I'm in downtown Atlanta. I went to Toccoa last year and am having problems getting out to a range to hone my new skills. I've done alot of research and haven't found many good options so I'm reaching out to see if anyone knows of a stone I've left unturned. So far, my options are:
1. I have a friend whose a member at Riverbend but it is about an hour North for me and on top of $300 per year, they have a $600 initiation fee. $900 to start is steep.
2. There is a South River Club but that would cost me $600. Probably my best option at this point as it is closer and cheaper than Riverbend but still, cheaper would be nice.
3. There is the Dekalb Police Range but they are only open to the public from 10a to 4p on the 1st 2 Fridays of each month and today they were closed because the Park & Rec guys were apparently doing grounds work. They are only $7 but the 2 Friday max sucks.
4. The closest Wildlife Management Area where you can shoot is Gainesville which is over an hour away.
Any recommendations? I'd prefer an outdoor range but not picky if there is some kickass indoor range that let's you shoot prone.
West of Atlanta, out I-20 at the Temple, GA exit is Advanced Bullets. www.advancedbullets.com They have all outdoor ranges, pistol, 25 yd. out to 100 yards. You can pay for range time, or pay a reduced rate if you become a member.
You might consider the West Georgia Youth Range in Waco. We're having a shoot there August 14-15, so you can show up and check it out.
http://www.wgts.info/wgyr/?page_id=2
(Also, it's just 100wfrn/year with 100wfrn up front.)
Creekside near Cartersville:
http://www.creeksidefiringrange.com/ (http://www.creeksidefiringrange.com/)
If you join, there are no range fees. Also, if you can get a day off on Wednesday and are a member they have long range shooting; up to 500 yards.
There is a range in Adairsville, 770 608 4848. Day rates. Nice layout for long range, pistol, skeet. ..:..
Thanks for the recommendations!