Outdoor Range Essentials
Nothing is better than shooting outdoors. Sure, you may have to travel a bit further out of town versus indoor ranges in town. But, it’s worth it! Today we’ll outline a simple list of range essentials for when you go shoot outdoors.
Range Bag:
– Paper Targets
– Steel Targets
– Staple Gun
– Snap hooks (Lowes/Home Depot) to hang steel
– Cleaning Rod (for bore obstructions)
– Spray Paint
– Black marker
– Allen Key kit
– Tape (all kinds, can never have enough)
– Medium gauge pliable wire.
– thin flathead for optic adjustment
One thing to think about that is a big X-factor is the range itself and how they allow/assist in hanging targets. Many ranges have pallets (stood upright) to staple targets. Hanging steel is a whole other story. Typically we bring our own equipment to hang steel. We’ve found a very affordable sturdy system that won’t collapse after repeated abuse. See below (you’re essentially building your own sawhorse) and threading screw eyes to the bottom of the cross bar (wood). Click the links below, it’ll make more sense!
Check out this sawhorse kit
Check out these screw eyes
I would consider including the following as well:
First Aid kit (IFAK) with a tourniquet
Garbage bag to pick up after yourself
Empty chamber indicators (some ranges require them), something as simple as a florescent zip tie
Oil to keep your gun lubricated (light weight if your shooting in colder tempratures)
Extra staples for your staple gun
Bug repellent and sun screen
Notebook and pen/pencil to keep track of stuff you want to remember
Extra batteries for your red/green dots and electronic hearing protection
Binder clips to hold your targets up if needed
Bore snake(s) for that quick clean up before going home
Tarp or something like it to make policing your brass (for reloading) easier
Spotting scope
A shooting mat if you’re going to shoot in the prone position