Where can I pattern my shotgun?

[George P. Burdell]

I'm new to the site and just bought my first shotgun. It's a used 12g beretta 390 and I'm excited to shoot some clays and eventually take it hunting. My question is this: where can I take my gun and pattern it to see how it performs with different chokes/loads? I live in Atlanta and normally shoot pistols/rifles at indoor ranges so I'm not familiar with any places. I have seen a map of WMA outdoor ranges but they are all pretty far. Is that going to be my best option? Are there any private places that are not super expensive? I realize there might not be anything really close but I'd like to hear what's around and get some advise on where to go. Thanks!

 

[jloneill17]

welcome to the ODT!

 

[thoughtbox]

Tom Lowe Shooting Grounds (Near Hartsfield Airport). Haven't been in a while, but there was a pattern board set up last time I was there. I'd give them a call:
http://atlantaskeetshooting.com/

 

[Speed6]

Welcome! Sandy springs gun club and keep your shots low

 

[sinac84]

I just traded into a Beretta 390 as well. Great guns. Should serve you well.

 

[BamaFan]

Patterned mine in the bedroom ceiling when I was a teenager. Not much spread at all, really. Could see the streetlight through my ceiling/roof after that! Fixed (read rigged) it while Mom was still at work and nobody ever knew about it until the roof was replaced and the roofer found the patch and inquired... Copenhagen lid jammed in the decking with blue gasket sealer squirted all over it and a shingle worked in and squished in place.

 

[GAGunguy]

Welcome! Sandy springs gun club and keep your shots low

You cant shoot anything but slugs at SSCG, and most indoor ranges, skeet shot tends to bounce around and tear up the range gear.

I would check out Tom Lowe.

 

[GAGunguy]

Patterned mine in the bedroom ceiling when I was a teenager. Not much spread at all, really. Could see the streetlight through my ceiling/roof after that! Fixed (read rigged) it while Mom was still at work and nobody ever knew about it until the roof was replaced and the roofer found the patch and inquired... Copenhagen lid jammed in the decking with blue gasket sealer squirted all over it and a shingle worked in and squished in place.

Classic

 

[George P. Burdell]

Tom Lowe Shooting Grounds (Near Hartsfield Airport). Haven't been in a while, but there was a pattern board set up last time I was there. I'd give them a call:
http://atlantaskeetshooting.com/

I was not aware of this. Thanks!

 

[Speed6]

You cant shoot anything but slugs at SSCG, and most indoor ranges, skeet shot tends to bounce around and tear up the range gear.

I would check out Tom Lowe.

I've pattered buck there and a few rounds of birdshot on several occasions ..I asked first.. and they said it was ok but keep the shots low.