How many guns do you take to the range? - Page 2

Sure Shot Mc Gee · July 5, 2018, 10:11 PM

Always two center fire. Don't shoot pistol anymore. Just long guns and I reload on site (benchrest) to conserve components.

Water-Man · July 5, 2018, 11:31 PM

From one to three, depending on the firearms.

KY_blkout · July 6, 2018, 12:00 AM

I'm trying to downsize how many I usually bring lately. Before it would be 5-7 now I'm trying to not do more than 3 to get better quality practice in instead of feeling rushed to shoot every gun I brought.

thallub · July 6, 2018, 06:52 AM

Usually take one gun to the range: Never more than two.

Wag · July 6, 2018, 09:56 AM

When we lived in Southern California, the two nearest outdoor ranges were a two-hour drive away from us so we'd take dang nearly everything with us. We always had a ton of fun shooting but the cleaning chores were a deterrent.

Now, I live 15 minutes from the range and I only usually take two or three pistols and a couple of rifles. It just depends on my mood. If I'm helping a new shooter decide what pistols to buy, I'll take most of my handguns. If I'm teaching someone to shoot, I definitely bring a revolver and a couple of large frame pistols as well as a .22LR rifle.

--Wag--

J.G. Terry · July 6, 2018, 03:21 PM

Shot in an informal Bullseye course Wednesday-7/4. Carried four handguns. One 45 and a 22 for the match. Fired 9mm after everybody had gone home. Other .22 was not fired. It was a great day.

joe45c · July 7, 2018, 08:14 AM

Always at least 2 never more than 3. I don't have a hand gun permit, so don't do hand guns. Don't mind the cleaning part of it. Gives me more time with my guns.

Metal god · July 7, 2018, 11:23 AM

So does the saying " I need more guns so I can take less " make sense to anyone ? I have two 9mm , one is a small carry type the other is my SD/HD gun that's set up for that purpose in it's own lock box . I don't like disturbing the SD/HD gun because it's just the way I want it and ready if need be . The little carry gun is good but nothing I want to shoot all day so 9mm is out for me . So that means I'll want to get some time with the carry gun but will likely bring another to plink with the rest of the day . Unless I buy another 9mm lol ????

Then there's the issue of having a new load work up for another hand gun I'm going to test on Monday so now that's 3 handguns I'll be taking . I'll also take at least one rifle , likely two so I'm at 4 or 5 with out even trying .

**JohnKSa** · July 7, 2018, 02:13 PM

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I don't like disturbing the SD/HD gun because it's just the way I want it and ready if need be . The little carry gun is good but nothing I want to shoot all day so 9mm is out for me .

Once I am firmly settled on an SD/HD or carry gun, I start looking for a good deal on a duplicate model. There are a number of reasons why it might be a good idea to have a second copy of a self-defense/"working" gun, including the one you stated.

tlm225 · July 8, 2018, 06:41 PM

Today my grandson and I took four rifles and two handguns to the range. Usually when I'm shooting, I've taken just enough but once I start cleaning them, I took too many.

m&p45acp10+1 · July 9, 2018, 05:04 PM

On a typical trip I will take 10. 8 will be handguns that fit into one backpack. The two rifles will fit into on double rifle case. I tend to put the ammo for them into 3 ammo cans. When I get to the range they get the cart with the trailer when they see my truck pull into the parking lot.

I do not always shoot all of the handguns. Though I keep them in the pack for storage so I have the option to shoot them all if I wish to. Also cleaning is done at the range before leaving to go home.

Metal god · July 10, 2018, 01:48 AM

I took 7 today and 2 did not get used , 1 because I forgot it was there and I needed to function test it because it was used but new to me . The other I never got to .

Scorch · July 11, 2018, 01:53 AM

Went to the range yesterday with friends, 3 rifles and 7 handguns, along with about 300 rounds of ammo. It was a lot of fun. I was going to say it was a blast, but that would be a bad pun, so I won't say that.

tony pasley · July 12, 2018, 12:24 PM

Since my range is my front yard I have to say all of them every time

TrueBlue711 · July 12, 2018, 03:40 PM

I used to bring 5 - 6 guns, so I get most "bang for the buck" with the gun range entry fee. Now that I'm a member at my range and can go as much as I want during the year, I go more often and only bring 1 - 2 guns per trip.

stangbangr · July 15, 2018, 08:49 AM

I normally take one pistol. Sometimes I take a long gun too. I’ve found it harder to improve my shooting when switching back and forth between guns. I like to work on a certain timed drill per Range trip. If I’m taking guests I will take an assortment with me.

Jdin8455 · July 15, 2018, 09:12 AM

1-2
I typically take my SR22 and 100-200 rounds, and a 9mm with a box of 50

montanaoffroader · July 15, 2018, 10:43 AM

Typical range trip, 1-4 rifles and 2-6 handguns. Generally 1 or 2 rifles to shoot, and maybe 1 or 2 that need sighting in, function testing, etc. Same with handguns, my carry gun (always on me), 1 or 2 to shoot and maybe few others to test.

craddleshooter · July 15, 2018, 11:13 AM

its all about intention, you have an idea of what you want before you get to the Range. i usually like to warm up my handguns and carry guns at the range....i do a lot of Long Range Hunting and shooting so my precision rifles and rimfire get a little action too.

