How much ammo should i take to the range?

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I don't buy their targets either unless they make me. A plain piece of white paper attached to the cardboard backing works for me - better actually - easier to see the holes from a distance.
 
I'm new so just hitting the target i'm aiming at aint half bad. I did pretty decent for a first time out though i think after I had my sights looked at and had a guy help me out with way I was holding the gun. I hit a couple of shots in the center circle and didn't have a problem hitting the target with 357 rounds. i was shooting at 25 feet too, I definatly had a good time and cant wait to go again. I kind of want to go tomorrow, its only 5 dollars I can blow off 100 rounds or so and get more ammo when pay day rolls around lol. My range as some oddball hours though and its sort of a drive, nice drive though
 
Don't forget to put some money aside for cleaning supplies. If you want your gun to last and want it to remain accurate you should clean it after every range trip.
 
JP from Phoenix, have a blast at the range. I remember my first few trips on the range myself.

since my gun range aint that far away from home, i still do get to take my time at the range. i do create some real life self-defense scenarios and practice them...maybe dry firing your gun and create a situation........that can be a lot of fun and very very educational.

If you have time, try to get a hand on the gun magazine "Combat Handguns" ......for each issue, there is an article called "Tactics"

That's where Ive gathered all the scenarios that i use for range practice.. most of it may look easy to do on the range but it will take more than a few trips to master it.. so take your time and enjoy.

After all, IMO, the shooting sport is not just a sport for me but i began to be hooked on shooting because of the fact that I gained knowledge on defensive shooting which could save my, our & other people's lives.

I use reloads on target practice to save money. i save all my spent shells on previously bought new ammos then have it reloaded.

I do not use hollowpoints on practice. it is quite expensive and should be kept for home defense loads only. It is of no use whatsoever on practice days..not unless you are keeping score on ammo tests...

Lastly, hope you dont mind me asking.. what is the make & model of your gun? do you have any photos?

Thanks!! happy & safe shooting!!!
 
JP:

Since it's a revolver, it is easy to save your empty brass. Just put 'em back in the box the ammo came in as you reload.
A Lee loading system with an inexpensive press, a set of .38/.357 carbide dies, and all the basic stuff you will need to get reloading is gonna set you back LESS THAN $100!!
One Pound of Titegroup powder = $15
= 7000 grains;depending on load it may do 2000 rounds of ammo!
1000 small magnum pistol primers = $25
1000 Winchester JHP 125-grain bullets = $76
BRASS= YOURS already = FREE

Total cost of components = $116 = 8.6 cents per round = $4.30 per box of 50 rounds! (Does not include sales tax or S&H on the components)

Savings per box over new stuff = $10
10 boxes = 1000 rounds, right? So, ten boxes saves $100, which is the cost of the press & dies & stuff.

Anything after that, your reloading machinery is FREE. And you still save $10 a box every time you reload!!!


Just tempting you here...it's not hard to reload stright-side pistol ammo.
 
I always cart way too much ammo to the range...i was at Ben Avery (phoenix) the other day with my quatet of enfields and took close to 200 rounds...never mind i only shot 50 or so rounds...i find my self always coming away from the range with ammo....unless i take a AK with me.
 
You might consider taking up reloading.... you won't save any money though. Instead you will just shoot a lot more for the same cost. For my 686 I seldom take less than 250 rounds on any range trip.
 
Evan.... not sure what data source you are looking at but I haven't seen any recommending "magnum" primers in 38 Special loads. You might have found some though.
 
I've taken i break and i'm trying to stock up, I'm also trying to buy another piece to diversify my shooting fun a 9mm so i can get some cheaper ammo. I'm also thinking of getting a .22 rifle and shoot pretty much all i want with super cheap ammo
 
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