Max Creek Outdoors

I've been coming here for 3-4 years and I can't recommend them enough. Amazing customer service, great prices, good facilities, and a reputable local business. I've bought all of my pistols here since I turned 21 because they usually save me a good chunk of change (10-20% over competitors). Their ammo, range, and rental prices are very fair to downright cheap. At this point, several of my friends and I have bought guns from them, as well as too many range days to count and a lot of ammo. The indoor range is great for satisfying an itchy trigger finger when it's too cold to shoot outside. Being so close to Madison makes it great for a quick stop to relieve some stress by popping off some 45 rounds. Above all of that though, the reason I keep coming back and giving them all of my money is the customer service. I'm on a first name basis with just about everyone that works there now, but even before they had any idea who I was, they've always been really good to me going back to my first call in. I've been shooting my whole life, so they mostly help me find/get what I'm looking for and answer questions about things I'm not so well-versed in. However, I bring a lot of beginners who ask a lot of questions, and the staff is always really good at helping them out too. I've even seen the owner come in with renters and basically teach them how to shoot (though I don't know how common that is). They even fielded a paperwork request for me at 10pm over Facebook messenger (again, I wouldn't expect this all the time). *Common questions answered:* -You can shoot rifles here as long as they're under 3000 FPS (I believe that's the stipulation). -You can shoot shotguns here, but I don't remember the stipulations on that. I think they prefer buckshot? -You can rent guns, ear protection, and eye protection, or bring your own. -You can buy ammo here (pretty much every common caliber available) or bring your own. -No steel casings or steel core ammo (green-tips included). -The range closes 30 minutes before the shop. -The range is six lanes out to about 20 yards. -Rapid fire is allowed as long as it is controlled (don't shoot up the ceiling or target tracks). -A target is provided and more can be purchased, or you can bring your own I believe. -You can buy guns from the counter or they can order for you if they don't have exactly what you're looking for. So far, they've been able to get everything I've wanted. -They have pistols, rifles, and shotguns in stock, new and used. -They also have knives, holsters, cleaning kits, magazines, sights, and other accessories. -There is a gunsmith in the building, though I'm not sure if his hours line up exactly with the shop. I believe it's called Black Thistle Gunsmithing.
5 9 years ago (10-05-2018)

Friendly staff, great prices and deals on range promotions. Clean range with good lighting and ventilation. Excellent sound deadening, likely due to updated facility. Would recommend if you are in the Madison area.
5 9 years ago (25-04-2018)

This is hands down the best gun shop/range in the Madison area. Everyone is helpful, they have the best prices, they have some great used stuff that comes in, and they are always willing to help you out and order what you need. The other thing is I have personally witnessed them helping new shooters on the range, and providing great safe instruction for new shooters. Gun shops like this are few and far between, which is why I try to make all my purchases here when I can. Looking forward to trying some of the action shooting nights when I can.
5 9 years ago (23-12-2017)

Competitive pricing. Great customer service and friendly staff. Very clean range. Good selection of rental guns available to try in the range if you feel like something different.
5 9 years ago (01-03-2018)

This is a great place to shoot. The indoor range is very clean and well maintained, a variety of calibers & loadings are allowed in pistol, rifle and shotgun. I suggest calling to verify whether or not your loading is allowed. You can bring your own ammo as long as its new and not steel case. The staff is friendly & professional. I had a great shooting experience.
5 9 years ago (06-10-2017)