its hard to answer that for me. i shoot my shot gun at least once a week because of the leage im in. i shoot my slug gun only once or twice a year because its way to expencive to go to the range and shoot 20 rounds. plus a 12 ga. isnt that forgiveing on your shoulder. my 30-30 i shoot probly once a month during the summer. itsmostly my yotegun.