smashweights Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Looking at buying my first shotgun and was hoping some of the Columbus crowd would know some good ranges to shoot clay pigeons at. Preferably a free one and semi close to grove city. The only one i've been to is down near lebanon at some state park and it was free. THANKS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomcat0403 Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 my parents house in hocking hills, lolthe only one i know of is one down that way, i'll need to do some research cause i forgot it's name but it is supposed to be really cool. Basically you walk a course and the traps are triggered or something like that. Hidden Hollow maybe the name or something like that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty 996 Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 black wings,delaware Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Blackwing shooting center Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angrish Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 We throw them ourselves out here in LA!! im just down the road from you to....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 black wings,delawareThis is where I go to skeet/trap as well. It's a nice range with friendly staff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 This is where I go to skeet/trap as well. It's a nice range with friendly staff.skeet skeet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putty Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Delaware State Park has an outdoor place to shoot pigeons. Like $5 for the whole time you're there. Good place for summer day fun. It's up 23 turn right on Rt. 226 I believe. It's like the last like outta Delaware before you head to Marion. Go left to bait shop to get pass...then go back across 23 to range. You can shoot pistol and high power, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashweights Posted June 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 delaware is at least an hour from grove city. i could probably drive down to the range in lebanon by then and that's free... i dont care about a managed trap/skeet range. the one i went to was just a designated shotgun area where you threw your own.angrish, where you at? i still gotta get the gun first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angrish Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 delaware is at least an hour from grove city. i could probably drive down to the range in lebanon by then and that's free... i dont care about a managed trap/skeet range. the one i went to was just a designated shotgun area where you threw your own.angrish, where you at? i still gotta get the gun first.Im in ashville,And maybe have a cheap shot gun ,I think it is a moss 500 with the gold trigger I'll have to look hit me up with a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashweights Posted June 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 appreciate the offer, but i kinda got my heart set on a Benelli right now. when i finally get around to picking it up, i'll let you know and maybe we can shoot sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashweights Posted June 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 for those interested, i found an Ohio Wildlife website that has the public park ranges listed:http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/Home/wild_resourcessubhomepage/shooting_infolandingpage/shooting_ranges_default/tabid/17601/Default.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 check out wolf creek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashweights Posted June 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 (edited) check out wolf creek.i was planning to check out Deer Creek. it's probably the closest to grove city at about 30 mins and they have a permit-free shotgun range. Just picked up my shotty today too so I might go down there this weekend. Edited June 20, 2009 by smashweights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 i was planning to check out Deer Creek. it's probably the closest to grove city at about 30 mins and they have a permit-free shotgun range. Just picked up my shotty today too so I might go down there this weekend.What did you pick up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashweights Posted June 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 What did you pick up?a Benelli Super Nova 12ga. haven't shot it yet, but seems to shoulder well and my eyesight lines up naturally with the sights. since i wasnt gonna get to shoot it today, i went ahead and disassembled it so i could atleast play with it.. weird how solid something can feel and yet how effortlessly it comes apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashweights Posted June 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 quick, stupid question: you cant ride a bike with a shotgun slung over your back right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Ohio is a open carry state? If it were unloaded and had a trigger lock I would think you might be able to? I would check into it before trying it. I shot skeet for the first time a week or so ago, it is fun might have to go out again. I only got a 870 express might not be the best for trap shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 a Benelli Super Nova 12ga. haven't shot it yet, but seems to shoulder well and my eyesight lines up naturally with the sights. since i wasnt gonna get to shoot it today, i went ahead and disassembled it so i could atleast play with it.. weird how solid something can feel and yet how effortlessly it comes apart.Nice choice.. I have been going back and forth about picking up another shotgun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashweights Posted June 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 (edited) Ohio is a open carry state? If it were unloaded and had a trigger lock I would think you might be able to? I would check into it before trying it. I shot skeet for the first time a week or so ago, it is fun might have to go out again. I only got a 870 express might not be the best for trap shooting.You should come out with me to Deer Creek sometime if that's anywhere near you. I need someone who can use a hand thrower for clays as my girlfriend is struggling a bit.Nice choice.. I have been going back and forth about picking up another shotgun.If you don't have a super nova, you should. It's amazing. Sights line up perfectly naturally for me and the ComforTech stock does an excellent job of reducing felt recoil. The Mossberg 500 I shot previously started to wear my shoulder after about 40 rounds. Put about 70 though the Benelli last weekend and I could have shot it all day (only stopped cause I ran out of ammo). Not to mention it seems damn accurate. Can't wait to go shooting again. Edited June 24, 2009 by smashweights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 My 2 cents on Shotguns and shooting clays...It doesn't matter as long it shoots comfortably and has the correct choke. I have Berretta Teckny's Vandalia 1 of 300 with a 32" skeet barrel. It shoots like a machine but i can drill the birds just as well with a Mossburg 500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Not sure where deer creek is? I am up near Cleveland so most likely it is gonna be a drive to get there. I would still like to find a good outdoor range to shoot my long gun at. there all far from me, sucks living in the city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashweights Posted June 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 did you check out the ODNR ranges list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 Yes but the closest one to me is over an hour and a half away. Its down in portage county. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashweights Posted July 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 Yes but the closest one to me is over an hour and a half away. Its down in portage county.bummer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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