Private Land / Ranch

[Ronky 1]

Anyone on here have a spread of private land they'd allow like-minded individuals to shoot on?

 

I'm wondering because I've got some steel I like to shoot and it's a pain driving it all the way out to PA.  I'm located in Essex County.

 

Back in college, we used to shoot on this old rancher's property ... We'd drop a case of beer off at his rear door, as a thank you.  Just wondering if there's anyone like that in NJ.

 

It'll probably be me and a buddy.  We're pretty experienced ... More than happy to generate and sign a hold-harmless or other waiver if that would ease any concerns.

 

Thanks!

[fishnut 2,358]

You can shoot on my unicorn ranch at targets made of rainbows LOL no really good luck finding a place that someone will let you shoot on in this god forsaken state. if someone of this forum had a place large enough and allowed other members to shoot on the property they probably would never leave.

[1LtCAP 4,264]

that clown face is scary.

 

 that said, go to farcebook, and look up the guys in the nj2as over there. i think a couple of them shoot on a farm up north....but whether or not you could join them would hafta be between you and them.

 

 that clown face is scary.

[NJSigfan 218]

Out of curiosity, how big of piece on land is needed to shoot 9mm, shotgun, 22lr and maybe .223?

 

I understand that a proper dirt mound backstop is ideal and should be constructed for safety.

[HBecwithFn7 296]

Out of curiosity, how big of piece on land is needed to shoot 9mm, shotgun, 22lr and maybe .223?

 

I understand that a proper dirt mound backstop is ideal and should be constructed for safety.

 

I think a more critical thing would be having a space big enough to not have any neighbors, who would hear the shots and call 911! 

[dman2112 6]

There is no one like that anymore in NJ

[NJSigfan 218]

I think a more critical thing would be having a space big enough to not have any neighbors, who would hear the shots and call 911! 

Place is pretty far off the beaten path so noise is not a factor.

Neighbors are pro2A and have already mentioned that it was ok. Only concern is distance incase of a miss on the berm

[HBecwithFn7 296]

Place is pretty far off the beaten path so noise is not a factor.

Neighbors are pro2A and have already mentioned that it was ok. Only concern is distance incase of a miss on the berm

 

Fair enough.  If you have a place like that in NJ, good on ya!

[NJSigfan 218]

Yeah, but still looking for info on proper distance needed.

[Pew Pew Plates 358]

I played around with a transit and came up with this for my range.  Red line is the 100 yard range yellow line represents and overshoot and then shows how many feet I'de have the traverse off the berm to send a round into my neighbors pole barn. (90' traverse).  Also shot elevations and the barn is actually higher than top of berm.  Aside from that im clear for 2.59 miles straight back and I shoot everything.

Dug the berm out with a backhoe into a slight hill, I have a plywood target holder and two AR500 swingers

[Bonnevil79 0]

Actually, I have had the pleasure of being invited to a giant (~300 acres) plot of land with a lake in the middle of it way down in South Jersey that my friend invited us to do just that on. The actual property is a mostly undeveloped plot of about 1200 acres split amongst a few people. One of the owners and most of the neighbors are police that all know that is how the land was used so no one called on us throughout the weekend. We set up steel targets with natural berms (well sort of) on the other side of the lake at about 400 yards to test out a friends new AR. Plus set a "course" to go through with our pistols on that other side. I'll post a couple of pics of it when I figure out how to attach pics from my computer. If I get the invitation again there is usually an invite to bring an extra couple of people, so I can see what can be done between now and next summer / fall for our next adventure there.

 

Edit - I think I have the picture now.

[gnardesigner 0]

I shoot on a 45 acre farm in south jersey every Thursday and on some weekends. If you ever find your way to the medford area let me know.

[mipafox 438]

 

Actually, I have had the pleasure of being invited to a giant (~300 acres) plot of land with a lake in the middle of it way down in South Jersey that my friend invited us to do just that on. The actual property is a mostly undeveloped plot of about 1200 acres split amongst a few people. One of the owners and most of the neighbors are police that all know that is how the land was used so no one called on us throughout the weekend. We set up steel targets with natural berms (well sort of) on the other side of the lake at about 400 yards to test out a friends new AR. Plus set a "course" to go through with our pistols on that other side. I'll post a couple of pics of it when I figure out how to attach pics from my computer. If I get the invitation again there is usually an invite to bring an extra couple of people, so I can see what can be done between now and next summer / fall for our next adventure there.

 

Edit - I think I have the picture now.

That looks awesome! Is there good fishing?

 

If I had land like that we'd sail flaming ships of tannerite in front of the berm.

