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Old 10-26-2007 | 08:41 PM
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It depends, I almost always forget something. Yesterday I thought I had plenty of stuff so i left my powder measure and extra bullets at home. Wish I would have had them. Today, I only took 6 or 7 bullets. Wish I would have had more. I'm still right where I want to be but if i was a little more prepared I would have been a lot happier. Greg
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Old 10-26-2007 | 08:43 PM
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I like to get about 20 or 25 planed shots and the pot at things like clay pigeons or the long range gongs usually twice a week. Lee
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Old 10-27-2007 | 03:25 AM
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I have shot up a whole can of powder at one range session before but most of the time it's about 3 hours time and 30-40 shots. Offhand clanger shooting takes far less time than target benching. Now; with my handguns I shoot up to 100 rounds or more in no time.
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Old 10-27-2007 | 06:30 AM
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I usually take 5 shots with the ML, then clean it up and switch to the .22 for a while to let it cool. I repeat this routine a few times before leaving. I usually take 10-15 shots with the ML.
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Old 10-27-2007 | 09:28 AM
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I keep a range bag that holds all my b/l stuff
powder
bullets hammers
flints
jags
patches powder
you name it is in it
I hate to go to the range and if something breaks I have a ton of spare parts for a easy fix:I always seem to lend some stuff to guys who don't come prepared The bag never changes
I also tag it along when hunting hate to make a trip upstate and forget something:I only carry 3 speed loaders of powder and 3 round balls into the woods and a extra flint:I have my flinte primer haging on a rope that stay on my neck:I also use a frizzen stall and keep the frizzen cover until I am going to shoot it seem a flinter has no safety and with the powder pan loaded anything can happen.
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Old 10-27-2007 | 10:06 AM
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Since my range is just out side the door a piece, I shoot all I want, never less than 6 shots. Normally I shoot 12 to 16 shots with each ML. 50 to 100rounds each with the with the center fires that I want to shoot. I make the range section a all day afare most times.

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Old 10-27-2007 | 11:22 AM
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Depends on the time I have. Usually, I shoot 15-20 shots with my ML, and I usually take out a CF rifle to alternate with so one can cool while I'm shooting the other. Sometimes I also take out my 10/22 to plink with if I don't have a CF rifle with me.

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Old 10-27-2007 | 12:23 PM
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If I'm shooting for a specific reason like to check the load's accuracy, or the sight alignment I probably shoot 10 times or less. If I'm "plinking" to have fun I don't count, but I bring enough powder & lead for 25 or 30 shots (and often quit when I run out of one of the components).
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