How often and how much do you practice ? - Page 2

GlockGal · August 1st, 2009, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kingdaddyoh

Every week. Last week: 64 rounds 45acp, 50 rounds 380acp, 200 rounds 22lr. Tomorrow I already have out 50 rounds 38spc, 50 round 380acp, 50 rounds 40 S&W, and 200 rounds 22lr. I usually pick 3 or 4 handguns and have at it, but sometimes I'll just burn a few hundred through only one.

Do you reload? I'm jealous! lol

Texas Yankee · August 1st, 2009, 11:32 PM

I like to practice every week but lately it seems more like once a month. But then I do dry fire and airsoft practice at least 3 times a week. That helps a lot to maintain my ability.

I am not a great shooter but 6 out of 10 at 15 yards on an 18 by 18 target is pretty crappy shooting! Some people are easily satisfied.

mmmgaspacho · August 1st, 2009, 11:39 PM

Unfortunately I don't get to the range as often as I would like. I have to qualify every six months for work and for the army, so usually at least once between qualifications I'll shoot a couple hundrend rounds. Before I deployed was qual scores were improving fairly steadily. I just picked up a Ruger Mark III so I can afford some more range time. I'd like to step it up to at least once a month.

Dave

kingdaddyoh · August 1st, 2009, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by GlockGal

Do you reload? I'm jealous! lol

LOL, No I don't reload but try to keep my stockpile up by buying cheap when I can and you did notice I mentioned the 22lr. Sometimes that's all I shoot. I had a Buckmark done up in TacSol that is just a hoot. I messed around and bought several thousands rounds of CCI MiniMags so I figure I'm saving a bundle there!

SIGP250 · August 2nd, 2009, 12:03 AM

Normally I try to shoot for about an hour at least once a week.

chiefjason · August 2nd, 2009, 12:55 AM

Trying to go at least once a month. Taking the .22 lr and shooting it more than my carry piece to practice grip, target, and left hand. Then I try to go through similar drills with my carry. Currently using small targets and working on accuracy. The most fun is a target with 12 1" dots on it. Load up a mag and shoot each dot once at 5-7 yrds. That will let you know what you are doing quickly.

I just wonder if those folks were target shooting or unloading the mag? Makes a bit of a difference, not much but a bit.

retsupt99 · August 2nd, 2009, 06:46 AM

I try to go monthly, but I think that SD pistol courses serve a better purpose for me.

Stay armed...one shot a day is better than 365 shots on any one day...stay safe!

highoctane · August 2nd, 2009, 07:26 AM

I try to go once a week but lately weve been out of town on weekends. Maybe ill go today.

wjh2657 · August 2nd, 2009, 03:57 PM

Until "ammo shortage" I shot carry gun every week, now every two weeks. (50 rounds) I shoot the 317 in .22lr every day in my garage (bullet trap and backdrop)(50 rounds)

.38 Spcl ammo is so scarce right now that in another month or two I will be down to firing the 317 only. Reloading won't help. Reloading supplies (especially primers) are just as scarce as ammo in .38 Spcl. I have .38Spcl range ammo on backorder at four different online sources and there hasn't been any avaliable locally for over 6 months.

We didn't need the Democrats, our own "people" have effectively shut us down.

GWRedDragon · August 2nd, 2009, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by wjh2657

Until "ammo shortage" I shot carry gun every week, now every two weeks. (50 rounds) I shoot the 317 in .22lr every day in my garage (bullet trap and backdrop)(50 rounds)

I too shot a lot more before the 'shortage' jacked up prices of practice ammo. Nowadays it's almost all .22 for me.

Shooting in your garage sounds great! No discharges here except at licensed ranges, it's a crime

August 2nd, 2009, 12:03 AM	#15
SIGP250 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: ST. LOUIS, MO Posts: 417	How often do I practice? Normally I try to shoot for about an hour at least once a week. __________________ If you understand, things are just as they are... If you do not understand, things are just as they are.... - Zen Saying

August 2nd, 2009, 06:46 AM	#17
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,737	I try to go monthly, but I think that SD pistol courses serve a better purpose for me. Stay armed...one shot a day is better than 365 shots on any one day...stay safe! __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

August 2nd, 2009, 03:57 PM	#19
wjh2657 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lafayette, Tennessee Posts: 542	Until "ammo shortage" I shot carry gun every week, now every two weeks. (50 rounds) I shoot the 317 in .22lr every day in my garage (bullet trap and backdrop)(50 rounds) .38 Spcl ammo is so scarce right now that in another month or two I will be down to firing the 317 only. Reloading won't help. Reloading supplies (especially primers) are just as scarce as ammo in .38 Spcl. I have .38Spcl range ammo on backorder at four different online sources and there hasn't been any avaliable locally for over 6 months. We didn't need the Democrats, our own "people" have effectively shut us down. __________________ " A man has got to know his limitations!" Inspector Harry Callihan, SFPD

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August 1st, 2009, 11:32 PM	#12
Texas Yankee Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 294	I like to practice every week but lately it seems more like once a month. But then I do dry fire and airsoft practice at least 3 times a week. That helps a lot to maintain my ability. I am not a great shooter but 6 out of 10 at 15 yards on an 18 by 18 target is pretty crappy shooting! Some people are easily satisfied.

August 1st, 2009, 11:39 PM	#13
mmmgaspacho Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 32	Unfortunately I don't get to the range as often as I would like. I have to qualify every six months for work and for the army, so usually at least once between qualifications I'll shoot a couple hundrend rounds. Before I deployed was qual scores were improving fairly steadily. I just picked up a Ruger Mark III so I can afford some more range time. I'd like to step it up to at least once a month. Dave

August 2nd, 2009, 12:55 AM	#16
chiefjason Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 228	Trying to go at least once a month. Taking the .22 lr and shooting it more than my carry piece to practice grip, target, and left hand. Then I try to go through similar drills with my carry. Currently using small targets and working on accuracy. The most fun is a target with 12 1" dots on it. Load up a mag and shoot each dot once at 5-7 yrds. That will let you know what you are doing quickly. I just wonder if those folks were target shooting or unloading the mag? Makes a bit of a difference, not much but a bit.

August 2nd, 2009, 07:26 AM	#18
highoctane Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: tn Posts: 614	I try to go once a week but lately weve been out of town on weekends. Maybe ill go today.