While going through my Gunslinger pack yesterday, I was taking an inventory of everything i take to the range with me.... it's quite the list. I have my spotting scope and small tripod, laser rangefinder, compass, map, small gps, ballistic cards, mildot master, notebook and pencils, and small calculator. That's not including rifle, ammo, few tools, oil & cleaning kit, first aid kit, water & snacks, plus clothing. My questions are what do you bring to the range when shooting precision rifle, and how do you organize it all? I really do get the feeling sometimes that I am hauling around the kitchen sink. Any tips on lightening my pack would be appreciated.
Kitchen Sink
- Thread starter johnny rotten
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I have two MTM dry boxes. They are awesome for transporting everything and if it starts to rain you don't have to worry about everything inside them getting wet. http://www.cabelas.ca/index.cfm?pageID=71&§ion=1187§ion2=1280§ion3=1931&ID=4046
In the hard case for my rifle I have the rifle, cleaning rod, patches, jags, brushes, (MTM jag/brush box for those things) bi-pod, range finder and a Kestrel weather station.
In one of my MTM dry boxes I have my Crony and a tri-pod, rear bag, solvent and oil.
Ammo doesn't get loaded with all my other stuff to make sure it is kept safe. (don't want to bang around my nicely loaded ammo)
In my car I keep a whole pile of earplugs. People always forget them and love that I have extras.
That's what I take I think. I am more then likely forgetting things though.
In the hard case for my rifle I have the rifle, cleaning rod, patches, jags, brushes, (MTM jag/brush box for those things) bi-pod, range finder and a Kestrel weather station.
In one of my MTM dry boxes I have my Crony and a tri-pod, rear bag, solvent and oil.
Ammo doesn't get loaded with all my other stuff to make sure it is kept safe. (don't want to bang around my nicely loaded ammo)
In my car I keep a whole pile of earplugs. People always forget them and love that I have extras.
That's what I take I think. I am more then likely forgetting things though.
shooter177
CGN Regular
- Location
- Durham region
I was thinking this last trip out that I take too much stuff! Then when I got to my range (family farm) I realized that I used almost everything in my pack!
Rifle, ammo,rangefinder,spotting scope,stapler,cleaning kit, hammer, ,binos,two tripods,one for spotting scope one for wind meter, oh yea the hammer was to pound in stakes for targets
Rifle, ammo,rangefinder,spotting scope,stapler,cleaning kit, hammer, ,binos,two tripods,one for spotting scope one for wind meter, oh yea the hammer was to pound in stakes for targets
- Location
- Ft. Mac. Alberta
I carry my rest and bags, and targets in a lugger bin , and my spotting scope, and everything else I need in a Stanley tool box on wheels, top and bottom with a tray in between them .
Sling, jacket and glove on a coat hanger are in the truck almost constantly....
Cat
Sling, jacket and glove on a coat hanger are in the truck almost constantly....
Cat
- Location
- Central Sask
I just shot whiskey out my nose
Take all that stuff to a competition where you have to shoot multiple distances(300-1000 yards) from different firing points, or move your gear between different ranges. You will soon find out what you need or don't need, or find a better way to carry it all.
Haven't had a need to use the map, compass and GPS yet on the range. I just follow the other shooters in the firing line when they move up to the next berm and it's worked quite well so far. It's rare someone gets lost in the rush, but if so we quickly steer him in the right direction. As for notes, do you guys use those junior general kits, or shooter's data books, some of the setups seem quite elaborate.
I bring 2 or 3 friends along to try it for the first time or come out shooting again (and carry all the junk I remember last minute!)
I guess we should be introducing as many people as possible to the sport, and give them a good show of how to be safe and respectful towards shooting, so its good to take someone new everytime if you can.
I guess we should be introducing as many people as possible to the sport, and give them a good show of how to be safe and respectful towards shooting, so its good to take someone new everytime if you can.
- Location
- Ft. Mac. Alberta
Range stuff for me often involves shootign 5 or six different rifles , and the parking is right next to our range, so it;'s not a big deal for me.
When I hit the Outpost of the Empire range however, I quite often take only what will go in my grad vbag, nothing else is needed for two rifles.
Cat
My question was not intended to be funny, i have a range 30 yards from the house so if i forget something its not a big deal. I realise some guys have a long drive to go shooting and need to cut back on what you carry. Just didnt see the need for those 3 items.
I'll leave the map, compass, GPS at home which should lighten things up a little bit and save some room too. Rangefinder, spotting scope, and maybe just a basic notebook with some ballistic data is what I will try to stick with. Next range trip, I will take a much closer look at what people bring with them.
bring what you need,not want too need
for the range its gun/guns, ammo, drinks/snacks, spotter and matt and log book
in the bush same as above but laser,gps,camo, pruning shears ,basic bugoutkit(fire,water)spare socks/gitch rain kit and big knife
for the range its gun/guns, ammo, drinks/snacks, spotter and matt and log book
in the bush same as above but laser,gps,camo, pruning shears ,basic bugoutkit(fire,water)spare socks/gitch rain kit and big knife
