IDPA match, how much ammo to bring?

jrsower · October 24, 2002, 02:56 PM

How much ammo should I bring to my first IDPA match? And how long should I expect to be there? Is it an all day affair or just a couple of hours? Man, I'm excited about this weekend.

Correia · October 24, 2002, 03:00 PM

No pat answer. Depends on your local club. It depends on the number of stages that they run, and the amount of time it takes is really dependant on how many shooters there are, and how tight a ship your local club runs.

Ammo? Beats me. Once again, it all depends. Usually the match announcement will say something about what the minimum round count is. Bring at least half again that amount. I usually try to take double. It sucks to run out.

braindead0 · October 24, 2002, 03:07 PM

Bring 200 rounds, you'll not likely need it but it can't hurt to have some extra.

I think most of the events I've done have been 50rds or so, but it depends on how much the club sets up.

Neil Casper · October 28, 2002, 11:18 PM

Well, how did it go?

charleym3 · October 31, 2002, 06:15 PM

Sorry if this is to late, but I'd say 150 rounds and 4-6 hours from the alleged start time.

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braindead0 Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2002 Location: Canton, Oh Posts: 896	Bring 200 rounds, you'll not likely need it but it can't hurt to have some extra. I think most of the events I've done have been 50rds or so, but it depends on how much the club sets up. __________________ DoD# 2223 Meum scapha volitare plenum anguillae

October 28, 2002, 11:18 PM	#4
Neil Casper Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 46	Well, how did it go? __________________ "I AM my brothers keeper."

October 31, 2002, 06:15 PM	#5
charleym3 Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2001 Location: Central NC Posts: 538	Sorry if this is to late, but I'd say 150 rounds and 4-6 hours from the alleged start time. __________________ -When the need is great enough, limitations are meaningless. -Small helpings of experience become wisdom, while large servings become bitterness and despair. -I was once described as self-righteous and patronizing! I pointed out that I am actually arrogant & condescending.

October 24, 2002, 03:00 PM	#2
Correia Senior Member Join Date: December 3, 1998 Location: SLC Utah Posts: 3,740	No pat answer. Depends on your local club. It depends on the number of stages that they run, and the amount of time it takes is really dependant on how many shooters there are, and how tight a ship your local club runs. Ammo? Beats me. Once again, it all depends. Usually the match announcement will say something about what the minimum round count is. Bring at least half again that amount. I usually try to take double. It sucks to run out.