My archery range

[superdown]

Just thought i would share my Archery range that my dad and i put together it's 40yds we also mounted a 24inch fluorescent light behind the front 2x6 for low light shooting. If anyone else would like to share pictures of their ranges that would be great. 

[D-Rock425]

How do you like your big green target?

[HUNTINCOUPLE]

 

[superdown]

I like it pretty well other than when i shoot poorly and hit to close to the edge when shooting for the outside dots. It's a real pain in the a** to get arrows out.

[Fishstiq]

Here's my old one.....

Range, 20 yds



Backstop




Currently working on my new one.

I like it pretty well other than when i shoot poorly and hit to close to the edge when shooting for the outside dots. It's a real pain in the a** to get arrows out.

I had that problem, started using "scorpion venom", target arrow release fluid.  That helps a TON!   

[Becky]

Here's ours/Smossy's (at my house) in video form! One of our dumb dogs was barking at the coyote target, had to film him haha.

Axle Barking at Coyote Target

[Smossy]

silly puppy.

[jackelope]

Here's my old one.....

Range, 20 yds



Backstop




Currently working on my new one.

I like it pretty well other than when i shoot poorly and hit to close to the edge when shooting for the outside dots. It's a real pain in the a** to get arrows out.

I had that problem, started using "scorpion venom", target arrow release fluid.  That helps a TON!   

Is there a secret to getting arrows out of that dreaded black matting that hangs behind your targets?
 The range at Granite Falls claimed 2 of my arrows I couldn't get out for the life of me and a couple other guys. 1 on the flat and one on the walk through.

[superdown]

Here's ours/Smossy's (at my house) in video form! One of our dumb dogs was barking at the coyote target, had to film him haha.

Axle Barking at Coyote Target

Nice range what are the distances of the targets?

[pianoman9701]

35-yard range at my house.

[Fishstiq]

Jackelope, kinda.... 

The "dreaded black mat" is conveyor belt material, generally the kind used on rock crushers and hog fuel grinders.  The stuff that GF (and Machias) uses is pretty fresh material, so it's not worn down very much from use.  The material I used was abused pretty bad, in service well past it's intended lifespan, making it not nearly as tough and a lot thinner (but still plenty to stop arrows).  So, the stuff I have doesn't hold onto your arrows nearly as bad.  I lost a couple inserts at Machias to the black mat of doom.  I've never had an issue removing arrows from the worn out matting I have at home.

[Becky]

Here's ours/Smossy's (at my house) in video form! One of our dumb dogs was barking at the coyote target, had to film him haha.

Axle Barking at Coyote Target

Nice range what are the distances of the targets?

He said 35 for the first, 60/65 for the second

[Smossy]

Here's ours/Smossy's (at my house) in video form! One of our dumb dogs was barking at the coyote target, had to film him haha.

Axle Barking at Coyote Target

Nice range what are the distances of the targets?

He said 35 for the first, 60/65 for the second

Ohhh didnt think about it, Now that I have those coyotes, I should set up the treestand so I can get some hours in up there. Gotta get some practice from the sky! Oh how Im going to hate climbing up and down the stupid ladder though. Maybe Ill just shoot from your roof lol.

[Becky]

Here's ours/Smossy's (at my house) in video form! One of our dumb dogs was barking at the coyote target, had to film him haha.

Axle Barking at Coyote Target

Nice range what are the distances of the targets?

He said 35 for the first, 60/65 for the second

Ohhh didnt think about it, Now that I have those coyotes, I should set up the treestand so I can get some hours in up there. Gotta get some practice from the sky! Oh how Im going to hate climbing up and down the stupid ladder though. Maybe Ill just shoot from your roof lol.

You could... but you'll have to get back down off the roof to get your arrows just as often

[Smossy]

Here's ours/Smossy's (at my house) in video form! One of our dumb dogs was barking at the coyote target, had to film him haha.

Axle Barking at Coyote Target

Nice range what are the distances of the targets?

He said 35 for the first, 60/65 for the second

Ohhh didnt think about it, Now that I have those coyotes, I should set up the treestand so I can get some hours in up there. Gotta get some practice from the sky! Oh how Im going to hate climbing up and down the stupid ladder though. Maybe Ill just shoot from your roof lol.

You could... but you'll have to get back down off the roof to get your arrows just as often

Na Ill just climb in the window and walk downstairs lmao.... Jk The big gorilla ladder is easier to climb down though then that silly peg step ladder I have that straps to a tree.

