After finally getting electronic ears last year I can say the difference is incredible! Not just for communicating, but also the protection while still hearing the echo of firing and impact of your rounds is night/day difference.
FWIW, I always include a simple cleaning kit. I don’t expect to use it at he range, but rarely a squib round happens and then a proper brass or polymer rod is priceless.
My old boss (construction company) showed me this great shooting spot in the National Forest just 3 miles from where he lived and we were building a house in his neighborhood. Only downside is the closest gate is always locked (no vehicle access), but it's not a problem to go under, through, over a simple barbed wire fence to get on to public lands. One time I was done with my main shooting and last minute decided to pull out my 270 and fire half a box or so. I passed my rifle under the barbed wire, then climbed over, got my target set up, in firing position and had trouble chambering a round on my bolt action 270. I tried a few times to chamber a round and lightly tapped the bolt to send it home, but it wouldn't go into battery. And I'm glad it did NOT chamber a round!! When I passed my rifle under the fence on an empty chamber I must have scooped some dirt into the muzzle. When I picked up my rifle on the other side I must have dumped the dirt from the muzzle to the chamber when handling my rifle, and it was enough grit that I couldn't chamber a round. Maybe 2 tbs fell out the muzzle when I pointed it down and visually inspected the chamber. I'm glad I couldn't get a round to chamber because if I had done the same thing with a round already chambered when I passed it under the fence I would have fired on a barrel obstruction, probably destroying my rifle and possibly injuring myself, alone and no cell signal to call for help in the National Forest. Now I always keep a bore snake with my rifles. I also have a 1 piece cleaning rod, but i only have needed to use it for the occasional cleaning. I actually met a shooter who made his own tool for removing stuck brass from the chamber after a case head separation. I've had failure to fire, but thankfully not a squib load, yet.
I live on a farm and I've built my own outdoor range. Been working on it for years. I never take breaks from shooting for the cold weather. I shoot year round. Great tips and great video as always.
One thing we always have in our range bag is snap caps in the calibers of the guns we are bringing to the range. In our family it is a practice to never load your own magazines. The person who loads the mags are given the ok to put a snap cap in the mag wherever they want to. This help eliminate flinching, because. It is extremely embarrassing when the shooter jumps and the gun goes "click".
This can also help train for malfunction/clearing drills. I first heard of this between two friends that would load each other's mags, with however much ammo, empty brass,or snap caps there were. That way they had no prediction of what would happen, when the gun doesn't fire, it's on the shooter to acknowledge, react, and continue on.
I will now avoid aerosol CLP/oil/cleaners. The cap came off and the entire can emptied into my range bag, nasty stuff. On the plus side everything is now clean, lubed, and protected
I love my Brownells range bag...pricey, but worth it. My tip would be to take notes...evaluations on how I did with drills, distances, accuracy last time I shot. Note the date so you know how long it has been. And if you are stuck at a computer for your job...updating, tweaking and adding ideas to your range notes is a great way to take a break from work...but you look like you're still working. 🤫
Just a point of concern with battery powered devices that spend a lot of time in storage: use lithium batteries rather alkaline. Even the best alkaline batteries can leak and wreck your equipment. I’m just going to head off all the replies saying “I’ll remember to take the batteries out, so there’s no problem”. You will forget, and that’s when Murphy’s Law goes into effect.
Cleaning rod to clear stuck brass, or more likely steel. Sunscreen, bug spray, & pens / markers in addition to what Caleb has. I also bring Benadryl, and childrens chewable Tylenol. For whatever reason, childrens chewable Tylenol works super fast on mild to moderate headaches.
.......don't forget the ammo. whenever I go a time without shooting, I give myself a full or partial mag to just fire off downrange to get the excitement out so I can relax and shoot better.
I love my Elec. Ear-pro, not just for groups by I shoot alot by myself on my land and it's pretty isolated so being able to hear sounds at distance is an advantage, even if just a squirrel.
I also would add the smack and 'ping' of hitting steel targets with electronic ear-pro on my own range is pretty awesome, but yes being aware of things happening around is definitely a benefit!
I’ll double bind the hemostatic syringe with the AFAK so that way if I’m hit I don’t even need to determine what’s wrong. Helps me get back to the shooting. Wait, you are talking about Escape From Tarkov right? Shit… let me get a pen and paper and I’ll rewatch - thanks again guys!
