

 

The range itself is just packed dirt so you need to dig a small hole to put your target in.

 

When they call a range cease-fire you can go out and place or check your targets. Once everyone is done and back they call a hot range and you can go back to your bench and resume shooting.

You can also bring a heavy hammer or a small sledge like I do and just pound the range shop targets into the ground.  I make my own targets out of 5' landscaper tree stakes and a 20"x40" foamcore board (from the dollar store) stapled to the stake.  It takes about one minute to pound it into the ground and tack the targets to the board.  Now is also a perfect time to "acquire" some free targets.  The next time you are driving somewhere, just stop and grab as many political signs as you like.  It's not stealing.  Tis the season so there's plenty to grab right now..

The next time you are driving somewhere, just stop and grab as many political signs as you like.  It's not stealing.  Tis the season so there's plenty to grab right now..

You may want to wait until wednesday to do that...

I bring duraseal spinners to range 14. Easy to hammer into the ground and easy to see when you hit them. Since they're not metal you can place them close for handgun or further out for long gun. Check with the RO for distance but I think they can be placed as close as 15 yards if you want. Just show the RO that they aren't metal. Cabeleas have them in all shapes and sizes. If you want to add height drill some long holes in 2 x 2s and dig them into the ground. You'll need the post hole digger but won't need to check targets during the cease fires

So, if I have this right.

 

With a rifle, ammo, big hammer, and cash, I will have everything I need to go the first time and try out the range?

That and a photo ID and you are all set.

Watch the speed traps on the way in and out as you pass through the small towns. Learned that the hard way twice. Ticketed me for doing 28 in a 25 right where the American flags start

So, if I have this right.

 

With a rifle, ammo, big hammer, and cash, I will have everything I need to go the first time and try out the range?

 

Don't forget your eyes and ears.

Watch the speed traps on the way in and out as you pass through the small towns. Learned that the hard way twice. Ticketed me for doing 28 in a 25 right where the American flags start

This was most likely the best advice here - Thanks!

 

I got an hour's worth of shooting in before they closed down for the day.

Thanks for all the info.

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