Eagle peak shooting range.

[daddySEAL]

I agree totally, OLDVET~!!
I know what you say is true.
I love Eagle Peak and shoot there fairly regularly....even bought my house in Leander to be close and get there quickly (I used to live in Austin). It is the safest, well managed outdoor range I've been to. And their business has increased by a factor of 10 in the past few years.
Running an incredibly busy business, where everyone has firearms and ammo, is very serious business, so...they are all business and safety oriented...from range masters to office personnel.
Their insurance company lawyers are on their asses totally and constantly. That's not a happy way to run a business.

I tried to suggest to Jim(the owner, along with his wife Dee)...and even said I would do it myself... that the brass catching screens btwn shooting stalls needed to be extended up near the tin roof, to stop hot brass falling on shooters to the right in the next stall.
Jim agreed, but said that the lawyers won't let them do that or anything else to the range.

I would be pissed too, if I had to put up with that BS, and threat of losing my livelihood constantly~!!

 

[SIG_Fiend]

I've worked a range before. I fully understand the issue of safety, the idiot factor with some customers at the range, liability, etc. That does not excuse an employee for acting like a complete ass, plain and simple. I worked a range, and at a couple points had 2 of them act like jerks to customers, and in no uncertain terms let them know that was absolutely not okay, and I didn't want to see that happen again. In all fairness, in the 2 trips I've had to Eagle Peak, I didn't really deal with anyone except the older guy in the range office, so I've never had an issue with anyone else there except him. Both times, I could barely make it through the front door before the guy was ranting at me and generally having a bad attitude, completely unwarranted. The first trip, he practically physically assaulted my CHL instructor, which was again completely unwarranted.

 

[tmd11111]

Found it...........in Leander

Kind of explains why people there are called Leanderthals.

 

[tx_transplantess]

If y'all are ever looking for good ranges and a laid back one....I know just the one,Home - Texas Star Shooting Range

It is really a NICE range and very lovely folks as well.

If your significant other enjoys the sport as well and would like to get out among just the ladies, there is a ladies night that is held twice a month as well.

 

[tx_transplantess]

I have been to Eagle Peak a few times as well and I wouldn't say that the folks in the office have been the most pleasant either although, I have no real complaints. They do have a lot of folks coming and going. They sure aren't hurting for business that's for sure.

 

[TexMex247]

Eagle peak kicks ass if you ask me. You just can't do weekends out there unless you want to wait forever for a stall. I have been scolded once or twice for rapid fire and having to get a target during a cease fire but if you play by their rules, it's a great place to shoot. Head out there on a monday afternoon and you'll practically have the place to yourself. In my most recent visits I have actually felt appreciated and met some decent folks out on the range.

 

[Big country]

Last tome I was out there I was sighting in my iron sites on the AR I borrowed a front sight tool that didn't work and the guy with the nortjern accent helped clear a stuck casing along with another Guy that I've only seen once or twice.


tap talked from a phone yeah im on my phone! it's crazy!

 

[txgunner00]

The owner's name is Jim Day. He and his wife are both TSRA Defender Members and are heavily involved in promoting gun rights. He is crabby at times but I've also had some pretty good conversations with him. Just depends on the day I guess but I don't have a problem directly with him. I do have a problem with a few of the workers / RO's due to their chronic dim-witted behavior and piss poor attitude.

 

[nadrepadre]

Just moved down to this great state and picked up a range card at Eagle Peak where my buddy goes shooting. About 1.5 hours before they close we went inside and switch over to 200 yds for his 30.06. We went to retrieve the target and during the cease fire and all of the sudden I hear dirt kicked up around us and my friend yells out. We turn around and it happens again. Here some asshole was zinging birdshot over from the clay range and hitting us. We quickly went back to the range master and he starts yelling AT US because I was shooting a .22 at 300 yds. I had an entire brick of ammo kicking around and my sights were all messed up on my pump carbine so I was just putting some rounds through it with the rear sights jacked way up. He says,"what the F*** is wrong with you? Shooting an iron sight .22 at that range?! It can't even travel that far!" I told him I wouldn't know because we were getting rocked by birdshot during the the cease fire. I know at that range its not gonna do much unless it hits you in the eye.

Went inside and mentioned my experience to the grumpy old man and his wife and they said,"well you shouldn't be looking that way anyways, the targets face the other way." I asked them how long they thought it would take if I walked 200 yards backwards while covering my face and head...

bottom line, I'm sure there are much better places out there with experienced and professional employees. Never going back there again.

 

[country_boy]

^wow. Pelted with bird shot? My uncle goes to their church. One of these days..well Im waiting on cody.. Ill go.

Side note why is it a lot of these guys at gun shops or at ranges always pissed or think your stupid? The one guy in Round Rock has finally after 7 years of buying from him been helpful. Ive had some good experience with some local places but, not much.

 

[Big country]

I need bullets. LOL. We'll probably go somewhere that will allow fmj tho. T can't afford to target practice with HPs anymore. Lol

tap talked from a phone yeah im on my phone! it's crazy!

 

[nadrepadre]

If any of you guys know of a more professional place than Eagle Puke, I'd love to go with ya'll.

 

[Anger]

The best of the west...a bit of a drive but...Best of the West Shooting Range - Home

 

[TexMex247]

At this rate, I'll always have the place all to myself on mondays ! Too close to home to fuss about the little things.

 

[Randman]

At this rate, I'll always have the place all to myself on mondays ! Too close to home to fuss about the little things.

Yup, too cheap, and close to loose sleep over some grumpiness.. Though I've never personally experienced it.. Seen the RO's yell at folks from not obeying the rules.. That's about it..

 

[country_boy]

I need bullets. LOL. We'll probably go somewhere that will allow fmj tho. T can't afford to target practice with HPs anymore. Lol

tap talked from a phone yeah im on my phone! it's crazy!

Well where we going?

 

[TexMex247]

I think I'll be headed to EP this next monday around 3pm. I'll post it in the hometown section and see if anyone else wants to hit the range.

 

[gln305]

I was there yesterday shooting some clays with my buddy's new Rem 870 20 gauge...shoulder is killing me! If I feel better by Monday, I'll come out with my new toys and send some lead downrange.

I think I'll be headed to EP this next monday around 3pm. I'll post it in the hometown section and see if anyone else wants to hit the range.

 

[Randman]

Oh man, I need to get out there as I have guns I haven't shot yet!

 

[Big country]

Well where we going?

Maybe a trip to lonestar or something I don't know yet.

tap talked from a phone yeah im on my phone! it's crazy!