Does your range let you shoot shotguns with slugs at the "rifle range"

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Ok so since I don't belong to any of the expensive gun clubs around here I have limited options to run my guns and actually don't have an actual range that I can shoot rifle, pistol and shotgun at the same range. However there is a local gravel pit that I go to and run the guns.

However now I am seriously considering setting up my shotgun with slugs for deer season. Ideally I would like to take the gun out and shoot if off a bench at a measured range just so I can see where I am hitting and then decide if I need a scope and if so dial that in.

Ideally this would be done on a rifle range, but I have reluctant to ask if I can shoot my 870 with slugs on the rifle portion of the range. (I guess it cant hurt to ask) but I was just kinda wondering what the general standard on this is.
 
My range would allow it, Yes.
But this is outdoors of course.
My local indoor range also allows slugs and any shot (lead or steel) as long as its 25' target distance.
I don't see much difference of shooting slugs outdoors as much as people shooting muzzle loaders.
I do get funny looks when i pattern my 500 SPX on the 25 yard pistol range. I always throw some slugs in for good measure.

But when is doubt ask, A RO would much rather you ask then him have to find out or be told and then go have to talk with you.
 
My club allows shotguns on the rifle range and the pistol range, since they're kind of multi-use anyway. On the trap and sporting clays ranges, only 7 1/2 shot is allowed, since the larger shot carries too far and there aren't any berms around those ranges.

Hope this helps.

Fred
 
Just got a reply from the Director of the range. Turns out he is fine with it.

Yes, you are most welcome to use a slugged shotgun on the range. Most of that work is done on the 50yd line. The newer sabot style slugs have extended the effective range of a shotgun to 100yds and beyond.

I would ask you start at 50. If you attempt 100 I ask that you have or ask for a spotter to ensure you hit the rear berm. Hitting the "deck" could cause the slug to leave the range - a very bad thing that must be avoided.

Also, as you know, slugs will devastate our wooden vertical posts and horizontal cross members holding the target backers. We cannot have you even accidentally hitting those.
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My new indoor gun range not only alows rifiled slugs but also buckshot. The old range only allowed slugs. Shooting 2 3/4" magnum 12 pellet buckshot is impressive at an indoor range. I also found shooting the remington high velocity 1 ounce slug (1800 fps) to be very impressive shooting indoors. Shooting my 20" mossberg 590-a1. The stairs I got from people nearby were amusing. I kept looking back waiting for someone to come up and yell at me to stop. I felt better when this teenager next lane over started firing his sks (another no-no at the old range due to 7.62X39mm not allowed) and the hits were "sparking" at the back of the range. hunts with double HD shooting center in se mich a big thumbs up.
 
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The outdoor local range near me will not allow the shooting of shotgun slugs ANYWHERE... ( Yes mad.)
 
You're in Oregon and using a slug gun for deer? I guess I don't get it, because rifles would be better.....

if you must use a lsug gun, then follow your range officer's instructions
 
In a word, yes. If the rifle range is tapped out, they allow for the shotgun/slug combo via the handgun range as well. The only downside of this particular indoor range....25 yards max.
 
There are areas in Oregon that only allow shotguns for hunting. The one I'm the most familiar with is the area from the Siuslaw River, south to the Tahkanitch Trail Head, on the west side of Hwy. 101. It's been shotgun only for many years.

Hope this helps.

Fred
 
You're in Oregon and using a slug gun for deer? I guess I don't get it, because rifles would be better.....
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Good question, BUT this is more about creating more options for myself. My budget is pretty limited and right now my only center fire rifle is an M44 Mosin. I have not totally decided on which I will end up using but I would like to be proficient with both.
 
My range never had any restrictions until some jackhole came in and tried to shoot through the dirt mound behind the targets with a .50 bmg rifle now thats the only rifle you cant use there. some people are just stupid...
 
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