I've got three kids who are old enough for point savers and one can fill my tag. Before I take them out into the field, they need to nail down their ability to hit the target consistently. The mechanics, rules, and laws are covered. It is the 'bench time' they need.
We are starting with BBs on a 2'x3' piece of cardboard and moving up through 22 rifle to a .243 based on their consistency and competency.
We are based in the West Beaverton area and need to find a reasonably priced range. We stopped a couple times out at the gravel pit in the coastal range and found it a little too 'wild west' for our safety. The past weekend we stopped out at Tri-County to check things out and were curtly shoed away (heard there was a bit of a waiting list too). Heard about an open range across the river up near Camas but fear that might be too far to drive a couple times a week as we need a lot of range time in order to develop muscle memory and their skills. Checked out the Beaver Creek Armory but got the vibe that we were disturbing them by asking questions (may have been an off day or wrong person to speak with).
We need some solid suggestions for a decent range so that when the next season comes round we can safely and accurately harvest small game and big game (when age appropriate).
Hearing protection - check
Eye protection - check
Book & video lessons - check
BB & 22 rifles - check
Ammunition - check
Targets - check
Range cleaning supplies - check
Positive attitudes - check
Range - ?????
We are starting with BBs on a 2'x3' piece of cardboard and moving up through 22 rifle to a .243 based on their consistency and competency.
We are based in the West Beaverton area and need to find a reasonably priced range. We stopped a couple times out at the gravel pit in the coastal range and found it a little too 'wild west' for our safety. The past weekend we stopped out at Tri-County to check things out and were curtly shoed away (heard there was a bit of a waiting list too). Heard about an open range across the river up near Camas but fear that might be too far to drive a couple times a week as we need a lot of range time in order to develop muscle memory and their skills. Checked out the Beaver Creek Armory but got the vibe that we were disturbing them by asking questions (may have been an off day or wrong person to speak with).
We need some solid suggestions for a decent range so that when the next season comes round we can safely and accurately harvest small game and big game (when age appropriate).
Hearing protection - check
Eye protection - check
Book & video lessons - check
BB & 22 rifles - check
Ammunition - check
Targets - check
Range cleaning supplies - check
Positive attitudes - check
Range - ?????