I have always carried a first aid kit with me. Starting with some simple pressure bandages, sling and band aids like I had when I was in the Marine Corps to the modern style kit like you have here.
I also carry a cleaning rod in case I get a stuck shell. I was on the range firing 22lr out of a Mark III and I was getting shells stuck from some Armscor ammo that kept sticking. None of the other brands I was using was sticking though. I don't know what was going on.
Ruger Mark III pistol, or Savage Mark II rifle? I've had few and far between issues with my rimfire Savages not extracting. My Ruger Mark III eats everything and comes back for seconds! I could shoot a whole 500rd box or more of 22lr through my Ruger without cleaning, oiling or even wiping the bolt. Sometimes even 1000 .22lr rounds in a single range trip.
@@nativewarrior5052 Ruger Mark III pistol and most times the only issue is an occasional failure to fire until these Armscoor shells. There were about a dozen in this box of 50.
@@lockabar if you want, Volquartsen makes an upgraded extractor and firing pin for the Mark series pistols. I picked up an "essential upgrade" kit with new firing pin, extra extractors and a new spring and follower. I keep it around as spare parts. I've only fired armscor 22lr ammo a few times. The pawn shop I bought my Mark III from gave me a box of 50 when I bought the gun. I picked up a few more here and there, but don't remember any issues. Just a different smell of the propellant.
I just put together a first aid kit. I was looking for that red patch. I want it to be easily found by anyone. Does anyone know where I can buy that red cross Velcro patch?
Do you have recommendations on electronic ear protection? Never been able to find one without cheek weld interference issue. As always, your channel has great contents.
I just used the safari land passive ear plugs, they work well for 17 bucks. You can communicate properly. Obviously they are not as good as an electronic one, but you get what you pay for.
I got the razors by walker's and they are perfect. I'm sure you could get better ones but to get in the game with electronic ear pro for $40-$60 you can't beat it.
I also got the Walker's Razor earmuff. Mine are the "Patriot" version, which only means it has hook/loop on the headband for mini moral patches. But I don't have issue with cheek weld using these earmuffs with sopmod style or cheek risers. I'm 6'1" and 130lbs. Got a skinny face and high cheek bones.
Is rather use a backpack. Range bags take up hand space leaving you with one arm free. Besides I like carrying stuff on my back. I feel like range bags are more for Fudds and isn’t practical in 2022
living in florida i hate the fact that i might have to wear long pants once or twice durning the winter when the temps dip into the low 80's, that and the snow birds hogging up the range trying to repair firearms that have not been shot in eons.
Enjoy that weather! I don't know if I could handle the humidity. I'm in Northern NM and it's 30° outside right now. I don't like when the winter daytime high is 30° with overnight lows in the teens-below-zero.
See a lot of pricey range bags our there. I use an off brand multi compartment tool bag.
$20 and everything is always ready to go.
Plus they’re heavy duty
Electronic ear protection makes a world of difference.
The situational awareness is worth the price.
After finally getting electronic ears last year I can say the difference is incredible! Not just for communicating, but also the protection while still hearing the echo of firing and impact of your rounds is night/day difference.
FWIW, I always include a simple cleaning kit. I don’t expect to use it at he range, but rarely a squib round happens and then a proper brass or polymer rod is priceless.
Ain't that the truth
My old boss (construction company) showed me this great shooting spot in the National Forest just 3 miles from where he lived and we were building a house in his neighborhood.
Only downside is the closest gate is always locked (no vehicle access), but it's not a problem to go under, through, over a simple barbed wire fence to get on to public lands.
One time I was done with my main shooting and last minute decided to pull out my 270 and fire half a box or so. I passed my rifle under the barbed wire, then climbed over, got my target set up, in firing position and had trouble chambering a round on my bolt action 270. I tried a few times to chamber a round and lightly tapped the bolt to send it home, but it wouldn't go into battery.
And I'm glad it did NOT chamber a round!!
When I passed my rifle under the fence on an empty chamber I must have scooped some dirt into the muzzle. When I picked up my rifle on the other side I must have dumped the dirt from the muzzle to the chamber when handling my rifle, and it was enough grit that I couldn't chamber a round. Maybe 2 tbs fell out the muzzle when I pointed it down and visually inspected the chamber.
