Leaving for basic, Need to shoot!

[tackshot]

Hey guys
I'm leaving for basic training sep.13/14 and I want to shoot my AR at some longer distances than what I have access to. So my question is,
Is there anyway that someone could get me into a range that has some distances up to 250yds plus. I'll drive and have some ammo to give you, a lil low on funds at the moment but might be able to buy lunch as well.
I'm in mooresville on the southside of indy.
Thanks!

 

[17 squirrel]

Bass & Bucks in Walbash, they have a website.


5000 W Millcreek Pike, Wabash, IN 46992

 

[cedartop]

So since you didn't specify, I assume you are talking of one branch or another of the US military, a couple of them will teach you how to shoot.

 

[Bill B]

Hey guys
I'm leaving for basic training sep.13/14 and I want to shoot my AR at some longer distances than what I have access to. So my question is,
Is there anyway that someone could get me into a range that has some distances up to 250yds plus. I'll drive and have some ammo to give you, a lil low on funds at the moment but might be able to buy lunch as well.
I'm in mooresville on the southside of indy.
Thanks!

My suggestion is to shoot at short range concentrating on fundamentals: Cheek to stock weld, sight picture, breathing and trigger control. If possible practice from the prone supported position.
Army qualification isn't that hard, the hardest part for me was dealing with a helmet that like to move around. The Marine Corps (used to) qualify without all the field gear on, but their qualification was, some say, more difficult.
Either way the reinforcing the fundamentals never hurt. Remember, there are two ways to do things, the wrong way and the Army (or Marine Corps) way; listen to your instructors when you get there.

 

[colts1982]

I served as a active duty infantryman in the U.S. Army. Don't worry about shooting right now. They don't care about what you have done or can do as a civilian they want you to learn there way. They made this very clear in basic. It does help understanding the m16/ar15 platform but as for shooting the weapon trust me they will teach you what you need to know to be combat affective out to 300 meters

 

[HoughMade]

Practicing is fine, but I saw non-shooters go to shooting expert with just the standard training.

 

[KUJO2388]

If by basic you meant the Army then you will have no trouble. The way the qualifying is set up you can pass by just shooting the close up targets. Ignore the 200 and further out and you still "pass". They will let you do familiarization fire first and that will help you get comfortable.

 

[Que]

It's not clear, but it sounds like he may just wants to have some fun before getting out of here. Either way, is there someone with a membership in Martinsville willing to take him out. If he's joining the Air Force, don't waste your time. Just kidding. 

 

[gregkl]

It's not clear, but it sounds like he may just wants to have some fun before getting out of here. Either way, is there someone with a membership in Martinsville willing to take him out. If he's joining the Air Force, don't waste your time. Just kidding. 

This is how I understood him also.

But I'm offended Que. My son is in the Chair For...er Air Force! They had to qualify in full chemical attack gear in 100 degree + temps in San Antonio. Gas mask included.

OP, contact the Martinsville Conservation club. They have nice members. You should find someone that will take you there as a guest. They have an awesome range and the distance you are looking for.

 

[atvdave]

Hey guys
I'm leaving for basic training sep.13/14 and I want to shoot my AR at some longer distances than what I have access to. So my question is,
Is there anyway that someone could get me into a range that has some distances up to 250yds plus. I'll drive and have some ammo to give you, a lil low on funds at the moment but might be able to buy lunch as well.
I'm in mooresville on the southside of indy.
Thanks!

Thank you for your commitment.

You will do fine. Don't try to overthink it, your DI will teach you, all you have to do a listen.

 

[KellyinAvon]

At least everyone is straight on who has Basic Training and who has Boot Camp.

OP: I wouldn't worry about it. All the services have folks who's job is to maintain weapons and train people to shoot.

 

[rhino]

I think I should go to basic training too.

 

[chezuki]

It's not clear, but it sounds like he may just wants to have some fun before getting out of here.

I would agree if he hadn't posted the question in the tactics and training forum.

 

[chezuki]

I think I should go to basic training too.

Don't do it! They make you run!

 

[tackshot]

Thanks everyone who posted, To clarify I'm going into the Army, yes I do want to kinda have a lil fun before I leave, I haven't shot in a little while so getting backed to the basic would always be good. I'm not to worried bc I've been shooting since I was 5 and my dad was in the Rangers so he was a good teacher.


Lovemywoods- thanks for your pm and I will contact you asap
Que- I didn't think of the conservation club, ill contact them and see what they say.

 

[AngryRooster]

Hey guys
I'm leaving for basic training sep.13/14 and I want to shoot my AR at some longer distances than what I have access to. So my question is,
Is there anyway that someone could get me into a range that has some distances up to 250yds plus. I'll drive and have some ammo to give you, a lil low on funds at the moment but might be able to buy lunch as well.
I'm in mooresville on the southside of indy.
Thanks!

Thanks everyone who posted, To clarify I'm going into the Army, yes I do want to kinda have a lil fun before I leave, I haven't shot in a little while so getting backed to the basic would always be good. I'm not to worried bc I've been shooting since I was 5 and my dad was in the Rangers so he was a good teacher.


Lovemywoods- thanks for your pm and I will contact you asap
Que- I didn't think of the conservation club, ill contact them and see what they say.

Old Trails in Richmond has a 50, 75, 100, 200 & 300 yard range. I'm a member and can bring guests anytime. There are certain days and times that the 300 has priority over all other ranges. Let me know if you are interested and I'll get you more information.

 

[kwood]

where are you being sent for BCT?

 

[HoughMade]

If by basic you meant the Army then you will have no trouble. The way the qualifying is set up you can pass by just shooting the close up targets. Ignore the 200 and further out and you still "pass". They will let you do familiarization fire first and that will help you get comfortable.

Bolo badge....and yes, I used that strategy once.

 

[kwood]

also, when you are waiting in line for your shoot...write down the sequence the pop up targets come up in, then have your notebook next to you when you fire.
if they give you crap...tell the drill sergeant that you are using an improvised DA Form 5517-R Range Card to engage your known targets

 

[actaeon277]

At least everyone is straight on who has Basic Training and who has Boot Camp.

OP: I wouldn't worry about it. All the services have folks who's job is to maintain weapons and train people to shoot.

Never shot in the Navy the first 3 years. Then on the sub, we went to a range, they gave me 30 rounds, told me to "point it that way"
And that was my Navy firearms training.


I did get some fun when the SEALs brought their toys out on deployment, but that was topside shooting garbage. No real training.