For any shooters in or around Kentucky, I stopped by and checked out the RockCastle shooting center today. There's been wild rumors flying around about 2500yds or more, and I had to see what the deal was. They didn't have any targets out today so I didn't shoot, but maybe tomorrow. I did get to talk to Nick, the guy who runs the rifle long range portions of the site about what they had going on and planned for the near future.
The facility as of right now is "open" by appointment, but still under construction and is a primitive place to shoot. I gave myself a tour of their "1000yd" range, and what I saw was basically an unimproved field, pretty flat out to about 1200yds with a timbered hillside behind it. Nick said they have plans to make a dirt mound to spot misses on, but as of right now they have 4x8 sheets and 10" gongs to shoot at. Its all prone from a mat or poncho if you go right now, no benches. There's a gravel road to the end of the range for setting up or checking targets in your car.
I didn't get to see what they called "Sniper Hill", but Nick said that it was possible to get 2200-2500yds off one side of the hill, with big elevation drops and angle work to 300, 500, and 800 off the other side.
Overall a pretty cool place to shoot, I look forward to putting some lead down range.
It's in Park City, Kentucky, about 20 minutes from Mammoth cave. Not too far from Nashville or Louisville, even Cincinnati might be worth it if you want to shoot long range for a weekend.
Their website doesn't say much about long range shooting, but its http://www.parkmammothresort.us/
If you want to shoot there call the lodge to set up an appointment, or PM me and I'll give you the long range guys' numbers. They like to vet new shooters with either Nick or his brother to make sure they're competent and safe. The lady at the desk doesn't know what she's talking about, but if you get an appointment with one of the long range guys they will set you up.
The lady quoted me the cost of $10/hr for range use, but I didn't pay anything today so I'm not really sure how that works yet.
The facility as of right now is "open" by appointment, but still under construction and is a primitive place to shoot. I gave myself a tour of their "1000yd" range, and what I saw was basically an unimproved field, pretty flat out to about 1200yds with a timbered hillside behind it. Nick said they have plans to make a dirt mound to spot misses on, but as of right now they have 4x8 sheets and 10" gongs to shoot at. Its all prone from a mat or poncho if you go right now, no benches. There's a gravel road to the end of the range for setting up or checking targets in your car.
I didn't get to see what they called "Sniper Hill", but Nick said that it was possible to get 2200-2500yds off one side of the hill, with big elevation drops and angle work to 300, 500, and 800 off the other side.
Overall a pretty cool place to shoot, I look forward to putting some lead down range.
It's in Park City, Kentucky, about 20 minutes from Mammoth cave. Not too far from Nashville or Louisville, even Cincinnati might be worth it if you want to shoot long range for a weekend.
Their website doesn't say much about long range shooting, but its http://www.parkmammothresort.us/
If you want to shoot there call the lodge to set up an appointment, or PM me and I'll give you the long range guys' numbers. They like to vet new shooters with either Nick or his brother to make sure they're competent and safe. The lady at the desk doesn't know what she's talking about, but if you get an appointment with one of the long range guys they will set you up.
The lady quoted me the cost of $10/hr for range use, but I didn't pay anything today so I'm not really sure how that works yet.
