Once or twice a month now used to go every Saturday
How often do yo shoot?
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No nearby ranges here. Thirty miles at best. I don't shoot nearly as much as I'd like to. Moving at the end of June and will need to find new ranges to shoot at.
Through 2019, about once every three weeks (closest indoor is 50 miles - one way). Last year, twice. Three times this year, and going tomorrow, I hope. Taking four guns this time - my 617 and K-22, and my 6906 and P365XL (deepest ammo collection on those two calibers).
I put 50 rounds through something at least once a week at my back yard range even if it's a lowly 22lr
vonn
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Replacement costs have really limited my shooting but once primers become available again I hope to spend a lot of time on load development on calibers that in days past it was cheaper to buy than reload. Have enough reloading supplies now but hesitant to use them up until things improve for reloading supply.
I shoot on average three days a week, am fortunate to have a very fine facility less than three miles from my home. I am active in black powder muzzle loading as well as cartridge rifle and pistol, I shoot targets exclusively. I also shoot my S&W handguns and have varied interests with semi auto pistols, revolvers and single shot target pistols. I volunteer keeping the target frames in good order and occaisonally fill in if a range officer is needed, my credentials are a little past due but still valid. Most of us are reloaders and support each other during shortages, everyone I know hasn't been effected by the shortage, we planned ahead. The action pistol guys have been effected more than the rest, to some degree the trap guys are experiencing shortages but the reloaders are still plugging along, we just made another 8K bird purchase. Going strong on the Spokane River with the Spokane Rifle Club, over 100 years in operation.
J. R. WEEMS
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Up until last week I was getting to the range 2/3 times a week. Trip lasts an hour or ewo at most. About all I am up for. I figjred out some time ago, any longer than that I am just pulling the trigger. Ammo is not a problem for me, nut the weather can enter in to it as well. The ole ticker is acting up a bit, and last trip '2 1/2 hours' I barely made it home.
Up until last week I was getting to the range 2/3 times a week. Trip lasts an hour or ewo at most. About all I am up for. I figjred out some time ago, any longer than that I am just pulling the trigger. Ammo is not a problem for me, nut the weather can enter in to it as well. The ole ticker is acting up a bit, and last trip '2 1/2 hours' I barely made it home.
We've got a hard core group of muzzle loaders that shoot all through the year, when its seriousl cold some guys bring a heater. We have an enclosed 25yd line that muzzle loaders are allowed to shoot on, it has a heater and stays comfortable during inclement weather. Shooting a 3" bull at 25yds offhand is great practice and is actually the hardest target to score well on. The 10 ring is 1" across with the X-ring in the center...tough target to keep all 30 in the black with the black 3" across. Six targets, fives shots a piece...I told one of the old timers that one of these days I'm going to stay clean on all six, his reply "Kid, you ain't gonna live that long." I've seen one guy get close but never have seen anyone keep them all in the black for all six, hell its a big deal to score over 45 on that target, I'm doin a happy dance....
Ugly Hombre
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About twice a month- go up to the range. A outdoor set up, if there are people there I drive by and go the next day, great to be up there alone, drink coffee and have a sandwich after shooting.
50 rounds at a time- just revolvers now takes longer and range sessions are more relaxing during those ammo famine times.
You can go through a lot of ammo fast with a 1911. My M.O. is to shoot one gun solo for a couple of months or more and then switch to another.
I will buy a box of famine priced ammo to preserve my stash, expensive- but that and exercise- are my only hobbies..
I don't golf..lol
50 rounds at a time- just revolvers now takes longer and range sessions are more relaxing during those ammo famine times.
You can go through a lot of ammo fast with a 1911. My M.O. is to shoot one gun solo for a couple of months or more and then switch to another.
I will buy a box of famine priced ammo to preserve my stash, expensive- but that and exercise- are my only hobbies..
I don't golf..lol
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wilkoi
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Thursday, afternoon trap.
Sunday, sport clays.
Sunday, sport clays.
OLDSTER
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Three or four times each month; when ammo is more readily available. Normally 3 or 4 different handguns.
Inusuit
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My first firearm was a Winchester boys rifle, Model 67A, a Christmas present in 1952. Was my constant companion, uncounted thousands of rounds. Eventually transitioned to a Remington pump and the Winchester was retired. I still have the rifle. It has been used to train a couple generations of young shooters including my son and grandson.
As other posters have noted, I assume then number of "unfired" guns on the market may have been purchased for defense and were never used for practice. Others may have been purchased but owner lost interest in shooting when they discovered it is an acquired skill and takes regular practice to reach and maintain proficiency.
