How many guns do you take to the range at once? - Page 4

tristar viper · January 20, 2013, 03:53 PM

I try never to take more than 3, and lately it's been 1 at a time. I hate all the cleaning involved, and also when I take 3 different guns I don't shoot any of them well because of the differences in triggers, weight, recoil etc.

model18 · January 20, 2013, 04:30 PM

yeah the cleanings is the worst part. There is alot of work put into a day long shoot with target stands, filing water jugs, tables, rests, food, drinks, etc. but the reward is worth it!

SgtLumpy · January 20, 2013, 05:07 PM

Model 18 wrote:

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As many as I can fit in the trunk!

You have some beautiful long barrel revolvers there. Do you have pics of them posted anywhere else for drooling? If not couldja-wouldja?

Sgt Lumpy - Admitted revolver addict

ShootingNut · January 20, 2013, 05:39 PM

Usually take only 1 gun, although I'm at the range
at least once a week. Rotate through my gun collection.
Ammo is not holding me back, with over 9K on the shelf
in all my calibers, thanks to my reloading hobby.
I'm amazed at how many some take!

dayman · January 20, 2013, 05:52 PM

I usually only take 1. Sometimes 2 - a .22 and another.
Of course my range is 60yds from my front door, so if I change my mind I can always go back and trade.

But I think if I were driving further it would still be only 1 or 2. I like working with them 1 at a time to really get familiar with them, and work on specifics.

model18 · January 20, 2013, 06:40 PM

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model18 · January 20, 2013, 06:42 PM

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model18 · January 20, 2013, 06:45 PM

model18 · January 20, 2013, 06:46 PM

+1 on 6in revolvers, Sgt Lumpy........thanks for askin'

Patrice · January 20, 2013, 06:51 PM

Hhmmm....I'm not talking lubrication here, but I know professionals who seldom clean their firearms unless they have some indication that the gun isn't functioning perfectly. Completely striping the gun apart & cleaning every little screw, nut & spring that fits to each major component of the firearm does little/nothing to improve on functionality.

However, each to their own liking.

So I won't be accused of not addressing the thread....I don't go to gun ranges. If I want to shoot, I borrow a gun & go out back.--Patrice

S&W-Keeper · January 20, 2013, 07:41 PM

Usually two, I hate to clean them.

jasmith85 · January 20, 2013, 08:06 PM

I rarely take over 2 or 3 with me.

BerdanSS · January 21, 2013, 11:17 AM

normally it's either a pistol day (2-3) or a rifle day (1-2) but I have taken both and one time a buddy and I had 17 guns with us

Model18: that is the most beautiful single six I've ever seen

model18 · January 21, 2013, 08:06 PM

thanks, it was a limited edition back in the late 80's I bought it at "Sports Authority" in Fl. in 88-89' $289 . It shoots as nice as it looks!

January 20, 2013, 05:52 PM	#80
dayman Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2011 Location: the north woods Posts: 677	I usually only take 1. Sometimes 2 - a .22 and another. Of course my range is 60yds from my front door, so if I change my mind I can always go back and trade. But I think if I were driving further it would still be only 1 or 2. I like working with them 1 at a time to really get familiar with them, and work on specifics. __________________ Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. ~B. Franklin

January 20, 2013, 06:40 PM	#81
model18 Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2006 Posts: 368	Colt "357"

January 20, 2013, 06:41 PM	#82
model18 Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2006 Posts: 368	Ruger .22 Bisley

January 20, 2013, 06:42 PM	#83
model18 Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2006 Posts: 368	S&W model 17-4

January 20, 2013, 06:44 PM	#84
model18 Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2006 Posts: 368	S&W model 17-3 & model 34

January 20, 2013, 03:53 PM	#76
tristar viper Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 818	I try never to take more than 3, and lately it's been 1 at a time. I hate all the cleaning involved, and also when I take 3 different guns I don't shoot any of them well because of the differences in triggers, weight, recoil etc.

January 20, 2013, 04:30 PM	#77
model18 Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2006 Posts: 368	yeah the cleanings is the worst part. There is alot of work put into a day long shoot with target stands, filing water jugs, tables, rests, food, drinks, etc. but the reward is worth it!

January 20, 2013, 05:39 PM	#79
ShootingNut Senior Member Join Date: December 27, 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,407	Usually take only 1 gun, although I'm at the range at least once a week. Rotate through my gun collection. Ammo is not holding me back, with over 9K on the shelf in all my calibers, thanks to my reloading hobby. I'm amazed at how many some take!

January 20, 2013, 06:45 PM	#85
model18 Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2006 Posts: 368	S&W 586

January 20, 2013, 06:46 PM	#86
model18 Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2006 Posts: 368	+1 on 6in revolvers, Sgt Lumpy........thanks for askin'

January 20, 2013, 06:51 PM	#87
Patrice Junior member Join Date: April 4, 2009 Posts: 174	Hhmmm....I'm not talking lubrication here, but I know professionals who seldom clean their firearms unless they have some indication that the gun isn't functioning perfectly. Completely striping the gun apart & cleaning every little screw, nut & spring that fits to each major component of the firearm does little/nothing to improve on functionality. However, each to their own liking. So I won't be accused of not addressing the thread....I don't go to gun ranges. If I want to shoot, I borrow a gun & go out back.--Patrice

January 20, 2013, 07:41 PM	#88
S&W-Keeper Senior Member Join Date: February 6, 2009 Location: SE-SC Posts: 355	Usually two, I hate to clean them.

January 20, 2013, 08:06 PM	#89
jasmith85 Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2012 Location: Tennessee Posts: 244	I rarely take over 2 or 3 with me.

January 21, 2013, 11:17 AM	#90
BerdanSS Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2011 Posts: 576	normally it's either a pistol day (2-3) or a rifle day (1-2) but I have taken both and one time a buddy and I had 17 guns with us Model18: that is the most beautiful single six I've ever seen

January 21, 2013, 08:06 PM	#91
model18 Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2006 Posts: 368	thanks, it was a limited edition back in the late 80's I bought it at "Sports Authority" in Fl. in 88-89' $289 . It shoots as nice as it looks!