First trip to Safeshoot in Kingston today

[Phritz]

Decided to stop in this morning to check the place out and maybe put some holes in paper. Very impressive facility. Three ranges with I think eight lanes each. Great staff, too.
So far only S&W rentals, but I'm told they will have a full line from glock, ruger, and sig, and the retail space is pretty big. Empty right now, but big.

 

[Eddie Gunks]

Great.

I am glad the doc finally got the doors open.

@Doc8404 the safeshoot doc is a REAL doc!

 

[Doc8404]

Looks like a damn nice place. Can’t imagine what it costs to build.

 

[Doc8404]

Sooooo does this mean AR10 is a no no?

What type of firearms can be used on the Range?
- the ballistic rating is up to .308 Winchester rifle. AR platform is fine at 5.56 mm. Standard ammunition only

 

[Bananabandit]

fitting name considering the locatioin.

 

[Eddie Gunks]

Looks like a damn nice place. Can’t imagine what it costs to build.

Air handler was like $500,000

 

[Catskillkid]

I was just going to ask if anyone had been here yet. I'm in the area quite frequently. Will have to check them out at some point.

 

[tlj000]

Did I hear correctly that you have buy their ammo to use the range?

 

[Phritz]

Did I hear correctly that you have buy their ammo to use the range?

It says that on the website, but the guy I talked to there said that has changed (you can bring your own) but the site hasn't been updated yet.

 

[oc shooter]

went there last Friday didn't bring any ammo because of the web site thing they guy behind the counter said that the website was wrong just as long as it pass's there inspection and it's not steel or armour piercing it was all good. store is still pretty empty for the most part the staff was very professional. the only beef I had was that the range officer was a little too enthusiastic every time i dropped a mag he was sweeping up the empty's I don't reload and i understand the safety aspect but he was a little quick on the draw. overall we had a great experience and I would go again

 

[togmaster]

How much to shoot there?

 

[Phritz]

How much to shoot there?

IIRC, $15/hr for non members

 

[poldo]

my only gripe is the 25 yards lanes unless you shoot a handgun it's just good for sighting in your shotgun or .22 rifle
other than that it's a great facility very promising for the future

 

[Pissed Off Patriot]

my only gripe is the 25 yards lanes unless you shoot a handgun it's just good for sighting in your shotgun or .22 rifle
other than that it's a great facility very promising for the future

So no centerfire rifles then, I take it?

I've driven by it during the day when working, but have n't stopped in.

 

[poldo]

So no centerfire rifles then, I take it?

I've driven by it during the day when working, but haven't stopped in.

you should stop in , it's a bit empty but it has potential to be a great place .. centerfire are ok , they have some ammo restriction
"the ballistic rating is up to .308 Winchester rifle. AR platform is fine at 5.56 mm. Standard ammunition only"

, my issue is only with the short lanes it would have been great if they had a few 100m lanes
and the requirement to buy their ammo but that might not be the case anymore .. ?

I might actually go in today to test fire my 6.5 grendel AR with freshly "permanently" locked magazine and see if they let me use 6.5 grendel ... should be ok

 

[Kent Goldings]

my only gripe is the 25 yards lanes unless you shoot a handgun it's just good for sighting in your shotgun or .22 rifle
other than that it's a great facility very promising for the future

I agree, 25 yards is pointless for bench shooting. But, 25 yards is not bad for practicing off-hand positions both sitting and standing.

I go to Davis in Goshen once a week to bench shoot at their 100 yard range. But, shooting from the bench is all that is allowed for rifles. The 25 yard range at Safeshoot is a lot more permissive.

I visited Safeshoot with the same idea about the limitations of 25 yards. I brought my 10/22 and tried to shoot from standing. You know what, it was a challenge. I realized I have zero skill at defensive shooting. I need more experience that shooting from a bench and at squirrel from sticks.

I walked out with a 1-year membership.

I've purchased a Ruger PC9 with the dedicated purpose of defensive shooting. I've also found rimfire targets that are designed to be shot off-hand at 25 yards that simulate targets at longer ranges. The purpose is to practice from practical marksmanship. I can build strength and muscle memory even at 25 yards.

I'll still visit Davis once a week to work on my rifles. My 223 Varmint and 308 deer rifles demand no less than 100 yards. But, a 25 yard zero is not unreasonable for some of my squirreling rifles...at least, before November 1.

