Makicjf Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Howdy, I registered for the IRC this weekend. I've got flights, hotel etc. I, however, am not sure how many rounds to bring. I'm also going to shoot the classifier match on Thursday morning. As a guestimate, 14 stages X 32 rounds is 448, so I'd add another 60 for cushion. Then I'd add another 100 for the classifer match. Does 625-650 rounds sound correct? Thanks! Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alecmc Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 It's impossible to say without the match book being published yet, but usually 500 rounds or so is more then enough. Unless you plan on doing alot of missing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWP Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Makicjf said: Howdy, I registered for the IRC this weekend. I've got flights, hotel etc. I, however, am not sure how many rounds to bring. I'm also going to shoot the classifier match on Thursday morning. As a guestimate, 14 stages X 32 rounds is 448, so I'd add another 60 for cushion. Then I'd add another 100 for the classifer match. Does 625-650 rounds sound correct? Thanks! Jason Add another 100 just to be safe. I told the folks taking my class Monday to bring 1000 and I don't think they're shooting the classifiers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makicjf Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 Thanks Guys! I'll bring 750. Now I just need to decide the best way to package and transport. Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchapman Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Figure around 100 for the classifiers, and 345 minimum for the 14 stage match. On the sign up page on Practiscore it gives you a shipping address for your ammo if you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makicjf Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 I like the idea of shipping in, but what is the best system for shipping the unfired rounds home? Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCTaylor Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 2 hours ago, Makicjf said: I like the idea of shipping in, but what is the best system for shipping the unfired rounds home? Jason Fly with them in MTM boxes or ship via UPS/FedEx. Shipping ammo isn't hard, just some special requirements & stickers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makicjf Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share Posted August 28, 2018 I found a container at Walmart that fits mooned up short colts perfectly. Each one holds 256 so I bought 3. I may buy a fourth. All my ammo, tools and revolver will fit in my locking long gun case.. Should work well Thanks, ya'll Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harleytech Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Whoa! Those boxes can’t be used to transport ammo on an airplane. Each round has to have an individual place separated from the other rounds in the box. Think factory ammo boxes, not bulk packed. Ammo can’t be shipped in the same locked case as the firearm is shipped in. Check with your airline’s baggage policies prior to showing up at the airport. I fly a lot to matches with guns and ammo and it’s easy, as long as you follow the rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makicjf Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share Posted August 28, 2018 Crud. I miss read the rules. It sucks I'll need to De moon and re moon all of those. Thanks. Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWP Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Guns and ammo can be in the same case, the gun just needs to be locked up separate of the ammo. The best way to fly with ammo, with the least amount of hassle from TSA (I don't even tell the airline about the ammo) is to use see through, individually packed (think Berry's or Dillon) boxes. I stack mine nicely in a separate small pelican case, leave it unlocked and check it all by its lonesome in my range bag. I used to check it with my clothes, but it gets really old pulling rounds out of clean clothes. TSA isn't always the most gentle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makicjf Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share Posted August 28, 2018 Thanks! I'm going to take pictures of my set up to the TSA at the local airport. That will clear up any confusion I have directly from the horses mouth. If this passes muster, I need to get a slightly larger locking hard case as all three don't quite fit. Thanks , Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyScuba Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 (edited) Our ammo is already at the match, per MWP’s instructions there are 2 1000 round boxes at the match. I’m sure Mark is wondering why so much ammo! Lol Best to check the airlines ammo limit, I’ve 11lbs on Air Canada that can’t be combined to 22lbs for 2 people. Plus $55 cdn fee for the firearms -each way. I might just have to donate any leftovers as it might cost more than it’s worth to ship back UPS to our PO box in Buffalo. For Canadians the only way to ship ammo is to cross the border with the ammo and head to a UPS depot with a customer care center. Pretty easy but I can’t use my business UPS account #. Paying retail rates hurts. And for Air Canada ammo must be separate from firearms. Edited August 28, 2018 by MikeyScuba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harleytech Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 When I said the same locked case as the firearm, I was referring to the hardsided locked case the gun is in. I routinely ship both in the same suitcase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyScuba Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Up here things are not as easy.... Quote The firearm and the ammunition must not be packed in the same container And I can take 11lbs each but for both of us it must be 11lbs total in separate containers. Not 22lbs in one bag. At least I snagged biz seats on points so I might bring an extra bag just for ammo, I've 4 bags "free" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyScuba Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 (edited) Just a note.... Squad 13 is empty, are you all superstitious or what? K. got lonely and decamped to squad 12, lol leaving 13 empty. Edited August 30, 2018 by MikeyScuba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchapman Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 7 hours ago, MikeyScuba said: Just a note.... Squad 13 is empty, are you all superstitious or what? K. got lonely and decamped to squad 12 lol leaving 13 empty. I am hoping that swordfish is coming and bringing a lot of friends to fill the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revoman Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 On 8/28/2018 at 1:29 PM, MikeyScuba said: Up here things are not as easy.... And I can take 11lbs each but for both of us it must be 11lbs total in separate containers. Not 22lbs in one bag. At least I snagged biz seats on points so I might bring an extra bag just for ammo, I've 4 bags "free" Most airlines only allow 11lbs per passenger not 11lbs per suitcase. You might want to check with your airline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swordfish Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 On 8/27/2018 at 11:28 AM, MWP said: Add another 100 just to be safe. I told the folks taking my class Monday to bring 1000 and I don't think they're shooting the classifiers. You did? Lol how much are we gonna be shooting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swordfish Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 On 8/29/2018 at 11:25 PM, mchapman said: I am hoping that swordfish is coming and bringing a lot of friends to fill the squad. I have at least me! Still waiting to see if one friend is coming. Another friend just had to spend $1600 to get rid of bedbugs so he says he's out this year. What a wimp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWP Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 43 minutes ago, swordfish said: You did? Lol how much are we gonna be shooting? It's about having more than you need, not less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyScuba Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 4 hours ago, swordfish said: You did? Lol how much are we gonna be shooting? Lots I hope. and 4 Texas stars... never seen one before. Hmmm. Might need a few extra rounds lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteekay Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 I've loaded a grand. Not sure that I'll need all that but, then again... 4 Texas stars, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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