Range Report Setting up my new range near Henryetta, OK !

[okrebel92]

I'm in the process of setting up my new 1000 yard range (possibly 1200 yards) near Henryetta, OK. I decided to take my SPS Tactical and hit some steel at the 500 yard mark and did well. I haven't decided if I'm going to keep it private and just for me or if I'm gonna open it up to a group of people. PM me if you are local and want to shoot here, we might be able to work something out. Anyway, heres some pictures.

 

[BOLTRIPPER]

Re: Setting up my new range near Henryetta, OK !

i cant begin to tell you how many grass fires i think i started.....


how are you going to put your out ?

 

[okrebel92]

Re: Setting up my new range near Henryetta, OK !

lol good question. Thats a rural water tower next to the radio tower. Its only about 100 yards from the target thats farthest away from it. I guess if there's a fire they can just refill their trucks there or put a hose directly on the tower. I also plan on clearing a 30 foot area around each target so i can see bullet impacts better and to help avert some of the fire danger.

 

[Pridekills]

Re: Setting up my new range near Henryetta, OK !

rebel,

Considering the grass fire issue, especially with our current dry spell, I'll try to get with one of the guys at the OKC gun club about it. If I get any good tips, I'll PM you what I find out. Our high power range is only 600 yards, but has never had a grass fire.

 

[okrebel92]

Re: Setting up my new range near Henryetta, OK !

Sweet. Thanks.

 

[tnichols]

Re: Setting up my new range near Henryetta, OK !

Might want to get some AR500 steel. It looks like the 300 yard stuff is chewing yours up pretty good. I believe I've seen some guy here on the Hide that makes steel down your way. Looks like it will be a nice set up. Have fun!

 

[okrebel92]

Re: Setting up my new range near Henryetta, OK !

Might want to get some AR500 steel. It looks like the 300 yard stuff is chewing yours up pretty good. I believe I've seen some guy here on the Hide that makes steel down your way. Looks like it will be a nice set up. Have fun! [/quote

Wow, I would sure love to know who that is. You wouldn't happen to who would you?

 

[tnichols]

Re: Setting up my new range near Henryetta, OK !

Maybe try an advanced search for steel targets and see what comes up. It just seems that I remember seeing a guy in OK or north TX making steel targets. I use Arntzen steel out of Rockford IL. Good product and it's close to us, so the shipping doesn't kill you. We just purchased another 2/3 scale IPSC (20"x12") target in AR500 steel with a folding stand for $175 shipped.

 

[okrebel92]

Re: Setting up my new range near Henryetta, OK !

Thanks, I'll have to look into that.

 

[Force_Multiplier]

Re: Setting up my new range near Henryetta, OK !

Big Dog Steel... vendor here, I just ordered a 45% IPSC and a bracket for T posts for $95 shipped

 

[Force_Multiplier]

Re: Setting up my new range near Henryetta, OK !

hell, I'll BRING steel