How much does a range session cost? Ammo, lane fees and how to save

"How much does it cost to go to the range?" has no single answer, because every range prices differently. You can, however, break the price into parts and compare them. That way you know what a session will cost in advance, and where you can save.

What the price is made of

1. Entry or lane rental. Some ranges charge per visit, others by time or by number of lanes.
2. Ammo. Usually the biggest part of the bill. Some ranges require you to shoot only ammo bought on site.
3. Targets. Paper or cardboard, sometimes included in entry and sometimes extra.
4. Instruction. An hour with a certified instructor is priced separately.
5. Extras. Hearing protection, glasses, magazines or a cleaning service.

Worked example: a 100-round session

The numbers below are an illustration, not the price at any real range. Replace them with your range's figures:

Item	Calculation	Cost
Entry / lane	Per range	₪60
Ammo	100 rounds × ₪2.00	₪200
Targets	5 targets × ₪2	₪10
Total		₪270

The example shows ammo is two thirds of the price. That's why the gap between ₪1.80 and ₪2.30 per round is ₪50 in one session, and ₪600 a year if you train monthly.

Comparing ranges properly

• Compare the total cost per session, not just entry. A range with cheap entry and expensive ammo can end up costing more.
• Compare price per round, not per box, within the same caliber and bullet type. Here's how.
• Ask whether outside ammo is allowed. If it is, you can buy at the store for the lowest price.
• Count the drive. A cheap range that's very far away isn't always worth it.

In Kadurim you can compare ammo prices across ranges and stores, in shekels per round, and see the ranges closest to you by distance. Found a different price? Report it and it will be updated after review.

Saving without hurting your training

1. Train with a plan. 100 focused rounds, like the 5-drill plan, are worth more than 300 with no direction.
2. Buy in bulk where your license and storage allow it. Check the conditions with the authorities.
3. Use training ammo (FMJ) for practice, and keep defensive ammo for carry.
4. Track your spending. If you don't measure, you don't know what you spend.
5. Book instruction instead of guessing. A good instructor shortens the road, so you need fewer rounds to improve. You can compare instructors and training prices.

Tracking the spend

When you log a session in Kadurim you can record what the ammo and the range cost, and the home screen shows your monthly total. You can also keep track of your ammo stock in the home safe and the range bag, so you know when it's time to buy.

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The amounts in the example are for illustration only. Range and ammo prices change, so check with the range before you go.