I'm glad I couldn't get a round to chamber because if I had done the same thing with a round already chambered when I passed it under the fence I would have fired on a barrel obstruction, probably destroying my rifle and possibly injuring myself, alone and no cell signal to call for help in the National Forest.
Now I always keep a bore snake with my rifles. I also have a 1 piece cleaning rod, but i only have needed to use it for the occasional cleaning.
I actually met a shooter who made his own tool for removing stuck brass from the chamber after a case head separation.
I've had failure to fire, but thankfully not a squib load, yet.
This is Michigan, we don't stop for snow!
Marry Poppins style and Mud dobbers, outstanding !
I live on a farm and I've built my own outdoor range. Been working on it for years. I never take breaks from shooting for the cold weather. I shoot year round. Great tips and great video as always.
oy. Me too.....big tip for me...CUT THE GRASS! Bad thing for me...it's low and wet...so it gonna be a bit a while. Raining as we speak.... :(
One thing we always have in our range bag is snap caps in the calibers of the guns we are bringing to the range. In our family it is a practice to never load your own magazines. The person who loads the mags are given the ok to put a snap cap in the mag wherever they want to. This help eliminate flinching, because. It is extremely embarrassing when the shooter jumps and the gun goes "click".
I used to do that with a revolver. Load one snap cap and give it a good spin
This can also help train for malfunction/clearing drills. I first heard of this between two friends that would load each other's mags, with however much ammo, empty brass,or snap caps there were. That way they had no prediction of what would happen, when the gun doesn't fire, it's on the shooter to acknowledge, react, and continue on.
"I shoot alone, all by myself"... -George Thourogood(maybe)
What about taking OldGrandad? 🤣
🎶but when I shoot alone, I prefer to be by myself 🎶
@@leroyskinner4206 Call up Johnny Walker...and his brothers, Blackie and Red. 🥃😉
Always go prepared, that way you never have a bad day at the range.
Add bug juice and sunscreen!
I will now avoid aerosol CLP/oil/cleaners. The cap came off and the entire can emptied into my range bag, nasty stuff. On the plus side everything is now clean, lubed, and protected
Or just put liquids in a plastic bag
I always keep a cleaning rod and tips on hand to clear stuck cases.
Now that’s how you plug Brownell’s merchandise! A lot of new gun owners, great tip. Don’t forget the coffee and water.
Just bought a new range bag. Don't forget your first aid kit. Getting ready for a great summer of range time.
I love my Brownells range bag...pricey, but worth it. My tip would be to take notes...evaluations on how I did with drills, distances, accuracy last time I shot. Note the date so you know how long it has been. And if you are stuck at a computer for your job...updating, tweaking and adding ideas to your range notes is a great way to take a break from work...but you look like you're still working. 🤫
1st range day lol nah the dedicated go all winter no breaks dress in layers
Came to make sure this comment was here. Thank you!
Just a point of concern with battery powered devices that spend a lot of time in storage: use lithium batteries rather alkaline. Even the best alkaline batteries can leak and wreck your equipment.
I’m just going to head off all the replies saying “I’ll remember to take the batteries out, so there’s no problem”. You will forget, and that’s when Murphy’s Law goes into effect.
Cleaning rod to clear stuck brass, or more likely steel. Sunscreen, bug spray, & pens / markers in addition to what Caleb has.
I also bring Benadryl, and childrens chewable Tylenol. For whatever reason, childrens chewable Tylenol works super fast on mild to moderate headaches.
Skinny Medic is awesome for first aid info. The civilian medical podcast is also a great listen!
Yes! Skinny Medic is the man
.......don't forget the ammo.
whenever I go a time without shooting, I give myself a full or partial mag to just fire off downrange to get the excitement out so I can relax and shoot better.
And magazines.
I love my Elec. Ear-pro, not just for groups by I shoot alot by myself on my land and it's pretty isolated so being able to hear sounds at distance is an advantage, even if just a squirrel.
I also would add the smack and 'ping' of hitting steel targets with electronic ear-pro on my own range is pretty awesome, but yes being aware of things happening around is definitely a benefit!