[Band]

My backyard range only allows shots to 30 yards so I have yardages marked off to 70 yards on a nearby vacant lot where I've been shooting for the past couple of years.  All I have to do is set down my target and I'm ready to go.

For you with ranges in your suburban backyard, do you worry about the possibility of an arrow getting away and potentially heading for a neighbor's house?  I have to be honest, I am cringing at some of the ranges I am seeing here.

[wildmanoutdoors]

My backyard range only allows shots to 30 yards so I have yardages marked off to 70 yards on a nearby vacant lot where I've been shooting for the past couple of years.  All I have to do is set down my target and I'm ready to go.

For you with ranges in your suburban backyard, do you worry about the possibility of an arrow getting away and potentially heading for a neighbor's house?  I have to be honest, I am cringing at some of the ranges I am seeing here.

Not to mention, allot of those neighborhoods have city ordinances that prohibit dangerous projectiles. Coarse unless a neighbor dosent want you shooting, or a stray arrow causes a call to the police, most wont be bothered.

[Smossy]

My backyard range only allows shots to 30 yards so I have yardages marked off to 70 yards on a nearby vacant lot where I've been shooting for the past couple of years.  All I have to do is set down my target and I'm ready to go.

For you with ranges in your suburban backyard, do you worry about the possibility of an arrow getting away and potentially heading for a neighbor's house?  I have to be honest, I am cringing at some of the ranges I am seeing here.

My range is facing wetlands. Even if i completely miss the targets for whatever reason, usually due to target panic/flinching. It will just launch into the propertys grass across from us or at worst into the woods and the pond. No one goes over there.
Cant speak for anyone else though.

[Band]

My backyard range only allows shots to 30 yards so I have yardages marked off to 70 yards on a nearby vacant lot where I've been shooting for the past couple of years.  All I have to do is set down my target and I'm ready to go.

For you with ranges in your suburban backyard, do you worry about the possibility of an arrow getting away and potentially heading for a neighbor's house?  I have to be honest, I am cringing at some of the ranges I am seeing here.

My range is facing wetlands. Even if i completely miss the targets for whatever reason, usually due to target panic/flinching. It will just launch into the propertys grass across from us or at worst into the woods and the pond. No one goes over there.
Cant speak for anyone else though.

My aim is not to pick apart all of the ranges I see but I think it is important for all of us to assess the risks as we set up our own ranges.  If I had your range I would be concerned about the background items and potential people activity including the building structure, the electrical transformer (or whatever you call that thing on the right), and what looks like a gravel road just behind the target.  Just a few things to consider.

[Becky]

My backyard range only allows shots to 30 yards so I have yardages marked off to 70 yards on a nearby vacant lot where I've been shooting for the past couple of years.  All I have to do is set down my target and I'm ready to go.

For you with ranges in your suburban backyard, do you worry about the possibility of an arrow getting away and potentially heading for a neighbor's house?  I have to be honest, I am cringing at some of the ranges I am seeing here.

My range is facing wetlands. Even if i completely miss the targets for whatever reason, usually due to target panic/flinching. It will just launch into the propertys grass across from us or at worst into the woods and the pond. No one goes over there.
Cant speak for anyone else though.

My aim is not to pick apart all of the ranges I see but I think it is important for all of us to assess the risks as we set up our own ranges.  If I had your range I would be concerned about the background items and potential people activity including the building structure, the electrical transformer (or whatever you call that thing on the right), and what looks like a gravel road just behind the target.  Just a few things to consider.

The gravel road is my driveway, the electrical box isn't live, it's been there for someone who bought the property across from my house and never returned once he found out the wetlands ordinance wouldn't allow him to build a house. The far far structure is an empty water shed - his arrows would never reach that. From my front porch to the fence is about 65 yards. The angle I'm filming from was for the dog's sake, he would have to specifically aim AT the electrical box to even hit it. I understand your concern but I don't have a house on any city limits and I even think my property passes the size law for discharging a firearm as well. Don't quote me on the last one though, we don't ever do it. It's all private roads and private property there

[Band]

Sounds like you've already done a pretty good risk assessment which is great.  I think we all should make sure to do the same because once the arrow is released there is no calling it back.

[Becky]

Sounds like you've already done a pretty good risk assessment which is great.  I think we all should make sure to do the same because once the arrow is released there is no calling it back.

For sure! Smart shooting ... I'm not saying it's without risk, but ... you'd have to probably launch it full blown into the air or something haha. I think almost any shooting range has risks that everyone should pin point. Good suggestions.

[pianoman9701]

My backyard range only allows shots to 30 yards so I have yardages marked off to 70 yards on a nearby vacant lot where I've been shooting for the past couple of years.  All I have to do is set down my target and I'm ready to go.

