Fossil Pointe Sporting Grounds in Decatur, Texas, is a public 250–800-yard steel range with mandatory long-range qualification, precision rifle instruction, and tactical-style sniper leagues.
Rolling North Texas terrain and open sightlines give Fossil Pointe Sporting Grounds a structured long-range environment built around precision rifle fundamentals and controlled shooter progression. Steel targets are positioned from 250 to 800 yards across gently undulating ground that introduces shifting wind patterns, changing light conditions, and subtle elevation transitions uncommon on flatter known-distance ranges. The long-range shooting range is heavily qualification-focused, requiring all shooters to demonstrate safe gun handling, ballistic understanding, and the ability to engage targets beyond 300 yards before accessing the range.
Shooting is primarily prone and supported-prone from bipods, rear bags, and shooting mats, with benches available for zeroing and group work. Rather than casual public plinking, the atmosphere leans toward disciplined rifle practice, data validation, and tactical-style precision shooting supported by recurring sniper leagues, private instruction, and structured long-range coaching programs designed around real-world environmental management.
Key Features:
Fossil Pointe Sporting Grounds is best suited for newer long-range shooters building fundamentals, tactical precision rifle shooters refining DOPE and wind calls, and competitors seeking structured steel-target practice in a controlled, training-focused environment.
Long‑range steel 250–800 yd; 200‑yd rifle qualification range; rifle/pistol bays; sporting clays, trap, skeet; pro shop; private lessons; long‑range and clays leagues.
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 9AM - 6PM
Thursday: 9AM - 6PM
Friday: 9AM - 6PM
Saturday: 9AM - 6PM
Sunday: 9AM - 6PM
Long‑range qualification methods: class $89, demo $50, private lesson $100/hr (2‑hr min) + $40 range fee.
Steel targets only at 250–800 yd; all new long‑range shooters must qualify; scoped rifles only for long‑range league; no iron sights; standard safety rules.
7282 FM 51, Decatur, TX 76234
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