And multiple food groups, S&W (Auto & Revolver), Colt, Taurus, Springfield Armory, CZ.
taking too many guns to the indoor range at the time ?
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Outdoor range off the back deck, has slowed me down, having to pack guns down to the public outdoor range, but when I do go, I take at least, 2 revolvers or pistols, and 2 or 3 rifles, so if one of the 3 ranges( short pistol, 50 yd, and 100 yd) has nobody on it, I can go shoot at that one.
Jim Watson
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Me, too.
I just hope they hang on, very convenient for me. Closer than either outdoor range and air conditioned.
If1HitU
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I have never taken more then three to the range at one time.
cheygriz
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The outdoor (rifle) range I use gets almost no use at all in the winter, especially on weekdays. There is often 6-8 inches of snow on the ground.
The "shooting shack" has 5 benches with windows, 5 higher windows for standing offhand as well. And it has a wood stove!
I bring 3 or 4 rifles and 200-300 rounds of ammo and make a day of it.
Since it is extremely unlikely that anyone else will show up, I put up targets on three stands. The big ten bullseye targets. I normally shoot ten rounds at each bull, so this lets me shoot 300 rounds without pasting up targets.
I keep a small kettle of water on the wood stove for a few cups of tea, and cup-a-soup or ramen noodles at lunch time.
Unless doing load development (rare) I shoot standing offhand. I'm usually there 4-5 hours.
The "shooting shack" has 5 benches with windows, 5 higher windows for standing offhand as well. And it has a wood stove!
I bring 3 or 4 rifles and 200-300 rounds of ammo and make a day of it.
Since it is extremely unlikely that anyone else will show up, I put up targets on three stands. The big ten bullseye targets. I normally shoot ten rounds at each bull, so this lets me shoot 300 rounds without pasting up targets.
I keep a small kettle of water on the wood stove for a few cups of tea, and cup-a-soup or ramen noodles at lunch time.
Unless doing load development (rare) I shoot standing offhand. I'm usually there 4-5 hours.
orionengnr
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Depends upon the objective.
If it is just me, it may be just my 1911 (with a Ceiner .22 conversion for warm-up)
Last visit I was doing an intro for a co-worker's 50-y.o. GF. She had shot a few rifles in the past Arkansas gal) and is considering getting her TX CHL.
So I brought everything from .22LR revolver, .22LR semi, .38Spl K and J-frames, 1911 with .22LR conversion, 1911 in .45 acp (fluffy handloads) several pocket-sized 9mms and a couple of pocket .380s.
At the end of the day I had a lot of guns to clean, but she had a pretty good idea of what she liked and didn't...and that is what we were looking to accomplish.
If it is just me, it may be just my 1911 (with a Ceiner .22 conversion for warm-up)
Last visit I was doing an intro for a co-worker's 50-y.o. GF. She had shot a few rifles in the past Arkansas gal) and is considering getting her TX CHL.
So I brought everything from .22LR revolver, .22LR semi, .38Spl K and J-frames, 1911 with .22LR conversion, 1911 in .45 acp (fluffy handloads) several pocket-sized 9mms and a couple of pocket .380s.
At the end of the day I had a lot of guns to clean, but she had a pretty good idea of what she liked and didn't...and that is what we were looking to accomplish.
Old Dog
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Certainly can't begrudge having to clean a lot of guns if you've created a new shooter/gun owner!
The outdoor (rifle) range I use gets almost no use at all in the winter, especially on weekdays. There is often 6-8 inches of snow on the ground.
The "shooting shack" has 5 benches with windows, 5 higher windows for standing offhand as well. And it has a wood stove!
I bring 3 or 4 rifles and 200-300 rounds of ammo and make a day of it.
Since it is extremely unlikely that anyone else will show up, I put up targets on three stands. The big ten bullseye targets. I normally shoot ten rounds at each bull, so this lets me shoot 300 rounds without pasting up targets.
I keep a small kettle of water on the wood stove for a few cups of tea, and cup-a-soup or ramen noodles at lunch time.
Unless doing load development (rare) I shoot standing offhand. I'm usually there 4-5 hours.
You living the life cheygriz, that sounds like a nice day.
CraigC
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I think a lot of people make this mistake, I know I did. Trying to do too much in one range session. You're never going to get good at anything unless you concentrate on it and limit your focus to one or two things.
