I haven't shot a multigun before so please bare with me. First off, how much ammo can you reasonably expect to go through for each gun? What distance is each gun shooting out to? What type of sights are being run on the rifles? I'm thinking of using a Ruger PC 9 carbine (cheep ammo) but it only has its original peep sights and my eyes aren't as sharp as they once were.
Any suggestions for how to prepare and gear to bring will be appreciated.
Thanks, Gregg
Hi Gregg,
I would bring at least 150 rounds with each gun. 200+ is what I usually bring to be sure. Reshoots do happen, so you may have to shoot a stage a 2nd time. Having that extra ammo is always good! There was an announcement awhile back that you should always bring slugs to a multigun match as they may be required. So bring some slugs for your shotgun in case you need them. It's rare to have more than 4 slug shots required but I'd bring extras just in case.
We will be shooting out to 100 yards with the rifle. Handgun shots are usually 25y or shorter. Shotgun is normally bird shot at steel and clay pigeons within 15 yards. I suppose there could be slug shots out to 100 yards but in the past it's been about 45y max.
Unfortunately, handgun caliber carbines are not allowed at this time so you would not be able to use your Ruger PC9. Your rifle must be chambered in a center fire rifle caliber at least 5.45x39mm or larger.Stuff you will need:-A rifle in a center fire
rifle caliber at least 5.45x39mm [.223/5.56 is the most common]. You will want at least 2 magazines for your rifle (more is recommended).
-A shotgun in at least 20 gauge, pump or semi-auto [12ga is the most common]. You will want the largest magazine your shotgun will accept, if possible. There are division maximums regarding how many rounds you may have on a "loaded" start, but you can have a larger capacity just not loaded up to that capacity.
-A handgun in at least 9x19mm (aka 9mm Para, 9mm Luger 9mm NATO) [9mm is the most common]. You will want at least 3 magazines for your handgun (more is recommended).
-Some way to carry extra magazines and shotgun shells. This can be done in pockets. You cannot hold extra ammo in your mouth (this is actually a rule, heh). Side mounted shotgun shell carriers are allowed (but keep ammo out of them until asked to load your shotgun for a stage! when left in a rack, you want no ammo!)
Stuff that you don't need but will help you a lot:-A spare magazine pouch for a rifle magazine.
-At least 2 spare magazine pouches for handgun magazines.
-Multiple shotgun shell holders. These are SO much faster to reload from than your pocket!
-A 2 piece belt with velcro. This allows you to much more easily put your gear on and take it off. You can get by without it but it is a lot more annoying especially if you're changing pouches between stages. Some types available are made by CR Speed, Double Alpha, and Ghost.
Suggested accessories for each gun is best read from the USPSA rules.
http://www.uspsa.org/document_library/rules/2014/RifleShotgunMultigun%20Rules%201-1-2014final.pdf. They start on page 62 and continue on, explaining the equipment restrictions for the various divisions.
Edited to show that you can shoot with a pistol caliber carbine if you want.
