Curious as to what distance everyone shoots from at the range? - Page 2

ammo.crafter · April 3, 2018, 05:33 PM

one yard to 25 yards depending.

Shooting PPC anywhere from 7 yds to 25 yds.

Firing the state police qual course it's point blank to 2t5 yds. Draw and fire double tap at 3 yds.

Mike38 · April 3, 2018, 05:47 PM

Just guessing, probably 60% of pistol rounds I fire are at 25 yards. 20% at 50 yards. 20% at 50 feet.

Rangerrich99 · April 3, 2018, 05:50 PM

Typically when I go to the range for the purpose of defensive pistol practice I shoot from 5 to 15 yards. After running through my drills for the day I'll usually take a couple dozen shots at 25 yards, including some single hand, left and right. I'm not very good at that distance one handed, particularly with my left hand so anything in the torso at 25 yards is a good hit.

From 5 to 12 yards I should be able to keep all shots inside a softball (about a 4- to 5-inch circle), unless I'm pushing for my best speed. If that's the case, I try to keep them all inside a regular sheet of notebook paper, 8.5" X 11".

As you're just getting started, I think you're doing fine. I suggest that every other range session or so, try pushing the distance a few yards. Right now it seems that you're shooting from about 3 yards to 7 yards.

So next time maybe try 5 yards and 10 yards. At first your groups will likely open up, but that's okay. What that's showing you is what you need to work on with your ability to keep the gun from moving, proper sight alignment, sight picture and trigger control. With proper and correct practice you should be able to eventually become more accurate and faster as you become more competent mastering those skills.

I also highly recommend proper dry-fire practice. You may want to invest in something like an iTarget system. These types of systems are great for working on trigger control, sight alignment, sight picture and gun stability simultaneously. I've seen several friends show significant improvement in relatively short periods through using iTargets or similar systems.

Above all, try to have fun. A positive attitude greatly helps a person to improve their skills in any endeavor.

peterg7 · April 3, 2018, 06:07 PM

I shoot at steel and the company recommends min of 10 yards so my big CC guns are shot from 10-15 yards, LCP 7 -10 yards and my Blackhawk it’s 25 + yards.

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WCWV · April 3, 2018, 06:18 PM

I generally practice with my carry at 20 to 30 feet.
The rest is between 20 to 30 yards and my hunting revolvers are between 25 to 100 yards.

saleen322 · April 3, 2018, 06:35 PM

Now probably 70% is from 25 yards, 15% or so at 50 yards and most of the balance is out to 200 yards. But when I was still competing in pistol I shot a lot at 50 feet.

darkgael · April 3, 2018, 06:51 PM

Prone smallbore - 100 yards
Indoor pistol 50 feet
Outdoor pistol 25 yards and 50 yards.
Pistols as per the rule book, one hand unsupported.
Hunting pistols 25, 50, 75, 100 yards. The longer distances are done with some sort of support.

BigJimP · April 3, 2018, 08:42 PM

I primarily shoot my carry gun ( 5" 1911 in 9mm )...for Defense....so I shoot "Tactically"...from 5 - 8 yds against a timer. I use the ICE qual target...A zone is about 8 1/2 X 11"....

I shoot "Tactically"...drawing from a holster against a timer. Example ...Draw & Fire 2 rds under 2.3 sec.../ Draw & fire 5 rds in under 3.7 sec.../ with 2 mags of 8 rds each...draw fire 8 - speed reload fire 8..in under 10.9 sec...

I get bored shooting bullseye...but if I want to...its at 10 - 25 yds.

CDR_Glock · April 3, 2018, 09:32 PM

I usually do 2 yards out to 30 yards. Most of the speed and timer based shooting is 5 to 15 yards. Precision shooting out to 25 and 30 with a combat gun (10-15%). 1/3 with the non dominant hand.

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bassJAM1 · April 4, 2018, 01:45 PM

I normally shoot my subcompact carry guns at ranges between 3-10 yards.

Full sized range and home defense handguns typically are shot between 7-25 yards.

And my .22's are shot between 7-50 yards (eventually I'm taking my Buckmark rabbit and squirrel hunting).

WheelGunMan · April 4, 2018, 06:46 PM

I practice my defensive shooting from 2 - 15 yards. The majority of the exercises in the 2 - 7 yard range.

ejb69 · April 6, 2018, 08:13 AM

Handguns 25yds , sometimes 50yds. Rifles 100yds, sometimes 50yds. largely because I have targets setup at 25,50 and 100yds at my range.

