how many rounds do you shoot per range visit

**genesis** · 06-30-2012, 09:14 AM

Originally Posted by LStetz

hello: as you know i am very new in this, and have not even taken the training yet, but one of the things that i wanted to do, in the decision of a handgun is the amount of time going to the range, the cost best ammo for which handgun as i was told that some ammo is cheaper then others and if you shooting alot you want to go with the cheaper of the ammo and then have a better type for your handgun for home defense, if this makes any sense as i do not want to spend alot of money when going to the range to practice, so i guess what i am asking is which gun would be good in how amy types of ammo you can put in it, as i read that you can not put just any type in some guns. is this true
Lisa

Hi Lisa. We just recently bought my girlfriend a Ruger LCR in 38 Special (not 357) for $399. We both prefer revolvers. No safeties or feed issues to deal with. And they're more intuitive for us (quicker to deploy and shoot accurately). The LCR 38 special is super light, reliable as dirt, butter smooth trigger, and super accurate. I reload for us so our ammo cost is around $2.00 a box. IMHO a 38 special is all ya need for defense. I have 8 years in the Marines and 45 years of competitive shooting experience. I've won my share of IPSC and bowling pin matches. I guarantee that I can double tap a target much faster with a 38 special than most can with a 357. And both my hits will be center mass. My girlfriend has gotten pretty good with her new gun and I pity the poor soul she drops the hammer on. I have a shooting range on my property, so we practice together a lot.

To answer the OP, I shoot about every other day, 100 to 250 rounds each day. It depends on the weather and my To-Do-List. I average around 10,000 rounds a year. I reclaim my lead from my sand pit, so my only recurring costs are primers and powder.

The reason I'm telling you all this Lisa is because Ruger also makes the LCR in 22 caliber. It's exactly the same as the 38 special. So.... ya get to practice a whole lot with inexpensive 22's and when ya pick up the 38, it feels and functions exactly the same. My girlfriend is also getting the LCR 22. I recommended that she get the 22 first, but she wanted the 38 first as she knew I would be reloading for us. You would save enough in ammo cost by getting the 22 first so that in a short while you could get the 38 and have two extremely fine guns.

Here are two videos.
The first is an honest in-depth review of the Ruger LCR 38 special. Ruger LCR .38 Special - YouTube

The second is a review of the LCR in both 22 and 38 special and the reason for owning both. Ruger LCR 22 Range Test and Review - YouTube

I hope this helps,

Don <><

**berettatoter** · 06-30-2012, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by LStetz

hello:

as you know i am very new in this, and have not even taken the training yet, but one of the things that i wanted to do, in the decision of a handgun is the amount of time going to the range, the cost best ammo for which handgun as i was told that some ammo is cheaper then others and if you shooting alot you want to go with the cheaper of the ammo and then have a better type for your handgun for home defense, if this makes any sense as i do not want to spend alot of money when going to the range to practice, so i guess what i am asking is which gun would be good in how amy types of ammo you can put in it, as i read that you can not put just any type in some guns. is this true

Lisa

If you are looking for a first gun to use as a shooter as well as a self-defense gun, I would suggest something in 9x19mm. (9mm Luger/Parabellum) The ammo is fairly cheap compared to other calibers and is still powerful enough to effectively defend yourself with. JMHO.

**SouthernBoy** · 08-25-2012, 08:47 AM

100 to 150 rounds a trip, two trips a month most of the time. This past Monday, I took two guns.

**Easy_CZ** · 08-25-2012, 08:24 PM

Depends on what I take...

22: 250-500
9mm: 100-200
45 ACP: 100-150
38: 50-75
357: 50-75

**FloridaGuy** · 10-12-2012, 08:08 PM

I voted 200+ rounds per range trip. I have a range membership and I visit the range at least 3 times a week. When I go to the range I normally take 5 guns with me. I normally shot at least 100 rounds per each gun if not more.

**Jonny_Cannon** · 12-17-2012, 02:50 PM

It depends. I was out on Saturday. It's great when it's cold, because no one comes out. I probably put a couple of hundred rounds through the .22. It's fun to shoot, easy, and non-fatiguing. Plus it doesn't cost much. I only put about 40 rounds through the Eagle, because I'm paying over $1.50 every time I pull the trigger. Talk about incentive to learn to shoot properly and accurately. Next trip to the range will be the 9mm, and I anticipate 200 rounds + through it. It's my relaxation time - early morning's there's no one there. Good times.

Cannon

**acepilot** · 12-19-2012, 06:17 AM

Originally Posted by super64

how much does it cost to shoot 200 rounds I only usually shoot 100

About twice as much.

**BigCityChief** · 02-19-2013, 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by Todd

About 200. Beyond that I feel I'm just shooting to shoot, and not for practice.

"Shooting to Shoot?" - There's nothing wrong with that!

**berettatoter** · 02-23-2013, 09:27 PM

Well, the wife and I went to the range for a short trip this morning(cold as heck), and I ran 16 rounds thru my Hi Point C9 and she ran 24 rounds thru it. I also ran 24 rounds thru my Beretta BU-9 Nano. With the availability of 9mm being pretty skinny right now, we have not been shooting quite as much.

**BowerR64** · 03-22-2013, 08:38 PM

If i total them all usually 125-200

Ill usually shoot a box in each caliber then finish with .22 lately with the ammo shortage ive been takign more time between mags and not shooting as fast.

**shaolin** · 03-24-2013, 10:50 AM

I shoot about a 100 rds in each gun that I bring to the range and I take about 4-6 guns each time I go.

**berettatoter** · 03-24-2013, 08:33 PM

Well, I took my BU9 Nano to the range this morning, but only ran thirty rounds through it. The wind was blowing out of the North so hard and in my face that my hands were trembling badly! After five magazines full I called it a day. Damn.

**RegasAZ** · 03-29-2013, 09:50 PM

Between the 2 handguns, I generally run between 50 to 75 rounds. Beyond that ammo is just getting to damned expensive.

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