Is there a place I could set up a clay thrower close to Van/PDX?

[Maccabee]

I'm looking for a spot within a 30-45 min drive to break some clays on weekday mornings.

Thanks for the help.

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[jbett98]

The Portland Gun Club has reasonable fees.

 

[Mikej]

The English Pit is just over the 205 bridge a ways. It says they have a shot gun range, but i don't know how it work. Been there but just looked around from the top and wasn't shooting.

Clark County Gun Club, Inc. at English Pit

 

[2Wheels4Ever]

There are a quite a few places out towards Estacada and into the the Mt, Hood forest. Google maps can be your friend when looking for a large opening or pit.

Though, if you are the type that likes to bring TVs, washing machines and leave your spent shells and beer bottles, a club might be a better choice.

 

[Maccabee]

The Portland Gun Club has reasonable fees.

They're only open Thurs, Sat, Sun, unfortunately.

 

[Maccabee]

The English Pit is just over the 205 bridge a ways. It says they have a shot gun range, but i don't know how it work. Been there but just looked around from the top and wasn't shooting.

Clark County Gun Club, Inc. at English Pit

I like the English Pit for pistols and rifles, but they don't have any clay facilities.

 

[Maccabee]

There are a quite a few places out towards Estacada and into the the Mt, Hood forest. Google maps can be your friend when looking for a large opening or pit.

Though, if you are the type that likes to bring TVs, washing machines and leave your spent shells and beer bottles, a club might be a better choice.

Definitely not interested in shooting appliances and making a mess. Just want to throw some clays in the air and blast them.

I'm not familiar enough with that area to be comfortable picking a spot where it's legal and acceptable to do so.

 

[jbett98]

Have you shot clay's before and just looking for a spot to shoot?

 

[2Wheels4Ever]

Definitely not interested in shooting appliances and making a mess. Just want to throw some clays in the air and blast them.

I'm not familiar enough with that area to be comfortable picking a spot where it's legal and acceptable to do so.

Finding a good shooting area is half the fun. Sounds like a good road trip is in order to familiarize yourself with the local forests. There are a bunch of apps you can download that show boundary lines to make sure it's all legal. Huntstand is a decent one, though there are others.

If you are on the west side, Brown's camp area has some access to plenty of spots for Clay's. Might be a bit closer.

 

[Maccabee]

Have you shot clay's before and just looking for a spot to shoot?

Correct.