Shooting Range South Yorkshire ??

[Tornado1979 145]

Does anyone know any decent shooting ranges i'd be able to use for zeroing and some extra practise off the field in the Doncaster, South yorkshire area with Rimfire / Centrefire ??

 

i'd also like a idea of cost, i.e. do you have to be a member or can you pay one off payment each visit.

 

My tickets not arrived yet but want to be prepared, i've got some permissions I can use for zeroing but would also like to do at range on occasions

 

 

[The Seeker 3,048]

There used to be a club at Birdwell not sure if it's still going though, I'm not aware of any other ranges in South Yorkshire, theres a really good indoor range at Carlton Moor Notts which a bit of a drive but excellent set up (google it) or the final suggestion would be Mirfield in West Yorkshire which has an outdoor range.

 

ATB

[Tornado1979 145]

There used to be a club at Birdwell not sure if it's still going though, I'm not aware of any other ranges in South Yorkshire, theres a really good indoor range at Carlton Moor Notts which a bit of a drive but excellent set up (google it) or the final suggestion would be Mirfield in West Yorkshire which has an outdoor range.

 

ATB

That's brilliant mate thanks, don't mind travelling for a decent set up, I'll have a look after work today.

 

Thanks again :-)

[Alsone 789]

There's definitely one at Barnsley in an old quarry as I have friends that go, Its a short range (50 yd I think) rimfire range and a few long range (several hundred metre) centrefire ranges. I'm not sure of the name though unfortunately. I'm also pretty sure you have to be a member.

 

I'll see if I can find out. For some reason the Wombwell area is springing to mind but could be unrelated.

Edited October 25, 2013 by Alsone

[charlie caller 3,654]

Mirfield is good and you don't need to be a member, Calton moor is not as my mate Seeker says in Notts, it is in Derbyshire just past Ashbourne, mike is a very nice chap, and very helpful and really knows his stuff about rifles, it is a pipe range underground so you can zero in totally wind free conditions, there is also Mattersy rifle and pistol club near Doncaster, I have never been but a google search will bring it up mate.

[Tornado1979 145]

There's definitely one at Barnsley in an old quarry as I have friends that go, Its a short range (50 yd I think) rimfire range and a few long range (several hundred metre) centrefire ranges. I'm not sure of the name though unfortunately. I'm also pretty sure you have to be a member.

 

I'll see if I can find out. For some reason the Wombwell area is springing to mind but could be unrelated.

 

 

Thanks for that mate, I'll do some digging too sounds good

[Tornado1979 145]

Mirfield is good and you don't need to be a member, Calton moor is not as my mate Seeker says in Notts, it is in Derbyshire just past Ashbourne, mike is a very nice chap, and very helpful and really knows his stuff about rifles, it is a pipe range underground so you can zero in totally wind free conditions, there is also Mattersy rifle and pistol club near Doncaster, I have never been but a google search will bring it up mate.

 

 

Even more places to inspect, thanks alot for info mate... like the sound of the pipe range

[Alsone 789]

 

There's definitely one at Barnsley in an old quarry as I have friends that go, Its a short range (50 yd I think) rimfire range and a few long range (several hundred metre) centrefire ranges. I'm not sure of the name though unfortunately. I'm also pretty sure you have to be a member.

 

I'll see if I can find out. For some reason the Wombwell area is springing to mind but could be unrelated.

 

 

Thanks for that mate, I'll do some digging too sounds good

 

 

I'll probably see the person concerned tonight so I'll ask.

[charlie caller 3,654]

Well if your heading over to Calton moor anytime pal, stop off at mine and pick me up, always like a shot down the pipe, and got a lot of time for Mike he is a good egg

[Tornado1979 145]

Well if your heading over to Calton moor anytime pal, stop off at mine and pick me up, always like a shot down the pipe, and got a lot of time for Mike he is a good egg

Sounds like a plan mate, I've just emailed mike earlier, the tunnels look quality and not a bad price.

 

Once my ticket arrives and I collect gun I'll give you a shout :-)

[charlie caller 3,654]

Your on mate keep me posted

[Alsone 789]

I spoke to the person concerned its Mattersey Rifle and Pistol Range near Doncaster.

 

http://www.matterseyrapc.org.uk/

 

They are recruiting and have enquiry days once a month when you can turn up and get the spiel plus have a shoot. Other than that you have to be a member.

[wabbit slayer 16]

There is a range just off the A19 called Hensall rifle club. Membership is around £ per year, but you have to be a member to shoot there.

Its open every day but there has to be 2 full members there for you to shoot, its owned by the police so they shoot there too on odd days.

Air rifle and rimfire ranges all outdoors but shooting area is under cover (no 17hmr permitted)

Just pop along one saturday or sunday morning to have a look and a chat.

[Nik_B 3,790]

Mirfield is good and you don't need to be a member, Calton moor is not as my mate Seeker says in Notts, it is in Derbyshire just past Ashbourne, mike is a very nice chap, and very helpful and really knows his stuff about rifles, it is a pipe range underground so you can zero in totally wind free conditions, there is also Mattersy rifle and pistol club near Doncaster, I have never been but a google search will bring it up mate.

 

I've met Mike beating last year

[Tornado1979 145]

Went to Mirfield yesterday, nice set-up but was packed out, I was trying to zero in on the 100yd range and had 6 people waiting behind me to get in my spot, pressure was on for the new boy , £10 for range use and no time limit set, not bad at all.

 

I will be visiting again but avoiding Friday afternoon, spoke with staff and it's £100 for year membership for unlimited range use, not bad but it's a hour drive so not very practical for me.

 

Mattersey rifle club is only 10mins from my house but can't see option for visitors on website and had no response to email, £100 fee + £200 membership each year, too expensive for occasional zero and practice.