As a reloader myself, each gun has its load that it's zeroed for. If I shoot other loads for testing I don't change the zero, I just observe the groups.
By being consistent with ONE cartridge or load for each gun and sticking with it you can build up a profile of how it shoots in different conditions and by shooting a lot you can just grab and go when the time comes to hunt.
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It's sad how many Gun Ranges are sold out...waiting lists to get a membership...yet used far less than capacity most of the time. One range near Toronto apparently has a 'frequent flyer' card that you have to have signed off with each visit to say you use the range x10 times in the year or your membership isn't renewed.
Apparently there's a big panic every year, by those who don't frequent it enough, running around and get their buddies to sign off for them.
Typically, like all ranges...only gets busy there a week or two before hunting season.
Although I live in Northern Ontario with lots of Crown land available, I definitely appreciate a formal range with the associated infrastructure. Even our club isn’t taking on new members as things can get disorganized in a hurry if there are too many people,
I was speaking with the V/P of a club and he told me they were full up. I suggested he try selling restricted 'Weekday ONLY' memberships. Sell them to retired guys, weekend shift workers etc that can be restricted to use the range only during the weekdays. I'm sure lots of guys would jump at the opportunity. The club could increase memberships beyond present capacity, make more money and not cause any strain on the weekend crowd
Our local commercial ranges have priced themselves way beyond what ordinary working stiffs can afford or justify spending even when they can afford them. The best bet,now,is to find a friend who owns a farm and build a small range to use on a very limited basis and keep quiet about it.
I get rid of guns that don't shoot at least an inch!Quote:
Originally Posted by alfoldivandor
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I wish people would shoot more throughout the year. It really is the only way to become proficient with whatever firearm you are going to be using during the season both in how well you shoot and the safe handling, and having a total familiarity with the firearm. How many times do people forget about the safety of the gun, or use it incorrectly? I'm very lucky to live out here in farm country so it's easy for me with my own range here at home to shoot. However, I can't tell you how many times I hear people sighting in their guns on the Sunday before the season starts and then all the horror stories I hear of the bad shots which have been taken.
I usually bow hunt the Saturday and Sunday before rifle opener on Monday. I can’t believe every year the group on either side of my property all target shoot on those days shooting boxes of ammo exactly where they will hunt on Monday. Crazy.