TruthTellers · April 6, 2018, 01:20 PM

When I'm indoors it's 7 yards to start, 12-15 yards for normal shooting, but mostly it's 50 yards for long range.

I'm not bad at long range with the right gun and ammo. Glock 35 I'm alright, but the Glock 27 it becomes a hell of a challenge. Can be done though...

scsov509 · April 6, 2018, 02:17 PM

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The 25 yard line reveals technique flaws that go unnoticed at 25 feet. It forces one to think more about sight alignment and trigger control.

This is why I start every range session at the 25 yard line, to force myself to focus on fundamentals and then work back from there.

imp · April 6, 2018, 04:29 PM

Most of my indoor range time is spent at 20 and/or 25 yards. My philosophy is that, if your not challenging yourself, your not going to get any better. Stacking bullets on top of each other at close range is a waste of time and money.

AL45 · April 6, 2018, 06:41 PM

15 to 25 yards with my Ruger Redhawk .45 Colt. Last time I tried 50 yards, but need a lot more practice from there. With my conceal carry, I shoot from 10 to 15 yards.

Road_Clam · April 7, 2018, 07:26 AM

Also depends on what type of handgun i'm shooting, I have a few long range handguns that can easily reach 100+ yds. I shoot both my 460 XVR and my TC Encore 243 out to 200 meters when fitted with optics

kymasabe · April 7, 2018, 08:07 AM

Most of my range time is with my carry guns which are small pocket carry guns. So I'm usually shooting point blank to about 10 yards, usually point shooting, and usually silhouettes.

buck460XVR · April 7, 2018, 10:22 AM

Since this is in a handgun forum, I will stay within that parameter. I hunt deer with my revolvers, so I practice regularly with then at distances relative to their effective distance. 50 yards for .357, 75 yards for .44 and 100 yards for the .460. For ships and giggles and when introducing newbies, I shoot @ 25 to 40. For my SD/HD handguns, from point blank to 25 yards.

I have my own personal range with steel gongs set up at those various distances. The closer gongs are set up in a mowed area where shooter distance can be easily changes by moving closer to the target.

RickB · April 7, 2018, 12:00 PM

All my shooting is practical competition, which results in the vast majority being ten feet to ten yards, but no lack of 15-20 yards and the very occasional shot longer than that.
Zeroed for that type of shooting, everything is point blank.

MarkCO · April 7, 2018, 12:27 PM

A few feet to 100 yards. Most is 25 yards or less.

fastbolt · April 7, 2018, 02:23 PM

Using the handguns I normally carry as retirement weapons, it's typically 3-15yds, as that's usually what's involved in more recent qual & training drill scenarios.

I also try to add some 30-50yd shooting, even with my DAO .38 snubs, to make sure my "basics" are still acceptable, and especially that my DA trigger control is still smooth and consistent.

hdwhit · April 7, 2018, 02:59 PM

For pistol, 7 yards is normally where I set the target. This is about the longest distance inside the house that I would be engaging someone. Occasionally, I will go out to 12 yards with my 1911 since it may get called upon to be used outside.

Prof Young · April 7, 2018, 10:02 PM

5-7 yards with my carry guns. Longer for rifles and hunting pistols. The furtherest I can shoot at the out door "range" is about 80 yards.

Life is good
Prof Young

xcc_rider · April 11, 2018, 10:19 PM

Handguns, typically 7, 10, 15, 25, 50 and 100 yds depending on the one I'm shooting.
I'd say mostly in the 10-25 yd range.

April 3, 2018, 05:33 PM	#26
ammo.crafter Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2006 Location: The Keystone State Posts: 1,970	range range one yard to 25 yards depending. Shooting PPC anywhere from 7 yds to 25 yds. Firing the state police qual course it's point blank to 2t5 yds. Draw and fire double tap at 3 yds. __________________ "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading". --Thomas Jefferson

April 3, 2018, 06:51 PM	#32
darkgael Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2006 Location: Homes in Brooklyn, NY and in Pennsylvania. Posts: 5,473	Prone smallbore - 100 yards Indoor pistol 50 feet Outdoor pistol 25 yards and 50 yards. Pistols as per the rule book, one hand unsupported. Hunting pistols 25, 50, 75, 100 yards. The longer distances are done with some sort of support. __________________ “Auto racing, bull fighting, and mountain climbing are the only real sports ... all others are games.” Ernest Hemingway ... NRA Life Member

April 6, 2018, 01:20 PM	#38
TruthTellers Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2016 Posts: 3,888	When I'm indoors it's 7 yards to start, 12-15 yards for normal shooting, but mostly it's 50 yards for long range. I'm not bad at long range with the right gun and ammo. Glock 35 I'm alright, but the Glock 27 it becomes a hell of a challenge. Can be done though... __________________ "We always think there's gonna be more time... then it runs out."

