45dotACP Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 I am going to be going to my first USPSA match (work permitting of course) this weekend and I was wondering how much ammo you would need to shoot a match? I'm guessing the round count might be kinda high? Also how many mags and mag holders should I bring with me? I'm not a salty pro so I don't really do "backup guns" in case mine breaks. I've got four mags, one mag holder and about 150 rounds, but I feel this might not be enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shilberry Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Is it a smaller match? I don't think you normally use more than 150. If you can bring more, it probably wouldnt hurt though. I have seen people run out of ammo a few times, and everytime there's someone willing to either sell/give them some to help them finish the day out. Everyone is always friendly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobS761 Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 The club may have a web site that posts stages and round count. As a rule of thumb, I like to have 50 rounds on my belt/pocket to begin a stage. For me that's 4 mags on belt and one to make ready. I would think single stack would want at least 5 on belt and one to make ready. So at least 6 mags, maybe 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc90 Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Where is the match at? Most ranges/clubs have a General round count on their website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
56hawk Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Generally the rules limit stages to 32 rounds. I like to bring 50 rounds per stage of the match. So if it's going to be a five stage match bring 250 rounds. It's always good to have some extra in case you have a reshoot. For magazines it's going to depend on capacity, but I would say a minimum of four. If you are shooting Production that will only give you forty rounds, so you won't have much leeway as to where you do your mag changes. In Limited you really only need two magazines, but every once in a while it's better to do an extra reload depending on how the stage is designed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishsticks Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 I always bring 300 rounds to local matches, but usually only need half that. Like money, horsepower or altitude (for the pilots in the crowd) no one ever is sorry they have too much. Magazines are division dependent, for the average person who has never shot a uspsa match, my advise is bring what you have, the club can help you pick a division. Long term that is likely production, but you may not initially have the right equipment and so limited may be a better pick. Focus on safety first, fun second and how you place last. Don't be afraid to tell everyone you are new. They will help you with safety, strategy and rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy kemlo Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 I like to have a lot of extra ammo. The match may only be 160 rounds but you will need more. You have to factor in for plate racks Texas stars etc. that you may not go one for one on. For example, I have seen some shooters dump 20 extra round into the berm while trying to shoot a polish plate rack that was at a farther than "normal" distance. I just shot a match last month where there was a range failure and I had to do a reshoot. That cost me 28 extra rounds. When you start the last stage you will most likely want 50 ish rounds on your belt because you will be dropping mags with ammo still in them. It is always a good idea to have an extra mag or two more than you think you will need for the stage. So when you factor in misses, the small possibility of a reshoot, and some extra ammo for the last stage, I like to bring 250 rounds for our local matches. Like others have said, it is a good idea to find out the round count of you particular match. MORE IS ALWAYS BETTER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmd6x Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 If you have it, bring it...never hurts to have too much, and it sucks to run out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45dotACP Posted July 13, 2013 Author Share Posted July 13, 2013 (edited) Talked to some of the seasoned shooters during set up this morning. They say 150 ought to be enough, but to bring 200 just in case. I'm bringing 250, and I've just picked up an additional mag holder. Belt mounted instead of the crappy paddle holster I have. Thanks for the help everybody! I'll be shooting production with my glock 34. First match baby! I can't wait! Edited July 13, 2013 by 45dotACP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shilberry Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Good luck, you're going to love it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerZSquid Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 I load all mags before I leave the house and make sure I have another 250 rounds in my bag. I've never used more than 180-200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renzo808 Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 200 Should be enough. Good Luck!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bwana Six-Gun Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 I always have a 50% fudge factor based on the published round count. Same thing for my daughter. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerassassin22 Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 I also bring double the regular round count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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