I go to range on average once a month, and analyzing my sessions in last year or so, with 4 guys that go with me sometimes, I came to conclusion that first two of them are not good range buddies, and I would rather go by myself.
-friend #1 : nice guy, but cheap a..
he likes guns, but he does not own any, b/c he does not want to spend money. I don't mind him using my guns at range since I am shooting them anyway, but would be nice if he at least buys ammo at Walmart or Dick's that he wants to shoot, instead of me hunting for the best deal, and than splitting the bill with him. This is especially irritating with 22LR, where I have my own stash of 6 cents per round,( took me a while to gather), and I almost want to tell him to buy his own 22LR ammo at the range at their own prices ( 10 cents) if he wants to shoot it.
-friend #2 : has several guns, but usually takes only one of his own per range session, because he is " too busy to clean them". guess whose guns he shoots ? one time he took his .38 special revolver and whole time he complained how expensive ammo for this gun is
-friend #3 : good family friend, fair in splitting the cost of ammo and range fees, but owns only one (hand)gun and not very interested in shooting - I have to initiate it every time.
-friend #4 : best shooting buddy- nice collection of guns, very fair in every aspect, always ready for a range session when time allows him.
What your experiences are ?
I decided to start avoiding first two guys, and sometimes is better to go alone anyway, so you can do what you want to do ( zero in a new gun, practice drills you want, etc.)
-friend #1 : nice guy, but cheap a..
he likes guns, but he does not own any, b/c he does not want to spend money. I don't mind him using my guns at range since I am shooting them anyway, but would be nice if he at least buys ammo at Walmart or Dick's that he wants to shoot, instead of me hunting for the best deal, and than splitting the bill with him. This is especially irritating with 22LR, where I have my own stash of 6 cents per round,( took me a while to gather), and I almost want to tell him to buy his own 22LR ammo at the range at their own prices ( 10 cents) if he wants to shoot it.
-friend #2 : has several guns, but usually takes only one of his own per range session, because he is " too busy to clean them". guess whose guns he shoots ? one time he took his .38 special revolver and whole time he complained how expensive ammo for this gun is
-friend #3 : good family friend, fair in splitting the cost of ammo and range fees, but owns only one (hand)gun and not very interested in shooting - I have to initiate it every time.
-friend #4 : best shooting buddy- nice collection of guns, very fair in every aspect, always ready for a range session when time allows him.
What your experiences are ?
I decided to start avoiding first two guys, and sometimes is better to go alone anyway, so you can do what you want to do ( zero in a new gun, practice drills you want, etc.)