Eagle Creek Pistol Range WIN

[ArmedRPh]

Normally I find myself looking for a range that I can fire both rifles and pistols on. As it turned out, this past Saturday I was only looking for a bit of range time on my pistol. I decided to roll the dice on ECPR and see how the range stacked up with others in the area. I can say that they will be my new range for "pistol caliber only" days. Good facility, great staff. I spoke with 5 different staff members and all of them seemed like they'd be fun to have a beer with. Even when I stood on the line loading a mag during a "cold range" time, I wasn't yelled at, although I deserved it, just a gentle rebuke and a reminder of the rules. No harm, no foul.
If you are in the Indy area on the weekend and you want to shoot, I recommend the ECPR. Just save a lane for me.

 

[Citizen711]

I'm gonna have to give them a shot. Pop Guns has been my go-to when friends in gun-friendly areas aren't available, but I always felt like I was shooting inside a closet.

 

[jworm1420]

does Eagle Creek have a rifles only day??? if so what caliber rifles .223?????

 

[indianajoe]

Pistol-caliber rifles are permitted at any time, as well as .22LR. Unfortunately, .223 is not.

Rules and regs are posted here: Eagle Creek Pistol Range

All in all, great place to shoot.

I'm also partial to Atterbury Shooting Complex. Nearly 60 lanes total, including 50- and 100-yard rifle.

 

[the1kidd03]

does Eagle Creek have a rifles only day???

Hopefully, one day. Probably not gonna happen this year. City government BS

 

[the1kidd03]

Normally I find myself looking for a range that I can fire both rifles and pistols on. As it turned out, this past Saturday I was only looking for a bit of range time on my pistol. I decided to roll the dice on ECPR and see how the range stacked up with others in the area. I can say that they will be my new range for "pistol caliber only" days. Good facility, great staff. I spoke with 5 different staff members and all of them seemed like they'd be fun to have a beer with. Even when I stood on the line loading a mag during a "cold range" time, I wasn't yelled at, although I deserved it, just a gentle rebuke and a reminder of the rules. No harm, no foul.
If you are in the Indy area on the weekend and you want to shoot, I recommend the ECPR. Just save a lane for me.

Won't run out of lanes anytime soon with 20 available. Glad to hear you had a good time. The RSO's are pretty relaxed until guys start making the same mistake within minutes of each other

 

[the1kidd03]

I'm gonna have to give them a shot. Pop Guns has been my go-to when friends in gun-friendly areas aren't available, but I always felt like I was shooting inside a closet.

I'll never go back to Pop's personally. Horrible customer service, and the 2-3 hour wait for a lane isn't worth it. ECPR has RSO's there to make sure everyone's being safe. They are very knowledgable, helpful, and friendly and there's no ridiculous wait.

 

[xdmstu]

+1 to Tactical Firearms Training, Guy, and his RSO's at Eagle Creek. I always enjoy my time there.

 

[85t5mcss]

+1 to Tactical Firearms Training, Guy, and his RSO's at Eagle Creek. I always enjoy my time there.

Agreed. This pretty much sums it up for me, too.

 

[GuyRelford]

Normally I find myself looking for a range that I can fire both rifles and pistols on. As it turned out, this past Saturday I was only looking for a bit of range time on my pistol. I decided to roll the dice on ECPR and see how the range stacked up with others in the area. I can say that they will be my new range for "pistol caliber only" days. Good facility, great staff. I spoke with 5 different staff members and all of them seemed like they'd be fun to have a beer with. Even when I stood on the line loading a mag during a "cold range" time, I wasn't yelled at, although I deserved it, just a gentle rebuke and a reminder of the rules. No harm, no foul.
If you are in the Indy area on the weekend and you want to shoot, I recommend the ECPR. Just save a lane for me.

Thank you very much!! These comments mean a lot to us - and we hope to see you back out at ECPR soon!!

Guy

 

[Tamara]

I've been very impressed with how well-run the new operation is. None of my fears of teething problems came true.