I’ll double bind the hemostatic syringe with the AFAK so that way if I’m hit I don’t even need to determine what’s wrong. Helps me get back to the shooting. Wait, you are talking about Escape From Tarkov right? Shit… let me get a pen and paper and I’ll rewatch - thanks again guys!
Thanks guys.
THANKS
And Sunscreen
I have always carried a first aid kit with me. Starting with some simple pressure bandages, sling and band aids like I had when I was in the Marine Corps to the modern style kit like you have here.
Dang, and my Dollar General “range bags” gotta go now I guess … bummer
I probably should have that stuff but I just throw a rifle in a guitar bag, grab a dozen loaded mags and call it good
I also carry a cleaning rod in case I get a stuck shell. I was on the range firing 22lr out of a Mark III and I was getting shells stuck from some Armscor ammo that kept sticking. None of the other brands I was using was sticking though. I don't know what was going on.
I've had trouble with Armscor .223 ammo not ejecting from my Howa 1500.
Ruger Mark III pistol, or Savage Mark II rifle? I've had few and far between issues with my rimfire Savages not extracting. My Ruger Mark III eats everything and comes back for seconds! I could shoot a whole 500rd box or more of 22lr through my Ruger without cleaning, oiling or even wiping the bolt. Sometimes even 1000 .22lr rounds in a single range trip.
@@nativewarrior5052 Ruger Mark III pistol and most times the only issue is an occasional failure to fire until these Armscoor shells. There were about a dozen in this box of 50.
@@lockabar if you want, Volquartsen makes an upgraded extractor and firing pin for the Mark series pistols. I picked up an "essential upgrade" kit with new firing pin, extra extractors and a new spring and follower. I keep it around as spare parts. I've only fired armscor 22lr ammo a few times. The pawn shop I bought my Mark III from gave me a box of 50 when I bought the gun. I picked up a few more here and there, but don't remember any issues. Just a different smell of the propellant.
I only have as much as I can carry in my range bag.
I haven't had good luck using electronic hearing protection. They're nice when they work though.
I just put together a first aid kit. I was looking for that red patch. I want it to be easily found by anyone. Does anyone know where I can buy that red cross Velcro patch?
I make a check list
So no more carrying my stuff in a piggly wiggly bag with duct tape on it.
Avoid the range because it's cold?
The easy fix is a can of oily rags - wrap the rags around your ankles to keep the ants off your candy a$$.
🤣🤣🤣🤣
It was -20 here, there were no ants lol.
Do you have recommendations on electronic ear protection? Never been able to find one without cheek weld interference issue. As always, your channel has great contents.
I just used the safari land passive ear plugs, they work well for 17 bucks. You can communicate properly. Obviously they are not as good as an electronic one, but you get what you pay for.
I got the razors by walker's and they are perfect. I'm sure you could get better ones but to get in the game with electronic ear pro for $40-$60 you can't beat it.
I also got the Walker's Razor earmuff. Mine are the "Patriot" version, which only means it has hook/loop on the headband for mini moral patches. But I don't have issue with cheek weld using these earmuffs with sopmod style or cheek risers. I'm 6'1" and 130lbs. Got a skinny face and high cheek bones.
you show products in your bag of magic tricks. How about links to your items, eye, ear pro , etc...
What you got in that safe there buddy? 👀👀
Is rather use a backpack. Range bags take up hand space leaving you with one arm free. Besides I like carrying stuff on my back. I feel like range bags are more for Fudds and isn’t practical in 2022
Laptop bags are the real pro tip
@@cakeeee4 or those but they need to fit on my back lol
I use a backpack as well. Easy to carry a lot and make fewer trips between the parking and firing line.
You are also blending in as a grey man. The bag could be used as either a bug out or get me home bag.
People stop shooting during the winter?
Do people not go to the range in the winter?
😁👍☕
Algorithm defeated
Range 10 gallon bucket > range bag
Old tool box.
living in florida i hate the fact that i might have to wear long pants once or twice durning the winter when the temps dip into the low 80's, that and the snow birds hogging up the range trying to repair firearms that have not been shot in eons.
Enjoy that weather! I don't know if I could handle the humidity. I'm in Northern NM and it's 30° outside right now. I don't like when the winter daytime high is 30° with overnight lows in the teens-below-zero.