Hey guys, my club is coming to the end of their lease and there's talks about maybe looking into a new location. It got me thinking about what kind of things a new 10m range for ISSF rifle and pistol shooting should have that would make it great.
It sounds like they're looking at a 24 position range, but aside from that things are up in the air. Even the question of going full electronic or doing some electronic most paper isn't answered.
What kind of things do you guys think are essential in a good range? Or what features does your range have that you think are great? Would love to hear about where everyone trains.
Your dream 10m range?
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Richard144
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Re: Your dream 10m range?
I am no a high level shooter however the most important thing in my mind would be lighting. Most indoor ranges have less than great lighting. There are many other considerations as well like ventilation, heating and cooling, ease of maintenance, access, and on and on.
Rick B.
Rick B.
Re: Your dream 10m range?
Adequate lighting as Richard144 has mentioned is a great start.
I don't think I would go 100% electronic target as it can be useful to be able to shoot at paper, both for testing purposes and also, for brand new shooters is is easier to have something to take home and put on the fridge. At least be able to take down them quickly.
Adequate ready space and adequate storage space. Many 10m ranges suffer from not enough ready or preparation space. This has gotten to a be very equipment intensive sport so for 24 firing points you would theoretically need space for 48 shooters. Places for the relay getting ready to go on and places for the relay that is on the line to leave their stuff they don't have on the line and also some place to go when their relay is over.
A little space to move around behind the firing points is a good thing.
24 points, you will really appreciate a PA system by the end of the a long day.
Finally, storage space, (probably lockable) for all the stuff no one wants to haul back and forth to the range for every event (training or competition)
'dude
I don't think I would go 100% electronic target as it can be useful to be able to shoot at paper, both for testing purposes and also, for brand new shooters is is easier to have something to take home and put on the fridge. At least be able to take down them quickly.
Adequate ready space and adequate storage space. Many 10m ranges suffer from not enough ready or preparation space. This has gotten to a be very equipment intensive sport so for 24 firing points you would theoretically need space for 48 shooters. Places for the relay getting ready to go on and places for the relay that is on the line to leave their stuff they don't have on the line and also some place to go when their relay is over.
A little space to move around behind the firing points is a good thing.
24 points, you will really appreciate a PA system by the end of the a long day.
Finally, storage space, (probably lockable) for all the stuff no one wants to haul back and forth to the range for every event (training or competition)
'dude
Re: Your dream 10m range?
For Lighting: ISSF_-Technical-Rules-Rule_Book_2023_Approved_Version Pages 206-7
P.S. you can download a Lux or Lumen app on your cellphone
I set up my range accordingly.
Gort
P.S. you can download a Lux or Lumen app on your cellphone
I set up my range accordingly.
Gort
Re: Your dream 10m range?
This is fantastic, thank you. I am an electrical engineer and have done my share of lighting calcs so I'll definitely make good use of this document.
Love the feedback so far. For electronic targets what's the typical/best way to run the cabling to the targets down range? Are the targets against the wall or free standing?
Love the feedback so far. For electronic targets what's the typical/best way to run the cabling to the targets down range? Are the targets against the wall or free standing?
Re: Your dream 10m range?
95m long
10m prep and shooting area
15m range and bullet traps
10m behind targets for air makeup equipment and storage (behind brick wall)
This is the "Range" area only and does not include the area behind the glass wall for viewing, socializing, gunsmithing, beverage center, lounge chairs and free ammo table.
10m prep and shooting area
15m range and bullet traps
10m behind targets for air makeup equipment and storage (behind brick wall)
This is the "Range" area only and does not include the area behind the glass wall for viewing, socializing, gunsmithing, beverage center, lounge chairs and free ammo table.
Re: Your dream 10m range?
There are a lot of good thoughts and ideas here. The one other thing is you have to keep all of this in the scope of realistic budgets. Not just for building or creating the range but also for maintaining it.
Clearly the bigger the building, the bigger the capital cost but also the greater the monthly cost to heat and cool the place, to light and maintain 'stuff'. I have seen well intentioned initiatives die because grand plans got out of a committee to a general board and shot down (no pun intended) as not a reasonable use of funds or simply being too expensive. Don't want to be a Debbie Downer but did want to point out that moderation in cost can be helpful in getting out of the planning stages.
'Dude
Clearly the bigger the building, the bigger the capital cost but also the greater the monthly cost to heat and cool the place, to light and maintain 'stuff'. I have seen well intentioned initiatives die because grand plans got out of a committee to a general board and shot down (no pun intended) as not a reasonable use of funds or simply being too expensive. Don't want to be a Debbie Downer but did want to point out that moderation in cost can be helpful in getting out of the planning stages.
'Dude