What do you bring to the shooting range?
#1
What do you bring to the shooting range?
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.
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.
#2
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 248
RE: What do you bring to the shooting range?
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.
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.
#3
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Blissfield MI USA
Posts: 5,293
RE: What do you bring to the shooting range?
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
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
#4
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: MB.
Posts: 2,984
RE: What do you bring to the shooting range?
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....
- 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....
#5
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location:
Posts: 306
RE: What do you bring to the shooting range?
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.
#7
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: MB.
Posts: 2,984
RE: What do you bring to the shooting range?
ORIGINAL: 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.
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.
#8
RE: What do you bring to the shooting range?
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
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