Safeshoot is half the distance to Davis. A membership means I can stay shoot longer without expense. My time spent shooting in a week has at least tripled since joining.

The non-member ammo policy is a little obtrusive. However, they don't gouge you with ammo prices. In some cases, the ammo is less than even box stores. The main issue is that you want to shoot the same ammo you hunt with. The variety of ammo there is somewhat limited.

A yearly membership is cheap, if you consider already paying nearly $100/month to shoot once a week at Davis.

 

[poldo]

I agree, 25 yards is pointless for bench shooting. But, 25 yards is not bad for practicing off-hand positions both sitting and standing.

I go to Davis in Goshen once a week to bench shoot at their 100 yard range. But, shooting from the bench is all that is allowed for rifles. The 25 yard range at Safeshoot is a lot more permissive.

I visited Safeshoot with the same idea about the limitations of 25 yards. I brought my 10/22 and tried to shoot from standing. You know what, it was a challenge. I realized I have zero skill at defensive shooting. I need more experience that shooting from a bench and at squirrel from sticks.

I walked out with a 1-year membership.

I've purchased a Ruger PC9 with the dedicated purpose of defensive shooting. I've also found rimfire targets that are designed to be shot off-hand at 25 yards that simulate targets at longer ranges. The purpose is to practice from practical marksmanship. I can build strength and muscle memory even at 25 yards.

I'll still visit Davis once a week to work on my rifles. My 223 Varmint and 308 deer rifles demand no less than 100 yards. But, a 25 yard zero is not unreasonable for some of my squirreling rifles...at least, before November 1.

Safeshoot is half the distance to Davis. A membership means I can stay shoot longer without expense. My time spent shooting in a week has at least tripled since joining.

The non-member ammo policy is a little obtrusive. However, they don't gouge you with ammo prices. In some cases, the ammo is less than even box stores. The main issue is that you want to shoot the same ammo you hunt with. The variety of ammo there is somewhat limited.

A yearly membership is cheap, if you consider already paying nearly $100/month to shoot once a week at Davis.

I was there yesterday , here's the lowdown on ammo , they are not very strict
if they don't have what you are looking for no biggie bring your ammo , if you are testing ammo brands same.. they seem cool with it
and yes you are right no gouging and everything is honestly priced , I am going to go down on Saturday they have a free reloading clinic so that's pretty awesome and I'll probably bring my mosin nagant to see if they let me shoot it in there lol

I had a good time despite the 25 yards limit and because they didn't have my caliber I used my ammo , 1hr plus target cost me $18 you can't beat that ..
Davis? I still have to go there but it's a bit out of my way , warm weather is coming so i will be shooting outdoor soon , there's another place in Catskill NY... https://sheepdogwarrior.com/
long range I will most likely end up getting a membership there , to have a range with 600+ yards is a treat

 

[Kent Goldings]

Sheepdog warrior. I need a place to stretch my legs. I want to see how far my 223 shoots.

 

[poldo]

Sheepdog warrior. I need a place to stretch my legs. I want to see how far my 223 shoots.

we don't have many options for long range shootings in NY you can definitely take your 223 to more than 25 yards
I am having a lot of issues with my 6.5 grendel mostly because I am using the cheap Wolf steel ammo but once I get it dialed in i want to get into long range shooting and having Sheepdog warrior less than an hr away is great
the only other place I know is in MA.. 1000+ yards 2hrs from me but worth it
http://granbybowandgun.club/shop/ cheap membership too $200

 

[Kent Goldings]

we don't have many options for long range shootings in NY you can definitely take your 223 to more than 25 yards

My 223 is a Varmint rifle. I built it to shoot coyote. It’s 1/2 MOA. Shooting it at 25 yards is a waste of ammo. I take it to Davis.

 

[Eddie Gunks]

My 223 is a Varmint rifle. I built it to shoot coyote. It’s 1/2 MOA. Shooting it at 25 yards is a waste of ammo. I take it to Davis.

Ha ha ha. 25 is a waste of ammo but 100 is not? Ha h aha.

1/2 MOA? 100 is a waste of ammo as well.

Come shoot 3 gun at marbletown ny. 100-150 yards offhand with a bit of an elevated heartbeat.....

 

[Kent Goldings]

Like I said, I’d like to find a place to stretch its legs.