Range Session

[Grifter]

Out of curiosity, do any of you script some, any, or all of your range time?

It is something I keep telling myself I want to do, but then I never put pencil to paper.

If you do script it, what does it look like?

 

[somorris]

I like to shoot similar routines so I can score the hits and see if I am doing any better, holding my own, or getting worse! I usually shoot 150-200 rounds at 7, 10, 15 and 25 yds.

 

[djthumper]

Since I am preparing to go to TCDW in March it is rather scripted by the NRA defensive Pistol Qualification course of fire.

 

[ScottJ]

No scripted (pre-planned/written-down) range visits for me. My range time is pretty much the same, as in working on grouping at various distances. Occasionally, I don't worry about grouping the shots, and am just there to put some downrange at the target for the sheer pleasure of being outside at the range. I don't do competitions, or hunt, so it's mostly about maintaining basic shooting skills and relaxing.

 

[michael.ed]

My range sessions are seldom the same, although if I’m having a little trouble becoming somewhat proficient with a skill, I may do the drill on more than one session. For example, a session may include clearing a malfunction, another may be pure shooting, and yet another may be holster drawing. Of course, all involve shooting. I’m trying to cover all the bases as best I can. I pick my drill before I go, and that way I can have all the equipment I need there (snap caps, concealment wear, etc.). Also, it keeps my training fresh.

 

[Tenbones]

I have a folder in which I keep copies a different shooting drills and I will generally select one to work on when I go shooting unless I just want to run some ammo through a new gun to see how it works.

 

[TSiWRX]

I really need to get more organized - I've got a whole cache of drills, but unlike Tenbones, mine is embarrassingly disorganized.

That said, I do try to go with a plan: it may not be specific in terms of what drills, but I usually have a task-list of things to work.

I'd love to go just for fun, but I'm a little too Type-A for that, I think. To me, checking off those boxes and accomplishing the tasks I set out to do is plenty fun.

Yeah, popcorn fart.

 

[southtex]

I have a very good idea of what I will be doing each time I go. This allows me to take only needed items which cuts down on the packing. A broad look would be shooting days, carry only days (paper only), steel plate days and rifle range days. I use each of the different sessions to work on grouping (accuracy) and speed. I really enjoy practice but find I need my practice to have a purpose which make the trips to the range fun.

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

Most of mine is steel, I don't do much paper.

 

[jmcd]

I use to write down everything when I was reloading. Now I dont. My range is just paper only at up to 50 feet (indoor). If I am going outdoors Ill head up to my brother in laws in Maine and do paper and steel.

 

[jfmorris]

I used to go with a 3-4 different guns each trip. Lately I just focus on one each time, and work on groupings at different distances with that one, versus bouncing around from pistol to pistol.

 

[southtex]

After a trip with the wife to the range yesterday and going through my standard carry drills, again confirmed I shoot my Shield PC .45 more accurately than my 365 XL. I believe this to be due to the sight picture (hate the Sig sights) but still love the little gun. Any other 365 owners dislike the sights and still no aftermarket sights. BTW the wife should have no issue qualifying this Spring with her 380 Shield AS of her Shield PC 9mm. After noticing this again I worry about doubt creeping into the mind.

 

[Annihilator]

Not to be monotonous, I try to do about the same at the range most of the times I get out, to me, it’s my way of staying proficient.

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

Not to be monotonous, I try to do about the same at the range most of the times I get out, to me, it’s my way of staying proficient.

Just say, Stand there or back up a little. Now just right! Hopefully it will be a perfect situation.

 

[Mr.W.]

I don't put pen to paper. I've been at this awhile, and basically have 4 variations that I roll through, session by session. They somehow seem to stay in order. My better half would say I'm anal! The older I get, the more I'm likely to agree.