Doc7
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Get an Appleseed class! They are incredible!
Good advice. Though I'm not looking to compete just plinking around.Welcome to the forum. This is the range o shoot at its 300 meters to the far berm. The 10/22 is a good choice as has been mentioned already. I've shot both indoor and outdoor ranges. If you happen to find an indoor range ask about smallbore competition. Most shooters are happy to help new competitors out.
Also you are never too old or experienced to learn. I'm sunday I learned a few things from a cmp competetor.
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My rifle came with a range bag. Also got a sling. And good general advice.Your gun is always loaded.
A great shooting bag is a canvas tool bag.
A Boresnake is handy and light to take along with you, in a separate plastic bag.
If you're at an outdoor range of any kind, a pair of compact binoculars (or a monocular) comes in handy to check your groups in between times to go down.
Earplugs AND earmuffs always. You might just be shooting a .22, the guy in the next lane might be touching off .500 S&W out of a 2 inch barrel.
Buy eye protection in multiples and use it religiously. One is none, two is one and you're ready in case someone forgets theirs.
Since you started with a magazine fed auto, 3-5 mags minimum to start with. I like having enough to load at least one box at a time.
Get a sling, makes it a lot easier, even if you never plan to carry it afield.