San Diego BLM now open for target shooting ! - Page 7

SoCalZen · #**241** 02-28-2021, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by BucDan

I saw someone shooting at the gate. It's legal now?

As for the road to SBRGC, I've always wanted to drive my nice car on the road and then maybe hit up SBRGC, but the last mile and a half are crap.

Drove out there last week and the road has been smoothed out. It’s still not amazing but definitely better then it was. Hopefully that road can stay maintained but it seems like that’s just wishful thinking. Lol

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jross239 · #**242** 02-28-2021, 4:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bear14

Hey guys, just curious what BLM land everyone shoots on? I typically go to Split Mountain Road only bc I can shoot out to about 500 yards. If anyone is interested in shooting, PM me.

I just went out to fish creek and sandstone canyon for the first time a couple weekends ago. Where do you shoot off split mtn rd?

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jross239 · #**243** 02-28-2021, 4:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalZen

Drove out there last week and the road has been smoothed out. It’s still not amazing but definitely better then it was. Hopefully that road can stay maintained but it seems like that’s just wishful thinking. Lol

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The road was so smooth last weekend. The smoothest i have ever seen it

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jross239 · #**244** 02-28-2021, 4:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BucDan

I saw someone shooting at the gate. It's legal now?

As for the road to SBRGC, I've always wanted to drive my nice car on the road and then maybe hit up SBRGC, but the last mile and a half are crap.

I have driven my bagged magnum and my old lowered kia optima to SBRGC. It's not that bad of a dirt road to drive. It has been graded in the past couple weeks

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jross239 · #**245** 02-28-2021, 4:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal326

Well someone better paint it pink, otherwise we're going to have to rename it.

It was pink last week when i went to SBRGC to do some shooting and drive the trails back to Pio Pico

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etwinam · #**246** 02-28-2021, 8:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jross239

I have driven my bagged magnum and my old lowered kia optima to SBRGC. It's not that bad of a dirt road to drive. It has been graded in the past couple weeks

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Ya, I used to drive my Lexus down that road, I just had to drive slow.

I sold it and bought a silverado so I now I can drive much faster in 4 wheel high haha

jross239 · #**247** 02-28-2021, 8:49 PM

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Originally Posted by etwinam

Ya, I used to drive my Lexus down that road, I just had to drive slow.

I sold it and bought a silverado so I now I can drive much faster in 4 wheel high haha

Just remember it is residential and the speed limit is 15mph.

No need for 4 wheel drive on a dirt road.

Even in the rain it's an easy drive. Might be a few spots after the range and county maintained road that 4WD may be needed

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etwinam · #**248** 03-02-2021, 5:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jross239

Just remember it is residential and the speed limit is 15mph.

No need for 4 wheel drive on a dirt road.

Even in the rain it's an easy drive. Might be a few spots after the range and county maintained road that 4WD may be needed

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Calm down there backseat driver, I already have a wife.

califcowboy · #**249** 03-03-2021, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jross239

Just remember it is residential and the speed limit is 15mph.

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The speed limit is not 15mph on Marron Valley Rd. heading towards SBRGC. The residents put those 15mph signs up because of the dust. Those are not County signs. The speed limit is 35mph.

aeromech · #**250** 03-04-2021, 8:51 AM

I've made two trips to BBM recently. The main road past the gun club was being graded while I was there. The unimproved roads where I shoot had several deep ruts no doubt caused by people with big trucks that like to spin mud. It mars up the landscape and I've spoken about this here before. Guys, please give it time to dry out some before you go

SoCalZen · #**251** 03-04-2021, 9:12 AM

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Originally Posted by califcowboy

The speed limit is not 15mph on Marron Valley Rd. heading towards SBRGC. The residents put those 15mph signs up because of the dust. Those are not County signs. The speed limit is 35mph.

I knew it had to be higher then 15mph. The border patrol trucks haul some tail thru there every time I come.

Maybe if there is enough dust the locals will want a paved road again? Jk....just wishful thinking.

Personally I don’t go over 30 thru there as I don’t want to replace struts and shocks on my rides but at that speed the road feels smoother.

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asarm2015 · #**252** 03-09-2021, 3:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalZen

Nice new gate. Glad they replaced it in a timely manner. Saw it a week ago and it looked like someone ran thru the gate. Gate was all torn up.

South Bay Rod & Gun is $125 for the YEAR. That’s a good deal if you ask me. That’s one night out...actually less in my case. Just added my son (17yrs old) for $25 for the year too!

ONLY bad part about the club is the last 2 miles to get there are slow and a bit rough. That road needs a good raking.

Completely random, but does anyone have a timeframe of when the gate was damaged?

califcowboy · #**253** 05-06-2021, 10:59 PM

Drove by pink gate today and it was closed for shooting. Don't know if it's temporary or for the rest of the year.

c good · #**254** 05-07-2021, 3:48 PM

Usually closed until fire season is over. Usually around Nov or Dec when the rains come. If it doesn't rain...it won't open back up.