[fishnut 2,358]

^ Snowmen with tannerite in them is pretty fun too. I get to shoot at a farm just north of Easton and we make winter time run and gun courses with them. as well as shooting from a moving golf cart in the summer. Gota love free America! I wish I could shoot their more often though 

[Bonnevil79 0]

 

That looks awesome! Is there good fishing?

 

If I had land like that we'd sail flaming ships of tannerite in front of the berm.

I haven't been down there for it, but I know they had the lake stocked once and has been growing ever since. I wish I could remember what was in there, but I forget, I did get to see the family of eagles that lives there fishing successfully one day., which was pretty cool.

 

Now you've got me looking up the tannerite targets for my next visit.

[mipafox 438]

^ Snowmen with tannerite in them is pretty fun too. I get to shoot at a farm just north of Easton and we make winter time run and gun courses with them. as well as shooting from a moving golf cart in the summer. Gota love free America! I wish I could shoot their more often though 

Is it with Adam?

[fishnut 2,358]

Is it with Adam?

umm yeah LOL. I'm Adam

[mipafox 438]

umm yeah LOL. I'm Adam

Haha, big coincidence. I was talking about an Adam I know just north of Easton.

[fishnut 2,358]

Haha, big coincidence. I was talking about an Adam I know just north of Easton.

LMAO. Yeah the guy who owns the farm name is bob.

[Lalo 13]

Soooo, I guess no one wants to offer up their land for the next NJGF run and gun meet?

[wkeilsw 0]

If i went to outdoor land and shoot how i wanted to it would sound like ww3 and cops would come.

 

 

S&W 637 [] Sig 1911 .22lr [] Glock 22 Gen4 [] Mossberg 590 [] M&P 15 Sport

[gnardesigner 0]

If i went to outdoor land and shoot how i wanted to it would sound like ww3 and cops would come.

 

 

S&W 637 [] Sig 1911 .22lr [] Glock 22 Gen4 [] Mossberg 590 [] M&P 15 Sport

Well when we have 6-7 guys out at the farm I shoot at we are on almost 50 acres that butts up to a 250 acre corn field owned ironically by dietz and Watson. Even still with all of us shooting we have had the local authorities come out twice already. Usually only when we are shooting the Tavor or the AR's though. I guess with it being open land he sound really travels and one officer told us had he could hear us at the station which is a few miles away. They only come out when they get calls but when they come they are cool about it because we aren't breaking any laws. It is odd sometimes with an AR on my shoulder and a handgun on my hip taking to cops. Few of them even mentioned how they'd like to shoot with us. Invitations were given!

[wkeilsw 0]

That sounds awesome

 

 

S&W 637 [] Sig 1911 .22lr [] Glock 22 Gen4 [] Mossberg 590 [] M&P 15 Sport

[njpilot 671]

Well when we have 6-7 guys out at the farm I shoot at we are on almost 50 acres that butts up to a 250 acre corn field owned ironically by dietz and Watson. Even still with all of us shooting we have had the local authorities come out twice already. Usually only when we are shooting the Tavor or the AR's though. I guess with it being open land he sound really travels and one officer told us had he could hear us at the station which is a few miles away. They only come out when they get calls but when they come they are cool about it because we aren't breaking any laws. It is odd sometimes with an AR on my shoulder and a handgun on my hip taking to cops. Few of them even mentioned how they'd like to shoot with us. Invitations were given!

Call them and give them a heads up and they will probably appreciate it and not even bother to send someone out when they get calls.

[Displaced Texan 11,754]

Soooo, I guess no one wants to offer up their land for the next NJGF run and gun meet?

I'll volunteer mine, but you have to go to Tx.

 

Hell of a road trip.

[CageFighter 236]

I'll volunteer mine, but you have to go to Tx.

 

Hell of a road trip.

 

at least we can get a Texas CCW permit while we're in state.  Then use in PA on way home.  -haha

[Wave2k 0]

Gnardesigner is living the dream, would be awesome if someone did offer up their land like that, but like most of you have said it just doesnt happen much in NJ.

 

You can have a /little/ bit more fun on private land also

[gnardesigner 0]

Gnardesigner is living the dream, would be awesome if someone did offer up their land like that, but like most of you have said it just doesnt happen much in NJ.

 

You can have a /little/ bit more fun on private land also

It's been amazing hunting this season out there. Once the spring time comes and we get back into the saddle with our weekly gun nights I'll see if we can set up a little something where members can come out. It really is a slice of heaven being in Nj and feeling so free!

[Wave2k 0]

Would certainly be worth the drive down south !