Ironman is a multipurpose recreational fire range out to 450 yards and with steel in the treeline out to 700 yards. Target placement is on the left half of the range complex (to avoid the USMC pop-up targets) and between 7 yards and 450 yards. Ironman is an open-air range that can accommodate about 70 rifle, pistol, shotgun and black powder shooters during a relay. Both paper and 3/8" (minimum thickness) AR500 steel targets are allowed (see minimum steel distances below).
A sample range day on Ironman: a recreational fire range will open, for example, at 8am for range set-up, target placement and safety briefs. First shot would be at 9am and the range would go Hot for 45 minutes, then go Cold for 15 minutes for new people to set-up, shooters to depart and targets to be checked. This routine would be followed until the last changeover, usually an hour before the range closes. The RSO posts exact courses of fire in their Range Notes contained in the Calendar event for the day the range opens.
Members and guest are encouraged to read the Ironman SOP and rules about Transporting Firearms aboard MCBQ.
- You must bring your own targets and target stands, hydration, sunscreen, bug spray, ear and eye protection, etc.
- Always check the calendar for last minute range issues before coming to the QSC
- Muzzle loaders .75 caliber and below may be used.
- Ironman is cleared for calibers up to 338 Lapua and 50 BMG.
- Shotguns firing shot sizes #7 and larger as well as double 00 buck shot and slugs
- QSC shoots a number of matches using Ironman
- Pistol, rifle and shotgun on steel - Please see minimum distances for steel reactive targets below
Minimum Distances for Steel - MCBQ updated the minimum distances for engaging "steel reactive targets." The new guidance for steel targets is:
- Pistol - 10 yards (No pistol magnum calibers, FN 5.7 or +P ammo on steel)
- Pistol - 25 yards Magnum or +P
- Pistol - 110 yards 5.7
- Pistol (Braced) / PCC / Rimfire Rifle - 25 yards
- Rimfire Rifle - 25 yards
- Shotgun (Buck / Bird Shot) - 11 yards
- Shotgun (Slug) - 55 yards
- 5.56mm / .223 Ball - 110 yards
- 7.62mm / .308 Ball - 165 yards
- 6.5CM, .300WM, .338 Lapua - 410 yards
- No dueling trees, Texas Stars, or other gimmick-like targets
- Target system requirements remain unchanged: AR500 steel, min 3/8" thickness, and reactive (20 degree angled, or free swinging, and non-fixed) to prevent ricochet hazards
Two short videos, one about what you need for a successful range day and one on general hints, tips and advice on ranges.
Four videos showing some of the activities on Ironman.