wife and i did a quick getaway up to the mountains east of talladega. no,it wasnt any cooler. but i stumbled onto the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park. 500 acres of ranges. 30 bucks buys you all day shooting and they have a 600 yard range. i only had time for a quick tour but i definitely plan on going up sometime for a day of shooting.
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CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park - Civilian Marksmanship Program
The CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park is a 500-acre facility for rifle, pistol and shotgun competition and educational opportunities.
