About 41 Lead Farm
41 Lead Farm represents the gold standard for accessible, community-oriented shooting ranges in the Lubbock area. This veteran-owned facility operates from a rural location off FM 41 and operates exclusively on weekends, yet has cultivated a fiercely loyal following among Lubbock’s shooting community. With a remarkable 4.9-star rating across 160 reviews, the range demonstrates that quality doesn’t require flashy operations or constant facility expansion - it requires genuine customer care and fair pricing.
Located at the intersection of FM 41 and County Road 2140, the range capitalizes on its outdoor setting to create a relaxed shooting environment. Weekend-only operation actually works to the facility’s advantage, creating a rhythm where the range is prepared and staff are refreshed for their peak operational days. Saturday and Sunday hours from 10 AM to 6 PM provide a full day of shooting opportunity without the expense of maintaining a seven-day operation.
The most consistent praise across reviews centers on affordability combined with professional service. Reviewers repeatedly characterize 41 Lead Farm as ‘by far the cheapest’ in the Lubbock area, with entry fees set at only $10 per shooter (cash only). This pricing strategy attracts serious shooters and casual enthusiasts alike, making marksmanship practice accessible to a broader spectrum of the community. The veteran-owner background manifests in an operational philosophy that respects customer autonomy - range officers provide guidance and expertise when needed but don’t hover or micromanage, a contrast that multiple reviewers explicitly praise when comparing to other facilities.
The facility demonstrates genuine family-friendly orientation beyond marketing language. Customer accounts describe Range Officers taking time to personally instruct first-time shooters, including children supervised by parents. One reviewer with recent heart trouble recalls Range Officers proactively assisting with target setup to accommodate physical limitations, all ‘with a smile.’ These interactions suggest hiring staff aligned with the veteran-owner’s values around service and community care.
Operationally, the range accommodates rifle shooting with specific parameters: .300 Winchester Magnum maximum caliber and no shotguns. This caliber limit reflects practical constraints of outdoor range safety and backstop protection. Friday operation is mentioned explicitly in customer recommendations, suggesting peak times and staff availability vary. The range offers memberships in addition to day use, though details remain available through direct contact.
The weekend-only schedule and specific firearm restrictions create natural limitations, but the near-perfect rating across diverse reviewer backgrounds suggests these constraints don’t prevent 41 Lead Farm from serving its core community exceptionally well. The business has clearly found its market positioning: the affordable, family-accessible, veteran-operated weekend range where shooters are treated as respected customers rather than problems to manage.