What do you bring to the shooting range?

[etothepii]

OK:

Gun and ammo, of course.

For me,
Old real estate sign, cardboard, and paper targets
Binoculars.
Pen or marker.
Leatherman style tool.
Cleaning kit.
Tape.
I don't have sand bags or a vice yet, so I use a dufflebag with other rags and towels in it for a bench rest.

[VT_Hunter1980]

A case of beer . . . Just kidding

I usually load up the back of my car with as many fun targets as I can find. Milk jugs, tin cans, fruit and veggies that have been in the fridge too long.

I got my girlfriend hooked on shooting by having her blow up water filled gallon jugs with my 1894c.

[Paul L Mohr]

Way too much and I usually forget the one or two things I really need.

I'm used to just walking outside and shooting, so going somewhere is quite an endevor for me.

Normally, weapons, ammo, cleaning supplies, a marker and/or tape and something to hold the targets if needed. If I take my ML it looks like am moving in.

Oh, and rest. I have one those plastic bench buddies I use. I can shoot pretty well off from a rolled up blanket or jacket though. I don't have a spotting scope or anything so I don't take anything like that with me. If I can't see the holes thru the scope I have to go look at it.

Like I said though, I don't have a lot of experiance at rifle ranges. When I used to own handguns and went to an indoor pistol range all I took was the pistol and ammo if I had any. The rest I just picked up at the range.

Paul

[trailer]

I always go first thing in the morning and I bring
- rifle and ammo
- bench rest with the rear shooting bag
- binder and pen for noting info on recipes I"™ve loaded
- paper targets and stapler
- spotting scope on the occasion
- bore snake to clean the barrel between different loads
- measuring tape and chrono for testing speeds
- hunting pillow for colder days so I don"™t freeze my butt on the bench
- safety glasses and hearing protection ( a must for me)
- member ship card to show I"™m a member
- and finally lots of time. I don"™t like being rushed....

[UThunter]

Trailer, do you use the cleaning solution provided with the boresnake, or something else, or just dry? I have one i haven't used yet, but i like the idea and will use it next time i shoot. I know it's not a replacement for a good after shooting cleaning, but it sure is an easy approach at a quick clean.

[PABuck_HNTR]

I don't remember getting any kind of cleaning solution with my bore snakes.

[trailer]

ORIGINAL: UThunter

Trailer, do you use the cleaning solution provided with the boresnake, or something else, or just dry?Â* I have one i haven't used yet, but i like the idea and will use it next time i shoot.Â* I know it's not a replacement for a good after shooting cleaning, but it sure is an easy approach at a quick clean.

I use it dry. I never did get any cleaning solution with all my bore snakes. I find it"™s nice and compact for carrying around and it does a nice job on all my rifles even my 12 ga. rifled shotgun barrel.

[Briman]

Sharpie markers
tape
targets
stapler
extra staples
extra ear plugs
Ear muffs
shooting glasses
spotting scope
notebook
pencils
shooting mat
shooting jacket
sight blackener
B-square screwdriver set
cleaning rod
Patches
cleaning solvent
carpeting to cover a bench
Caldwell shooting rest
Milkjugs/soda bottles filled with water for plinking

[etothepii]

I almost forget! I like to bring a cigar! Take a break from the shooting, smoke a cigar, and shoot the breeze with whoever is there!

[nchawkeye]

Pretty much the same...I don't shoot at a range with benches...so I also take a Black and Decker Workmate, Outers rifle rest and a 5 gal bucket to sit on when I shoot...