Place to shoot .223 rifle?

**ezrarobles** · May 10th, 2012, 11:01 PM

Just picked up a Mini 14 today, and was wondering if there is any local ranges in the lower bucks area good for taking a .223 rifle to. I'm in the Bristol/Levittown area, and I know there's RAF, but I'm not sure if an indoor range will allow a rifle at all.

Thanks in advance for any pointers!

**Galvatron** · May 11th, 2012, 12:24 AM

Classic Pistol in Southampton has pretty much no caliber restrictions.

**johnzbar** · May 11th, 2012, 01:34 PM

+1 for Classic Pistol. They have 10 lanes dedicated to rifles/shotguns but sometimes only five are open due to classes.

**mike231** · May 11th, 2012, 01:38 PM

Ready Aim Fire won't let you shoot it there. Classic is your best bet unless you know someone who belongs to Langhorne.

**Pkspawn** · May 11th, 2012, 01:58 PM

Although I personally do not like the place. Double Tap had allowed 223 on their range when I went there. Might be worth the phone call to see if they still do.

They are about the same distance as CP is from bristol/levittown area.

http://www.doubletapshootingrange.com/

I would call and make sure you can use your own ammo, and confirm rates and any other questions you might have. There is a review of the place on PAFOA.. Not very favorable, but there are more recent reviews in which the people are not having any issues there.

**ezrarobles** · May 11th, 2012, 11:22 PM

Alright, thank you for the recommendations! I'm going to try out Classic Pistol, and they happen to be very close to the place I bought my Mini 14 at.

**GUNRUNNER** · May 12th, 2012, 09:27 PM

just shot my ar-15 at Clayton's today--

**ErSwnn** · June 3rd, 2012, 12:16 PM

Shooting rifles indoors sucks. While it beats no shooting at all I find it nothing but frustrating. 50' and shells bouncing back at you doesn't spell fun in my book. OP, try Wicen's. It's an outdoor range up towards Doylestown. Your first time will cost in around $25/30 for a range badge and rifle qualification (simply show you can safely use the rifle). After that it is a flat fee when you return. I think it's $15 for all day. You'll have up to 100 yards to stretch the legs on that rifle. 50' with a rifle isn't very challenging, 100 yards makes it a lot more fun. Sunshine and fresh air make it right.