Question about hanging targets at Atterbury public range

[Backpacker]

I plan to go to the Atterbury public range Wednesday morning. I want to shoot on the 50 yard range. What will I need to hang targets other than a staple gun? Does the range provide cardboard backing? I would and ask them, but the website states they are closed Monday and Tuesday. Thanks

 

[gmcttr]

I have not shot there but asked several questions a few months ago when I went to buy powder.

As I recall, they provide plastic (?) backers and stands and recommended using a stapler to attach targets.

I suggest having ear plugs and muffs available as it is LOUD under the concrete canopies.

 

[Backpacker]

Thank you

 

[88E30M50]

They provide backer boards and sell thumb tacks if you don't have a staple gun. They sell targets too. Ear and eye protection are required on the line. The seller that too if you forget your own.

 

[lrdudley]

Not sure how often they cycle out the plastic backers, but sometimes there is a lot of voids for your staples to hit. I have been putting my targets on cardboard before I go. To say it is loud is an understatement. I put on my ear protection in the parking lot when I'm unloading.

 

[Backpacker]

All went well on the range. The plastic backers were in good condition and held my staples. Thanks for the replies.

 

[russc2542]

Not sure how often they cycle out the plastic backers, but sometimes there is a lot of voids for your staples to hit. I have been putting my targets on cardboard before I go. To say it is loud is an understatement. I put on my ear protection in the parking lot when I'm unloading.

parking lot to firing line is 50-60 feet tops, go figure.

 

[Slawburger]

I put on hearing protection before leaving the vehicle... and I was just going in to the shop.

 

[PistolBob]

i always just take a roll of masking tape with me...and ears and eyes are required or they won't let you shoot.

 

[jcoleman331]

Is this a good place to shoot? it's a bit of a drive for me but everything near me that I know of is indoors.

 

[masterdekoy]

It's a nice range. Inexpensive comparatively as well. My wife and I share a lane for an hour and it costs $9. Nice people running it most of the time as well. There are quite a few rules, such as no rapid fire, specific procedures for unloading firearms from cases, but overall it's a good option.

 

[jcoleman331]

Thanks a lot!

 

[bstewrat3]

It is much safer than it was before the remodel. 15 years ago you were likely to get shot going down range to deal with targets. 20 years ago you would have trouble putting a target up around all the tv's, propane tanks and appliances.

 

[Backpacker]

It is much safer than it was before the remodel. 15 years ago you were likely to get shot going down range to deal with targets. 20 years ago you would have trouble putting a target up around all the tv's, propane tanks and appliances.

I remember those days. There were times I got there, saw the cluster that it was and went back home. There were many good days too.