Hey everyone,
As part of our down time, when we're not performing maintenance, researching our next purchase, or hopefully spending quality time with the family, we're at the shooting range! This week, let's talk about it!
Below are some questions open for discussion:
- Between all of your shooting sessions, what is the ratio of you visiting an indoor range to an outdoor one? Which do you prefer?
- How often do you go?
- What does your session routine look like? How long are you there?
- How many rounds are you putting out a session?
- Do you go with anyone, or do you prefer to go solo?
- Any pet peeves about the range(s) you go to?
Feel free to answer any of the above, or leave a top comment with your own question or comment about the shooting range!
I always go to my nearest outdoor public range. It's unregulated and can be a bit sketchy, but I like that. It's nice to shoot without someone asking if your gear is legal or complaining that you're shooting too fast.
I try to go once a month or so. It's a bit of a drive.
I typically spend an hour or three, depending on how busy it is and the weather.
I mostly shoot steel targets with my 10/22, going out to about 200 yards but mostly around 100. Usually 300-800 rounds.
If someone comes with me I'll bring the shotguns, a Remington 1100 and a Benelli Montefeltro. If I'm alone I don't bother, since I'm not trying to throw my own clays. My shoulder doesn't like shooting more than a box or two of 12 gauge.
I'll usually shoot about 50-100 rounds of 9mm from my P80 and P365. I'm still new to pistols and find them to be really challenging. I'll be picking up a 22/45 soon so I can get more reps in without paying so much for ammo.
Occasionally I'll bring grandpa's guns; a S&W 686, Ruger Blackhawk, NAA mini revolver, Walther model 9, and a Nylon 66.
Pet peeve has to be AR or AK pistols. I get it, they're cool, but I don't want to double up on ear pro to deal with that noise.
That is quite the collection your grandfather has! Not to mention yours as well, sounds like a very good time at those outdoor ranges.
I actually did not know there were public outdoor ranges, the ones near me all require permits.