For you with ranges in your suburban backyard, do you worry about the possibility of an arrow getting away and potentially heading for a neighbor's house?  I have to be honest, I am cringing at some of the ranges I am seeing here.

My range does go along my neighbor's fence, so I always make sure no one's in his yard when I shoot and that he knows I'm shooting. I have the banks bermed up on both sides and in the back. 15 yards beyond my target and about 20 feet up (behind the dirt backstop), I have plywood screwed into my fence. The neighbor to my right is protected by my house. It's quite safe every time I shoot.

[Band]

My backyard range only allows shots to 30 yards so I have yardages marked off to 70 yards on a nearby vacant lot where I've been shooting for the past couple of years.  All I have to do is set down my target and I'm ready to go.

For you with ranges in your suburban backyard, do you worry about the possibility of an arrow getting away and potentially heading for a neighbor's house?  I have to be honest, I am cringing at some of the ranges I am seeing here.

My range does go along my neighbor's fence, so I always make sure no one's in his yard when I shoot and that he knows I'm shooting. I have the banks bermed up on both sides and in the back. 15 yards beyond my target and about 20 feet up (behind the dirt backstop), I have plywood screwed into my fence. The neighbor to my right is protected by my house. It's quite safe every time I shoot.

Again, I'm not out to call anyone out but if a second set of eyes might prevent an unfortunate accident, I think it's good to speak up.  That being said, I wonder about the possibility of someone walking around the corner of your house into the shooting lane while you're shooting, Pianoman.  If that is a possibility I would hope you would take great pains to reduce that risk.  I also wonder what might be beyond the target should an arrow go flying over the fence.  I'm sure you're a way better shot than to allow that to happen, but we need to take the "what could happen" possibilities seriously.  My background has nothing but a cedar fence, a retaining wall, and grass to hit should I miss the target but I am uncomfortable with the fact that an errant shot of 20 degrees and very high could hit a neighbors house, which is why I don't try to shoot beyond 30 yards in my backyard and even then I'm not completely comfortable about it.

[Fishstiq]

My backyard range only allows shots to 30 yards so I have yardages marked off to 70 yards on a nearby vacant lot where I've been shooting for the past couple of years.  All I have to do is set down my target and I'm ready to go.

For you with ranges in your suburban backyard, do you worry about the possibility of an arrow getting away and potentially heading for a neighbor's house?  I have to be honest, I am cringing at some of the ranges I am seeing here.

...I guess that leaves me, since the others who have posted pics have already responded. 

To the right of my shooting lane, big rocks and bricks.  To the left, cyclone fencing, trees, a climbing vine hedge (very thick), and then grass.  Behind the backstop, hedge trees with a steep dirt hill behind them.

To get one to go anywhere where it might be damaging, you would have to be blatantly negligent, or maybe even malicious. 

*Note - that is my old range, I'm not done with the new one yet.

[Band]

...I guess that leaves me, since the others who have posted pics have already responded. 

To the right of my shooting lane, big rocks and bricks.  To the left, cyclone fencing, trees, a climbing vine hedge (very thick), and then grass.  Behind the backstop, hedge trees with a steep dirt hill behind them.

To get one to go anywhere where it might be damaging, you would have to be blatantly negligent, or maybe even malicious. 

*Note - that is my old range, I'm not done with the new one yet.

Except the one that has the most obvious risks from what I can see.

But anyway, you're doesn't look too bad to me, especially when it's only a 20 yard shot.

[Smossy]

Sounds like you've already done a pretty good risk assessment which is great.  I think we all should make sure to do the same because once the arrow is released there is no calling it back.

Thanks for your concern. The bow is a very deadly weapon, same reason it has been used for thousands of years by natives, the chinese, and many othe races. Appreciate you trying to point out some stuff that people may not have thought about or missed. It never hurts to have an extra eye in all situations. I personaly dont take your words as dissing or anything negative, I take it as constructive critosizm. Just make sure when you do it you let people know, I see how some of the fellas on here could take offense to the things your saying. Gotta always be aware of your target and beyond.

[Band]

I hear you, Smossy and realize that my comments will likely offend and cause some not to post a pic of their range.  It's an unfortunate side effect of being honest with the kind of safety concerns I've had to face myself.

[pianoman9701]

My backyard range only allows shots to 30 yards so I have yardages marked off to 70 yards on a nearby vacant lot where I've been shooting for the past couple of years.  All I have to do is set down my target and I'm ready to go.

