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NoVA people, where is the longest range in the area?

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I've been tossing around the idea of getting a AR50 and if I want to get it, I want to shoot it. So where in the area (yes, I realize there won't be a 2000yd range in Fairfax :p)

nearby WV?
 
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hsmith wrote:
I've been tossing around the idea of getting a AR50 and if I want to get it, I want to shoot it. So where in the area (yes, I realize there won't be a 2000yd range in Fairfax :p)

nearby WV?
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Quantico Shooting Club is your best bet IMHO.
 
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hsmith wrote:
I've been tossing around the idea of getting a AR50 and if I want to get it, I want to shoot it. So where in the area (yes, I realize there won't be a 2000yd range in Fairfax :p)

nearby WV?
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http://www.nrahq.org/shootingrange/findlocal.asp?State=VA

i'm pretty sure that you can find some land from the BLM in Viriginia where you can shoot.
 
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For all practical intents and purposes, except for black powder, Quantico does not allow civilians to discharge rifles larger than .30 caliber on their ranges.

Special permission - that you are not likely to get - is required for .50 BMG.

Rivanna Rifle and Pistol Club (Charlottesville area) does allow .50 BMG.
 
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I don't know how long the range is, but we've periodically gone out to the sighting-in range at C.F. Phelps. Only draw-back there is time of operations (mostly, that they're closed after the end of this month, until September), and you can ONLY fire rifles there - no handguns.
 
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I remember being told about Central Virginia Tactical having a 1500 yard range, but I don't know if it is open to the public or if Vern(owner/instructor) only uses it for the courses he offers.

Heard he is an excellent instructor for long range shooting.
 
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