Before deer season I normally try and wear out my 22 LR Super 14 Contender barrel. It is good practice and lots of fun to shoot Clay Birds at 100 yards, then keep breaking the pieces till none are left.
We are setting up for Steel Challenge at the Sportsman's Club. First match will be March 9th. I have my Ruger MK III in the Hospital getting a tune up. When shooting large quantities of ammunition a 22 is hard to beat.
Same thing with ICORE Revolver Practice. I do a lot of practicing with my S&W 617. Cheap to shoot, and no reloading required.
The only down side is all the Fools Gold you leave on the ground at the Range
Bob