How fast do you go through ammo?

[MrSam]

Hit the range with a buddy of mine this morning. He went through 200 rounds of 9mm, 250 rounds of .223, 75 rounds of .45, and a handful of .22 in less than 2.5 hours.
I managed to shoot 100 rounds of 9mm, 100 rounds of .223, and about 170 rounds of .22 in 4 hours. I've always been big on conserving ammo, while not hoarding it. So, I usually do the following:

-Take out the bolt guns over my semi-autos
-Only bring 1 magazine per gun (I own plenty, but never bring more than 1)
-Pick up brass after every magazine
-Check my target frequently
-Work on form, stance, etc.

In combination, this saves me ammo.

I am curious though...how fast to do guys, and gals, blow through ammo?

[toby]

I make a few shot's 20 at the most look at my targets and go home. Saves me time, $$, ammo and firearm cleaning time. 22's are a little different maybe 100-200 rounds.

[Bansh88]

I try not to go through more than 3-4 magazines per weapon. Especially rifle. Rarely bring out more than 3-4 guns.
Never mag dump. Not even with .22.
We usally shoot skeet at the end.
I only shoot outdoors and it's usually hot. We also have our kids with us so they only last an hour 2 playing in the dirt or the trucks.

[BigPimping]

Never more than I can afford. Usually 50 rds centerfire at a time. Use a bolt action 22 a lot and enjoy the time with it.

[border.bandito]

just recently i started loading only 3-5 rounds in my AR mags when i go shooting. for some reason, i tend to take my time with each shot more than when i have a 10 round mag.

regardless, at the end of each shooting session, on average i've gone through roughly 100+ AR rounds, 50+ handgun rounds and maybe 50 shotgun rounds....

[Dano3467]

Well if I'm shooting I'm shooting and go through many rds.

But there are days I go to concentrate on how I shoot, so much less on those days, as little as 50-100 rds.

This is outdoor, when at indoor, I'll shoot a little more, as it's A/C and also range fee's so spend a little more time there to justify my costs.

Is there an official shooting day yet ?

[Full Clip]

I now just take my guns to the range to unpack them, set up targets, clean said guns and then pack up and go back home. I don't even take ammo. Saves me plenty of time/money.
That's why I'm in this hobby. To save money.

[MrSam]

I now just take my guns to the range to unpack them, set up targets, clean said guns and then pack up and go back home. I don't even take ammo. Saves me plenty of time/money.
That's why I'm in this hobby. To save money.

I sense a bit of sarcasm. Personally I see no reason to shoot tons of ammo at a sheet of paper.I do tend to shoot much more when I go to the desert though.

[Aidenpeacemaker]

more than most

I shoot about 400 a week. 200 during the week and 200 on Sunday at the local match. Sometimes a bit more depending on who wants to go test that week..

[Yugo]

I just don't go shooting. Guns and ammo are like my 401k and I do t want to pay any penalties for taking money out.

OP I do the same as you..... One mag and the rest of it. Really take my time.

[Sikvenum93]

I count 4 seconds in my head before every shot. I also take my time to mark 3ach hole on my target. I also only load 6 rounds in my glock 26 at a time. Ammo is getting expensive these days

[TacRak]

I always take my time and I try to make every shot count.

[toby]

Last time I went shooting out in the Mojave area I shot maybe 100 rounds of 22 and 5 rounds 25 cal rifle, 32 rounds or so of 45's maybe 10 rounds of 308 and I brought home everyone else's brass. Lots of it.

[echoThreeOneSix]

since my ranges are far away that let me shoot Wolf, Tulammo, etc... I usually save up for a while ~500 rounds and just let all hang out.

[greensoup]

When I used to have time to get to the range.

100 9mm
100 .22LR
25-50 38 special

Shot for about 2 hours continuous per trip to the range.