500m + ranges around GP

**oafpatroll** · 14-01-2026, 16:12

Originally Posted by Toxxyc

I used to despise it - I ain't stupid, after all. And then I had an incident at SWAT shooting (the one that's now closed), and I very quickly learned to LOVE the strict ROs.

For me it's either VERY strict RO's on a range with other people, or just me alone (with family or friends) at a range, with no ROs (no ROs needed). That's my preference.

Yip, there's unfortunately a significant oversupply of extremely stupid people and some of them have guns. I avoid shooting around strangers as far as possible unless it's in a strictly controlled environment. I've been swept by people with loaded guns at indoor ranges and once had some arrogant old fuckwit fire a shot on a rifle range while I was setting up gongs. His 'explanation' was that i was on the other side of the range so he was of the view that it was fine.

**Sicario** · 14-01-2026, 18:01

Originally Posted by pblaauw

Can't use a muzzle brake at Kroko-volkak-spruit.. place won't ever see me again.. if all other ranges close, I would rather move to the UK than go to that shithole again.

Interesting to note there is nothing on their website prohibiting / stating 'No muzzle brakes'.
If I drove there with 1 LD rifle with a brake only to be told there it is "Verboten" I'd be pi$$ed

**oafpatroll** · 14-01-2026, 18:07

Originally Posted by Sicario

Interesting to note there is nothing on their website prohibiting / stating 'No muzzle brakes'.

That does seem like a moer of an omission on their part and must have pissed off a bunch of people already. Brakes on ranges are a bit like very loud music in cars with open windows, not to everyone's taste.

**driepootx** · 15-01-2026, 15:09

Hippo Creek - I set out a 1300m range with berms from 400 to 1300m at 100m intervals. To the west of Vanderbijlpark.

Venue Details | South African Precision Rifle Federation

**MohamedD** · 15-01-2026, 18:07

CMH sports shooters retreat in the Vaal area has upto a 900m range. Haven’t been there but going soon.

https://cmh-ssr.co.za/

**Alfie Wilkinson** · 15-01-2026, 20:44

Waterval range, yes a bit distant and just outside Rustenburg. Up to 900m with gongs from 100m onward. Muzzle breaks allowed however ear protection compulsory. Members are strict and self regulating and very disciplined and a number has done RO course themselves. Otherwise Derby for those that apparently want a bit of a wind challenge. Plus it is a day trip out to the Bushveld. Might see a kudu or 2 crossing the road driving there….