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The Sportsman Shooting Center
Sportsman Shooting Center, America’s first indoor hunting shooting center, opened to the public September 21st in Grapevine, Texas.
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Aimpoint Optics
Sportsman Shooting Center offers Aimpoint sights for purchase as well as ammunition and SSC apparel.
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Shooting Stations
Shooters are situated safely and comfortably in a three-sided half-log station with plenty of space for ammunition and accessories. The stations also feature a bench for those looking for ultimate stability.
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Shooting Tunnel
A 100 yard, underground sighting tunnel with electronic scoring allows customers to zero their rifles and optics before heading to the cinema range.
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Simulator Shots
The interactive training simulator allows an instructor to actively monitor and refine a shooter’s form for greater accuracy using a non-firing replica firearm fitted with an eye-safe laser emitter.
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Live-Fire Cinema Range Shots
The USA’s first live-fire cinema range provides shooters the chance to practice realistic hunting scenarios, which are projected on a 12’ x 30’ screen with computerized scoring. Shooters may use their own rifle and live ammunition.
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