Videos tagged with Ammo Budgeting

Instruction from Joel Park, an expert in competitive shooting, addresses training with limited ammunition. Park emphasizes diagnosing underlying shooting behaviors rather than fixating on single mistakes, using examples from disciplines like Steel Challenge. He recommends integrating dry fire with live fire and suggests optimal ammo distribution strategies, prioritizing weekly or bi-weekly focused sessions over infrequent ones to maximize training effectiveness.

Ben Stoeger discusses his approach to managing an ammunition budget and training volume. He notes that his shooting volume varies significantly month-to-month, ranging from a few thousand rounds to as many as 15,000. For 9mm, he primarily uses factory ammunition like Blazer Brass and PMC for demonstrations, purchasing 50,000-60,000 rounds annually. He also reloads for training, stating his component supply is virtually unlimited. Rifle training requires purchasing ammo in larger quantities, often planning 6 weeks in advance based on his schedule and upcoming training events.

This guide from Brass Facts outlines a proactive strategy to prevent future ammunition scarcity issues by establishing a consistent, long-term ammunition budget. The instructor emphasizes consistent saving, even on a college budget, and viewing this as an investment. During high-price periods, the advice is to save the money and purchase when prices normalize. The guide also offers practical tips for making ammo go further, including prioritizing dry fire, having a plan for range sessions, and focusing on pistol training.