Rediscovering the Joys of Rimfire and Dry Fire...
Ammo availability for replacing one's 'go to SHTF ammo' has had the effect, at least on me, to move to 22LR practice during at least half the time I go to the range. This is becoming even more important as standard FMJ practice in practical calibers such as 9mm and .45ACP stay near, at, or over $1.00 per round. A great workaround that many know about, but relatively few are using (at least what I see on my ranges) is the venerable .22LR. It's a great little round to shoot, and using it is kind to your wallet as well. Whether it's with a .22LR bolt gun or a CMMG 22 Adapter in my AR, or my Buckmark, I can still expend a hundred rounds in meaningful practice while focusing on the fundamentals of sight picture, sight alignment, breathing, trigger depression and follow through. I think a lot more people are going to be turning to the 22LR for their marksmanship maintenance activities. Call it a hunch. We should all still be religiously doing our dry fire, too. There...