Glenn E. Meyer · July 15, 2018, 12:11 PM

To a match - the main comp gun and a similar backup usually. Also a carry gun for after the match or going to it.

jackstrawIII · July 15, 2018, 06:54 PM

If heading to the rifle range, I bring 4. I find that to be the right balance of: trips to the truck carrying the things, waiting for barrels to cool, and what my shoulder can handle.

If heading to the pistol range: anywhere from 1 (to force myself to focus on that one) to over a dozen. I bought a small-suitcase sized pistol carrier that has made it much simpler to move that much iron. I shoot pistols on my own property, sometimes by myself, but often with friends. I enjoy sharing my guns with my friends who may not have as many.

pete2 · July 15, 2018, 07:09 PM

It varies, last time it was 5.

Willcam · August 6, 2018, 04:52 PM

I usally take 3 with me a couple of long guns and a handgun, some times 2 hand guns.

grinner · August 6, 2018, 06:55 PM

I go weekly to an indoor range. I usually take 2 — the primary I want to focus on, and a second, “just for fun” gun. Right now, I rotate my S&W TRR8 and SIG 1911 as primary and Ruger Blackhawk in .357 Magnum as fun. I find if I shoot more than 100 rounds at a time, I get tired and my accuracy degrades at the end.

Plus, I can’t imagine hauling in a dozen guns!

Jim Watson · August 6, 2018, 08:40 PM

Match: One, even though lots of people are doubling up with PCC in IDPA, USPSA, and especially SC.

Practice: Two, .22 and centerfire.

Experimental: Four last time, which was a lot.

July 6, 2018, 09:56 AM	#30
Wag Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2010 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 988	When we lived in Southern California, the two nearest outdoor ranges were a two-hour drive away from us so we'd take dang nearly everything with us. We always had a ton of fun shooting but the cleaning chores were a deterrent. Now, I live 15 minutes from the range and I only usually take two or three pistols and a couple of rifles. It just depends on my mood. If I'm helping a new shooter decide what pistols to buy, I'll take most of my handguns. If I'm teaching someone to shoot, I definitely bring a revolver and a couple of large frame pistols as well as a .22LR rifle. --Wag-- __________________ "Great genius will always encounter fierce opposition from mediocre minds." --Albert Einstein.

July 6, 2018, 03:21 PM	#31
J.G. Terry Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2014 Posts: 577	4 Shot in an informal Bullseye course Wednesday-7/4. Carried four handguns. One 45 and a 22 for the match. Fired 9mm after everybody had gone home. Other .22 was not fired. It was a great day. __________________ Intentionally Antagonizing Another MemberInsults and Ad Hominems

July 7, 2018, 11:23 AM	#33
Metal god Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 6,875	So does the saying " I need more guns so I can take less " make sense to anyone ? I have two 9mm , one is a small carry type the other is my SD/HD gun that's set up for that purpose in it's own lock box . I don't like disturbing the SD/HD gun because it's just the way I want it and ready if need be . The little carry gun is good but nothing I want to shoot all day so 9mm is out for me . So that means I'll want to get some time with the carry gun but will likely bring another to plink with the rest of the day . Unless I buy another 9mm lol ???? Then there's the issue of having a new load work up for another hand gun I'm going to test on Monday so now that's 3 handguns I'll be taking . I'll also take at least one rifle , likely two so I'm at 4 or 5 with out even trying . __________________ If Jesus had a gun , he'd probably still be alive ! I almost always write my posts regardless of content in a jovial manor and intent . If that's not how you took it , please try again . Last edited by Metal god; July 7, 2018 at 03:14 PM.

July 8, 2018, 06:41 PM	#35
tlm225 Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 962	Today my grandson and I took four rifles and two handguns to the range. Usually when I'm shooting, I've taken just enough but once I start cleaning them, I took too many. __________________ All that is neccessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing. Edmund Burke

July 9, 2018, 05:04 PM	#36
m&p45acp10+1 Senior Member Join Date: May 3, 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 3,930	On a typical trip I will take 10. 8 will be handguns that fit into one backpack. The two rifles will fit into on double rifle case. I tend to put the ammo for them into 3 ammo cans. When I get to the range they get the cart with the trailer when they see my truck pull into the parking lot. I do not always shoot all of the handguns. Though I keep them in the pack for storage so I have the option to shoot them all if I wish to. Also cleaning is done at the range before leaving to go home. __________________ No matter how many times you do it and nothing happens it only takes something going wrong one time to kill you.

July 5, 2018, 10:11 PM	#26
Sure Shot Mc Gee Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,876	Always two center fire. Don't shoot pistol anymore. Just long guns and I reload on site (benchrest) to conserve components.

July 5, 2018, 11:31 PM	#27
Water-Man Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 2,126	From one to three, depending on the firearms.

