Shooting Withdrawl

mrfcobf · Post by **mrfcobf** » Sat Feb 06, 2010 12:11 am

I'm still a fairly new shooter. It has really been only about four months since I've taken up the hobby/obsession as an adult.

My son is sick, so I've been home taking care of him, and it has occurred to me that these three days has been the longest stretch without shooting since I started.

So how often do you all go shooting? When you go, how long do you stay? I know there is no 'normal' amount of time per day/week, but Id be curious to hear some answers to get an idea of a range from some fellow enthusiasts.

I shoot mostly .22's because of the cost. I have both a 22/45 Hunter and a .22 rifle. I also shoot a .380 Walther PPK/S.

Thanks!

bigfatdave · Post by **bigfatdave** » Sat Feb 06, 2010 2:00 am

I try to make it every other week or so, but I've been considering upping the visits based on the article here titled "22 substitutions":
http://xavierthoughts.blogspot.com/sear ... l/Training

Here's a snippet

Failure drills are important, as is shooting with either hand. Being able to shoot accurately on the move with an adrenaline dump is the skillset to strive for though. This comes from being as familiar with the gun as we are with our automobile. Each day we get in a car and perform complex tasks based on time and space, often within mere feet of injury or death. We do it easily, without thinking. How? We do it every day, a little at a time, not by driving 500 miles once a month.

Shooting once a week would be a reasonable goal, although shooting .380acp every week would get pricey fast these days.

Post by **Bullseye** » Sat Feb 06, 2010 8:40 am

Another good solution for range withdrawals is a good quality air pistol and a pellet trap. I have one set up out in the garage at my home and another in the shop. I can practice whenever I want without heading to the range.

R,
Bullseye

blue68f100 · Post by **blue68f100** » Sat Feb 06, 2010 9:25 am

I shoot twice per month. 100 rounds of 9mm and 100+ of 22LF through my MKIII. I normally stay about 2 hr unless there is a shooting buddy with me and then it's when we get tired.

I use a airsoft gun around the house.

ruger22 · Post by **ruger22** » Sun Feb 07, 2010 10:55 am

I only get in once a month, if the weather's good on one weekend. I didn't make it in December, and this month doesn't look promising. It's an outdoor Forest Service range about thirty miles away, most of which is a state highway up a mountain.

The only in town option is an indoor range run by a bunch of picky Rambo wannabees. Ten bucks an hour, shabby condition. No thanks.

At least the FS range is free and well set up. I usually stay about 3-4 hours, and shoot 200-400 rounds (all .22). If it were more practical, I'd probably go once a week for less time and ammo.

greener · Post by **greener** » Sun Feb 07, 2010 10:36 pm

I try to go once a week. I shoot .22 and centerfire. I rotate the types of .22 pistols and the type/caliber centerfire. Lucky to belong to a club that is available and to have the time to enjoy it. Between rain and snow I'm getting a bit behind on the weekly thing.

bgreenea3 · Post by **bgreenea3** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 12:07 am

I like to go once a week, but that doesn't always happen.....its been more like once a month lately... I always shoot at least 200 .22's and 50-200 centerfires, when I can get out between the weather, wife, kids and work. I at least try to go for an hour at least.