Anyplace in Indiana to try out a 50 BMG?

[echoagain]

I have a co-worker who wants to try out a 50 BMG. Are there any ranges in central Indiana (or any reasonable drive from Indy) where someone can rent/try one out? Thanks!

 

[CraigAPS]

I have a co-worker who wants to try out a 50 BMG. Are there any ranges in central Indiana (or any reasonable drive from Indy) where someone can rent/try one out? Thanks!

I'm not sure how reasonable of a drive it is, but Hillside in Roanoke has a 50 for rental. Here's a link to their rental info. Hillside Shooting Sports

 

[m82mike]

Ammo is $ 3-6 a round. Depending on type of projectile.

 

[PGRChaplain]

What's ammo for a 50 run?

Hillside charges $7.00, minimum of 5. Expensive BOOM!

 

[nipprdog]

Hillside charges $7.00, minimum of 5. Expensive BOOM!

That's better than $120 for two mags through the MP5. Yikes!

I did that at Applied Ballistics for about a third of that price.

 

[echoagain]

Thanks guys, that helps!

 

[Beowulf]

Dang, that's some expensive rental prices.

If your buddy isn't in a hurry and if s/he is an INGO member, make plans to come to the next INGO Open Shoot at Proteq in Brazil, IN. Unless something comes up, I plan to be there... and if I am there, there will definitely be a .50 BMG rifle and a full auto MP5 there (among other things). I'm always happy to share (as long as people are willing to kick in for ammo or bring their own).

 

[blacknwhite]

^^^^ nice guys like this make the INGO world go round!!!!!

 

[Indycar:v1.1]

Knob Creek machine gun shoot is coming up soon in Louisville. You can rent a 50 BMG down there.

 

[Slawburger]

Knob Creek machine gun shoot is coming up soon in Louisville. You can rent a 50 BMG down there.

Knob Creek is something that has to be experienced. You just can't keep from having a silly grin on your face when you walk down the line of cannon and full auto firearms in use.

 

[radar8756]

Knob Creek --- cannon ??? .

Sales or Rental ?

 

[Clay Pigeon]

Ammo is $ 3-6 a round. Depending on type of projectile.

That's better than $120 for two mags through the MP5. Yikes!

I did that at Applied Ballistics for about a third of that price.

Join Elwood CC, and seek out Squirrel. He has been known to hook people up to shoot both and I've never seen him charge anyone. He has MP5's in 9 and 10mm.

 

[Clay Pigeon]

Sales or Rental ?

Both.

 

[Slawburger]

Sales or Rental ?

On the occasions that I attended the first thing I saw/heard/felt was a cannon on the left just before the full auto firing line.

I saw several for sale as well. The self restraint involved nearly caused serious injury. Who doesn't want a cannon?

I think there were people with .50 BMG that you could shoot for about $5 a shot. Price might have changed.

 

[Doublehelix]

Tim's in Westfield has one as well in their rental inventory.

 

[armycombatmedic]

When is is the open shoot at ? I am getting a 50 BMG soon

 

[Bigtanker]

When is is the open shoot at ? I am getting a 50 BMG soon

Here is last fall's thread. Keep an eye in the INGO Events sub forum for the next one.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/ingo-events/417027-ingo-fall-open-shoot-@-proteq-brazil.html

 

[Beowulf]

When is is the open shoot at ? I am getting a 50 BMG soon

I think cameramonkey was going to get with Don to get a date picked. Not sure if he's had the chance yet.

 

[Rong]

If you do get up Roanoke way, Hillside is an awesome range. They host 3 gun, trap, 5 stand. Indoor and outdoor shooting bays. They have a nice set up. No indoor for the 50 though