I have a 50 yard range on my property and shoot 50-100 rounds a week.
As other posters have noted, I assume then number of "unfired" guns on the market may have been purchased for defense and were never used for practice. Others may have been purchased but owner lost interest in shooting when they discovered it is an acquired skill and takes regular practice to reach and maintain proficiency.
I have a 50 yard range on my property and shoot 50-100 rounds a week.
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A combination of a change in work schedule, a newer car and a couple of new indoor ranges opening up means 2-3 range sessions a week for me. And I am shooting my first gun-my Browning High Power, purchased in 1967-regularly, using a Ciener conversion unit.
Dave from Pa
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My first gun was a used Winchester model 62A.I shot it a lot.No organized sports when I was a kid and we spent most of the summer earning money for ammo to shoot rats at the dump.Having my own range and being retired allows me shoot at least 3 times a week.I have been a competitive shooter and reloader all my life. Shooting, gun collecting and hunting have been my passions. A lot of times it depends on how serious people approach things.I have introduced many to shooting, hunting, gun collecting and reloading, where they go with it is up to them.I purchased some guns from a 45 year collection of premium pistols, revolvers and rifles.Anything the owner purchased new was unfired.He told me a couple of times he was a looker, not a shooter.I made sure the ones I purchased were all shot, kind of like having a horse and not riding it.My enjoyment is derived from both.Yesterday I had some friends over to my range,told them to only bring guns they haven`t shot in recent memory.We had a Polish Radom and a WWII Colt 1911a1 that were bring backs, Garand, 1903a1 pre64 300H&H 2 pythons a 547 S&W and a 1st year Ruger Sec6 that had not been fired since the owner left police work.One guy was shooting ammo loaded in 1991 so no ammo shortage with him.Couple of range pictures I wish I knew how to post pictures that were not sideways.Stay safe
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AJ
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My friends and I usually shoot three days a week at the local county range. Mondays and Thursdays are rifle days. Fridays are handgun days. Probably shoot a 100 rounds of rifle on each day and on Fridays we shoot about 200 or so of handgun. Have been thinking of switching our Thursday shooting to airguns, just because we like them as they are fun to shoot.
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tripledipper
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I recently had the opportunity to shoot a couple of .32's and .22's on a farm out in Pittsylvania Co. It was a rejuvenating experience for me and convinced me that I can still get some good patterns without having my hands hurt from .38sp recoils.
xtrtsqrt11
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Two or three times a month. Range is not too far, about 20 minutes one way.
My 13 year old is always with me, so we cater to him mostly but I do at least ten draw with failure drills (2 center mass and 1 to head or pelvis) to try and keep me a little in practice for that "cold bore shot". Then some follow the dot shots with my most carried handguns. SIG 229 9mm and Walther CCP M2.
My 13 year old is always with me, so we cater to him mostly but I do at least ten draw with failure drills (2 center mass and 1 to head or pelvis) to try and keep me a little in practice for that "cold bore shot". Then some follow the dot shots with my most carried handguns. SIG 229 9mm and Walther CCP M2.
Chubbo
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It’s difficult to compare notes, memories, etc., when one has outlived most of their family, friends, acquaintances, and even their own usefulness.
Shooting, was my first hobby, starting 85+yrs., ago. It’s been 15yrs. Since I fired a firearm, and 5yrs., since I shot a pellet rifle. I stopped shooting, for recreation, by choice, as I deemed it a physical necessity.
My only affiliation with shooting, nowadays, is self-defense. I am always equipped, and determined to defend my family, friends and self.
A well-intended, sincere bit of advice to the recreational shooters concerned, would be, ‘shoot as often, as you can, and enjoy it to your utmost’. I fear that you may not always have the opportunity.
Pardon my rant, but shooting is near and dear to me.
Shooting, was my first hobby, starting 85+yrs., ago. It’s been 15yrs. Since I fired a firearm, and 5yrs., since I shot a pellet rifle. I stopped shooting, for recreation, by choice, as I deemed it a physical necessity.
My only affiliation with shooting, nowadays, is self-defense. I am always equipped, and determined to defend my family, friends and self.
A well-intended, sincere bit of advice to the recreational shooters concerned, would be, ‘shoot as often, as you can, and enjoy it to your utmost’. I fear that you may not always have the opportunity.
Pardon my rant, but shooting is near and dear to me.
Not as often as I have in the past. It seems I have been doing other things and have not found to time to shoot as often as I would like. I can shoot here at home and also have a indoor range close by. I shot some a few days ago but have not been shooting even once a week recently.
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