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February 22, 2013, 09:50 PM | #26 | |
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Most of us on here are casual shooters. We have ammo put aside to shoot so we don't have to drive to the store or reload a bunch of ammo every time we go to the range. I like to keep a couple hundred rounds for each caliber put aside for exactly what is happening now, and am thankful I did. |
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February 23, 2013, 12:25 PM | #27 |
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Please get back on topic, folks. The question was for trainers: Have you changed your ammo policies as a result of the current shortage? Thanks. </ Moderator Hat > pax |
February 23, 2013, 06:02 PM | #28 |
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Back on topic and my answer is no. I always had my trainees do most of their shooting with 22's till they get to a certain level of competence and then only enough centerfire loads to get a handshake acquaintance with the exercise and then back to 22.
Part of it has always been cost because I don't have any rich shooters and part of it is I stress marksmanship first foremost and always right after safety, no chest thumping magnumitis in my classes because my shooters tend to be new shooters and often women shooters. Haven't had any classes since last fall so the program wasn't affected but I have a class starting next Saturday and fortunately I have a good supply of 22 on hand.
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February 24, 2013, 06:53 PM | #29 |
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1000 rounds?
think i'd look for different training. if you are just rolling around in the dirt and firing from different positions, you could do that with a bb gun, or just yell 'bang'. seems like a pointless use of ammo to me. |
February 26, 2013, 11:21 AM | #30 |
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I'd disagree with that - the reps are needed for recoil control and habituation to the noise, etc.
I do practice with a SIRT. In fact, FOF with airsoft and SIRTS are quite reasonable. But we do need the ammo. A long time ago and I can't find it again, I read a study where they compared training with 22s and transitioning to 38s (similar SW revolvers) vs. just starting the 38s and found no difference. Whether this is true - I don't know and haven't seen it since. I start folks with a 22 first. Don't want to go off subject, Kathy. Just wanted to respond to the need for ammo.
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February 26, 2013, 03:10 PM | #32 | |
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