Ranges that allow reactive targets?

**BerksCountyDave** · October 16th, 2008, 09:36 PM

Anyone know of any ranges around Berks, Lebanon, Lancaster etc areas that allow reactive targets (watermelons, jugs of water etc)? I used to love blowing that stuff up as a kid, but all the ranges don't allow it for whatever reason.

**ar15jules** · October 16th, 2008, 10:17 PM

Originally Posted by BerksCountyDave

Anyone know of any ranges around Berks, Lebanon, Lancaster etc areas that allow reactive targets (watermelons, jugs of water etc)? I used to love blowing that stuff up as a kid, but all the ranges don't allow it for whatever reason.

I can't help you with any local ranges, but many have prohibited those types of targets because people leave garbage all over the place....
Jules

**BullfrogKen** · November 6th, 2008, 03:59 AM

West Shore Sportsmen's has falling steel plate racks. That enough for ya to have fun on?

**BerksCountyDave** · December 2nd, 2008, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by myinvestorsplace11

There are many ranges available here for reactive targets, but we cant say this was the correct range without testing that range. But for spending money in this, better you can invest in stock, online marketing..

Haha wow, interesting first post.

**Hawk** · December 2nd, 2008, 11:59 AM

There are 2 issues with "user brought reactive targets" as you describe. First is that typically they don't put them in a proper location for the rounds to be caught by the backstop (on the ground is one of the worst places due to "skipping"). Secondly, I can tell you first hand people don't clean up after themselves (I'm guessing improper up bringing

). You wouldn't believe the mess the "Fudds" leave behind at our range at this time of year.

"Fudds" = once a year range users, typically around deer season, to sight in their deer rifles, that they haven't shot since last year.

A little Elmer Fudd for your enjoyment
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CE2OSuZaV8M