What do take to the range besides your gun?

The range I use the most is outdoors and parking is reasonably close to the firing line, so most of the stuff I take to the range "just in case" is left in the car.
What I take to the sheltered firing line are Guns, Ammo, Ear & Eye protection, Boresake(s), small squeeze bottle of Kroil, oily & dry rags and target stuff.

I always CC, but due to the range being open to the public and in a remote location, I also open carry something very obvious and significant when I go downrange to hang targets. My friends do the same. We live in a low crime area, but there is no sense in taking chances. ;)
 
I also always carry bright colored 3x3 Post-It notes to use as small sub-targets within a larger target. They are sort of "accuracy standards" i.e. how many rounds out of 6 can you put on the note at any given distance. You can write on them and use them as notes if you want to record a phone number or shooting event someone mentions.o always carry a Boresnake and run it through the bore before leaving the range; more serious cleaning at home. Ed
 
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Since I've spent a load of time at the range recently attempting to tune the extractor on my Colt 1911, I've taken along everything I need to strip it down to the extractor, including my just-acquired Weigand Extractor Tensioning Tool. Now that all is well with the Colt, I plan to return to my pre-10 M&P snubbie and to TRAVEL LIGHT: just ammo and a towel!
 
I went this morning. I carry a very heavy metal target frame. Today I wish I hadnt! This is a very heavy folding commercial frame. I tried out a new ruger .44 special. The sights were set way to far to the left. I put a bullet through the angle iron side. Dont know if I can fix it or not. Might have to take it to a machine shop.
 
I've got one of those 20" plastic toolboxes that has become the receptacle of choice for all my miscellaneous shooting gear. Handguns go in pistol cases, and ammo goes in a small ice chest (no ice). If I'm chronographing, the CED Millennium lives in its own toolbox and tags along. Grab some appropriate targets and I'm good to go.
 
i have a large S&W range bag that always goes with me...within are whatever gun(s) along with ammo..eye and ear protection,targets....one of randy's small range bag size hammers,brownells screwdriver set,shooting gloves,rags,clp,binoculars,staple gun,clothespins,magic marker,bag for spent brass,knife....i'm sure there is more in there that i use less frequently
 
Over the years the list just kept getting longer and the range bag would no longer contain it all. I went to Sears and got a couple of their cloth tool bags. The larger one hauls the spotting scope, tripod, table/bench mat, spare target stickies, extra eye and ear protection for those that forget, and empty peanut jars for spent brass. The smaller one has become just a tool bag for all those repairs that need to be done at the range. So I am now a three bag man. In the truck tool box are cardboard, extra targets, one of those "U" shaped steel hoops that campaign signs use when stuck in your yard. That along with some old style spring loaded clothes pins makes an in case target stand. I still manage to not have every thing I need it seems. There is also one of those reach extenders so the old man doesn't have to bend over to pick up the brass. Would be better if I just lived at the range then I might have what I need when I need it.
 
In addition to the obvious gear in my range case, I always have a screwdriver kit and rubber mallet with me. On different range visits, I've had a J-frame cylinder drop off into my hand due to a loose screw, as well as a 624 cylinder lock up and jam due to a crimp jumping round.
 
GLL said:
My shooting partner ! :)

Jerry

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You, sir, are a lucky man.
 
I don't need to take enough gear for 5 days in the field for 2 hours at the range:)

I also live maybe 5 minutes from my local small range......sometimes I just grab a few targets, ear plugs, and a few boxes of ammo and just go, and I shoot whatever wheelgun I have in my waistband that day.

I don't do much with semi autos, so I have no need to bring cleaner, tools, or anything with me. If one of my S&W or Ruger wheelies malfunctions, then I guess it's just time to call it a day......
 
Besides all the other stuff I usually include a couple 1 gallon freezer bags so's I have something to put all the nice once fired
45 auto brass that some shooter thoughtfully left for me. Some days I do good and others the brass magnet has been there before me. Frank
 
My personally owned range is on minutes away from the house on my land. I keep my targets there in a box built in the ceiling on my covered shooting bench. Other than guns/ammo I usually carry a large glass of iced tea and if hot a battery powered window fan. Life is good!
 
Always gotta have my army wooby (pancho liner for you civilians) to lay on the table/bench to not scratch my "stuff". Best money invested was for my Electronic ear protection. Gotta have a snack and a drink and a few cigars for story time. The Digital camera/movie maker is usually in a pocket also. I never forget a favorite .22 either. Have fun
 
Mike said:
My personally owned range is on minutes away from the house on my land. I keep my targets there in a box built in the ceiling on my covered shooting bench. Other than guns/ammo I usually carry a large glass of iced tea and if hot a battery powered window fan. Life is good!
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I've always dreamed about a place like that. Must be like having a little bit of heaven on earth.
 
Frailer said:
My favorite range is a 30 second walk from my back door, so I usually walk out with hearing protection, a gun or two, and a box or two of ammo. ;)
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When I burn a lot of .22's off the back deck. The wife complains when I don't sweep up the hulls.

Want to add. Other than sighting in a rifle or handgun I seldom shoot paper. I keep claybirds, plastic oil cans, shotgun hulls, tennis balls etc. to shoot. I also have several steel gongs hanging at various distances.
 
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Man if this new guy takes all of you dead serious, Midway or Brownells is going to be doing some serious business. I carry ammo and weapons, eyes and ears because I don't like sharing or receiving, and paper plates (targets) for outdoor sessions. If I'm going to an indoor range I get to buy silhouettes and play with the fancy button that sends/retrieves targets.
 
Lots of times there are not enough chairs for the various benches. Bought a sears tripod stool for about $40, it comes disassembled you put it together and its adjustable for height. Supposedly good for us heavier guys 300lbs. To date I've had no problems with it and if it gets dirty just hit it with the hose.
Gave one to a good friend for Christmas one year. Frank
 
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