Oliver's Gun Range opened July 20th 2019 at our current location.
We have a 20 yard hand gun and pistol caliber carbine range that has a cabin with two shooting lanes as well as 3 long rifle ranges with two shooting lanes each.
Explore the 50, 100 and 200 yard options available at the range and discuss the benefits of shooting at each distance. Examine the types of firearms ideal for each distance and how to utilize them effectively when aiming for targets at different ranges. Additionally, provide tips on making the most of a shooting experience at this local gun range.
The local gun range offers an exciting range of target practices for shooters of all skill levels. With distances ranging from 50 to 200 yards, the range allows for a more varied shooting experience and the perfect opportunity to hone your shooting skills.
For those looking to get into the basics of target practice, shooting at 50 yards is a perfect starting point. Depending on the type of firearm being used, this distance requires minimal adjustment to aiming and can provide an excellent foundation for learning how to handle and use firearms properly. At this distance, riffles such as bolt-action and lever-action models remain accurate while allowing shooters to gain experience handling their firearms safely.
The 100 yard targets are ideal for shooters familiar with basic firearms operations and comfortable handling their firearm's. This distance can prove challenging as it requires extra precision when estimating the angle and wind speed that will affect the shot. At 100 yards, semi-automatic rifles with optics such as red dot sights or telescopic sights become necessary tools to increase accuracy when hitting smaller targets at longer distances.
Finally, 200 yards requires an even more precise estimation of angles and projectiles when aiming due to its extreme distance from the shooter’s platform. Here, careful selection of rifle barrel length combined with the appropriate scope becomes essential for shots fired at 200 yards to be accurate enough to hit a target consistently.
In addition to selecting the proper rifle setup for each range distance, there are specific techniques one should consider when shooting at each distance which will provide an optimal experience at any range provided by this local gun range. For instance, proper breathing techniques, which entails inhaling slowly before taking a shot and then exhaling slowly afterwards, will help keep your heart rate under control which directly affects how steady one's hands are during an aimed shot resulting in better accuracy overall; these little details can all make a big difference when attempting multiple shots without fail each time you visit this local gun range regardless what depth you choose to shoot from!
Overall, the local gun range provides an ideal environment for shooters looking to practice different types of rifle targets from varying distances between 50 and 200 yards, depending on skill level and familiarity with certain types of firearms setups that maximize efficiency while enjoying recreational fun out on ranges either alone or with friends!
The gun range is not intended for shot gun use unless slugs are used, at either the 50, 100 or 200 yard distance.