When my niece and boyfriend came up to visit. We went through around 1000rds of ammunition. 22lr, 9mm, 38 special, 10mm, 45acp, and 44mag. 8 different handguns were used so they could get a feel of what they liked. Her boyfriend won the family over he was a good guy. Plus his favorites were the Springfield Ronin 45acp, and the old Taurus Model 44 44 magnum. Niece liked the TX22 the best and the Canik TP9DA over the CZ P10F. For the two 9mm handguns I have on hand. We all enjoyed the visit.
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Cutting Back on Ammo Use
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Another great way to cut back on ammo use. So I pack up some handguns in TSA metal cases and a 94 Winchester in .30-30 for a morning at the range. I pack up my range bag with 100-.357,150-45 acp and a box of .30-30. Or so I thought. I get to the range, open up the hatch of my SUV and bang - really no bang - I had left the two cases with the handguns sitting on top of my safe. I forgot to pack the two cases. All I had was the Winchester 94. So there, I forgot to pack all my firearms and saved a couple of hundred rounds of ammo! I shot my 20 rounds in the Model 94, called it a day, laughed, and went home to dinner. LOL!!!
I've always been more of a collector and less of a shooter (less than 5k a year of all calibers). Due to past ammo shortages and the "never again" attitude, I actually have more ammo now than I have ever had in past years. So my shooting habits haven't really changed that much, but if availability doesn't improve in the next couple of years I will feel the pinch.
One 2 hour trip to the indoor range=
approximately $340.
$20 an hour to shoot and a dollar per round. Approximately 300 rounds.
I bought an Edgun Leshiy 2.0 REPR in .22 and an air compressor to go with it.
Yesterday I walked into Walmart and left with 2500 rounds of Crosman premier hollowpoints. Six bucks for 500 rounds!
Today I’m stacking pellets at 25 yards.
1st pcp gun… I can honestly say I’ve been missing out.
The initial investment in the air rifle and compressor was painful.
Been selling off my Colt collection and other powder burners.
Been having more damn fun than I can remember.
In the end… I can maintain some of my skills, have fun and not go bankrupt.
And I can also say that I would not want to be on the receiving end of the Leshiy!
approximately $340.
$20 an hour to shoot and a dollar per round. Approximately 300 rounds.
I bought an Edgun Leshiy 2.0 REPR in .22 and an air compressor to go with it.
Yesterday I walked into Walmart and left with 2500 rounds of Crosman premier hollowpoints. Six bucks for 500 rounds!
Today I’m stacking pellets at 25 yards.
1st pcp gun… I can honestly say I’ve been missing out.
The initial investment in the air rifle and compressor was painful.
Been selling off my Colt collection and other powder burners.
Been having more damn fun than I can remember.
In the end… I can maintain some of my skills, have fun and not go bankrupt.
And I can also say that I would not want to be on the receiving end of the Leshiy!
Kneedeep87
Plinker
I am sticking to basic slow ammo use training. Ie draw shoot holster for pistol, ready position raise shoot back to ready for rifle. This lowers the per session round count dramatically while still getting useful training.
Many years ago (my how time flies) I used to shoot mostly local international air pistol matches. For various reasons I hadn't shot my air pistols, although I have a decent air gun range in the basement. A couple of days ago, I was straightening up the basement after some major projects. After getting the range area in shape, I pulled out my FWB 65 and shot 20 shots. I had forgotten just how much fun it is! I still shoot my .22 and centerfire pistols about once a week, but not as many rounds down range as before COVID.
When you spend range time helping out new family shooters, the amount of ammo you used sure seems insignificant. The satisfaction they received by trying out all different guns was priceless! Plus the memories you all shared will carry on also. I know our family range times are equally as fun, especially when you introduce someone to something new they might never have had a chance to shoot!
Next you'll have to bring them back for a long-gun day...
Since last Friday, I've bought 4 air guns:
- 1 rifle
- 3 pistols
Three of them are German made.
It's cost me 2 cents each pellet this week in the 2 days I went to the range.
I've go some good pellets that cost me 7 cents each, but I haven't had a chance to use them yet.
Ammo drought and new shoulder this year has really hit my range time.
I bought a Laser Academy setup by Mantis and used it for rehab on my new shoulder, practice draws and presentation to build strength in my new shoulder and my hands. Use it four to five times a week.
I also started back shooting 22s. Bought me a MarkIV and TX22.
A month ago a got a membership to a range in the city. I visit is on Sundays. Still limited to shooting about 150 rounds of centerfire due to fatigue and healing, but nice to get out.
I bought a Laser Academy setup by Mantis and used it for rehab on my new shoulder, practice draws and presentation to build strength in my new shoulder and my hands. Use it four to five times a week.
I also started back shooting 22s. Bought me a MarkIV and TX22.
A month ago a got a membership to a range in the city. I visit is on Sundays. Still limited to shooting about 150 rounds of centerfire due to fatigue and healing, but nice to get out.
I did the same thing about two months ago. Got to the DNR range where I shoot which is about 45 minute drive from the house. Got to the range and started setting up. Unloaded all the rifles(some of which were on their maiden voyage) and equipment at the shooting bench. Looked around and thought " where is my ammo, I know I set it out to bring?" Went back to the truck and... no ammo, then it dawned on me. "hey idiot, you left it setting on the bench in the mini-barn". Well darn. I looked through my range bag and found some 22 shorts in there that I had been carrying around for about two years. So I made the best of things and shot those. Like you I shot those and called it a day and laughed. Went home and drownded my sorrows in a cheeseburger. So no... you are not the only one who has forgot their ammo. LOL!!!
I'm just starting my journey of air guns b/c of curiosity, retirement & ammo prices.
Last week I saw an ad on INGO for a German Weihrauch HW45 .22 caliber break-barrel spring-piston air pistol that was a real shooter by my standards for pistol groups: 1.75" circles at 21' w/o scope & maybe 30' if target colors are right, haha!
I enjoyed it so much that this week I bought a Weihrauch HW35E .177 caliber break-barrel spring-loaded air rifle.
That led to picking up 2 more pistols: a Diana LP8 Magnum .177 caliber pistol & an Air Venturi V10 .177 Match.
Can't wait to get all 3 to the range
but,
reoccurring health issues are keeping me homebound for at least 1-2 weeks: bummer!
New toys & can't go outside to play, haha!
I hear you about the fatigue.
Last summer I would go to the range for 4-5 hrs, but after 2 hrs. I'm done this summer due to needing heart valve work done, hopefully get some energy back!
You picking out the Mark 4 & TX22, which are fine choices.
I've had 4-5 Mark 4s but not the TX22, but I've shot 2-3 belonging to friends.
I presently have a Mark 3 w/optic that will out-shoot guns costing 2x more & as good as those costing 4x more.
Thats a nice line-up you've got going, love the simplicity of springers, but they sure were tough on optics! I'm hooked on pcp's now, (no pun intended lol) with a good moderator all you hear is the pellet flying downrange. Thinking of a Diana stormrider for some cheap fun
I wish I'd kept records of rds per month/year when I got back into shooting 4.5 yrs ago.
In April 2020 when I started keeping records of rds shot:
- 27,620 rds in April - December 2020
- 3070 rds per month 2020
In 2021 so far I've shot:
- 11,370 rds in 9 months of 2021 (Jan - Sept)
- 1265 rds per month of 2021
In 2020 I had a high of 5500 rds in May with 5 months of lows around 2000 rds.
In 2021 I had a high of 2500 rds in March with 3 month of lows less than 550 rds.
I have bought no ammo since Covid & politics raised prices except for $100ish.
