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Well, its been at least a year since I last cleaned out my trusty range bag, so I figured Id share my setup.

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What a mess! Found some loose .30 carbine and '06 brass rolling around in there, along with the usual .22 duds that should have been disposed of months ago but always get forgotten.....

So, what actually SHOULD be in there?
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I start with a couple of carpet floor mats and high-density foam pads. I use these on concrete shooting benches to protect the blue and wood on my babies. Amazing how many ranges expect you to set your gun down on their nasty, uncovered benches. Even the cartpeted ones seem like they are never vacuumed or cleaned.

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Targets next, well thats a no brainer. The motivational stickers make nice bullseyes on photocopied targets.

IMG_20200215_145933_6.jpg This block is more high-density foam. Makes a great "sandbag" with much less weight. And weight savings are important because-

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.......ammo's heavy! This would be a fairly typical loadout for an hour or two at my local indoor range.
These go in my bags side pockets, rimfire on one side and centerfire in the other.

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A dud bag is essential so they can be safely disposed of later. Ive Ioticed fewer and fewer ranges have DUD boxes on the range like they used to. The ramrod is for knocking out stuck cases, I do all my cleaning at home, so I dont bring bore brushes.

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Eyes and ears, of course. Seems like my buddies are always forgetting theirs, and not every range rents them, so I pack extras.

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Dope cards, handy when sighting in a new scope. Im sure there are ballistic apps for this now, but Im old school.

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Tools for adjusting scopes and sights, bore light, stapler and extra staples. Seems like range staplers break or run dry at the worst possible moments, so Id rather use mine.
 
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AR and AK sight adjustment tools come in handy these days.

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Lense cleaning wipes and a scope cloth. A sharpie is mandatory for marking targets!

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More sight adjustment tools. Torx wrenches this time. Also handy for tightening scope mounts, grip screws, etc. Honestly, if I needed the multitool at the range, things have probably gone VERY bad, but I bring it just in case.

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Yes, Im one of "those guys" who shoots a few of my pricier guns with gloves on. The microfiber rag is for removing those unsightly (and corrosive) fingerprints until a proper cleaning can be done at home.

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Ahhhhh, everything back in its place and the world is right again.:)

So, whats in your range bag?
 
I had a bottle of ear plugs instead of extra muffs. I really like your foam block.

I carried a can of PB blaster for my Tech 9. If it malfunctioned, a dose of that got it running for a couple hundred rounds more.
 
Bfh_auto said:
I had a bottle of ear plugs instead of extra muffs. I really like your foam block.

I carried a can of PB blaster for my Tech 9. If it malfunctioned, a dose of that got it running for a couple hundred rounds more.
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The indoor range I frequent most often after work doesnt allow ear plugs unless they are under a set of muffs. They want to be able to visually see everyone has ear protection in place, I guess.....

I will sometimes double up on muffs and plugs if somebody nearby is shooting an AR pistol. Holy crud those things are loud!

My ARs have oiling bottles in their grip modules, those are about the only guns I could see lubing at the range, but then Ive never owned a TEC9.:)

The foam blocks came from a headliner shipping box. If you ever need free boxes or packing materials ,its a good idea to befriend someone in a car dealers parts department or body shop.:thumbup:
 
NIGHTLORD40K said:
The indoor range I frequent most often after work doesnt allow ear plugs unless they are under a set of muffs. They want to be able to visually see everyone has ear protection in place, I guess.....

I will sometimes double up on muffs and plugs if somebody nearby is shooting an AR pistol. Holy crud those things are loud!

My ARs have oiling bottles in their grip modules, those are about the only guns I could see lubing at the range, but then Ive never owned a TEC9.:)

The foam blocks came from a headliner shipping box. If you ever need free boxes or packing materials ,its a good idea to befriend someone in a car dealers parts department or body shop.:thumbup:
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We get things like that in at work. I just never thought of using it for that purpose.
Tec-9 was the original jamb-o-matic. It was given to me because the previous owner couldn't get it to shoot.
 
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Embarrassing, like going to the hospital with dirty underwear...
Got to admit, most of my regular tools aren't in there . it's actually messy and not well filled right now.
But if we're being real about this, here it is.
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And it's contents
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Ears, eyes, a mk3 that stays in there cause I always shoot it, couple random boxes of ammo, random brass and some 15 pellet 00 buck shells (winchester), couple glock mags, a couple screw drivers and a couple cumpled up paper towels. Nice.
Next time I'll be better prepared...
 
You are much neater than me. I use a small tough box (about the size of an army footlocker). Its a mess, I should clean it up. I take my ammo to the range in a ammo can, I usually load mags the day before.
 
