Looking for a place to shoot near Williamsburg

Posted by: Cajuntec

Looking for a place to shoot near Williamsburg - 07/23/20 01:01 PM

I'm looking for an open, outdoor gun range near Williamsburg to sight-in my 20 gauge slug gun, muzzleloader(s), and maybe do some shooting with my specialty pistols (rifle caliber scoped pistols). Anyone know of a good range? There used to be a free range, open, no safety observer, kinda "self policed" near Chickahominy. I don't think it's open anymore, as I haven't been able to find anything about it lately. Someone told me it's closed during the summer and only opens later in the year. I'd prefer to sight in early, and then just double check before hunting season rolls around.

All the best,
Glenn
Posted by: Bill Smkngun

Re: Looking for a place to shoot near Williamsburg - 07/23/20 06:51 PM

The range at Chickahominy is at the Wildlife Management Area and is open from the beginning of September to the end of March. You can find details on the VDGIF website.
Posted by: Cajuntec

Re: Looking for a place to shoot near Williamsburg - 07/24/20 02:10 PM

Thanks. Still looking for something that’s opened now.
All the best,
Glenn
Posted by: Capman

Re: Looking for a place to shoot near Williamsburg - 07/24/20 02:36 PM

Colonial Williamsburg Musket Range is open according to google. You can find the details by just searching.
Posted by: Cajuntec

Re: Looking for a place to shoot near Williamsburg - 07/25/20 08:44 PM

Originally Posted By: Capman
Colonial Williamsburg Musket Range is open according to google. You can find the details by just searching.


Looks like that is only for shooting their muskets, not your own weapons.
All the best,
Glenn
Posted by: etg

Re: Looking for a place to shoot near Williamsburg - 09/12/20 09:08 PM

I have had no luck finding anything outdoors where you can fire all weapons. Let me know if you find anything. I’ll do the same.
Posted by: Dinny

Re: Looking for a place to shoot near Williamsburg - 10/15/20 09:29 AM

Middlesex Shooting Sports Club in Hartsfield.
Posted by: Cajuntec

Re: Looking for a place to shoot near Williamsburg - 10/20/20 10:15 AM

Originally Posted By: etg
I have had no luck finding anything outdoors where you can fire all weapons. Let me know if you find anything. I’ll do the same.


Will do. I started shooting muzzleloader, rifle, and shotgun at the Chickahominy range, but man, it's crowded lately. Made some new shooting acquaintances there recently. A bottle of bug spray and some extra hearing protection allowed me to meet several new people. smile. Most were very nice and considerate of others. Too bad pistol shooting is no longer allowed there. But then again, I bet it would be a lot more packed if they did allow pistol shooting.

All the best,
Glenn
Posted by: Cajuntec

Re: Looking for a place to shoot near Williamsburg - 10/20/20 10:16 AM

Originally Posted By: Dinny
Middlesex Shooting Sports Club in Hartsfield.


Thanks Dinny.
I'll keep that one in mind. It's not too bad of a drive. About an hour, one way. I may check it out.
All the best,
Glenn