State Game Lands Number 203

Excellent gamelands close to Pittsburgh pa

2 weeks ago

The range is great for a public range on state game lands. Its about what youΓÇÖd expect. Target ranges are good. Lots of 100 yd stations for sighting in. Up top is a 25 yd and a 50 yd with a few stations each. Definitely bring a staple gun for your targets an maybe a large sheet of cardboard, as the backstops get pretty ripped up. Gripes: Theres always a few people there who treat it like a tactical range. Oh yes, you know the type. They came to dump magazines as fast as possible (regardless of the posted rules of the range!) from tactical guns (right before deer season while you try to sight in). ItΓÇÖs annoying regardless of how polite they are otherwise. Another gripe is that nobody picks up their shells. If they had better brooms and a few dustpans, that would help a lot. I also never have seen a misfire bin there (every range should have at least one per area in my opinion). Nobody monitors the range so rules never get enforced. They just seem to let people have their way there. This range would be better with A) a misfire bin (filled with the NRA diesel/dawn solution to deactivate primers), B) a few dustpans and better brooms, C) a little supervision to keep people safe and honest.

a month ago

Great rifle range.

2 months ago

2 months ago

Clean and well kept.

3 months ago

Great range well kept

4 months ago

Very clean, well taken care of.

4 months ago

Very nice facilities ! I'm pro Marshall Twp and pro Pa Game Commission.

5 months ago

5 months ago

6 months ago

The range itself is fine but BEWARE the range officer! He will sit in bushes and stalk people waiting for them to shoot more than 6 bullets and start harassing people when they do! He smells terrible and will 100% try to start an argument/fight as soon as he starts talking to you! If you see any range officers LEAVE!

6 months ago

Not a bad range. My only beefs are that the PGC lets the target backstops get way too shot up before they replace them, the paths from the shooting benches to the targets are poorly maintained and muddy, and the range is poorly monitored.

6 months ago

I recently had the opportunity to visit the PA State Game Lands #203 Shooting Range, and while the facility itself is undoubtedly impressive, my experience was significantly tarnished by the warden's egregious behavior. The range's maintenance is commendable, making it an ideal location for honing one's marksmanship skills. Moreover, the annual fee of $35 is an exceptional value. However, the warden's unprofessional demeanor, argumentative nature, and propensity for fabricating rules on a whim overshadowed the range's positives. This blatant lack of consistency and transparency is not only disappointing but also fosters a frustrating and unpredictable environment. The warden's capricious behavior is a stark contrast to the facility's excellence, leaving me to wonder about the disparity between the two. Despite this, I would still recommend the range for its quality and value, but I strongly hope that the warden's behavior and management approach will undergo significant improvement to align with the facility's standards. #CuckBehavior

7 months ago

7 months ago

This is a very well laid out set up. Loved it. Parking not too far away. The benches standard. Be sure to bring a staple gun for target securing.

8 months ago

8 months ago

Love this place for the convenience, ease of access and affordability! You could go down the street to keystone for their indoor range but it costs $30 per 1 hr session. The game lands are $35 for an annual pass. Thats a steal. Or if you are a hunter then you pass covers you I. The game lands. No double dipping! I would usually justify my purchase even if I only went a few times a year so I don't too rusty. They used to one have a pass from July until June the following year no matter when you got your pass. This would deter me depending on what time.of year I was shooting. I have access to sportsman's clubs in the area. Now they honor your season pass 365 days from date of purchase. Depending on when you go in the day, week or season is dependent on how busy it will be. Usually it's no trouble getting a spot even when it's busy. The rangers do a fair bit of patrolling to keep the idiots at bay. Never bothered me any because I'm following the rules. I've heard they can be ball busters, but that has never been my experience. Happy to have a place like this to go to. I've even just run up there to trouble shoot some issues with my guns. Great place that I hope you will take advantage of.

a year ago

Always a good range to practice shooting firearms. I have used this range for over a decade. Never had an issue. The best part of this location is that it is outside and worth $35 annually with the permit. Only suggestion I would add is a porta john & water fountain at the pistol range.

a year ago

Had a great time! Great range to sight and practice with your firearm. Plenty of spots at 100 yards rifle range. However, there's a good wait for the other distances at the range and the pistol slots. Bring your safety equipment and targets. Be observant. Communicate. Will need a staple gun to secure paper targets. Buy your range permit. Sign in the book. Find a stall. Put on your safety equipment. Check and call out before posting your targets. Practice firearm safety and have a blast!

a year ago

Got a doe

a year ago

a year ago

Five stars for the range it self. Nice range for being public. Four stars due to the inconsistency of etiquette and safety. You can tell a fair amount of shooters have little to no experience. I have flat out left before not worth getting shot. Super sonic snaps above you at the 100 yard range people dumping mags into the trees from the 25/50. I watched a young kid dump a pistol mag 3 feet behind and 2 feet away from his friends head. Mostly it is not this bad.

a year ago

a year ago

I go early in the morning and it's always very chill. There's usually only just a few other friendly folks safely enjoying some target shooting in the healthful outdoors. The facility is well kept. Only criticism is that the target backing is often blasted to smithereens, making it difficult to staple a target to. I wish they'd change them out more often.

a year ago

a year ago