I keep a small first aid kit in my range bag. Between the outdoor and indoor range, an ambulance can be almost an hour away. A small kit to treat everything from a papercut to a trauma bleed with some hemostatic and TQ. Packed right, it can take up a little more room than a 500 round bring of 22LR. Most of what I take to the range can fit in a school backpack. If I start packing my chronograph and more than a couple handguns, I switch to the duffel or gym style bag.
 
  • Basic cleaning kit with some really basic tools, CLP and some pre-oiled wipes. I don't really clean at the range, but sometimes I will put a patch with CLP on it down the bore before heading home. I think that it penetrates better while warm and makes cleaning later easier.
  • One of those screwdriver sets with a bunch of different types and sizes of bits. Torx, Phillips, Allen, etc.
  • A magazine brush.
  • Sunscreen
  • Bandaids, adhesive tape and some anti-bacterial wipes. I have a first aid kit in the car.
  • Staplegun & Staples for hanging targets. That comes out of the bag if I'm going to an indoor range.
  • A container of thumbtacks. Some ranges use tacks.
  • A couple of Sharpies for marking targets.
  • Earplugs in case I want to double up or in case I forget my muffs. My muffs don't live in my range bag but I usually put them in if I'm going to the range.
  • Eye pro (clear and sun) and usually a spare.

If I'm taking a cap, I usually just wear it. There's room in the range bag for ammo and maybe a small pistol case, but I often take another gun and additional ammo in a separate bag.
 
I don't have any pics, but my bag usually has:
  • Ear plugs & muffs, as I routinely double up;
  • Whatever ammo I've put in for the day;
  • Magazines;
  • Shoot-n-C targets;
  • Small bottle of oil;
  • One oily rag;
  • Multi-tool;
  • Knife;
  • Peanut butter jar (clean) to put my brass in;
  • Pen or sharpie.
I need to add a first aid kit.
 
No matter what is taken to the range, always seem to be missing something. Targets are held in place in the lid, bags, stand, spotting scope, tools, etc. make up the lower portion. Always end up cleaning spent brass out of it....you'd think I'd close the lid before shooting.:confused:



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Huh? A bag?! Hey! Then I wouldn’t have to just throw everything into the truck loose!
That is a great idea!:)

Oh! I like Rembrandt’s idea even better! A hard sided compartmentalized carrier of stuff, to keep the fragiles uncrushed.

I have a handy spot under my rear seat for targets and the stapler and some cardboard,but everything else just sort of rides along.
I’m a contractor so I’m usually wearing the PPE, tools and flashlight anyway.:)

Repurposing at its finest! Car mats. Great idea @NIGHTLORD40K!

DukeConnor said:
Most important item in my range bag is a tourniquet.
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That’s the duct tape!:D
 
Mine is pretty sparse to start. Staple gun, multi tool, first aid kit (tourniquet, chest seals, etc. I have band aids and other minor first aid stuff in the truck but don’t want to have to run to the truck in the case of a GSW), and eye and ear pro for me are really the only things that stay in the bag.

Add ammo and targets for whatever I plan on shooting that day.

If I bring the kids I add their eye and ear pro. If I plan on sighting something in I grab whatever specific tool may be need for that scope and mount.

I like the foam block idea.
 
Range bag has assorted pistols, ammo, magazines, mesh bag for spent brass, targets, blue painters tape for making targets, 2-3 large sheets of kraft paper for targets, mallet & 2 sized brass rods for 9 & 45 for squibs, a .22 pull through cleaner, electronic ear muffs, shooting glasses, foam ear plugs, case for my regular glasses, microfiber cloths for wiping down guns, uplula mag loader, extra barrel and spring for my .22TCM pistol, screwdriver, 10-8 tool for assembly/disassembly, extra red-dot battery, pen, sharpie, and a pencil.
Whew!

If I take my chronograph I add to the trip a rolling duffle bag for it, a sturdy contractor's tripod, Caldwell front gun rest, more targets, and room to spare for any other special needs. Thankfully my local DNR range provides great target stands and plenty of staplers!
 
herrwalther said:
I keep a small first aid kit in my range bag. Between the outdoor and indoor range, an ambulance can be almost an hour away. A small kit to treat everything from a papercut to a trauma bleed with some hemostatic and TQ. Packed right, it can take up a little more room than a 500 round bring of 22LR. Most of what I take to the range can fit in a school backpack. If I start packing my chronograph and more than a couple handguns, I switch to the duffel or gym style bag.
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Hmmm, Ill have to think about adding some first aid supplies. My shooting spots are busy and well supervised and I assume they are so equipped, but I probably shouldnt. I do have a kit in my truck, but a few things in my bag wouldnt hurt.
 
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