southwest shooter wrote:I can sort something out for you blokes , when can you get to Damascus ?
bladeracer wrote:Does anybody know of any rifle ranges that can be hired for the day by a group wanting to spend a day shooting?
And if not, how many of us would be happy to hire a range for the day, so we can shoot at our convenience, at a cost of, let's say, $100 each for the day? Ten people can bring $1000 into a club by simply making use of the range on a day that it would otherwise sit idle, enough I would think to actually pay a wage for an RO to be in attendance, if they require that as part of the hire. Have room for camping, and perhaps a BBQ, and I would think people would happily travel quite some distance to spend a day or two shooting informally with their friends.
Gwion wrote:bladeracer wrote:Does anybody know of any rifle ranges that can be hired for the day by a group wanting to spend a day shooting?
And if not, how many of us would be happy to hire a range for the day, so we can shoot at our convenience, at a cost of, let's say, $100 each for the day? Ten people can bring $1000 into a club by simply making use of the range on a day that it would otherwise sit idle, enough I would think to actually pay a wage for an RO to be in attendance, if they require that as part of the hire. Have room for camping, and perhaps a BBQ, and I would think people would happily travel quite some distance to spend a day or two shooting informally with their friends.
We would happily open the range for such events but it wouldn't be entirely 'at you convenience' because, like you, we are busy people a a lot to do with our time and we volunteer our time to run the club and range. Also, standing orders restrict shooting times and conditions.
I strongly doubt you will find anywhere that will just ooen up and let you at it under your own guidance and supervision.
Gwion wrote:As i keep trying to explain, BladeRacer. Volunteer run ranges on private land that is working farm (most ranges in TAS are run this way) would be pushing the proverbial to be able to operate on a week day. Range standing orders would require 3 people on hand to supervise. They would need to be paid. The club would need significant finacial incentive to organise it...
We had an enquiry for a corporate team building session and as we quoted what we thought was reasonable and all interest evaporated.
From memory it was about $1800 for 12 people.
Gwion wrote:The enquiry was to organise a precision shoot for a group that included licenced and unlicenced people and included use of rifles and ammo.
So. Are you expecting one of our RO to ta ke a mid week day of work or away from their farm or business so you can shoot? This coming from someone who "has no time to volunteer but would pay"...
Gwion wrote:So. Are you expecting one of our RO to ta ke a mid week day of work or away from their farm or business so you can shoot? This coming from someone who "has no time to volunteer but would pay"...
Bills Shed wrote:Hi Bladeracer,
If ever you want to open up a range, run the show and organise everything let me know. I might come over and give you a couple of bucks for the priveliage.
Having organised a few shoots myself, it takes a bit of coordination and lots of organisation of permissions, maintenance and facilities even on established ranges. In small clubs, there is a small core of people that hold the place together and do most of the work. It is a big call to do unscheduled shoots, even with a bit of warning.
I think Gwion has been pretty straight with you. Why argue?
Bill
marksman wrote:the ssaa eagle park used to hire there comp range out for $200 a day, no need for a range officer
I don't know if they still do, I'm talking about 2-3 years ago
the sub clubs are on a roster at this range and because they are open monday and friday you could get around that
if you were to have to have an RO the public range RO's get around $170 per day at eagle park, unless they volunteer for nothing for the sub clubs
this range is open to the public anyway so you wouldn't be booking the whole site just the comp range
Bills Shed wrote:If you get really desperate there is a perfect range for you in Paraburdoo. ( I will let you look it up ). It is a 600m range with mounds and target frames at each mound. 6 x Benches are provided and they are solid. (Cast concrete) Also you have open areas for 3P and field rifle. Overhead protection from the weather, (Read, tin mounted to used drill rods) you could camp there if you see the president of the club. You will not be bothered by more than one shooter a week, if that. There is also a shotgun DTL setup there and 5 stand, (also see the president of the club.) I built that trap house. Make sure you take a 4x4 as it is a gravel road and subject to water run off. Flys can be an issue in Summer and if you do not like iron ore country you will be in trouble! It is one of those places where you have the whole place to yourself for weeks at a time. Wood stocks are a bit of an issue as the termites can smell a fresh piece of wood at 3km. Take some spare water, 40+ in Summer is not uncommon. Do not worry about having colour schemed rifles as they will all be red at the end of the day, ( did I mention iron ore?). With all that in mind, it is still the best range I have ever shot on for sheer simplicity, piece and quiet and generally left to your own devices. Nobody is going to hear you scream. Enjoy
Bill
Ziad wrote:That's law of universe in action
Bills Shed wrote:If you get really desperate there is a perfect range for you in Paraburdoo. ( I will let you look it up ). It is a 600m range with mounds and target frames at each mound. 6 x Benches are provided and they are solid. (Cast concrete) Also you have open areas for 3P and field rifle. Overhead protection from the weather, (Read, tin mounted to used drill rods) you could camp there if you see the president of the club. You will not be bothered by more than one shooter a week, if that. There is also a shotgun DTL setup there and 5 stand, (also see the president of the club.) I built that trap house. Make sure you take a 4x4 as it is a gravel road and subject to water run off. Flys can be an issue in Summer and if you do not like iron ore country you will be in trouble! It is one of those places where you have the whole place to yourself for weeks at a time. Wood stocks are a bit of an issue as the termites can smell a fresh piece of wood at 3km. Take some spare water, 40+ in Summer is not uncommon. Do not worry about having colour schemed rifles as they will all be red at the end of the day, ( did I mention iron ore?). With all that in mind, it is still the best range I have ever shot on for sheer simplicity, piece and quiet and generally left to your own devices. Nobody is going to hear you scream. Enjoy
Bill