r/canadaguns • u/YaHomie-JC • Jun 13 '26

Application / Regulation advice Long Range Shooting Options Ontario

I've been really wanting to get into long range precision shooting recently but have only been able to find a few ways to shoot over 600 meters. Either at CFB Borden up to 1k yards or MilCun up to 600m both through the Ontario Rifle Association.

I'm wondering if it might be possible to drive down to Michigan or New York or other nearby states and utilize their ranges, does anyone have experience doing this? I'm quite new to shooting and not sure what the laws are like in terms of taking firearms to and from the states.

Also, I've seen some people saying to use crown land but I don't think I'd feel comfortable shooting off range.

Would love to hear any ideas anyone has for long range shooting options in or near Ontario, I'm completely fine with driving 3+ hours.

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u/ChaseJulien Jun 13 '26

Long range shooting is hard to access and can be quite expensive. I’ve heard that you can shoot .22 to 100-200 m and simulate a long range shot. Definitely not the same thing, but much more accessible and not as expensive. I’ve also heard it’s better to use subsonic ammo when doing this.

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u/CanadianBoyEh Jun 13 '26

Long range .22lr is definitely a great option. I regularly shoot mine into “ELR” territory. Lobbing .22lr out to 400 yards on steel is stupid fun!