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Post by Woody Williams on May 14, 2020 21:24:27 GMT -5
Our shooting ranges are set to reopen.
Atterbury Fish & Wildlife Area’s shooting range will be open by appointment only May 15-17 and resume normal operating hours the week of May 18. Appointments can be made by calling 812-526-6552.
Willow Slough FWA’s range will remain closed until further notice. All other FWA shooting ranges will reopen starting next week. All facilities will be following COVID-19 social distancing and cleaning requirements – restrictions will reduce the number of recreational shooters on the range at a given time.
Shooting range hours and information can be found at on.IN.gov/dnrshootingranges. For the most up-to-date information on DNR’s response to COVID-19, including what is open and closed, visit on.IN.gov/dnrcovid19.
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Post by steiny on May 15, 2020 8:55:51 GMT -5
Pretty dumb closing them down to start with. My closest one (Winamac) is basically unmanned and never very busy anyway. You're outdoors in the fresh air, seperated by decent distance, etc.
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Post by stevein on May 15, 2020 9:41:39 GMT -5
It is about time! Roush Lake here I come. Heading down next Wednesday to avoid the crowds. I have a couple I need to get sighted in. 45-70 Marlin and 22-250. I will probably pack a lunch and spend the day.
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Post by stevein on May 22, 2020 13:04:19 GMT -5
Not a bad crowd at Roush Lake Wednesday. There were plenty of benches at 50 and 100. Pistol was a little crowded but I was not down there. The Savage 22-250 was less than an inch at 100 yards so I am sure I have something to work with. Not bad with factory ammo. Next is to explore a better trigger. There was a nasty wind from behind. The 45-70 performed well. 1-1/2 to 2" at 100 so minute of whatever I would hunt with it. I am going to load some powder puff loads for it just for fun. Monday I took my daughter to the pistol club for some shooting. She had told me she wanted my S&W 66 so we took it. She kept most of the holes in the man-sized target at 15 feet with a good share near center mass. She did not do bad but unless her fingers grow about an inch or so it is not the gun for her. I am looking for some small grips. If not we will try something else. She loaded it and handled the gun safely. My Rock Island 1911 45ACP continues to digest everything I put in it. I will see if the trigger gets better after some more break in but I can live with it for now. I installed an ambi safety, next is some sights I can see better.
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Post by stevein on May 22, 2020 13:05:24 GMT -5
Pretty dumb closing them down to start with. My closest one (Winamac) is basically unmanned and never very busy anyway. You're outdoors in the fresh air, seperated by decent distance, etc. Does Winimac still have 200 yards?
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Post by coolbreeze on May 22, 2020 18:00:32 GMT -5
Yes.. If I remember right they have 25 50 100 & 200
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