{"id":4277,"date":"2022-08-18T20:52:41","date_gmt":"2022-08-18T20:52:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/?p=4277"},"modified":"2022-08-18T20:52:41","modified_gmt":"2022-08-18T20:52:41","slug":"what-is-plinking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/what-is-plinking\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Plinking?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re a new shooter, you may have heard the term \u201cplinking\u201d floating around and wondered, \u201cwhat is plinking?\u201d Today we\u2019re looking at what plinking is and what guns, ammo, and targets you need for optimal plinking at the range!<\/span><\/p>\n

Plinking Meaning<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Plinking is generally considered any type of shooting that is just for fun. We see it as casual or informal shooting for enjoyment as opposed to shooting matches or training for self defense and home defense<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The term comes from the \u201cplink\u201d noise that bullets make when they hit steel targets.<\/span><\/p>\n

While the purpose of plinking is to just shoot for fun, a shooter can gain skill and competency from the extra shooting practice.<\/p>\n

What is Plinking Ammo?<\/span><\/h2>\n

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A shooter can use whatever ammo they have on hand to plink, but most typically use more affordable rounds. If you\u2019re shooting just for fun, you don\u2019t want to use up your expensive match ammo!<\/span><\/p>\n

Plinking can be done with any caliber, but most shooters prefer to do it with more economical calibers like the .22LR.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When shopping for centerfire ammo, you’ll want to find affordable ammo that is reliable. You can save some money by purchasing steel-cased ammo. You cannot reload steel-cased ammo like you can with brass-cased ammo, but if reloading is not important to you, then you’ll appreciate the savings. We’ve previously covered the differences between steel vs. brass ammo<\/a> if you’d like to learn more.<\/p>\n

.22LR Plinking Ammo<\/h3>\n

If you’re looking to do some rimfire plinking, .22LR is a smart choice. Some great .22LR rounds<\/a> for a fun range trip include:<\/p>\n