April 7, 2018, 07:26 AM	#42
Road_Clam Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2013 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 1,695	Also depends on what type of handgun i'm shooting, I have a few long range handguns that can easily reach 100+ yds. I shoot both my 460 XVR and my TC Encore 243 out to 200 meters when fitted with optics __________________ "To be old an wise you must have been young and stupid"

April 7, 2018, 08:07 AM	#43
kymasabe Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2005 Location: SW Florida Posts: 2,747	Most of my range time is with my carry guns which are small pocket carry guns. So I'm usually shooting point blank to about 10 yards, usually point shooting, and usually silhouettes. __________________ God's creatures big and small, eat them one, eat them all.

April 3, 2018, 05:47 PM	#27
Mike38 Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2009 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 2,710	Just guessing, probably 60% of pistol rounds I fire are at 25 yards. 20% at 50 yards. 20% at 50 feet.

April 3, 2018, 05:50 PM	#28
Rangerrich99 Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2014 Location: Kinda near Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,254	Typically when I go to the range for the purpose of defensive pistol practice I shoot from 5 to 15 yards. After running through my drills for the day I'll usually take a couple dozen shots at 25 yards, including some single hand, left and right. I'm not very good at that distance one handed, particularly with my left hand so anything in the torso at 25 yards is a good hit. From 5 to 12 yards I should be able to keep all shots inside a softball (about a 4- to 5-inch circle), unless I'm pushing for my best speed. If that's the case, I try to keep them all inside a regular sheet of notebook paper, 8.5" X 11". As you're just getting started, I think you're doing fine. I suggest that every other range session or so, try pushing the distance a few yards. Right now it seems that you're shooting from about 3 yards to 7 yards. So next time maybe try 5 yards and 10 yards. At first your groups will likely open up, but that's okay. What that's showing you is what you need to work on with your ability to keep the gun from moving, proper sight alignment, sight picture and trigger control. With proper and correct practice you should be able to eventually become more accurate and faster as you become more competent mastering those skills. I also highly recommend proper dry-fire practice. You may want to invest in something like an iTarget system. These types of systems are great for working on trigger control, sight alignment, sight picture and gun stability simultaneously. I've seen several friends show significant improvement in relatively short periods through using iTargets or similar systems. Above all, try to have fun. A positive attitude greatly helps a person to improve their skills in any endeavor.

April 3, 2018, 06:07 PM	#29
peterg7 Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2017 Posts: 316	I shoot at steel and the company recommends min of 10 yards so my big CC guns are shot from 10-15 yards, LCP 7 -10 yards and my Blackhawk it’s 25 + yards. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

April 3, 2018, 06:18 PM	#30
WCWV Senior Member Join Date: January 19, 2015 Posts: 137	I generally practice with my carry at 20 to 30 feet. The rest is between 20 to 30 yards and my hunting revolvers are between 25 to 100 yards.

April 3, 2018, 06:35 PM	#31
saleen322 Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2010 Posts: 778	Now probably 70% is from 25 yards, 15% or so at 50 yards and most of the balance is out to 200 yards. But when I was still competing in pistol I shot a lot at 50 feet.

April 3, 2018, 08:42 PM	#33
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	I primarily shoot my carry gun ( 5" 1911 in 9mm )...for Defense....so I shoot "Tactically"...from 5 - 8 yds against a timer. I use the ICE qual target...A zone is about 8 1/2 X 11".... I shoot "Tactically"...drawing from a holster against a timer. Example ...Draw & Fire 2 rds under 2.3 sec.../ Draw & fire 5 rds in under 3.7 sec.../ with 2 mags of 8 rds each...draw fire 8 - speed reload fire 8..in under 10.9 sec... I get bored shooting bullseye...but if I want to...its at 10 - 25 yds.

