General Help Please

physics12398 · January 6, 2008, 04:44 PM

Hi, I'm a new rifle owner. So far I own only a rifle, scope mounts and scope and trigger lock. I clearly need eyes and ears and a cleaning kit. In order of most important to less important what other things do I need before going out to the range?

john_55 · January 6, 2008, 07:06 PM

Well, besides glasses, ear protection, and cleaning supplies, you will probably need targets for the range. I usually put my weapons in a silicone coated sock/bull frog sleeve/bore store when I am not using them to protect from rust/corrosion. hope that helps..

physics12398 · January 6, 2008, 08:05 PM

So adding targets and some sort of gun bag or something to my list...and a box of ammunition haha. Thanks John

wjkuleck · January 6, 2008, 09:09 PM

It wouldn't be a bad idea to carefully review the manual for the firearm, paying particular attention to any safety issues. Be sure you know how it works, and how to recognize when something goes wrong, e.g., a stuck bullet in the bore.

Remember the rules:

1. All guns are to be considered loaded at all times; never take anyone's word to the contrary. Clear the firearm each time you handle it, even if you've passed it to another just for a moment. They may have loaded it for you.
2. Finger off the trigger until the moment of firing
3. Be certain of your target and what's behind it
4. Do not point your firearm at anything you are not willing to destroy

Be cognizant not only of hardware (firearm, ammo, magazines, cleaning gear), but also software (what you have in your head: knowledge, attitude) and warmware (the living things within your purview).

Regards,

Walt

Mainah · January 7, 2008, 07:22 PM

Clean the gun before you fire it.

Stockton · January 9, 2008, 08:05 AM

Gun -check
Ammo - check
cleaning kit - check(if you plan on cleaning it there)
eyes/ear pro - check
dress appropriate - check(sucks to be miserable trying to have fun)
Target - check(get some for zero and some for play)
tape/stapler/sharpe pen - check
tools - check(screwdriver kit and allen wrenches)
optic cleaner - check(just in case)
rifle rest or bags - check(if you need them)
spotting scope - check(if you need one)
shooting mat - check(if you plan on shooting off the ground)
cold drink/snack - check
relax - check(take it slow and watch others)
have fun - check(play by the rules and it always will be fun)

January 6, 2008, 04:44 PM	#1
physics12398 Member Join Date: May 29, 2007 Location: PA Posts: 38	General Help Please Hi, I'm a new rifle owner. So far I own only a rifle, scope mounts and scope and trigger lock. I clearly need eyes and ears and a cleaning kit. In order of most important to less important what other things do I need before going out to the range?

January 6, 2008, 09:09 PM	#4
wjkuleck Senior Member Join Date: March 13, 2007 Location: Ohio, USA Posts: 1,220	It wouldn't be a bad idea to carefully review the manual for the firearm, paying particular attention to any safety issues. Be sure you know how it works, and how to recognize when something goes wrong, e.g., a stuck bullet in the bore. Remember the rules: 1. All guns are to be considered loaded at all times; never take anyone's word to the contrary. Clear the firearm each time you handle it, even if you've passed it to another just for a moment. They may have loaded it for you. 2. Finger off the trigger until the moment of firing 3. Be certain of your target and what's behind it 4. Do not point your firearm at anything you are not willing to destroy Be cognizant not only of hardware (firearm, ammo, magazines, cleaning gear), but also software (what you have in your head: knowledge, attitude) and warmware (the living things within your purview). Regards, Walt __________________ Author, NEW! The M1911 Complete Owner's Guide The M14 and M1 Garand Complete Assembly Guides The M1 Garand Complete Assembly Guide The AR-15 Complete Assembly and (New 4th Edition) Owner's Guides

January 9, 2008, 08:05 AM	#6
Stockton Member Join Date: December 22, 2007 Posts: 30	Gun -check Ammo - check cleaning kit - check(if you plan on cleaning it there) eyes/ear pro - check dress appropriate - check(sucks to be miserable trying to have fun) Target - check(get some for zero and some for play) tape/stapler/sharpe pen - check tools - check(screwdriver kit and allen wrenches) optic cleaner - check(just in case) rifle rest or bags - check(if you need them) spotting scope - check(if you need one) shooting mat - check(if you plan on shooting off the ground) cold drink/snack - check relax - check(take it slow and watch others) have fun - check(play by the rules and it always will be fun) __________________ MAC 25TH ID/125TH SIG JTF-90 OUD 40TH BGDE/18TH CAV BRT 3RD ID/29BCT/1-184TH AA INF OIFIII

January 6, 2008, 07:06 PM	#2
john_55 Member Join Date: November 20, 2007 Posts: 19	Well, besides glasses, ear protection, and cleaning supplies, you will probably need targets for the range. I usually put my weapons in a silicone coated sock/bull frog sleeve/bore store when I am not using them to protect from rust/corrosion. hope that helps..

January 6, 2008, 08:05 PM	#3
physics12398 Member Join Date: May 29, 2007 Location: PA Posts: 38	So adding targets and some sort of gun bag or something to my list...and a box of ammunition haha. Thanks John

January 7, 2008, 07:22 PM	#5
Mainah Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2007 Posts: 1,119	Clean the gun before you fire it.