Blue Mountain Question
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Toecutter
.308 Win
There is one mounted to a bench that everyone uses.
BDinPutnam
.475 A&M Magnum
I havent been there that much, but I didn't know this. Thanks!
Toecutter
.308 Win
I haven’t been to the large bore in a while either. I’m usually at the pistol range. but there was one there lane at 10 or 11 I believe
Toecutter
.308 Win
You could goto the small bore range/ pistol range . Targets are 7/15 yards they have some plates and shit at 50 yards to shoot at and you also can stand Walt is a cool ,better then the RO at the large bore they can be dicks. But I haven’t been to large bore since last year so there may have different RO . Large bore is 100 yards and seated . Also No spotting scope at small though you probably won’t need it.
cardinalny
.40 S&W
For 9mm PCC, you would usually go to the small bore range. Paper targets and steel plates on chains are set at 50 yds. There’s a spotting scope attached to a pole there. Most of the stations have a shooting bench/table and chair. They also provide sturdy wood blocks and small sand bags For rifle rests. You could also shoot at the pistol range where RO Walt presides. He’s a great guy. Target setup is described in another post. Shooting is done from a standing position at a waist high bench
ikilledkenny
.45 acp
at the large bore, you have 100, 200 & 300 yards
there is a 50 [ or 25 i dont remember exactly] yard single target [IIRC], next to where the RO's congregate [where they usually sit play video games, smoke cigar etc...] right in the middle. I used it once.
you can request the RO to use that to zero your rifle.
see target pointed by red arrow [pic is NOT me, courtesy, google reviews].
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Must have caught us on a good day. Usually we're a bunch of dicks.
Celt
.338 Win Mag
Is Blue Mtn currently open with the covid crap?
Yes.
Toecutter
.308 Win
Yes and it’s been busy
mgunner
.45 acp
Will they let you shoot a 9mm PCC at the large bore 100 yard range?
What time do you suggest you get there on a Saturday?
What time do you suggest you get there on a Saturday?
As it should be.
BDinPutnam
.475 A&M Magnum
maverick52
.223 Rem
Very busy. Glad it’s the one place we can go.
I will say this FOR THE RECORD.
The staff that runs Blue Mountain Sportsmans Center has been VERY supportive of the local shooting community through all of this "pandemic" shutdown bullshit. YES, the range is run by the county, but it still requires people to show up to work and run the place. The RSOs that are there, Joe, Jeff, Walt (ya'll know Walt) and the rest of the guys are all 2A supporters, shooters and do what they do for the love of the sport/lifestyle.
The guys in the office that run the facility day to day and the management have also expressed to me that they are happy that the facility is open and that people are coming out, shooting, enjoying the fresh air, using the facility, and getting some fun in, during all of this.
They have been very accommodating for us as a company in still being able to run classes and plan events.
Next time you are there, and you go to check in at the lodge and/or when you get down to the range, why not give the guys working a "thank you".
I for one greatly appreciate all that they do there. Think about it, this is the ONE place that kept going, business as usual through out all of this shutdown, quarantine panic bullshit.
BDinPutnam
.475 A&M Magnum
^^^outstanding.
Thanks.
maverick52
.223 Rem
It’s amazing given how liberal Westchester is that the public range has been so accommodating. And yes, I agree we should all thank the men and women who willingly work and allow us to exercise our God given freedom and have fun too. On another note I played 18 holes today at Dunwoodie Golf course. The place was also PACKED! And the workers were so cool and accommodating. In fact with the new rules (everyone gets their own cart and no lifting of the pins) it’s never run smoother. I am very thankful for all the Westchester County Parks workers allowing us to enjoy life.
And thank you @OnSight Firearms Training for continuing to hold training classes at Blue Mountain!
stretch178
22lr
If you’re using the pistol range on saturday, the mornings are usually rather busy. I’ve found that if you go after 12:30 or so, you’ll have fewer shooters and its typically quieter. walter tries to keep the new shotgun shooters on the left end of the pistol range. The more experienced pistol shooters usually end up on the right side of the range. Happy trails and please wear a mask, it shows respect to the other shooters on the range.
STS556
.223 Rem
I am in the middle of a 9mm AR build. I asked the range officers at the big bore range if I can shoot a 9mm there. They said as long as its a rifle, you can shoot it at the big bore.
As for Saturdays and Sundays, its busy as hell all day in the nice weather. I usually go on Fridays after work around noon. Its less than half full on Fridays. I usually get my pick of lane number one that has the bigger opening around the table. I also let the range officers take a few shots when they show interest in one of my rifles, which goes a long, long way there as far as some perks for yourself.