rimfire at gun range
Why do most shooting ranges not allow rimfire. I see signs posted that state no rimfire allowed.
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I have never seen such a sign.
Rimfire = .22, mostly; about the least offensive caliber available.0 -
I belong to a private shooting club and we allow 22 rimfire. The only reason that I can think of off hand is because so many 22 rimfire shooters will not police up there empty brass. Even at our range the same lazy guys wont pick up there brass. 0 -
Hello I don't know where you live But on the mid Atlantic east coast We all shoot 22 rimfire at all our ranges . Only two reasons I can think of for not allowing rimfire is range is run by WEST COAST tree huger or maybe a greedy range owner that only lets you shoot ammo you buy at his range and he does not make enough on 22 rim fire. 0 -
Indoor or outdoor? What state?
I can see someplace with stricter EPA type laws (Cali) and indoor ranges having a problem with the lead - since most 22s are just copper washed and not really jacketed.0 -
By the way, we keep a broom and long handled dust pan for that purpose and its always the same guys who wont use it. 0 -
I have noticed it at some ranges here in Texas, but had never paid it much attention since I normally shoot 9mm or 45, but I purchased a little 22 rifle for my wife to target shoot and that's when the sign at the local range caught my attention. Duh! When I went to ask the owner, he was not available and no one else knew. 0 -
Now, I have seen (primarly pistol) ranges where the only rifles ALLOWED were 22rf (and there is allways that one jag-off that thinks they should allow his 223 "because it's a 22 also"). 0 -
Its not true that "most" shooting ranges don't allow rimfire ammo, at least not on the East Coast.
In fact, I've shot at a lot of ranges (including on the West Coast too), and have NEVER seen such a sign. Since I like shooting rimfire more than anything else, I'd personally never frequent any such range if I had any alternative.
Alternatively, I know of at least 2 or 3 ranges that *ONLY* allow rimfire ammo, since the ranges in question weren't designed to handle more powerful calibers.
As mentioned, the only reason I can think of a rimfire prohibition is because of lead contamination reasons. But a range like that should prohibit ALL non-jacketed bullets, not just rimfire.
My understanding is that there has been some attempt by the Fed to shut down public shooting ranges, citing lead as a hazard. Prevent use of lead bullets, and you've basically shut down the range. (Since non-lead bullets are so much more expensive).
This is actually kind of dumb, as rimfire ammo is low-velocity enough that the bullets shouldn't fragment and create lead dust with a proper backstop. Any lead hazard is basically to employees of the range (who are there all the time), rather than to customers (who may only show up for a few hours a week, and probably less).0 -
I also have never seen such a sign, and have no idea why such a rule would be made. Your assignment Carter will be to ask at those ranges and report back to us. We could all use a good laugh![8D] 0 -
At are range if I remenber right- no rimfires at the 100yd centerfire range and no centerfire rifle at the 50yd pistol/rimfire range. Safty I think, I know 22lr,22mag the ,17's and 5mm can do 100yd but that is the way the members wanted it. 0 -
Our club has two .22 only (1 rifle or pistol and 1 rifle only) plus 22 is OK on other ranges. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by my-handyman
I know 22lr,22mag the ,17's and 5mm can do 100yd but that is the way the members wanted it.
Yeah all of those calibers can EASILY do 100 yards. I frequently shoot my 77/22 out to 250 yards since that is the length of my range in my back yard.0 -
Wow, I feel like the only guy to see a UFO and now I am doubting myself. I know I saw this sign---really I did. If only I had had a camera with me.... 0 -
One range I go to does not allow rimfire on the 100 yard range--only on the 50 yarder.
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