July 6, 2018, 12:00 AM	#28
KY_blkout Member Join Date: June 10, 2018 Posts: 67	I'm trying to downsize how many I usually bring lately. Before it would be 5-7 now I'm trying to not do more than 3 to get better quality practice in instead of feeling rushed to shoot every gun I brought.

July 6, 2018, 06:52 AM	#29
thallub Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2007 Location: South Western OK Posts: 3,112	Usually take one gun to the range: Never more than two.

July 7, 2018, 08:14 AM	#32
joe45c Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2012 Location: peru ny Posts: 218	Always at least 2 never more than 3. I don't have a hand gun permit, so don't do hand guns. Don't mind the cleaning part of it. Gives me more time with my guns.

July 10, 2018, 01:48 AM	#37
Metal god Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 6,875	I took 7 today and 2 did not get used , 1 because I forgot it was there and I needed to function test it because it was used but new to me . The other I never got to . __________________ If Jesus had a gun , he'd probably still be alive ! I almost always write my posts regardless of content in a jovial manor and intent . If that's not how you took it , please try again .

July 11, 2018, 01:53 AM	#38
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Went to the range yesterday with friends, 3 rifles and 7 handguns, along with about 300 rounds of ammo. It was a lot of fun. I was going to say it was a blast, but that would be a bad pun, so I won't say that. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

July 12, 2018, 12:24 PM	#39
tony pasley Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2006 Location: western north carolina Posts: 1,641	Since my range is my front yard I have to say all of them every time __________________ Every day Congress is in session we lose a little bit more of our Liberty.

July 12, 2018, 03:40 PM	#40
TrueBlue711 Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 2011 Posts: 489	I used to bring 5 - 6 guns, so I get most "bang for the buck" with the gun range entry fee. Now that I'm a member at my range and can go as much as I want during the year, I go more often and only bring 1 - 2 guns per trip.

July 15, 2018, 08:49 AM	#41
stangbangr Member Join Date: March 8, 2011 Posts: 92	I normally take one pistol. Sometimes I take a long gun too. I’ve found it harder to improve my shooting when switching back and forth between guns. I like to work on a certain timed drill per Range trip. If I’m taking guests I will take an assortment with me.

July 15, 2018, 09:12 AM	#42
Jdin8455 Member Join Date: February 25, 2018 Posts: 55	1-2 I typically take my SR22 and 100-200 rounds, and a 9mm with a box of 50

July 15, 2018, 10:43 AM	#43
montanaoffroader Member Join Date: February 12, 2012 Location: Big Sky Country Posts: 60	Typical range trip, 1-4 rifles and 2-6 handguns. Generally 1 or 2 rifles to shoot, and maybe 1 or 2 that need sighting in, function testing, etc. Same with handguns, my carry gun (always on me), 1 or 2 to shoot and maybe few others to test. __________________ No longer trapped behind the Redwood Curtain......

July 15, 2018, 11:13 AM	#44
craddleshooter Junior member Join Date: March 9, 2018 Location: NY Posts: 90	its all about intention, you have an idea of what you want before you get to the Range. i usually like to warm up my handguns and carry guns at the range....i do a lot of Long Range Hunting and shooting so my precision rifles and rimfire get a little action too.

July 15, 2018, 12:11 PM	#45
Glenn E. Meyer Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2000 Posts: 20,064	To a match - the main comp gun and a similar backup usually. Also a carry gun for after the match or going to it. __________________ NRA, TSRA, IDPA, NTI, Polite Soc. - Aux Armes, Citoyens

July 15, 2018, 06:54 PM	#46
jackstrawIII Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2016 Location: Upstate NY. Posts: 901	If heading to the rifle range, I bring 4. I find that to be the right balance of: trips to the truck carrying the things, waiting for barrels to cool, and what my shoulder can handle. If heading to the pistol range: anywhere from 1 (to force myself to focus on that one) to over a dozen. I bought a small-suitcase sized pistol carrier that has made it much simpler to move that much iron. I shoot pistols on my own property, sometimes by myself, but often with friends. I enjoy sharing my guns with my friends who may not have as many. __________________ In God we trust.

July 15, 2018, 07:09 PM	#47
pete2 Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 2,566	It varies, last time it was 5.

August 6, 2018, 04:52 PM	#48
Willcam Junior Member Join Date: April 13, 2014 Posts: 2	I usally take 3 with me a couple of long guns and a handgun, some times 2 hand guns.

August 6, 2018, 06:55 PM	#49
grinner Member Join Date: July 26, 2018 Posts: 52	I go weekly to an indoor range. I usually take 2 — the primary I want to focus on, and a second, “just for fun” gun. Right now, I rotate my S&W TRR8 and SIG 1911 as primary and Ruger Blackhawk in .357 Magnum as fun. I find if I shoot more than 100 rounds at a time, I get tired and my accuracy degrades at the end. Plus, I can’t imagine hauling in a dozen guns!

August 6, 2018, 08:40 PM	#50
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,535	Match: One, even though lots of people are doubling up with PCC in IDPA, USPSA, and especially SC. Practice: Two, .22 and centerfire. Experimental: Four last time, which was a lot.

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