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Startview Sportsmen's Association operates one of Lancaster County's most active shooting clubs, with membership currently at capacity. The club draws hunters, sport shooters, and archery enthusiasts who want access to well-maintained ranges and a community of serious shooters. Pistol & Rifle Ranges...
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Startview Sportsmen's Association operates one of Lancaster County's most active shooting clubs, with membership currently at capacity. The club draws hunters, sport shooters, and archery enthusiasts who want access to well-maintained ranges and a community of serious shooters.
Membership is currently full with approximately 100 people on the waiting list. Applications are accepted year-round and mailed to P.O. Box 35, Manchester, PA 17345-0035.
Pistol & Rifle Ranges - Pistol range with 7, 10, 15, and 25-yard shooting lines - Rifle range extending from 25 to 500 yards - Sand bags provided for shooting benches - Safety-first operation with rules posted at each range - No shooting before 9am on Sundays
Archery Course The archery program was established in the early 1980s and continues to evolve. The course includes: - 14 fixed backstops across two areas (meadow and walk-through woods course) - 3D targets for realistic practice - Recent improvements added two new backstops and expanded the 3D shooting gallery - 90% of members use the meadow range for regular practice
Sporting Clays Open Sundays 9am–1pm (CASH ONLY)
| Course | Members | Non-Members | Youth (u18) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 birds | $14 | $15 | $10 |
| 100 birds | $28 | $30 | $20 |
| Committee | $12–$24 | — | — |
The course rotates every 3 weeks for variety. Bring your own shells—12-gauge is available at premium pricing if needed. Automatic traps mean no waiting for a trapper.
Cost & Requirements - $50 initiation fee - $75 annual dues (due December 1 – January 31) - Minimum age: 17 years old on January 1st - Active military members: club covers dues with proper enlistment documentation - Lifetime membership: Free after 20+ consecutive years and age 65+
Monthly Meetings Membership meetings held first Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm at the main clubhouse.
The Range Management Committee (established 2004) actively addresses lead contamination from decades of shooting: - Relocated shooting stations away from bodies of water - Tests soil pH and applies lime to prevent lead leaching - Constructed lead capture abutments at the 100-yard range for recovery - 2016 water testing by ALS Global showed lead levels better than drinking water standards
The club takes environmental responsibility seriously, managing the lead footprint from tons of ammunition fired over the decades.
Volunteer grounds crew handles mowing, field maintenance in spring/summer, and snow plowing in winter. The club sits at elevation where snow is common—patience with plowing operations is appreciated.
Starview Sportsmen's Association 501 Jerusalem School Road Mt. Wolf, PA 17347 (717) 266-4982
P.O. Box 35 Manchester, PA 17345-0035
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