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Ruidoso Gun Club
Shooting Range
Ruidoso Gun Club
Ruidoso Gun Club in Ruidoso Downs, NM, is a private shooting range that hosts relaxed gong matches from 200 to 500 yards. It is ideal for BPCR and vintage rifle shooters.
description
Ruidoso Gun Club, also referred to as Lincoln County Gun Club, is a private-access range located in the scenic hills of Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico. While full public details are limited, match reports and member updates paint a picture of a tight-knit, long-standing shooting community anchored around black powder cartridge rifle (BPCR) events and traditional silhouette matches.
The range supports steel gong targets at 200, 300, 400, and 500 yards, with silhouettes that include pigs, turkeys, and rams—set up for both iron-sight and scoped shooting. Shooters are limited to two sighters per distance, making wind reading and teamwork between shooter and spotter critical. During matches, conditions often include variable tailwinds and 15–20 mph gusts, adding a challenging element to each string of fire.
Match culture is casual but competitive, with shooters experimenting with loads and switching between vintage cartridges like .38-55, .44-77, and .45-70. Longtime members run events emphasizing community and tradition over formal prizes.
Ruidoso Gun Club is best suited for historic rifle enthusiasts, BPCR shooters, and locals looking to stay sharp in a traditional match environment.
operating hours
Monday – 7 AM–6 PM
Tuesday – 7 AM–6 PM
Wednesday – 7 AM–6 PM
Thursday – 7 AM–6 PM
Friday – 7 AM–6 PM
Saturday – Closed
Sunday – Closed
training courses
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gunworks
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Range Max distance
500
yards
range cost
Range Session $10/day Membership $100/year
range access
Private Membership
Guests
Range rules & limitations
Standard safety rules apply.
amenities
Private
Outdoor
Members Only
address
314 Hale Lake rd, mile marker 226 on Hwy 70 North., Ruidoso Downs, NM, United States, New Mexico
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