Shooting buckshot in Bay Area ranges

[rojocorsa]

How come most ranges around here don't let you shoot buckshot?

Is there any range that does, or will I have to try this on BLM or something ?(which I won't).

[c good]

It spreads out and damages their equipment.

[rojocorsa]

So where can I legally shoot buckshot without having to make a day trip out of it?

I just want to see how my shotgun works with buckshot because I've never tried it before. Ever.

[ScottsBad]

I ran into the same problem. I'm allowed to shoot at a pattern target at the local range but with nothing more than 7 bird shot. So I'll have to wait for a trip out of town this summer to check the patterns of my shotguns with buck shot.

[rojocorsa]

By any chance, do indoor ranges allow buckshot (for those that allow shotguns like Jackson Arms?)

[bigbearbear]

You can shoot buckshot at:

Jackson Arms
Reeds
Richmond
Metcalf
San Joaquin

For further info, check out my survey of shotgun use at Bay Area ranges here.

Also Los Altos Rod & Gun club. You can use buckshots in their tin can range to blow up tin cans and plastic bottles (50 yards, so bring a tight choke). It is a lot of fun.

[rojocorsa]

Oh nice,

Thanks guys.

I've been meaning to check out Metcalf too. I've shot in the trap/skeet area but not the normal area.