Range Recommendation

[gmpodolak]

Hey y'all, I was wondering if anybody could recommend a good rifle range? I reside in Southern Westchester, but driving an hour or two to a good range is not a big deal. There are some in Long Island that seem decent. Any feedback is appreciated.
Regards,
Greg

 

[GTN]

Mini-14 if you don’t want to scare the shit out of them with a black rifle.

 

[togmaster]

Blue Mountain in Cortlandt is you closest and has shooting out to 200 yds. The range in Long Island is Calverton Calverton Shooting Range - Home

For long range shooting it's Sheepdog Warrior https://sheepdogwarrior.com/ There is also a 100 yd. indoor FUD range in Goshen that I won't mention the name but would be easy to look up.

There are others but they are private.

 

[GTN]

Mini-14 if you don’t want to scare the shit out of them with a black rifle.

Whoops misread your post. I thought it said range rifle but you’re looking for a rifle range

 

[gmpodolak]

Whoops misread your post. I thought it said range rifle but you’re looking for a rifle range

No worries brother.

 

[gmpodolak]

Blue Mountain in Cortlandt is you closest and has shooting out to 200 yds. The range in Long Island is Calverton Calverton Shooting Range - Home

For long range shooting it's Sheepdog Warrior https://sheepdogwarrior.com/ There is also a 100 yd. indoor FUD range in Goshen that I won't mention the name but would be easy to look up.

There are others but they are private.

I have heard nothing but negative things pertaining to Blue Mountain. Both Calverton and Brookhaven seemed good. I know about the one in Goshen, I think I will go there. Thank you for your reply.

 

[Podmonkey]

Mini-14 if you don’t want to scare the shit out of them with a black rifle.

Whoops misread your post. I thought it said range rifle but you’re looking for a rifle range

 

[knuts]

I have heard nothing but negative things pertaining to Blue Mountain. Both Calverton and Brookhaven seemed good. I know about the one in Goshen, I think I will go there. Thank you for your reply.

Their small bore range is pretty good, RSOs are nice and helpful. Their largebore RSOs can be a bunch a dicks but i just go there, shoot and leave.But theres a older gentleman RSO in the largebore thats very nice, just give it a try. Most of the time they will just leave you alone once they see you know what you are doing.

the one in goshen is davis. never been there but ive bought a rifle from their store in Sloatsburg. the guys that work there are really unfriendly, i didnt bother trying out their range.

 

[gmpodolak]

Their small bore range is pretty good, RSOs are nice and helpful. Their largebore RSOs can be a bunch a dicks but i just go there, shoot and leave.But theres a older gentleman RSO in the largebore thats very nice, just give it a try. Most of the time they will just leave you alone once they see you know what you are doing.

the one in goshen is davis. never been there but ive bought a rifle from their store in Sloatsburg. the guys that work there are really unfriendly, i didnt bother trying out their range.

Thank you for your response. I have heard that the large bore "crew" tend to be unfriendly, however I won't know until I personally experience it. I went to Davis today, and it turned out well. I was able to shoot some rifles at long range without any problems, will go back for sure. A little strict, but nonetheless, everybody whom I came into contact with was nice.

 

[STS556]

I go to the big bore range at Blue Mountain every few weeks on a Friday when they are open. There only a few people shooting there on Fridays. The RSO's except for one are all cool and friendly and helpful. Be friendly with them and let them take a few shots with your rifle and that will go a long way in making sure you have a pleasant time there and they don't ride your back. Remember, Blue Mountain is a county owned range in a very anti gun county so lets be lucky we have it still around.

Blue Line in Elmsford is a little expensive but a nice place to shoot an iron sight or red dot home defense AR.

 

[gmpodolak]

I go to the big bore range at Blue Mountain every few weeks on a Friday when they are open. There only a few people shooting there on Fridays. The RSO's except for one are all cool and friendly and helpful. Be friendly with them and let them take a few shots with your rifle and that will go a long way in making sure you have a pleasant time there and they don't ride your back. Remember, Blue Mountain is a county owned range in a very anti gun county so lets be lucky we have it still around.

Blue Line in Elmsford is a little expensive but a nice place to shoot an iron sight or red dot home defense AR.

You are right pertaining to Blue Mountain being in a very anti-gun county, could not agree more. I will eventually try Blue Mountain. However, I have been to Blue Line on a few different occasions.. I will keep my opinions on the place to myself, but they are not very positive by any means.

 

[STS556]

You are right pertaining to Blue Mountain being in a very anti-gun county, could not agree more. I will eventually try Blue Mountain. However, I have been to Blue Line on a few different occasions.. I will keep my opinions on the place to myself, but they are not very positive by any means.

If your schedule allows, it is better to go to Blue Mountain on a Thursday or Friday. They are only open from 11 am to 3 pm on those days. If you go on a weekend, you will usually wait for a lane and they will watch the clock and toss you off the lane when your time is up.

I have never had a bad experience at Blue Line but many people have. Lou the RSO is usually there during the day and he is cool as hell.

I work nights so I usually go to the ranges during the morning after work when they are not crowded. Maybe that makes a difference.