100 rounds only

[_zuwiee]

Got just 100 rounds in your bag. How can you make that trip to the range really count?

 

[cp1969]

It depends on the caliber and the shooter's experience. I wouldn't shoot 100 round of factory .44 Magnum. 100 rounds of .22LR? No problem! But 100 rounds of .44 Mag? That's a good way to develop a serious flinch unless you've already got a lot of .44 Mag experience.

It depends on shooting experience you've already had. If this is your first time out, I'd keep the target at a range close enough that you can be sure of keeping all shots on it. Once you can keep all the shots on target and in a small group at that range, move the target further out. Repeat until you've used up the 100 rounds, but only if you haven't developed a flinch.

 

[5175]

Experience level? Regardless, have a plan before you go to the range. Learn the various drills that accompany your skill level, decide on one or two that you will focus on achieving proficiency with, then arrive with the goal of applying the basic fundamentals to achieve the specified outcome for that particular drill. Tom Givens, a tremendous influencer and instructor, posts drills in his monthly newsletter (www.rangemaster.com), though slightly geared to the more experienced shooter. Patrick McNamara is another (T.A.P.S.). Just starting out? Ask your instructor for paths to productive range time. Do not go to the range to simply shoot 100 rounds. Save your time and money...