Big Springs Range
Searsboro, IA
Address: 4945 IA HWY 146, Searsboro, IA
Website: www.bigspringsrange.com
When/Where/Type/Notes:
| Date | Register Online | Appleseed Type | Event Notes |
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Both Centerfire and 22 Rimfire allowed at this range
Effective August 1st, 2021, The Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 rifle can again now be used at Project Appleseed clinics. Check details on our How to Prepare page: https://appleseedinfo.org/how-to-prepare/
Please Read: How to Prepare for an Event
Safety Notice:
Rifles must be cased and left in vehicle until after the Safety Briefing. Do Not bring your firearms out until instructed to bring them to the firing line. No loaded firearms on the range unless on the firing line and load command has been given. Eye and ear protection required. No illegal firearms are allowed. Some ranges are .22 rimfire only. At ranges that allow centerfire no rifle cartridges over 8mm cal are allowed.
Range Fee: $10 per person per day.
Capacity: 20
Camping Available:
None.
Hotels:
Best Western Plus Pioneer Inn & Suites 641-236-6116
Super 8 Grinnell 641-236-7888
Days Inn and Suites Grinell 641-236-6710
Country Inn 641-236-9600
Directions:
Directions: From I-80 E or W:
-Take Grinnell Exit, Exit 182.
-Turn South on hwy 146.
-Bear left to stay on Hwy 146 at junction with County road F62, approximately 8.7 miles from I-80.
-Stay on Hwy 146 for 1.2 miles.
-Range will be on your left.
See map at range website.
GPS: 41.575078,-92.677255
State Laws to be aware of:
It is the responsibility of attendees to know and comply with all Iowa and Federal Firearms Laws.
Misc:
500 yard range with multiple firing positions, so bring a centerfire rifle if wanted.
The Big Springs Range is a top of the line facility:
"Just having land isn't enough to make a great shooting range. It has to be designed and built by people who know shooting. Big Springs clearly was built by people who know and love shooting. From the clay bird layout to the long range rifle bays, whether you are doing serious training or just out for an afternoon of popping some caps, any shooter will feel at home here."
Tom Gresham,
Gun TalkŪ Radio
For more information contact:
Name: IA State Coordinator Email Address: IA@appleseedinfo.org
Name: Mike Email Address: Iowaappleseed@Gmail.com
Instructors Resources: PDF