April 3, 2018, 09:32 PM	#34
CDR_Glock Senior Member Join Date: September 30, 2010 Posts: 704	I usually do 2 yards out to 30 yards. Most of the speed and timer based shooting is 5 to 15 yards. Precision shooting out to 25 and 30 with a combat gun (10-15%). 1/3 with the non dominant hand. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

April 4, 2018, 01:45 PM	#35
bassJAM1 Senior Member Join Date: March 31, 2017 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 147	I normally shoot my subcompact carry guns at ranges between 3-10 yards. Full sized range and home defense handguns typically are shot between 7-25 yards. And my .22's are shot between 7-50 yards (eventually I'm taking my Buckmark rabbit and squirrel hunting).

April 4, 2018, 06:46 PM	#36
WheelGunMan Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2017 Posts: 112	I practice my defensive shooting from 2 - 15 yards. The majority of the exercises in the 2 - 7 yard range.

April 6, 2018, 08:13 AM	#37
ejb69 Member Join Date: January 3, 2013 Posts: 49	Handguns 25yds , sometimes 50yds. Rifles 100yds, sometimes 50yds. largely because I have targets setup at 25,50 and 100yds at my range.

April 6, 2018, 04:29 PM	#40
imp Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2006 Posts: 626	Most of my indoor range time is spent at 20 and/or 25 yards. My philosophy is that, if your not challenging yourself, your not going to get any better. Stacking bullets on top of each other at close range is a waste of time and money.

April 6, 2018, 06:41 PM	#41
AL45 Senior Member Join Date: December 12, 2012 Posts: 761	15 to 25 yards with my Ruger Redhawk .45 Colt. Last time I tried 50 yards, but need a lot more practice from there. With my conceal carry, I shoot from 10 to 15 yards.

April 7, 2018, 10:22 AM	#44
buck460XVR Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2006 Posts: 4,342	Since this is in a handgun forum, I will stay within that parameter. I hunt deer with my revolvers, so I practice regularly with then at distances relative to their effective distance. 50 yards for .357, 75 yards for .44 and 100 yards for the .460. For ships and giggles and when introducing newbies, I shoot @ 25 to 40. For my SD/HD handguns, from point blank to 25 yards. I have my own personal range with steel gongs set up at those various distances. The closer gongs are set up in a mowed area where shooter distance can be easily changes by moving closer to the target.

April 7, 2018, 12:00 PM	#45
RickB Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2000 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 8,518	All my shooting is practical competition, which results in the vast majority being ten feet to ten yards, but no lack of 15-20 yards and the very occasional shot longer than that. Zeroed for that type of shooting, everything is point blank. __________________ Runs off at the mouth about anything 1911 related on this site and half the time is flat out wrong.

April 7, 2018, 12:27 PM	#46
MarkCO Senior Member Join Date: October 21, 1998 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 4,308	A few feet to 100 yards. Most is 25 yards or less. __________________ Good Shooting, MarkCO www.CarbonArms.us

April 7, 2018, 02:23 PM	#47
fastbolt Senior Member Join Date: June 9, 2002 Location: northern CA for a little while longer Posts: 1,931	Using the handguns I normally carry as retirement weapons, it's typically 3-15yds, as that's usually what's involved in more recent qual & training drill scenarios. I also try to add some 30-50yd shooting, even with my DAO .38 snubs, to make sure my "basics" are still acceptable, and especially that my DA trigger control is still smooth and consistent. __________________ Retired LE - firearms instructor & armorer

April 7, 2018, 02:59 PM	#48
hdwhit Senior Member Join Date: June 22, 2017 Posts: 1,011	For pistol, 7 yards is normally where I set the target. This is about the longest distance inside the house that I would be engaging someone. Occasionally, I will go out to 12 yards with my 1911 since it may get called upon to be used outside.

April 7, 2018, 10:02 PM	#49
Prof Young Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2007 Location: Illinois - down state Posts: 2,404	5-7 yards with my carry guns. Longer for rifles and hunting pistols. The furtherest I can shoot at the out door "range" is about 80 yards. Life is good Prof Young

April 11, 2018, 10:19 PM	#50
xcc_rider Senior Member Join Date: March 25, 2016 Posts: 169	Handguns, typically 7, 10, 15, 25, 50 and 100 yds depending on the one I'm shooting. I'd say mostly in the 10-25 yd range.