Ranges for rifle training

[Black commando]

When it comes to rifle training, I find myself leaning toward outdoor ranges because of the space, distance options, and more realistic feel. But I know indoor ranges have their own advantages, like weather control and convenience. For those of you who shoot rifles regularly, do you prefer outdoor ranges, indoor setups, or a mix of both?

 

[Alpha-17]

For rifle shooting, it's hard to beat an outdoor range. Few indoor ranges have the range necessary for good rifle practice, and the added boom of a rifle inside is rarely pleasant.

 

[Black commando]

Exactly, the space and distance outdoors make a huge difference. Indoor ranges are convenient, but nothing beats long-range practice and the real feel of shooting rifles outside

 

[Shotfired]

Indoor ranges feel like a chore. They’re useful, no doubt but I’d much rather deal with the wind and distance outdoors than stand in a lane with walls on both sides.

 

[Midwestshooter]

Indoor ranges are terrible period. I get they have a use but I much prefer outdoors. Especially for rifle work.

 

[cp1969]

The only time I enjoyed shooting at an indoor range was when I and a couple of friends shot bowling pins with centerfire pistols and swinging silhouettes with .22's.

 

[Belmot]

When it comes to rifle training, I find myself leaning toward outdoor ranges because of the space, distance options, and more realistic feel. But I know indoor ranges have their own advantages, like weather control and convenience. For those of you who shoot rifles regularly, do you prefer outdoor ranges, indoor setups, or a mix of both?

Outdoor every time I have the choice. Indoor is fine for trigger work but it's basically practice for a situation that won't look like that.

 

[Gonadz]

Indoor ranges have their place for basics but things like wind, changing light, and uneven ground are part of it and you can’t fake those indoors.

 

[gerhard1]

Outdoor ranges are what I prefer, primarily due to the noise factor. I'm planning on taking my rolling block 45-70 to an indoor range very soon however due to not being able to find a suitable outdoor range. I have shot at this range before and they say that rifles up to and including .50 BMG are allowed.

 

[Tahoe]

I have an indoor range <10 minutes away, and outdoor is 30+. If I want to test an upgrade, part, new ammo, etc., the indoor range is fine. Otherwise I'll go out.

 

[cp1969]

Is the Bullet Hole the indoor range? I used to shoot bowling pins with a centerfire and miniature silhouettes with a .22 there. This was back in the '80s.
But I never saw anybody firing a rifle of any caliber there.

 

[Tahoe]

Is the Bullet Hole the indoor range? I used to shoot bowling pins with a centerfire and miniature silhouettes with a .22 there. This was back in the '80s.
But I never saw anybody firing a rifle of any caliber there.

Centerfire is the closest for me, followed by Bullet Hole. I have shot rifles at Bullet Hole in the basement range.