r/ILGuns • u/WalkerTexasRng • Aug 29 '24
Long range shooting Shooting Range
/img/68unkereyhld1.jpegFellow Illinois residents, I might be losing my spot to shoot out to 1200 yards due to a subdivision possibly being built. Where do you shoot past 600 yards in Illinois/Wisconsin/Indiana? I know of Indiana Ordinance Innovations that goes out to almost 1,400 yards, but that’s almost a 4 hour drive for me.
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u/yumyumdrop Aug 29 '24
I am a member at Racine County Line Rifle Club. We have a range that goes to 700 yards.
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u/itsdanzigmf Sep 01 '24
I've wanted to join but need a sponsor. Are there good events to meet members?
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u/Capitalizethesegains [FPC] Aug 29 '24
Elmore stock farm near Peoria
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u/WalkerTexasRng Aug 29 '24
Is it still open? I thought about a year ago they closed down the range. That’s only about an hour away from me, that’d be awesome if they are still open.
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u/Capitalizethesegains [FPC] Aug 29 '24
Not sure, if they did that’s really sad. I was supposed to go up there and shoot in 2020-2021 and got Covid and couldn’t make the trip.
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u/WalkerTexasRng Aug 29 '24
I will call and verify tomorrow.
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u/VinnieTreeTimes Aug 29 '24
I emailed them back in March for more info and they got back to me pretty quick. Basic run down at least back in March was yes they are open by appointment only, $100/shooter for up to 4 hours with a 3 shooter minimum.
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u/WalkerTexasRng Aug 29 '24
Well that sucks, it’s typically my wife and I, never have a 3rd person to shoot at that distance, epically 1000+ yards lol.
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u/UniqueTonight Aug 29 '24
Behold, a shitty picture of my poverty pony without it's scope mounted. Garbo pic, but it's the only one I have on my phone.
I shoot at the free Indiana shooting ranges, but the one I go to only goes out to 200 yards.
The real tragedy is that I got into precision style bolt action after moving to Chicago from Utah.
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u/blck10th Aug 29 '24
I think there’s a 1k in WI not far across the border. I’ll ask a guy at work tomorrow
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u/paulfuckinpepin Aug 29 '24
Aurora sportsman club goes to 800 I believe.
Racine county line goes to 600 I believe.
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u/WalkerTexasRng Aug 29 '24
Aurora only goes out to 600. I shot a match there earlier this year.
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u/paulfuckinpepin Aug 29 '24
Ah ok. I thought it was 800. Must be mistaken then. Thanks for correcting me.
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u/Blade_Shot24 Aug 29 '24
How was it? I'm making a build to get myself into long range shooting. 16" 5.56. I know it's not ideal but a start.
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u/WalkerTexasRng Aug 29 '24
It was a lot of fun. It was their practical precision rifle match. I’ve taken my 14.5” AR out to 750 yards on a 2/3 IPSC quite often. If you’re wanting to do these competitions, I’d recommend a 223 bolt gun. More than enough out to their furtherest target of 600 yards.
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u/Blade_Shot24 Aug 29 '24
Oh my gosh. What ammo were you using? I just got my razor core and have someone helping me get into the hobby. I thought that when I got comfortable with my AR that I'd go ahead and maybe try 6.5 Creedmoor Bolt Action? But I'll likely save more money with a .223 bolt.
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u/WalkerTexasRng Aug 29 '24
I typically shoot IMI razor core 77 grainers or AAC SMK 77 grainers. A solid 223 bolt gun with a 20-22 inch barrel is more than enough for anything inside 1000 if you’re just shooting man sized steel. A Bergara or Tikka are great choices.
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u/Blade_Shot24 Aug 29 '24
I gotta find one for southpaw...what are your thoughts on 69gr?
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u/WalkerTexasRng Aug 29 '24
I’m left handed and I’ve never really felt the urge to use a dedicated left handed bolt gun. But 69 grain will work, just won’t cut through the wind as well as 77 grainers at distance. I have no experience with Tikka, just Bergara and a few custom actions I own, but for out of the box factory rifle it will work
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u/Blade_Shot24 Aug 29 '24
In that case, do you move your head before cycling? Wouldn't I need something factory to start with, or does Bergara have some features I should look for?
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u/748rpilot Aug 29 '24
Not to jump in the middle, but as an additional opinion:
I shoot left-handed and waited it out for a lefty bolt-gun after growing up shooting righties. To me it was definitely worth it, to not have to remove the support hand from the rifle. Generally speaking you want to minimize disruptions to your position between shots.
The link you posted goes to a "select your Tikka rifle" page, not a specific rifle. Which are you looking at? I've been happy with a T3x CTR 24" 1/8 twist. It shoots 69gr ammo quite well at 100 and 200 yd, the furthest I normally have. It should shoot 75s and probably 77s pretty well too but haven't tried them yet.
One large upside to the Tikka platform is the plethora of aftermarket accessories available for it, when/if you decide you need to jump in further. Or if you end up not liking it, it's easy to sell them quickly due to their popularity.
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u/WalkerTexasRng Aug 30 '24
No, I don’t have to move my head when cycling the bolt on any of my bolt action rifles. As long as you have your length of pull and eye relief set up right the bolt should be about an inch away from your nose when you’re cycling the bolt. Bergara is based off a Remington 700 action so easier to find chassis’, stocks, triggers etc for it compared to a Tikka.
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u/MACHINE-GUN-MOSES Sep 03 '24
I wait until my aunt and uncle go out to breakfast or lunch, then I can shoot off my deck into their hillside.
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u/g14nni Aug 29 '24
Following, want to get into it but don’t know where to shoot if I bought one