Props to Guy & Co.!

 

[GuyRelford]

I've been very impressed with how well-run the new operation is. None of my fears of teething problems came true.

Props to Guy & Co.!

Thanks, Tamara! It's all a credit to the RSOs who have been there for years. TFT was lucky enough to keep James, Vern, Purk, Justin, Jim, Jeremy and Paul as regular RSOs, and we've added some really great guys in addition. (For some reason, we seem to be attracting a lot of Marines - which we love.) Without the core group that pre-dated TFT's operation of the range, the "teething problems" that you mention would have definitely been a reality!

Thanks again - we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Guy

 

[DanVoils]

I'm looking to make it out Saturday morning after the gun show and before the bowling pin shoot. I don't get many Saturdays off so I plan to take advantage of this one. It looks like the shooting floor is solid. I take it that my metal swingers that push into the ground wouldn't work there. Hopefully I can find something at the gun show that has a base on it.

 

[22rssix]

Metal targets are allowed at a distance of 25yrds or greater. If it is a spinner target that will be fine as well. The ground is hard so if you have to pound it into the ground it maybe some work.

The firing line is solid, down range it is packed gravel/dirt.


-James.

PS....

If you bring Metal targets out.... The RSO's get to take shots at it...J/K...LOL....

 

[indianajoe]

Thanks, Tamara! It's all a credit to the RSOs who have been there for years. TFT was lucky enough to keep James, Vern, Purk, Justin, Jim, Jeremy and Paul as regular RSOs, and we've added some really great guys in addition. (For some reason, we seem to be attracting a lot of Marines - which we love.) Without the core group that pre-dated TFT's operation of the range, the "teething problems" that you mention would have definitely been a reality!

Thanks again - we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Guy

Oo-rah.

 

[the1kidd03]

Thanks, Tamara! It's all a credit to the RSOs who have been there for years. TFT was lucky enough to keep James, Vern, Purk, Justin, Jim, Jeremy and Paul as regular RSOs, and we've added some really great guys in addition. (For some reason, we seem to be attracting a lot of Marines - which we love.) Without the core group that pre-dated TFT's operation of the range, the "teething problems" that you mention would have definitely been a reality!

Guy

Hey hey hey....what's wrong with grunts

I shot competitions (long gun) for 15 years before I ever became a Marine lol....guns have been my life since I was 5....I just REALLY enjoyed shooting BIG guns with free ammo (thanks to Uncle Sam)

and WHAT is a "teething" problem?

 

[flatoutt]

I have been wanting to come check it out. I do have a question about lane rental. How does it work if you bring your wife? Do we each get charged? Also, do you need to bring your own target stand?

Thanks

 

[the1kidd03]

I have been wanting to come check it out. I do have a question about lane rental. How does it work if you bring your wife? Do we each get charged? Also, do you need to bring your own target stand?

Thanks

TFT provides targets and stands. Prices are per person, not per lane. You both pay and you can choose to utilize one or two lanes if you prefer (depending on availability, but it's rarely an issue with 20 lanes.) $10 per hour, $20 for all day pass, $75 for ten visit pass (best value because they are all day visits, can be shared with friends you bring, and they do not expire), or $120 for season pass ( but they only work for one person and expire December 31st)

 

[DanVoils]

Metal targets are allowed at a distance of 25yrds or greater. If it is a spinner target that will be fine as well. The ground is hard so if you have to pound it into the ground it maybe some work.

The firing line is solid, down range it is packed gravel/dirt.


-James.

PS....

If you bring Metal targets out.... The RSO's get to take shots at it...J/K...LOL....

I was hoping to shoot at 10-15 yards. No problem with the RSO's using them. Makes for a better experience for the new shooters. I'll have to see if I can find something more suitable for the hard pack. I may end up making some "feet" or runners for them.

 

[Tamara]

and WHAT is a "teething" problem?

Charlie Foxtrots and goat-ropes after a change of command. Which didn't happen.