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March 30th, 2008, 08:34 AM #1
Empty your range bag
Ok, what's in the range bag on a typical trip to the range?
I keep finding myself missing one thing or another when I go to the range. I got a stapler and no staples, a box of ammo for one gun but brought another. I do all sorts of slip ups like that.
So I started compiling a list, and hung it up inside the safe door. So when I'm packing for a range day, I bring the right freaking stuff.
How about it, what do you pack when heading out?
*edit to add*
I guess in all the scatter brains, I forgot to post my list ... (see, this is how I forget stuff. lol)
spare mag for each firearm
Ammo varies per gun going to the range but here's the basic outline:
1 box .22lr - 550rds
2 box 9mm - 200rds
1 box 40 - 50rds
1 box .30-06 - 20rds
5 box .223 - 100rds
stapler and staples (recheck this every range trip)
roll of masking tape
sharpie
various sized targets
speed loader for mags
safety glasses
ear plugs and muffsLast edited by sinful; March 30th, 2008 at 08:44 AM.
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March 30th, 2008, 08:38 AM #2Grand Member
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Re: Empty your range bag
SAFETY GLASSES......
Actually I never unpack my range bag, unless I need it for something else, which is rare
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March 30th, 2008, 08:43 AM #3
Re: Empty your range bag
ball cap stapler/ staples
ear muffs targets
screw drivers bore snake
oil rags
lens cleaner I wear glasses or I would bring safety glasses
I always take more than one gun.
ammo
I keep a first aid kit in the carLast edited by normanvin; March 30th, 2008 at 08:52 AM. Reason: added
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March 30th, 2008, 08:50 AM #4
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I would add some sun screen, band aids and bug repellant to that list there folks....
nothing like sunburned neck and arms to start a work week off....lol
written check list is always a good idea
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March 30th, 2008, 08:54 AM #5Super Member
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Re: Empty your range bag
I usually keep the same items in my range bag at all times:
Muffs
Many sets of ear plugs
Paper plates(cheap targets)
Magic marker(for the paper plates)
Pack of 100yd sighting targets
Roll of packing tape(to put targets on cardboard backings)
6 spring clips(to hold cardboard onto wire on the line)
A few assorted screwdrivers and pliers
A few pairs of shooting glasses
A copy of the range rules
Photocopies of all my NFA item forms
If I'm only bringing 1 or 2 guns to the range then I will sometimes just throw the ammo in the range bag. Usually I bring quite a few however so I carry the ammo in a plastic ammo box.
An easy way to not forget things is to lay out your firearms that you are gonna bring. Make sure there is a mag in each one. Then grab the ammo for each one. I've been doing it that way and have yet to forget anything.(although I sometimes underestimate how much I will want to shoot certian ones and not bring enough ammo)
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March 30th, 2008, 12:30 PM #6
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i keep the softies and the head muffs in the bag along with the stapler and staples. they were bought JUST for the range bag. same with glasses.
i grab ammo and magazines as needed. targets ket carried seperatly as they dotn fit in te bag. i need to get a PVC Pipe and fasten it to the back for targets.
today i am going shooting and taking ALL of my guns as a couple other people will be joining me.
5 AR mags, 4 M9 mags and 200 rounds of 9mm with 130 rounds of .223. only have one 10/22 mag still so thats easy. one bok of 550 .22lr and the remaining .454 C. i will put all of the ammo into one ammo can with the mags. it will be a nice snug fit. so the range bag will be nice and light... lol
speaking of this, i need to get packing... i have to leave soon... lolThis Space For Rent
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March 31st, 2008, 09:11 AM #7
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lets see my range bag>>>>> lots of ammo,,, mags for various guns.. small field cleaning kit.... hundreds of targets.... glasses, hat, ears, couple decks of cards (targets) a few Barrels for my dan wesson... and just some other crap thats thrown in
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March 31st, 2008, 11:51 AM #8
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3 Pairs safety glasses, 2 big pairs ear protection, bag of in-ear foam protection, 10-20 shoot-n-see targets, 4x 9mm snap-caps, 4x 50 rounds 9mm, 4x 50 rounds .45, 500x .22, 30x 12ga slug, 3x magazines for xd9, 3x magazines for Springfield 1911
I also bring my 1911 in a hard case, xd9 is typically being carried, 12ga and plinkster come in their own bags.
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March 31st, 2008, 12:09 PM #9
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You guys are all leaving out a couple of important items: FOOD & DRINK!
I always have at least some jerky and a water bottle.
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March 31st, 2008, 12:21 PM #10
Re: Empty your range bag
I keep the stapler and targets in the trunk so they are always available.
The range bag consists of:
Ball cap
Ear muffs and ear sponges
Safety glasses
Firearm cleaning products and oils
Rags and brushes
Assorted small tools including Allen wrenches
Flashlight
Baby wipes
Tissues
Small eye wear cleaning kit (Walmart)
Small first aid kit with super glue
Ammo
Magazines
Speed loaders
What has been very exciting is i'm also "building" a range bag for my son!
He's 19, but, I guess i'm still Santa Claus!
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