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Hey Gunnies,

I just bought a Rem 700pss in 308 26" and my future long term project is probably a custom Rem 700 in 338 Lapua.. I will start learning long range precision soon.. Figured the 308 win is the best bet for learning all the calculations needed in long range.

I also am about to start learning reloading since the 338 Lapua is a... .. yeah.. expensive piece to shoot. I figured also that the 308 was a nice way to be able to play with precision reloading.. I hear the Dillon's are nice and plan on one..

First.. Does anyone know of any range or land "Further" than 100yds.. Clarks is 100yds and that's the cream of the crop I hear.. Although I hear Quantico ( which would be awesome ) but I hear the list is limited and almost impossible to get on.. Any suggestions or invites would be great.. Really want to stretch out my abilities and play with my new Leupold 6x18x40

Second... Does anyone have any recommendations for this rifle I mentioned in 308 win.. Reloading, Ammo preferred, etc.. Also what is a good book(s) on reloading that can show me the right path to correctly reload and get started.

Thanks Gunnies !

P.S - BTW I am a recently new addition to VGOF and I am having a great time on the forum, thanks for all the great info..

Where do you live??? If you live in the nova area 340 defense (30 min outside of leesburg) in WV you can shoot up to 400 yards. A bit further out you can shoot 800 yards

Reaaaaaaally.. I Live in NVA in Fairfax.. That surely catches my eye.. Is the 340 defense 800yd??

No, 340 400 yards
and peace keeper offers 1000 yards---- Edit thought it was only 800. Further out I meant to say 30 min further than 340...

340 is my favorite, they are not up your arse and leave you alone. 30 bucks for yearly pay by hour membership and $330 (?)for unlimited.

I also know a place that is putting in a mile long bench but im not allowed to say yet

joeshmo wrote:No, 340 400 yards
and peace keeper offers 1000 yards---- Edit thought it was only 800. Further out I meant to say 30 min further than 340...

340 is my favorite, they are not up your arse and leave you alone. 30 bucks for yearly pay by hour membership and $330 (?)for unlimited.

I also know a place that is putting in a mile long bench but im not allowed to say yet

I hate coffee but I will just sit next to you untill the secret is out lol

I also want to know where a decent outdoor range in the NOVA area is. Also what are the regulations regaurding shooting outdoors? Do i have to be a certin amount of yards away from the public? Any info on blueridge?

PulsatingBeaver wrote:I also want to know where a decent outdoor range in the NOVA area is. Also what are the regulations regaurding shooting outdoors? Do i have to be a certin amount of yards away from the public? Any info on blueridge?

You have to check your local county laws. Every county is diffrent when it come to shooting at your house outside. You have to be a certain distance from a dwelling and property line and it is not measured in yards but feet. Dont bother with blue ridge IMO. 340 is the way to go. Right off rt 7 30 min from leesburg and I consider it in the NOVA area. There is also range 82 in faquire county and if your looking for a indoor range check out silver eagle in ashburn or just go to the NRA range in fairfax. BR is geared towards leo's and is always packed. Keep in mind the NRA range is a bit expensive but they fight for gun owners rights!!

joeshmo wrote:

PulsatingBeaver wrote:I also want to know where a decent outdoor range in the NOVA area is. Also what are the regulations regaurding shooting outdoors? Do i have to be a certin amount of yards away from the public? Any info on blueridge?

You have to check your local county laws. Every county is diffrent when it come to shooting at your house outside. You have to be a certain distance from a dwelling and property line and it is not measured in yards but feet. Dont bother with blue ridge IMO. 340 is the way to go. Right off rt 7 30 min from leesburg and I consider it in the NOVA area. There is also range 82 in faquire county and if your looking for a indoor range check out silver eagle in ashburn or just go to the NRA range in fairfax. BR is geared towards leo's and is always packed. Keep in mind the NRA range is a bit expensive but they fight for gun owners rights!!

I go to the NRA Rang now as a matter of fact. 1.5 hours is far for me but ill look in to it for 340.

there is nothing like taking a mosin nagant with original mil spec scope popping small baloons at 400 yards!! If you dont mind me asking about were do you hang your hat? There are plenty or ranges and some even in evil MD depending where in nova you live.

NOVA Ranges that I have used:

Sharpshooters Small Arms Range in Lorton, VA ( Formerly Gilberts )
-Small arms only

NRA - HQ in Fairfax
-I think they allow up to 50 BMG
-50yds

Clarks Brothers in Winchester, VA
-MUST BUY their ammo
-No range fee
-Clay, Pistol, and Rifle range

Blue Ridge Arsenal
-expensive and sells guns mostly at MSRP.. Though they do sell used firearms

Is 340 crowded typically?

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I hear it is crowded on the weekends but I always go durring the week day to avoid the crowds. I think a weekend is always a hit or miss with any range

Whatever you do.. to avoid a miss.. DON'T GO SHOOTING when a Gun Show is in town lol Packed!

joeshmo wrote:there is nothing like taking a mosin nagant with original mil spec scope popping small baloons at 400 yards!! If you dont mind me asking about were do you hang your hat? There are plenty or ranges and some even in evil MD depending where in nova you live.

North springfield.

Blue Ridge Arsenal is not expensive....if you are a senior. $140 for an annual membership, private member-only range times, priority at other times, no additional fees per visit. Of course, nothing long range. For comparison, $140 is ten 1-hour visits to the NRA range.

Silver Eagle membership is 3X the BRA senior price, plus a $100 first-year initiation fee. No discounts for seniors.

Sharpshooters membership is about 2X the BRA senior price. No discounts for seniors.

Plus free doughnuts and coffee at BRA. Just what I DON"T need!

tursiops wrote:Blue Ridge Arsenal is not expensive....if you are a senior. $140 for an annual membership, private member-only range times, priority at other times, no additional fees per visit. Of course, nothing long range. For comparison, $140 is ten 1-hour visits to the NRA range.

Silver Eagle membership is 3X the BRA senior price, plus a $100 first-year initiation fee. No discounts for seniors.

Sharpshooters membership is about 2X the BRA senior price. No discounts for seniors.

Plus free doughnuts and coffee at BRA. Just what I DON"T need!

im a noob then becasue the NRA range seems long range to me.