Also no reason to clean after every range session. IMHO, the more guns you own and the more you shoot, the less inclined you'll be to keep them squeaky.
Also no reason to clean after every range session. IMHO, the more guns you own and the more you shoot, the less inclined you'll be to keep them squeaky.
Depends on the objective. If I am working on a load I bring that gun and that (or those) load(s). Working on getting better at something in particular? Again, just bring that.
Just playing? Might be 1, might be 10.
CraigC
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Agreed.
Jim Watson
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Today the number is two. One is insufficient to run the test, three is unnecessary, four is right out.
I loaded some of the wrong bullets - They said I could return them, but I am sure not repacking and humping 15 lbs of lead back to the post office - and will try them out in SA and STI.
I hand cycled them and they ran ok in the SA and better in STI. They were very bumpy into the chamber of the Plastic M&P and showed a strong tendency to nose dive in the Colt, so I won't bother shooting with them. I have real roundnose for them, even hollowpoints that work.
Yay, they fed, fired, and functioned in SA and STI, the main guns I will be shooting next season.
Chronographed today. 40 fps/6 power factor difference between guns. I will pick one to tailor loads for with these bullets and shoot something else in the other.
I loaded some of the wrong bullets - They said I could return them, but I am sure not repacking and humping 15 lbs of lead back to the post office - and will try them out in SA and STI.
I hand cycled them and they ran ok in the SA and better in STI. They were very bumpy into the chamber of the Plastic M&P and showed a strong tendency to nose dive in the Colt, so I won't bother shooting with them. I have real roundnose for them, even hollowpoints that work.
Yay, they fed, fired, and functioned in SA and STI, the main guns I will be shooting next season.
Chronographed today. 40 fps/6 power factor difference between guns. I will pick one to tailor loads for with these bullets and shoot something else in the other.
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AmmunitionDepot
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When I go to the range I usually take one or two guns at a time. That way if i'm shooting for a half hour or an hour i'm getting meaningful practice out of one or both of them. The only time that i'll take more than two is if i'm shooting with friends who want to try a few models.
coondogger
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I have an annual membership to my club. It's three minutes from my house. I've often gone for only 10-15 minutes. Here's a good reason: you may have loaded five rounds just to see how the recipe works. You go over there, fire them off. Then back to the reloading bench. I'm sure I'm not the only one who does this.
cheygriz
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I will respectfully disagree. I thoroughly clean a gun every time I shoot it. My old D.I. said it best!
"Take care of your weapon and your weapon will take care of you!"
CraigC
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Ever tried it? Military doctrine has little to do with weapon function. Nor is it applicable to civilian use. If you clean your guns thoroughly every time you shoot, it's because it's habit/doctrine. Not because they actually need it.I will respectfully disagree. I thoroughly clean a gun every time I shoot it. My old D.I. said it best!
"Take care of your weapon and your weapon will take care of you!"
rskent
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True, but I also brush my teeth after I eat. Just because it’s a habit doesn’t mean it a bad habit.
I can’t remember the last time I took more than two guns to the range at the same time.
cheygriz
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I guess "need" is in the eye of the beholder. In my value system, a gun that isn't squeaky clean, and properly lubed, NEEDS cleaning!
CraigC
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So do I but keeping your teeth clean actually serves a purpose. Do you change the oil every time you drive your vehicle?
I used to do that.I guess "need" is in the eye of the beholder. In my value system, a gun that isn't squeaky clean, and properly lubed, NEEDS cleaning!
rpenmanparker
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Nobody knows how often guns really (not just in our "value systems") need to be cleaned for faultless operation and our personally desired level of precision. It surely is not every time a single or even 100 rounds are fired through them. That is demonstrated all over the world every day. Beyond that, I don't think anyone can say.
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I have taken 4 guns to the indoor range once or twice, but no longer. Very seldom do I take more than 2. I shoot mostly indoors due to my disability. I have memberships at both an indoor and outdoor range as I physically can't stay for more than about 1.5 hours.
rskent
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The range we go to has 19 stalls outside under a roof. $3.00 an hr., free targets,ear plugs and muffs. Range officer stops every 20 min. to change targets if you want or are leaving.Even a propane heater in the middle if you want.Archery range and sheet off to the sides.State owned, great place to go.All kinds of classes there thru the yr.
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