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Xander · 12-30-2007, 08:52 PM

The indoor range I'll be using next week has a rule of lead only, no jacketed ammo. There is also a 1000fps max velocity.

I've been to all the places that sell ammo in my area and all I can get is...

Ultramax (remanufactured) 9mm LRN, 125gr, velocity (from their website) 1060fps.

I'm hoping this is close enough and I'll be able to use it.

Does anyone have any other suggestions?

murphyslaw · 12-30-2007, 09:02 PM

call the range and ask them where you can get the ammo to shoot in there facility. if they cant tell you then forget that range exist. Had a range like that when I lived in Wa, they couldn't tell me where to get there ammo so I told them to stick it. not gonna go out of my way to find special ammo to turn around and pay them to let me shoot it. I just get the FMJ and hit the outdoor range 5 blocks from the house.

Xander · 12-30-2007, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by murphyslaw

call the range and ask them where you can get the ammo to shoot in there facility. if they cant tell you then forget that range exist. Had a range like that when I lived in Wa, they couldn't tell me where to get there ammo so I told them to stick it. not gonna go out of my way to find special ammo to turn around and pay them to let me shoot it. I just get the FMJ and hit the outdoor range 5 blocks from the house.

DUH. That makes sense.

I have FMJ and JHP for outdoor use but it's cold outside.

Oh, and members don't pay to use the range

The nearest range to me is a good 30 minute drive. There are a few but all in different directions. If I'm gonna drive that far I want to be inside and 'warm and cosy'.

Anyway, thanks for the idea, I'll contact them and ask.

**ks_dad2two** · 12-30-2007, 09:20 PM

Do you reload ? if so go to
Missouri Bullet Company they are where I get my bullets to reload!
http://www.missouribullet.com/index.html

Xander · 12-30-2007, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ks_dad2two

Do you reload ? if so go to
Missouri Bullet Company they are where I get my bullets to reload!
http://www.missouribullet.com/index.html

Nope. No reloading. Thought that might be an option but since I've only just started this new hobby 3 weeks ago I don't want to get too heavily involved just yet. Got a long enough shopping list as it is

Thinking about it .... I'm sure the ammo I have should be ok. The person who sold it to me is a member of the club and an instructor. She doesn't use the indoor range though. Her Glock won't shoot lead.

CharlieHo · 12-30-2007, 11:37 PM

That's the first I've ever heard of a range banning FMJ's... most places usually ban lead

You sure you got that right??? I'd at least make a phone call and make sure 100% 'cause that sounds ass-backwards to me

fredj338 · 12-31-2007, 01:16 AM

Unless they are making you run your ammo over a chronograph, shoot the Ultramax. If it even makes 1050fps, they'll never know.

Xander · 12-31-2007, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by CharlieHo

That's the first I've ever heard of a range banning FMJ's... most places usually ban lead

You sure you got that right??? I'd at least make a phone call and make sure 100% 'cause that sounds ass-backwards to me

Yep. It's correct. It's on the club web site.
I'd rather shoot FMJ but what can you do ?

**GerryM** · 12-31-2007, 09:50 AM

Sounds like either someone is collecting all the lead for reuse or the steel backstop won't stop FMJ and speeds over 1000 fps...

Xander · 12-31-2007, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by GerryM

..... or the steel backstop won't stop FMJ and speeds over 1000 fps...

That was my first thought but I haven't seen the facility yet and don't want to make 'judgements' about safety and such.

12-30-2007, 08:52 PM	#1
Xander XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 59	Problem locating LRN for indoor range The indoor range I'll be using next week has a rule of lead only, no jacketed ammo. There is also a 1000fps max velocity. I've been to all the places that sell ammo in my area and all I can get is... Ultramax (remanufactured) 9mm LRN, 125gr, velocity (from their website) 1060fps. I'm hoping this is close enough and I'll be able to use it. Does anyone have any other suggestions?

12-30-2007, 09:02 PM	#2
murphyslaw XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Alaska Posts: 305	call the range and ask them where you can get the ammo to shoot in there facility. if they cant tell you then forget that range exist. Had a range like that when I lived in Wa, they couldn't tell me where to get there ammo so I told them to stick it. not gonna go out of my way to find special ammo to turn around and pay them to let me shoot it. I just get the FMJ and hit the outdoor range 5 blocks from the house. __________________ Because you can read this thank a teacher, because its in English thank a soldier. The chain of command. Is a 3/8" chain I beat you with till you realize I'M IN COMMAND. XD45acp service rem 870 exp super mag 12ga enfield 303 mark1 no3 Springfield30.06 Bushy Ar-15 .223 marlin .22lr(no not a 10\22, but has silencer, expanded round tube, lightened trigger, and more) www.opencarry.org www.alaska4x4network.com http://concealedcampus.org/index.htm

12-30-2007, 11:37 PM	#6
CharlieHo XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairmont, WV Posts: 514	That's the first I've ever heard of a range banning FMJ's... most places usually ban lead You sure you got that right??? I'd at least make a phone call and make sure 100% 'cause that sounds ass-backwards to me __________________ "The philosophy of gun control: Teenagers are roaring through town at 90 MPH, where the speed limit is 25. Your solution is to lower the speed limit to 20." - Sam Cohen, inventor of the Neutron Bomb

12-31-2007, 01:16 AM	#7
fredj338 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,452	Unless they are making you run your ammo over a chronograph, shoot the Ultramax. If it even makes 1050fps, they'll never know. __________________ EVERY GOOD SHOOTER SHOULD BE A HANDLOADER!

12-31-2007, 09:50 AM	#9
GerryM XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ft Collins, Co Posts: 391	Range Sounds like either someone is collecting all the lead for reuse or the steel backstop won't stop FMJ and speeds over 1000 fps... __________________ Gerry IDPA A12090 NRA Life Colorado is the only U.S. state that lies entirely above 1,000 meters (3,281 ft) elevation.

12-30-2007, 09:20 PM	#4
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