Rifle ranges for sighting-in, etc. - BTR area?

SouthernUnderGod · Dec 9, 2016

I'm hoping to find somewhere around Baton Rouge to do some sight-in work or occasionally keep proficient.

Most of the time I shoot handguns indoors. However I do own rifles. I want to make sure that my equipment is OK and so am I.

I don't get to hunt like I did when I was younger, mainly because I no longer have a place to go. Until my late 40's my family had a piece of property that I could always use but my folks sold it a number of years ago.

The indoor ranges (like Precision and Baker) that let you shoot rifles aren't long enough for my purposes. It would be nice to have at least 100 yards and more. I once tried to use Hunters Run but they told me that you have to join in order to shoot rifles there. I have shot skeet there without having to be a member though.

I'd like to find a place that I could go a couple of times a year without having to spend $500. Does that exist around Baton Rouge?

If anyone knows of some place and perhaps prices, I would appreciate the help. Thanks.

Request Dust Off · Dec 9, 2016

Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office Range, near Cabela's & Lamar Dixon is open certain days IIRC.

http://ascensionsheriff.com/OurLocations.aspx

If you want to make it down to Thibodeaux I think Southern Shooting Center may be an option.
http://www.local.com/business/details/thibodaux-la/southern-shooting-center-4428498/

There are 2 Sheriff's office ranges in that area as well

Eymard's in Cutoff - even further

Not my usual area so somebody else may have better options.

AustinBR · Dec 9, 2016

SouthernUnderGod said:
I'm hoping to find somewhere around Baton Rouge to do some sight-in work or occasionally keep proficient.

Most of the time I shoot handguns indoors. However I do own rifles. I want to make sure that my equipment is OK and so am I.

I don't get to hunt like I did when I was younger, mainly because I no longer have a place to go. Until my late 40's my family had a piece of property that I could always use but my folks sold it a number of years ago.

The indoor ranges (like Precision and Baker) that let you shoot rifles aren't long enough for my purposes. It would be nice to have at least 100 yards and more. I once tried to use Hunters Run but they told me that you have to join in order to shoot rifles there. I have shot skeet there without having to be a member though.

I'd like to find a place that I could go a couple of times a year without having to spend $500. Does that exist around Baton Rouge?

If anyone knows of some place and perhaps prices, I would appreciate the help. Thanks.

Palo Alto has a 600 yard range and is $225 a year. If you go a few times, it's well worth it (I'm not a member)

http://www.paloaltogunclub.org/contactus.html

Danny Abear · Dec 9, 2016

For free you can go to Sherburne WMA about 30 minutes west of BR

Sulzer · Dec 9, 2016

The Sherburne range is more like 50ish minutes from BR. You need a hunting or fishing license to use the WMA range. If you don't hunt or fish I recommend getting the 'hook and line' license, which is like $1.75. Hunter's Run recently opened their rifle range up to the public. I think it's $25 to use it. It's $5 to use it if you are a member, so if you plan to go more than 10 times in a year or shoot a lot of clays it makes sense to join.

dk.easterly · Dec 9, 2016

Just be careful at Sherburne. No RO's and tons of idiots.

Most don't understand what a cold range is.

welco425 · Dec 9, 2016

Hunters Run in Port Allen has skeet, pistol and a 100 yd rifle range. Non members for the rifle range is $25.00
Member cost is $200 YR plus $5/hr. I have been a member for years and like the place

miscverb · Dec 10, 2016

Eymards in larose/cutoff is a bit of a drive for you but WORTH it. You can bring your riles, handguns, and shotguns there. Only $21 for all day and you can make an event out of it. Very helpful staff, professional and friendly, combined w/great price. Worth the drive.

SouthernUnderGod · Dec 10, 2016

Thanks to all for the suggestions. I'm glad to know that Hunter's Run has a per day option now. I had gone there to shoot skeet on a per day basis. One day a while back I went with my son-in-law who wanted to sight in his AR and we were told that rifles were "members only."

I can't wait to give some of these sites a try.

Vigilante Sniper · Dec 10, 2016

Nicks in Garyville, 100 yd outdoor range. Cost for 1 day is $22, Get the yearly membership for $90 and pay $5 for each visit. It's only about 30-45 minutes to get to from Baton Rouge.

OutOfAmmo · Dec 10, 2016

Vigilante Sniper said:
Nicks in Garyville, 100 yd outdoor range. Cost for 1 day is $22, Get the yearly membership for $90 and pay $5 for each visit. It's only about 30-45 minutes to get to from Baton Rouge.

Nick's is a good range just remember they are closed Tuesdays

Renegade · Dec 15, 2016

welco425 said:
Hunters Run in Port Allen has skeet, pistol and a 100 yd rifle range. Non members for the rifle range is $25.00
Member cost is $200 YR plus $5/hr. I have been a member for years and like the place

I'm a member at Hunter's Run. I didn't know non-members could use the rifle range for a higher fee, thought it was member's only. I'll ask when I'm out there Saturday. OP is welcome to come with me as a guest ($15 per hour), just send me a PM.

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