Looking for a range near Lincoln, MA

[55fanatic]

I know there are a lot of nice ranges with in 30min of me but looking for recommendations.

More than likely it will be me and a few friends(who have made it tradition to drive up to MFL to shoot together, we all got our licenses together as well) that join together. We're all beginners and very excited about the hobby/sport/protection aspect.

We are looking for a range with decent range atmosphere and no waiting line. Would love something with a rifle range as well as skeet, as well as pistol(indoor and out)

While I don't think it's a big range and it's a little less fancy then others I've been to, I think Billerica is high on our list but looking for other ideas as well.

Lets hear your recommendations

 

[Dirtypacman]

Other then Skeet - Harvard Sportmans got them all beat.

 

[55fanatic]

Other then Skeet - Harvard Sportmans got them all beat.

I was under the impression there was a wait list to join Harvard

 

[Dirtypacman]

I was under the impression there was a wait list to join Harvard

I don't do the books I just pay the dues. That I can't confirm or deny myself.

 

[M1911]

I was under the impression there was a wait list to join Harvard

No wait list. You need a sponsor (easy to get), then attend a monthly meeting.

Harvard is by far the best near Lincoln for action pistol and it also has longer range rifle than other clubs. Harvard has indoor and outdoor pistol ranges, action pits (pistol only), and rifle ranges out to 300 yards. Harvard has a trap range, but it is minimal -- no regulation launcher. No bar at Harvard.

Wayland Rod & Gun Club is closer to you, but much smaller. It has a small indoor range and 100 yard outdoor range. No skeet or trap. No bar at Wayland.

Maynard Rod & Gun Club has an indoor range, outdoor range, trap and skeet. It also has a bar.

Riverside Gun Club has indoor and outdoor ranges, trap and skeet. It also has a bar.

Note that almost all gun clubs that have trap and skeet allow the public to shoot trap and/or skeet one day a week (often Sunday).

I am a member of Wayland & Harvard. I was a member at Riverside -- I won't rejoin.

 

[dwarven1]

I am a member of [strike=""]Wayland &[/strike] Harvard. I was a member at Riverside -- I won't rejoin.

What he said.

 

[bluebanana]

Concord Rod & Gun Club has an indoor pistol range

Nashoba Sportsman's Club has outdoor pistol, 50 yard and 100 yard rifle ranges

Both have trap fields as well

 

[chinalfr]

Add MRA @ woburn to the list as it's not too far. 24 hrs indoor range access if you need that. I'm a night crawler so it's important to me.

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[mike01824]

Woburn Sportsmen Association on the Bedford/Billerica line is a good club and probably closer to you than Billerica. From your list WSA has a 2 Trap fields, 200 yrd rifle range, indoor 50ft pistol range and a soon to be reopened 50yrd outdoor pistol range. Plus things not on your list like archery, 3D, and black powder.

 

[M1911]

One drawback to WSA is that it is not friendly to defensive shooting.

 

[mike01824]

One drawback to WSA is that it is not friendly to defensive shooting.

This, plus the guest policy is "less than ideal". A suggestion to the OP is to go with a club close to your house/work so travel time isn't an excuse for not going to the range. WSA on the way home from work so that was a MAJOR selling point.

 

[icarus]

No wait list. You need a sponsor (easy to get), then attend a monthly meeting.

Harvard is by far the best near Lincoln for action pistol and it also has longer range rifle than other clubs. Harvard has indoor and outdoor pistol ranges, action pits (pistol only), and rifle ranges out to 300 yards. Harvard has a trap range, but it is minimal -- no regulation launcher. No bar at Harvard.

I second this.

HSC is a great club, great ranges. rifle to 300, good pistol ranges, and 3 sets of pistol plates, and plates at 300 (always good fun, instant gratification). Great people too, everyone is friendly.