How many rounds for 1 hr at range?

[Ianthelmt]

I'm kinda a newbie and I want to buy some ammo for the range, I go to gander mtn, which is hourly.....how many rounds would you say you go through on an avg hour of target shooting?? .... No rapid fire...

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[Thunder71]

I can go through 100 rounds in 30 minutes or 25 rounds in an hour, depends what my goal is for the trip.

Sometimes I'm just breaking a gun in and just trying to hit paper, other times I'm working on draw, point shooting, etc, etc, etc.

Really depends on what the plan is - just shooting targets, I'd bring 200 rounds - not like you can't shoot what's left another day.

[prof_fate]

Tonite I shot 2 PPC matches. They are timed, and there's 10-15 minutes between matches (to reset targets, police brass, reload magazines, etc). Some strings are 1`2 shots in 25 seconds, other are 24 in 2:45 seconds. they allow 1/2 hour per match, so I was there an hour and shot 120 rounds.

I went to the range on monday to test 8 different reloads in my XD and sight in a new scope on a rifle. BS'd a bit with a gent there. I was alone so no waiting on anyone to clear the line, etc. 2.5 hours, 160 pistol rounds and 40 rifle rounds. This is way slow as I was documenting the results of the pistol and started close on the rifle and moved the stand back and back again. Lots of walking and not shooting.

I'd say, on a normal target shooting trip, 150/rounds an hour give or take.

[adoptedson]

In an hour I could probably go through 2-4 boxes. I try to be conservative when at the range. I only load 5 rds per mag. And lately ive been taking the time to dry fire at least a couple times before each mag. I'm sure I could blow through much more ammo in an hour, but my wallet and wife would hate me. That's if I'm shooting my 9 or .45. The other day I took only my .22's to the range and shot about 400 rds in an hour and a half.

[Adyta]

I usually bring between 200 and 500 rounds, depending on if I'm alone or have company. I don't always use that much, but I'd rather bring too much than be disappointed I ran out of ammo right as I'm getting really into it, and there's no way in hell I'm buying ammo at the range.

[windsearcher]

My usual load for a trip to the indoor range is 100 - 150 rounds of .40 and a box of 500+ of .22.

Start with the .22 to get warmed up.

When shooting the .40, usually only put 5 - 7 rounds in each mag and work on reloads while shooting as well as other skills....

Then finish with the .22.

If the box of .22 is full when I start it is maybe 1/2 empty when done.

The .40 I may use 100 rounds - 150 rounds... maybe.

Like reponse above, depends on what skills I'm working that day.

[Projektzero]

Lots of variables to consider with this question. If I bring out just my handgun, I typically bring out about 200 rounds which last me about an hour.

[partdeux]

Here's the best part, take more than you need! Next time take even more. Keep putting the leftover aside and in a few months, you'll have a nice starter collection of ammo

[LB75]

I usually take 150 rounds when I take my 9mm to the range, 500+ rounds when I'm shooting the .22 rifle and pistol.

Having 6 mags for my XDm 9 I can easily plow through 150 rounds in 30 minutes if I'm just punching holes in paper. Like others have said, it depends on what you're looking to do that day...

[aussiek2000]

When I'm target shooting out at the house, I average 150 rounds per half hour.