Supersapper · #**255** 05-07-2021, 7:09 PM

I'm surprised it stayed open this long, though the extra rainfall helped a bit.

b_danky · #**256** 05-07-2021, 7:52 PM

I was out there last weekend, was suprised it was still open with all the dry grass on the hillside. I guess it's time to bite the bullet and pay up for SBRG.

Directive51 · #**257** 05-13-2021, 11:25 PM

I guess it's fire season and it's closed for now:
https://www.blm.gov/press-release/bl...esert-district

Map:

https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/fi...%20map_508.pdf

chaakas · #**258** 05-26-2021, 7:44 AM

Newb, going to join a clean up crew. Thank you for the information. I promise to be a responsible shooter and clean up after my self!

L4D · #**259** 11-28-2021, 5:38 PM

I always thought steel targets were okay on BLM. Is this something new?

SoCalZen · #**260** 11-29-2021, 1:07 PM

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Originally Posted by L4D

I always thought steel targets were okay on BLM. Is this something new?

I thought so also. Now steel core ammo. That IS forbidden I believe.

Maybe someone will chime in and give us a definite answer.

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NickG521 · #**261** 11-29-2021, 8:02 PM

Any one been to pink gate at all lately? Looks like restrictions have been lifted early this year
https://www.blm.gov/press-release/bl...esert-district

SB1942 · #**262** 11-30-2021, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalZen

I thought so also. Now steel core ammo. That IS forbidden I believe.

Maybe someone will chime in and give us a definite answer.

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https://www.blm.gov/programs/public-...e-restrictions

"Target shooters may not use incendiary, exploding, tracer, steel core, steel jacketed or armor piercing ammunition. Steel targets are not recommended – hot bullet fragments, exploding targets and metal from recreational shooting can spark a wildland fire. Hunters actively engaged in the legal pursuit and take of game and non-game species must have a valid California hunting license and abide by California laws and regulations."

aeromech · #**263** 11-30-2021, 1:11 PM

Is Broke back mountain open? I’d like to go this Thursday

smbob · #**264** 12-02-2021, 8:33 AM

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Originally Posted by NickG521

Any one been to pink gate at all lately? Looks like restrictions have been lifted early this year
https://www.blm.gov/press-release/bl...esert-district

I was wondering the same thing.

booogs · #**265** 12-14-2021, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalZen

I thought so also. Now steel core ammo. That IS forbidden I believe.

Maybe someone will chime in and give us a definite answer.

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i've shot steel targets at pink gate and the other "spots" further down with no issues for years. i do know that steel targets and inexperience were the cause of several recent fires, so it may be a new rule. i witnessed a family shooting a steel target setup on the grass at pink gate and they didn't know how to put it out, so they just left it, causing a brushfire. but for the last 7 years i've been shooting at BLM, it was always with my steel targets and border patrol and the fire detectives never said anything about it.

Supersapper · #**266** 12-14-2021, 5:38 PM

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Originally Posted by booogs

i've shot steel targets at pink gate and the other "spots" further down with no issues for years. i do know that steel targets and inexperience were the cause of several recent fires, so it may be a new rule. i witnessed a family shooting a steel target setup on the grass at pink gate and they didn't know how to put it out, so they just left it, causing a brushfire. but for the last 7 years i've been shooting at BLM, it was always with my steel targets and border patrol and the fire detectives never said anything about it.

Not a new rule. I've been there at Pink Gate for the better of 4 or 5 years and it has ALWAYS been forbidden to shoot steel core ammo for exactly that reason. I know for a fact that steel core ammo against a steel target causes sparks and small flames which are what ignite the dry brush and field grass.

Steel targets aren't the problem. It's steel core ammo and steel targets. Also, according to 2 of the rangers I've spoken with over time (Funk and one other), many of the rocks out there are flint.

Jimi Jah · #**267** 12-15-2021, 8:57 AM

I use paper targets (Shoot-n-C) pasted to democrat roadside campaign signs.

Kills two birds with one stone.

SoCalZen · #**268** 12-15-2021, 8:59 AM

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Originally Posted by SB1942

https://www.blm.gov/programs/public-...e-restrictions

"Target shooters may not use incendiary, exploding, tracer, steel core, steel jacketed or armor piercing ammunition. Steel targets are not recommended – hot bullet fragments, exploding targets and metal from recreational shooting can spark a wildland fire. Hunters actively engaged in the legal pursuit and take of game and non-game species must have a valid California hunting license and abide by California laws and regulations."

Thanks for the clarification

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L4D · #**269** 12-15-2021, 9:49 AM

Used steel targets a couple weeks ago but then again where we were was all sand and dirt. I couldn't imagine a BLM officer telling us that it was a fire hazard where we were.

sdfire · #**270** 02-20-2022, 8:28 AM

San Diego target shooting areas are open . Please clean up when you are there to help keep them open .
If you want to volunteer for future clean up events
Go to www.sdmust.org to sign up
We should be having a link gate clean up in May or June ( if the fire restrictions are still at stage 1)

aeromech · #**271** 03-11-2022, 11:58 PM

Went out to my favorite spot at Broke Back Mountain today. Gods country and then we make the turn. Shot for two hours and then picked up the place. Two brake rotors and an old truck tire. The place looked much better when we left. Who would think that leaving their crap out there is ok to do?