Lessons learned at the range

[Viking]

One range trip taught me never to forget ear pro again, ringing ears for hours isn't fun. Another time I learned bag zippers can betray you, spilling ammo everywhere. Between equipment fails and operator errors, each session teaches something new. What's the funniest or most humbling lesson you've picked up while burning powder at the range?

 

[Matt]

One time, I was trying to show off with a new rifle. After meticulously setting up my bipod and getting the perfect sight picture, I took my shot and completely missed the paper. Turns out I never unlocked the legs and this humbled me right there on the spot

 

[Wilson]

Mine was realizing my $15 mag holder was totally backwards. I spent a whole mag change session fumbling with the mag release button facing my gut, it looked like a newborn giraffe trying to operate a complex machine...so humbling

 

[Viking]

One time, I was trying to show off with a new rifle. After meticulously setting up my bipod and getting the perfect sight picture, I took my shot and completely missed the paper. Turns out I never unlocked the legs and this humbled me right there on the spot

Oh man, that's brutal, there is nothing like missing the entire paper to bring you back down to earth. At least you figured it out quick. We've all had those 'what an idiot' moments, right?

 

[Viking]

Mine was realizing my $15 mag holder was totally backwards. I spent a whole mag change session fumbling with the mag release button facing my gut, it looked like a newborn giraffe trying to operate a complex machine...so humbling

A newborn giraffe...that's perfect! I'm dying picturing that. Those little gear mistakes hit different when you realize how long you've been doing it wrong, at least it makes a good story now