Lonestar, gun, Range, Lockhart, Texas

[Tsteinhagen]

We were considering becoming a member of Lonestar gun, Range. Anybody have any comments, one way or the other?

Thanks in advance for any of your responses

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Welcome to the Forum!

 

[PinnedandRecessed]

We were considering becoming a member of Lonestar gun, Range. Anybody have any comments, one way or the other?

Thanks in advance for any of your responses

They take off the current days fee when you buy the membership. It's a good deal if you go more than 6X a year. Go during the week if you can. It gets muddy quickly. If you see something unsafe say something. Follow the safety rules. Don't be too proud to ask for help. Don't be a douche and shoot me in the back.

Welcome to the Forum.

 

[trashpandaTx]

Have heard negative feedback second/third hand about Lonestar but take it with a grain of salt. When in Austin would go there regularly and had a great time. Worst complaint I can come up with is on a weekend can get crowded especially when the weather is nice.

 

[BRD@66]

There's at least 2 ranges with that name. I personally, am good with the one @ Lockhart, but it's been a couple of years since I've been. I went to the one on US183 north of Leander twice in one trip -my 1st time & my last time.

 

[Moonpie]

A small group of us went to LoneStar/Lockhart about a month ago.
The pistol ranges are okay. They put down concrete so you’re not standing in mud while shooting. You will get in mud setting targets.
The tables at the rifle ranges suck.
The range isn’t overrun with range nazi RSO’s.
It’s alright when the weather is good.

 

[country_boy]

There's at least 2 ranges with that name. I personally, am good with the one @ Lockhart, but it's been a couple of years since I've been. I went to the one on US183 north of Leander twice in one trip -my 1st time & my last time.

The one on Florence?

 

[TreyG-20]

The one on Florence?

Andice

 

[Sam Colt]

Andice

Andice MFer ain’t going there again either.

 

[zaitcev]

I went to the one on US183 north of Leander twice in one trip -my 1st time & my last time.

That one was shut down for a while, and re-opened a couple of years back as "Texas Shooting Academy". I have no idea if it's available to walk-ins. I only went there a few times with the Capitol Shooters for IDPA matches. It's an okay pistol range, but has no shade.

 

[zaitcev]

A small group of us went to LoneStar/Lockhart about a month ago.
The pistol ranges are okay. They put down concrete so you’re not standing in mud while shooting. You will get in mud setting targets.
The tables at the rifle ranges suck.
The range isn’t overrun with range nazi RSO’s.
It’s alright when the weather is good.

Yeah, the mud. Since we're on topic:
- I hate, loathe, and detest saying the number.
- Parking is by the rifle range and you basically need to put ear protection on while in the car.
- Not having an RSO means that other shooters constantly call for lengthy cease-fires in order to set their target stands.
The biggest upside of that place is that you can rent a tac bay.

 

[country_boy]

Andice

If it’s Texas shorting academy that’s Florence.

 

[Texasgordo]

Sharting?

 

[AndrewBuda]

I've shot there quite a bit over the years. When I lived in Kyle I had the yearly membership. It's an acceptable place to burn some rounds but the facilities are limited. Targets only get changed at a ceasefire, birdshot only for shotguns, rifles can only be shot from a bench. They no longer allow full auto to my knowledge. They usually have some steel targets on the .22 range, depending how shot up they are any given week. The folks who run Lonestar are great to deal with though and I wish I made it out more than I do.

 

[Bozz10mm]

That one was shut down for a while, and re-opened a couple of years back as "Texas Shooting Academy". I have no idea if it's available to walk-ins. I only went there a few times with the Capitol Shooters for IDPA matches. It's an okay pistol range, but has no shade.

It's Lonestar Range and Academy. It changed owners back circa 2014 (Previously Stan's gun range) and has been open under the new management since. The owner has made some improvements to the place and I enjoy going there. During the week it's not bad, but gets crowded on weekends. The rates are reasonable. $18 for all day the last time I was there. 10% military discount (retired or active) No extra charge for multiple firearms. The only drawback really is the limited number of lanes on the rifle range.

10000 N. Hwy 183, Florence, Tx.

It gets muddy after a rain, but they usually close for a day or two after a heavy rain. RSOs are decent if you're not acting a fool.