how much time do you spend at the range? - XDTalk Forums

cultfreak · 09-20-2009, 08:33 PM

Friday at the range I noticed during the course of my marathon 200 round session, I saw several people come I shoot two or three magazines and leave.
So lets say you are shooting solo how long do you spend?
The range I was at does not do a membership so everytime you shoot you have to pay a range fee. Doesnt seem worth $11 to walk in shoot two mags and leave? or does it?

jwalker3181 · 09-20-2009, 09:47 PM

I shoot between 200 and 400 rounds per visit

**Se2002** · 09-20-2009, 09:57 PM

Outdoor: ~$20/year
3-3.5 hours
200-300 rounds

Indoor: $10/visit
1.5-2 hours
150-200 rounds

jakesford · 09-20-2009, 09:59 PM

I'll spend at least an hour... But a lot of that is playing with the .22. Will only shoot 50-100 rounds of .45/9mm per trip.

john_bud · 09-20-2009, 10:00 PM

my "range" is in my back yard. Very safe from 7ft to 100 yards.

I would shoot a 1000 a day, if I had them to shoot. As it is, about 50 every other week.

Maybe when the reloading components come down out of the stratosphere in price and are more available. Then I can reload and not break the bank.

However, to actually get more proficient you are probably more effective shooting 10-20 rounds no more than 5 in a mag at a time. Taking care to monitor each and every shot for proper foot work, stance, hand and head position and especially finger work. After some number of shots, the attention wanders and you start shooting at "stuff" to see what it does when you hit it. Spray cans of silver paint are especially cool by the way...

Ccspinner · 09-20-2009, 11:14 PM

Usually about a hour, Today I went to the outdoor range and spent about 3 hours.
Got a new scope on my Mosin Negant and had to play with it

The out door range is teh only one I can shoo the Military FMJ rounds.
All the others say there traps wont hold up to it.
Down side is that the range is $30 a day unless i get a membership which starts at $190 then $15 a day to shot.
Crap I need a better place to shoot.
The indoor ranges start at $8 a hour but pistol or 22 rifle only.

fortini01 · 09-20-2009, 11:17 PM

I try to go up to my outdoor range each weekend day and train with 50 rounds per day and try to do the same two or three times per week. I setup 2 to 4 USPSA targets and have at it. It takes a little time because I use a timer and tape after every run.

Joeywhat · 09-20-2009, 11:24 PM

Had a training class today and blew through about 500 rounds through 6-7 hours...

I HATE 'normal' range time...too boring. I'd rather go to some training classes and learn something.

jkw_XD · 09-21-2009, 01:30 PM

My cost just went down...and practice time will be going up! I just found out from the local sheriff's department that I can legally shoot on my property!! I just need to build a good dirt mound to shoot into.. Sweet!

XMM · 09-21-2009, 05:02 PM

I have a key for my indoor range and can go any time of the day or night.

I go once a week, usually at around 6AM and only stay for about a half hour (60 rounds or so).

09-20-2009, 08:33 PM	#1
cultfreak XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Borelando FL Posts: 17	how much time do you spend at the range? Friday at the range I noticed during the course of my marathon 200 round session, I saw several people come I shoot two or three magazines and leave. So lets say you are shooting solo how long do you spend? The range I was at does not do a membership so everytime you shoot you have to pay a range fee. Doesnt seem worth $11 to walk in shoot two mags and leave? or does it? __________________ Time hustles those who wait to die Ian Astbury
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09-20-2009, 09:47 PM	#2
jwalker3181 XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 59	I shoot between 200 and 400 rounds per visit
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09-20-2009, 09:57 PM	#3
Se2002 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: AL Posts: 2,457	Outdoor: ~$20/year 3-3.5 hours 200-300 rounds Indoor: $10/visit 1.5-2 hours 150-200 rounds __________________ If the prospect of having your thumb hit by the bolt is unacceptable do not attempt to load your Garand.
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09-20-2009, 09:59 PM	#4
jakesford XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 17	I'll spend at least an hour... But a lot of that is playing with the .22. Will only shoot 50-100 rounds of .45/9mm per trip.
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09-20-2009, 10:00 PM	#5
john_bud XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 815	my "range" is in my back yard. Very safe from 7ft to 100 yards. I would shoot a 1000 a day, if I had them to shoot. As it is, about 50 every other week. Maybe when the reloading components come down out of the stratosphere in price and are more available. Then I can reload and not break the bank. However, to actually get more proficient you are probably more effective shooting 10-20 rounds no more than 5 in a mag at a time. Taking care to monitor each and every shot for proper foot work, stance, hand and head position and especially finger work. After some number of shots, the attention wanders and you start shooting at "stuff" to see what it does when you hit it. Spray cans of silver paint are especially cool by the way... __________________ Any way you sell it, no matter how you spell it, when you start to smell it, BO stinks.
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09-20-2009, 11:14 PM	#6
Ccspinner XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago land Posts: 107	Usually about a hour, Today I went to the outdoor range and spent about 3 hours. Got a new scope on my Mosin Negant and had to play with it The out door range is teh only one I can shoo the Military FMJ rounds. All the others say there traps wont hold up to it. Down side is that the range is $30 a day unless i get a membership which starts at $190 then $15 a day to shot. Crap I need a better place to shoot. The indoor ranges start at $8 a hour but pistol or 22 rifle only. __________________ Chad 40 XD SUB Taurus PT99Af Ruger 357 6" Help with the CC law http://www.illinoiscarry.com/
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09-20-2009, 11:17 PM	#7
fortini01 XDTalk Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CT Posts: 47	I try to go up to my outdoor range each weekend day and train with 50 rounds per day and try to do the same two or three times per week. I setup 2 to 4 USPSA targets and have at it. It takes a little time because I use a timer and tape after every run.
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09-20-2009, 11:24 PM	#8
Joeywhat XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dearborn Heights, MI Posts: 5,660	Had a training class today and blew through about 500 rounds through 6-7 hours... I HATE 'normal' range time...too boring. I'd rather go to some training classes and learn something. __________________ What's a gun? http://www.migunowners.org Michigan Gun Owners - Dedicated Grass Roots A blog about beer
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09-21-2009, 01:30 PM	#9
jkw_XD XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 165	My cost just went down...and practice time will be going up! I just found out from the local sheriff's department that I can legally shoot on my property!! I just need to build a good dirt mound to shoot into.. Sweet! __________________ Jason - College Station, TX XD-40 Tactical Mossberg Pump 12ga. This is my XD. There are many like it, but this one is MINE. My XD is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life. My XD without me is useless. Without my XD, I am useless.
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09-21-2009, 05:02 PM	#10
XMM XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 522	I have a key for my indoor range and can go any time of the day or night. I go once a week, usually at around 6AM and only stay for about a half hour (60 rounds or so).
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