State
Marengo, Ohio
Hours
- Monday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Tuesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Wednesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Sunday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Description
All about Cardinal Shooting Range
Ranges and Disciplines:
The facility is highly comprehensive, catering to a wide range of shooting activities:
- Trap Shooting: It boasts one of the largest trap shooting facilities in the state, featuring a state-of-the-art 52-house trap line with modern voice-activated systems. It hosts major events, including the annual Ohio State Shoot.
- Sporting Clays: The center offers a sophisticated sporting clays facility with two complete courses and a 5-Stand area. These courses feature multiple shooting cabanas equipped with automated Promatic target machines, providing an experience designed to simulate wild bird hunting. Rental guns and gear are available.
- Skeet Shooting: The facility is well-equipped with 14 skeet fields, catering to this specific clay target discipline.
- Pistol and Rifle: The center has a dedicated pistol range consisting of 14 bays. It also offers a rifle range with distances up to 100 yards for both paper and steel targets. Ammunition restrictions apply, generally prohibiting magnum calibers, pistol calibers over a certain velocity, and rifle calibers capable of reaching extreme distances.
- Archery: A dedicated archery practice range and a 3D archery range are also available.
Services and Facilities:
The Cardinal Shooting Center is open to the public, with memberships available for discounted rates and convenience. Key services and amenities include:
- Retail/Rentals: They offer rental guns, ammunition (for permitted calibers), and eye/ear protection on-site.
- Instruction: Shooting lessons are available from club professionals.
- Corporate and Group Outings: The center is well-equipped to host corporate events and large group outings of varying sizes.
- Ammunition Sales: Common calibers like .22LR, 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP are typically for sale on site.
Wider Center Amenities:
As part of The Cardinal Center, the shooting facility is supported by numerous non-shooting amenities that enhance the experience for visitors and competitors:
- Lodging: Extensive camping facilities, including over 400 campsites and both standard and deluxe cabins.
- Recreation: Amenities include an indoor swimming pool, a stocked catch-and-release fishing pond, a playground, and a recreation room.
- Event Hosting: The overall center hosts various non-shooting events and has facilities available for meetings, reunions, and receptions.
