Finally completed my Archery Range.

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02-13-2015, 18:39
HBARleatherneck

Finally completed my Archery Range.

I have had an Archery range for years. It slowly has grown to what it is today. I thought you guys who shoot archery might like to see it.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a5...D720/ry%3D480/
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a5...D720/ry%3D480/
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a5...D720/ry%3D480/

It is set up so we can all shoot at the same time. All of my kids have bows and my wife as well. From where the bow stands are we can all shoot from 10 yards to 60 yards. If I start at my shooting bench I can shoot 70 yards. And I can just work backwards if I wanted to shoot 80 yards or further. Which I dont do. Most I ever shoot is usually 60 yards. Sometimes its fun to send a few out to 70 and 80 for no real reason.

You can also shoot from the rocks for the unbalanced feel. Or you can shoot from the top of the playground to simulate treestand hunting. Of course there are no trees big enough around here to do that.
02-13-2015, 19:00
Dave_L

That's awesome! I just got my first bow a few months back. I wish I had something like that in my backyard to practice at. Nice job.
02-13-2015, 19:36
Ah Pook

Very nice!

Where are the kids and their playground? [Coffee]
02-13-2015, 19:38
StagLefty

Nice setup ! [Beer]
02-13-2015, 19:39
275RLTW

Now you need some 3d targets
02-13-2015, 19:43
Musashi

Nice! That one looks better than the private range I belong to.
02-13-2015, 21:23
02ducky

Nice!
02-14-2015, 21:11
beast556

Very nice, wish I had the space to set something like that up.
02-14-2015, 21:36
wyome

got a quiver of new arrows looking for new targets.

they got some undeveloped /natural land that should be another housing development in the subdivision that I marked off up to 60yds that I shoot at....your backyard setup is way nicer..
02-17-2015, 16:50
Chad4000

Hell yeah. got my first bow last year. need some practice too!
02-17-2015, 16:59
BigBear

Nice!!!
02-18-2015, 22:59
trlcavscout

3d's, a stand and some water to shoot over. But looks nice as is
08-21-2015, 21:18
n2877

Looks nice. I got to dust my bow off and shoot it. A lot cheaper than the gun range

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08-25-2015, 17:37
sniper7

Been shooting my bow a lot lately as well. I'm in the market for a new one though, my neighbor just got a new Matthews and got a new sight that you have pins I think 20.30.40 and then you set at 60 and then the thing can be adjusted out to 120 yards. Looks badass
08-25-2015, 19:09
lex137

^^^ I want that no cam htr in lost camo!
08-25-2015, 20:18
Firehaus

Quote:

Originally Posted by sniper7

Been shooting my bow a lot lately as well. I'm in the market for a new one though, my neighbor just got a new Matthews and got a new sight that you have pins I think 20.30.40 and then you set at 60 and then the thing can be adjusted out to 120 yards. Looks badass

Sounds like my CBE tek hybrid that I have on my 360.

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08-25-2015, 20:44
Ah Pook

I haven't touched my bow this summer. [Shy] Got it restrund and some new targets that are just gathering dust.
09-07-2015, 10:26
Rucker61

Quote:

Originally Posted by 275RLTW

Now you need some 3d targets

That's what I was thinking, but still jealous of the range.
09-07-2015, 13:33
HBARleatherneck

I have 3 large deer 3d targets. I dont leave them out. The sun is very hard on them. I keep them in the barn and only pull them out when I feel like it. I cant believe you guys only shoot 3ds. If I shot my 3d targets everytime I shot, they wouldnt last long.

I have already changed my set up. I am going to build all of the stands like this now.

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i2...d/P1010122.jpg
or like this

http://forums.bowsite.com/TF/pics/00small78993183.JPG

I forget, you guys live in the city, so probably dont get to shoot often anyway, so your targets dont wear out. I shoot daily, 3 of my sons shoot daily, my wife shoots at least every few days and 2 more of my kids shoot at least 1 time a week. Then people also come over and shoot. I take care of my 3ds so they will last.
https://www.ar-15.co/image/jpeg;base...AAxhQoUAH/2Q==
09-07-2015, 21:52
Great-Kazoo

Quote:

Originally Posted by HBARleatherneck

I have 3 large deer 3d targets. I dont leave them out. The sun is very hard on them. I keep them in the barn and only pull them out when I feel like it. I cant believe you guys only shoot 3ds. If I shot my 3d targets everytime I shot, they wouldnt last long.

I have already changed my set up. I am going to build all of the stands like this now.

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i2...d/P1010122.jpg
or like this

http://forums.bowsite.com/TF/pics/00small78993183.JPG

I forget, you guys live in the city, so probably dont get to shoot often anyway, so your targets dont wear out. I shoot daily, 3 of my sons shoot daily, my wife shoots at least every few days and 2 more of my kids shoot at least 1 time a week. Then people also come over and shoot. I take care of my 3ds so they will last.
https://www.ar-15.co/image/jpeg;base...AAxhQoUAH/2Q==

When did you get all those trees??? Must have rained a lot the last month or so ;)
09-07-2015, 22:30
Irving

My daughter suddenly has an interest in her bow and arrow again after today, and that was BEFORE she saw these pictures.