That's awesome! Usually everything leaves Cleveland county, it's very interested something has decided to call it home.

 

Bump for info?

I can't find a thing about the progress on this range.

Anyone in the Shelby area know what's going on?

 

Bump for info?

I can't find a thing about the progress on this range.

Anyone in the Shelby area know what's going on?

Ground breaking was on the 6th. Not sure when it will be ready.

250 Fielding Raod, between Waco and Shelby on 150.

 

PDF plans online show a 250 yard range plus 5 pistol ranges. Hip hip hooray!

 

You have a link to h pdf plans?

 

I was back home (Shelby ) about a month and a half ago, M a my brother rode over to there! Lots of equipment on site. looks like its going to be one hell of a range. When I'm back home if they are open for business yall come on up we will put some lead down range!

 

I was back home (Shelby ) about a month and a half ago, M a my brother rode over to there! Lots of equipment on site. looks like its going to be one hell of a range. When I'm back home if they are open for business yall come on up we will put some lead down range!

 

I was over there last week. I saw one pistol range complete. And what looked like a long rang being graded. Didn't look like 250yrds. Maybe 100. Still lots of work left.

 

Here's the url for downloading the PDF.

http://www.ncwildlife.org/Portals/0/Hunting/Documents/Cleveland-County-Shooting-Range.pdf

CHRIS

 

If this is anything like the one NC wildlife just put in Caswell county, you guys will enjoy it. Super nice range.

 

I'm curious if a range officer will be there and what the fees will be.

 

Yes they are going to have a master range officer, And he will have Police powers They are asking candidates to have a associate degree in Criminal justice! Same as a Police officer!
I know because I was going to summit an application, But I don't have the degree, and they are looking for retired police or retired military!
Don't know about the fees though.
Just hope it doesn't wind -up like the SCDNR range here near me in South Carolina, I didn't se it but guys I know saw it when it was first completed and hey said it was a very nice range ,covered firing line and all, had a 200yrd berm! The one and only time I went up there I would not stay an shoot, The range looked like s**t all the covering over the firing line was shot full of holes ,the range itself was litered with trash, everything from computer monitors to refrigerators. and that day it looked like a gang reunion

 

Can't say for sure - but the one in Caswell is no range officer, and totally free.

 

Awesome! Only 43 minutes (35 miles) away. Now, Shooters Express is about 10 minutes away and Blackstone is about 30 minutes away, but I would drive the 35 miles to be able to shoot outside and shoot at more that 25 yards. I hope this opens soon.

 

Hoping for no stupid NFA restrictions.

 

Here's the proposed set up.

 

I wish it was closer to Charlotte, that said its still about 20 minutes closer to me than Leeds is.

 

I had a trip to Cherryville yesterday and swung by the range to see what was going on. Looks like construction is about 80%. Most of the mass earthwork is done, but still lots of cleanup/finish grading. Some areas, like the phase 1 rifle and pistol range, appear essentially complete. Grading's done, firing line done, and seeded with nice grass. There's still work to do on the phase 2 pistol ranges and the shotgun fields. Some of the roads are graveled, some not, no paving yet. I didn't see anybody I knew, but talked to a couple of guys doing some trim work on the buildings. They said from what they knew, opening was planned in the spring, maybe Mar or Apr. From what I saw, that looks very possible.

It's going to be a very nice facility.

 

Wish it was ready, it's going to be a nice place to shoot.

 

Just an update. Looks like the opening is April 12
http://kmherald.com/shooting-range-opening-april-p9380-144.htm

 

update on Master range officer! As of yesterday They have not hired anyone to fill the position. My brother knows the lady who handles the applications for the job. She said that no,hires have been made yet. So I would say that they have to have the position filled before they open!

 

HAs anyone heard an update on the rifle range at the Cleveland county public range? IS it open yet?

 

Yes they are open. Check there facebook page. https://m.facebook.com/Foothills-Public-Shooting-Complex-of-Cleveland-County-997428556980580/

Alot of talk about the rifle range being closed until further notice. There post say sometime in Aug. Neighbors behind range are having a fit. Most people are upset at this. I have not been yet, just keeping up with facebook.

 

I know the range is open, I have already been to it, I'm asking is the rifle range open yet !
I would be raising hell too. Just think of having rounds come over your house. They know the problem is rounds skipping off the ground when people shot at 100 an shorter yardage.
I cant understand why they cant put berms at the 100 yd. and other yardage spots !
If you are going to only be shooting at 100yards,then get on the 100yard range not the 250 and set up a target at 100 yards.

 

It does seem like a fairly simple fix.


CHRIS

 

Yea, goes to show you what great minds are in charge in Cleveland county. Since I moved away, every time ,That I go back to visit my dad and brother , I recognize the place less and less. The last time I was there uptown Shelby was all but dead! And Hwy 74 from Burger King back to Ingles is becoming a ghost town!

 

What's the status of the repairs? I need to get some trigger time on my RPR

 

Going to Shelby in about 2 weeks ,If I can get some info ,Ill update about the rifle range, Unless some of the other guys know anything.