Crosley DNR range review

[henktermaat]

Crosley DNR range review: pics, video

I went to Crosley DNR range today. It's about 10 minutes south of North Vernon, which is about 15-20 minutes straight east of Seymour.

The dirt road thru the woods is very beautiful and seninc, and it crosses the Muscatutuk River - there was a small boat ramp and fishing spots down there.

The range was free and there are no ROs present- you are responsible for yourself (imagine that.) There was a shotgun range, and 25, 30, 50, 100 & 200 yard ranges complete with bench rests and a roof overhead. The 25 yd range had moveable stools. There was about 5 people there at all times with some coming and going. (at about 1pm.)

You bring your own targets and attach them to existing target boards, which consist of a 5' sheet of cardboard stapled to two 2x4's stuck into the ground.

I brought tape, cardboard, stapler, and paper targets, and recommend you do the same if you go.

Dislikes: I disliked the fact that the shortest range was 25 yards, and there was a rule posted that you cannot shoot from midrange, you must shoot from the benches. So if you are shooting a tiny carry gun, this makes the range not so useful. No one was there so I shot from 7 yards.
The target boards (cardboard) were in bad shape... so bring your own just in case, or a box at least so that you can attach your targets to something if needed.

the cool old rickety bridge leading over to the range... just listen to it rattle!
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rK8EfDmG58Q]YouTube - Rickety bridge[/ame]
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HALOzPjLGtI]YouTube - Rickety bridge[/ame]

looking at the 100yd range:
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1tCTDKAmOI]YouTube - Crosley DNR 100yd range[/ame]

Shooting on the 100yd range:
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QysTjy5WN8]YouTube - KT SU-22[/ame]

 

[MoparMan]

Nice pics and review. I've shot there many times with friends. It sucks there are idiots that go there and trash the area though. I'm sure those people's house looks the same.

 

[henktermaat]

Nice pics and review. I've shot there many times with friends. It sucks there are idiots that go there and trash the area though. I'm sure those people's house looks the same.

Yeah- agreed. I picked up a good deal of trash while there, mostly old targets. Always leave it better than what it was, I was taught...

 

[captpaul]

nm

 

[henktermaat]

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[Deadly Z Driver]

Hmmm... I think I may make the trip it's not to far from me.

 

[TheDude]

Before I found my local gun club I had some bad experiences there. Was shooting a .22 pistol beside some moron and his kids. His kids muzzled me more than twice and I actually pushed it once with my hand. So instead of getting into an argument with dad in front of his kids, I just left. The 2nd was getting a ticket for shooting past 5pm from a real d____head of a conservation ofc.$120.00 for shooting five mins past five. I understand I broke the rules but gimme a break. It has improved greatly in appearance over the years but too many idiots go there.
Almost forgot the guys shooting with a cooler full of beer and their kids with no hearing or eye protection.















Okay......done ranting. Glad you had a good time and thanks for the pics.

 

[jp828108]

thanks for the excellent review and the pictures. you were very thorough

 

[Jimbovia]

Nice review, thanks!

 

[pankake]

Son and I frequent Crosley, usually on a weekday and often have the range to ourselves, with only another shooter or two that spend a little time there. We'll shoot mid-range when no one is in our lane. It is usually trashy from the the "other targets" others have left behind, and these get picked up when we leave that lane. Now that school has started, I guess I get to shoot solo, except on weekends.

 

[oldbikelvr]

Great review, thanks! I may need to take an early morning trip out there with my son before school starts.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

Yesterday was my first trip to Crosley. We had a meet, and greet, and that's where we shot. It was a little warm, but there is plenty of shade. I will defiantly revisit.