Ranges 2 & 3 - 600 Yards

Range Description

Ranges 2 and 3 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCBQ) are known distance, 600-yard multipurpose ranges. Both ranges have 50 known distance firing points with target carriages located in the pit area. As such, it is ideal for supporting teams practicing for Camp Perry, Across-the-Course, Vintage Sniper and other military rifle events.

Generally, the QSC does not sponsor recreational fire events on ranges 2 and 3. If these ranges are used for recreational fire, the RSO team will include applicable range notes on the club calendar.

Ranges 2 and 3 are cleared for calibers up to .50 BMG and .338 Lapua. Be advised, however MCBQ Range Control may place restrictions on ammunition eligibility on these ranges at any time for any reason.

Range Operations for all Ranges Aboard MCBQ Operated by the QSC

Enforced range operation rules include, but may not be limited to the following:

  • At the start of the range day, shooters may bring cased firearms to the firing line during target set up time
  • All firearms must remain cased until after the safety briefing is complete and the RSOs have communicated the firing line is hot
  • Under no circumstances will shooters handle firearms when the firing line is cold
  • All weapons will always be pointed straight down range
  • Empty Chamber Indicators (ECIs) are mandatory for all uncased weapons not being fired on the range firing lines

General Range Safety Rules for All Ranges Aboard MCBQ Operated by the QSC:

  • Always treat weapons as if they are loaded
  • Keep your fingers off the trigger until you are ready to shoot
  • Always point your weapon in a safe direction
  • Always know what’s behind your target and backstop

The QSC and its members are guests aboard MCBQ. We are indeed fortunate to have access to the fine ranges on the Calvin Lloyd Range Complex. As such, the QSC takes range and firearms safety very seriously. Any violation of published safety rules or RSO commands may result in the shooter’s immediate removal from the firing line and range complex for the day. All safety violations are fully documented and retained on file per QSC and MCBQ procedures. Repeated safety violations will result in the shooter’s expulsion from the QSC.

Shooter’s Obligations

  • Shooters will listen to and obey all commands issued by the QSC Range Safety Officers (RSOs). Their commands and request are not negotiable
  • Shooters must bring their own targets, target backers, target stands, target stand supports and fasteners
  • Ear and eye protection is required on all ranges aboard MCBQ operated by the QSC and must be provided by the shooter
  • Food, hydration and bug spray are the responsibility of the shooter
  • At the end of the day, all shooters must police their brass and remove all trash before exiting the range
  • Before heading to the range, shooters are responsible for:
    • Checking the QSC club calendar for last-minute updates to the day’s shooting event
    • Reading and understanding the RSOs range notes linked in the QSC club calendar for the day of the shooting event
  • Shooters must always follow safe firearms practices while on ranges aboard MCBQ operated by the QSC

Target and Target Systems Requirements

  • Targets are limited to paper, wood, plastic and approved ballistic steel.
  • The following targets are not permitted on any range aboard MCBQ operated by the QSC:
    • Targets that create shards, such as glass
    • Reactive or explosive targets, such as Tannerite
    • Gimmick-like targets such as dueling trees, Texas Stars or spinners
  • All ballistic steel targets must be:
    • Constructed of AR500 steel with a minimum thickness of 3/8”
    • Mounted or hung with a forward cant or the ability to react / rebound with a bullet hit so as to deflect bullet fragments towards the ground
  • At the discretion of the RSO team, steel shooters may be segregated to one side of the range firing line with a minimum lateral distance of six feet between steel shooters

IMPORTANT - All shooters MUST bring target systems with them to the range. The QSC DOES NOT provide target systems to members or guests. You will not be permitted to fire a weapon on these ranges without a target system in place. In other words, you will not be permitted to fire any weapon into thin air.

Minimum Engagement Distances for Ballistic Steel Reactive Targets

The following are the MCBQ published minimum distances for engaging steel reactive targets on Range 1:

  • Pistol - 10 yards (No pistol magnum calibers, FN 5.7 or +P ammo on steel)
  • Magnum Caliber Pistols (.357mag, .44mag, +P) – 25 yards
  • Pistol (Braced) / PCC / 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
  • 300 Win Mag – 410 Yards
  • .50 BMG – 410 Yards
  • 6.5 Creedmoor – 410 Yards
  • 6.8mm – Not Authorized, paper targets only
Updared October 7, 2025

Long time member Jim Morgan (sitting) coaching a high power session. Jim passsed in 2025 and his more than 60 years of shooting expertise will be missed. 

A short video on how to "pull pits" for a high power event.