Any Members of COSSA in Central, OR?

[CCooper]

Been thinking about looking into a membership at COSSA. I’ve heard it’s a pretty good range, but members only from what I can see on their webpage. Living in the valley- not a lot of good places to shoot LR , especially when fire danger is up. Looking for any feedback. I plan on calling over there this week, but curious if any of the community are members.
@Flyjunky
@wapitibob
@BRTreedogs ?

 

[BRTreedogs]

Been thinking about looking into a membership at COSSA. I’ve heard it’s a pretty good range, but members only from what I can see on their webpage. Living in the valley- not a lot of good places to shoot LR , especially when fire danger is up. Looking for any feedback. I plan on calling over there this week, but curious if any of the community are members.
@Flyjunky

@BRTreedogs ?

I'm not a member.
My lady has been there a few times for pistol matches.
Its is member only for self use.
But you can attend any of the events.

 

[CCooper]

Seems like weekends are pretty loaded up with events and probably busy. Weekdays as a member may be the best?

 

[xsn10s]

I was a member back in 2004-2008. It a good range back then and I think it has improved. Weekdays is probably your best bet for shooting there.

 

[Flyjunky]

I’m a member and I’m out there quite often. It’s a good range, all disciplines, and they have improved things. They just put in another 1,000 yard range with some plans of doing a hunters course in the surrounding hills….which would be very cool.

 

[CCooper]

I’m a member and I’m out there quite often. It’s a good range, all disciplines, and they have improved things. They just put in another 1,000 yard range with some plans of doing a hunters course in the surrounding hills….which would be very cool.

Is shooting on the weekends a zoo with all the stuff they put on? Looking at their calendar it looks pretty busy, and it seems like they close the gong range sometimes. I would primarily be looking to make sure rifles are validated and get reps's in leading up to season which is a pain here in the valley with fire danger restrictions. Taking a day off to drive over and shoot during the week isn't ideal- but I will make it work if needed.

 

[Flyjunky]

Is shooting on the weekends a zoo with all the stuff they put on? Looking at their calendar it looks pretty busy, and it seems like they close the gong range sometimes. I would primarily be looking to make sure rifles are validated and get reps's in leading up to season which is a pain here in the valley with fire danger restrictions. Taking a day off to drive over and shoot during the week isn't ideal- but I will make it work if needed.

At times it can be busy but I've never been out there where I felt it was overly crowded. Yes, the gong range can be closed at times but I don't find it affects me all that often. I'm usually at the gong range really early, like 6am (summer). On the new range I believe it will have moa targets out to 1000 and that one should be open full time, from what I have heard since it is further away from the Nosler range where they hold events but I'm not 100% on that yet.

Where do you shoot in the valley?

 

[Walkstoomuch]

I’m also a member and echo everything flyjunky has said.

 

[CCooper]

Where do you shoot in the valley?

I shoot out at the McGowan range outside of Springfield sometimes but let my membership go there. They only have a range to 200. Mostly shoot on private timber ground that's open to the public.

 

[CCooper]

I signed up for the orientation class they have coming up next Thursday. I called and talked to them, and from what everyone is saying it sounds like a pretty good fit. Thanks everyone for the responses.

 

[Gingerbeardman26]

The Elks Lodge has a pretty nice range outside of Philomath. It goes to 600 yards. It’s for members and guests. If you are a member you can take a class and get a key. Been considering just joining the Lodge down in Corvallis only for the range.

 

[fisherman983]

There's a range in siletz that has gongs to 550 yds also. Membership is only $105 a year and is a Decent place to shoot.

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