What do you bring to the shooting range?
#1
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
Joined: Sep 2005
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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
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Blissfield MI USA
Way too much and I usually forget the one or two things I really need
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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
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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
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: MB.
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
Joined: Mar 2005
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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
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: MB.
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
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
#10
Giant Nontypical
Joined: Nov 2004
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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...


