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January 14, 2013, 12:23 PM | #26 |
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Usually five or six, depending on what I want to do rifle, pistol or both.
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January 14, 2013, 01:05 PM | #27 |
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Two hours to clean a pistol seems a little bit much to me, unless you're inspecting it and just generally admiring it (the machining, fit, finish and such).
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January 14, 2013, 01:07 PM | #28 |
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Usually just 2 or 3. But when we have our semi-annual "big shoots" that number goes up to 5-7. Everyone likes shooting the other guys guns, so we usually bring whatever the other guys don't have.
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January 14, 2013, 01:25 PM | #29 |
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Three or four. I usually just hit them with the bore snake afterwards.
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January 14, 2013, 02:47 PM | #30 |
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If it's just me shooting,,,
I will take one of my rimfire/centerfire pairs,,,
More often than not, it's my S&W Model 15/18 pair. If I'm taking someone new shooting,,, I usually take one handgun in all my cartridges. 22, 38, 380, 9mm, .357 Mag, & .44 Mag. If I'm taking someone who has been out plinking with me before,,, I'll usually just take a .22 handgun for each of us,,, Quite often that's my two Ruger 22/45's. Aarond .
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January 14, 2013, 02:49 PM | #31 |
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I try to keep it at 3 or fewer centerfire guns, plus one or two .22s that don't require complete breakdown to clean.
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January 14, 2013, 03:07 PM | #32 |
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I will usually take two or three handguns and one rifle.
I like to clean them afterward. I fieldstip the centerfires and use a brass bush and Hoppes on the bore and a boresnake to finish up. I use a Qtip to grease the rails. I just use a little Rem oil on the Buckmark. I do not field strip that gun. I don't go overboard cleaning them.
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January 14, 2013, 03:10 PM | #33 |
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Anywhere from 1-5, I'd say. I've had a few occasions when I take more than that, but there has to be special cause. Generally I don't shoot too many rounds when I go. Too damned expensive these days
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January 14, 2013, 04:03 PM | #35 |
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2 or 3 handguns usually....
and I clean them after every range trip ...but a good thorough field strip - clean and lube doesn't take me over half an hour per gun ...a little less with a revolver usually. I don't strip them down to a bare frame - until after about 6,000 rds ...( so about every 6 months or so usually ). |
January 14, 2013, 04:56 PM | #36 |
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Usually 3. My carry gun, a .22 pistol, and a .22 rifle. If I am bringing new shooters to the range I'll sometimes bring them all to let them shoot a little bit of everything.
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January 14, 2013, 04:57 PM | #37 |
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1 or 2 most of the time.
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January 14, 2013, 07:14 PM | #38 | |
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Same here. Whether I use our private range at the oldest son's land or my Sportsman's Club range, I set up and will spend a whole morning or afternoon. Sometimes at the Club range I have to take a break cause someone else shows up, but most times I have it to myself. All of my handguns and all of my handgun caliber carbines are stainless. They get cleaned thoroughly when they get dirty, altho I wipe them down before putting them away for the day. Blued guns pretty much the same except they get a light coat of oil before they go back in the safe. But then my guns are shooters and wouldn't get shot much if I had to spend more time cleaning them than shooting them. |
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January 14, 2013, 07:31 PM | #39 |
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I usually take just one revolver, on a rare occasion I will take two.
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January 14, 2013, 07:33 PM | #40 |
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It depends on if I have help carrying everything.
Just me going for a few or more hours. 2 or 3 guns. As well as ammo for them. Some one to help me carry the ammo, and guns up to about 8 or 9. (once for a family gathering I took 38 of them, never will do that again.) Usual load is 4 or 5. Carrying all the ammo for them, and guns is a big chore. As is cleaning them all afterwards as well.
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January 14, 2013, 08:25 PM | #41 |
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Like Jim and Bossman, I spend at least half a day at the range. Several guns. If some guy with a big magnum and muzzle brake settles in next to me, I take a break and watch others. I never offer unsolicited advice. I do watch what others are doing with their targets and gear. Sometimes pick up some good ideas that I might incorporate.
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January 14, 2013, 10:43 PM | #42 |
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at least 5 handguns and probablly 2 airguns (for the indoor range if it's inclimate outside).
During the Summer usually 3 B/P revolvers and 2 rimfire rifles. I like to change ranges after about 2 1/2 to 3 hrs shooting just to mix it up. ZVP |
January 14, 2013, 11:11 PM | #43 |
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For one hour of indoor range time, I only get to shoot 2 or 3.
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January 14, 2013, 11:49 PM | #44 |
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I'll take three to four handguns of the same caliber, whatever I have loaded at the time. Sometimes a rifle or two. Any more gets to be a chore just carrying them out to the truck and back, let alone cleaning them afterwards.
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January 15, 2013, 12:33 AM | #45 |
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On a light day, I will normally carry 3-4. My average is probably 6, and I have brought as many as 9-10 in a single trip. I don't always shoto everything I bring, and I normally go with my fiance, so it depends on what we want to shoot.
As for cleaning, I try to clean everything I shoot within a day or two, depends on when I have time. I give them a good cleaning after each trip- field strip, hoppes and patch, plus a bore snake just for good measure. Periodically, I will also pick one that has seen a lot of action or has been recently acquired and give it a more thorough cleaning- really get all the dirt and grime out. I also tend to keep one of my carry guns set aside for self defense if needed. I try to always carry a clean gun for personal protection. At the very least, I try to keep a magazine full of SD ammo set aside in my range bag just in case, and it goes in my carry gun on my way out of the range. |
January 15, 2013, 12:45 AM | #46 |
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Two to four, cleaning rarely takes over 5 minutes for each. Only my AR take a little bit longer.
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January 15, 2013, 08:03 AM | #47 |
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All of 'em!
Seriously, I only have 1 handgun, 1 shotgun, 1 "deer" rifle and 1 rimfire. -G21SF and Springfield (.22) go every time. Glock I clean after every trip or every other. The .22 has already been cleaned this year. -870 only if I have buddies with me and we are planning on killing a bunch of clays (or at least giving them a good scaring) -Marlin (30-30) makes a rare appearance as I don't think of going thru a box of that to be "fun"....and if I hunt, I used my dad's .270 (which is even less "fun" to practice with, but I do try to keep accurate) Oh...my "range" is my parents' 40 acres, so I don't have to worry about what I can shoot where and constantly watch up and down the line to see how many muzzles are pointing my way...way more relaxing shooting |
January 15, 2013, 10:32 AM | #48 |
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Considering that we run in a pack, a truckload. It's more fun with friends!
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January 15, 2013, 04:02 PM | #49 |
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Just one, avoids mixing up ammunition, magazines, etc.
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To answer the question, I usually take 3 if I am by myself, more if someone is going with me (but then I have help cleaning). |
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