For you with ranges in your suburban backyard, do you worry about the possibility of an arrow getting away and potentially heading for a neighbor's house?  I have to be honest, I am cringing at some of the ranges I am seeing here.

My range does go along my neighbor's fence, so I always make sure no one's in his yard when I shoot and that he knows I'm shooting. I have the banks bermed up on both sides and in the back. 15 yards beyond my target and about 20 feet up (behind the dirt backstop), I have plywood screwed into my fence. The neighbor to my right is protected by my house. It's quite safe every time I shoot.

Again, I'm not out to call anyone out but if a second set of eyes might prevent an unfortunate accident, I think it's good to speak up.  That being said, I wonder about the possibility of someone walking around the corner of your house into the shooting lane while you're shooting, Pianoman.  If that is a possibility I would hope you would take great pains to reduce that risk.  I also wonder what might be beyond the target should an arrow go flying over the fence.  I'm sure you're a way better shot than to allow that to happen, but we need to take the "what could happen" possibilities seriously.  My background has nothing but a cedar fence, a retaining wall, and grass to hit should I miss the target but I am uncomfortable with the fact that an errant shot of 20 degrees and very high could hit a neighbors house, which is why I don't try to shoot beyond 30 yards in my backyard and even then I'm not completely comfortable about it.

I hang a range flag

[Band]

I hang a range flag

Good idea and good advice for people with a similar home range situation.

[Fishstiq]

I hear you, Smossy and realize that my comments will likely offend and cause some not to post a pic of their range.  It's an unfortunate side effect of being honest with the kind of safety concerns I've had to face myself.

I don't see why anyone would be offended or put off by your questions.  I thought they were asked in a tactful manner, not rudely or in an accusatory manner.

For you with ranges in your suburban backyard, do you worry about the possibility of an arrow getting away and potentially heading for a neighbor's house?  I have to be honest, I am cringing at some of the ranges I am seeing here.

Personally, I think this was well said and a very valid point.  Not rude or inflammatory IMHO.  In fact, if I had a range with a safety issue, I would want it pointed out to me.  I also wouldn't worry about posting up my range here, I would think the criticism could only lead to improvements in safety, functionality and enjoyment.

[sakoshooter]

The elk looks a little worse these days.

[D-Rock425]

I like it sako

[JamesK.]

I cut up a bunch of carpet off of a demo job and bailed them together with all thread. It's lasted a long time.

[superdown]

Nice ranges guys

[JJD]

I can shoot to 60 yds to this spot if I angle the target slightly to the right.
Straight on I am under the shade of the deck of my home @ 30yds and If I want to shoot at a downward angle, I shoot from the deck itself, 10 ft above, at a distance of 30 yds.

The backstop is made of 3, 4'x 4' pieces of old carpet hung from a 2x4 rack.  The carpet layers are spaced 8 inches apart, one in front of the other.  My 62 lb bow shoots 29" arrows @ just under 300 fps per chronograph and the backstop stops fixed broadheads very nicely, even without contact with the block target.  Since this photo was talen I moved the backstop down about a ft. The rocks are probably a bad Idea, but they were part of my wifes landscape plan and I will keep the peace by not moving them.  In my defense, I have not hit one (yet).
This is my 2nd Morrell, yellow jacket target.  The first was great and the arrows pulled out easily.  The second, however, the arrows pull out hard when you plant them anywhere to the right side of center as the target sits in the photo.  I emailed Morrell and asked what the issue with this target was and they did not even bother to reply.  Next block will either be a Black Block or Rinehart.  Will ad a 3D buck sometime this year. 

[luckyman]

20 yards

 50 yards

[ghosthunter]

Well I am not a arrow flinger like you guys so feel free to disregard my comments. But as a Hunter Ed instructor the photo which gave me the most concern was the OP photo. Not knowing is family make up or how many are around.
There are lots of reasons down range in that photo for someone to step out in the line of fire.
Going to or from the cars.
I like the ranges with restricted access from the sides or a wider view around and a wider view around the target area.
Just so wandering souls could be seen approaching better.

No Flame just saying.
Carry on.   

[superdown]

I appreciate your concern. The road i live on is a dead end and non county maintained the neighbor that lives behind my target is a single guy that is never home. In the picture you can see the black berry bushes growing over the fence it is not physically possible to walk or traverse his back yard and has been like that the six years i have lived here. Across the road to the right of the target is green belt then a bare building lot. coming to and from cars does not happen my fiancee does not drive.I close and lock my drive way gate  and put an orange cone on the corner of my neighbors fence for if and when he comes home my shooting spot is terraced so i am shooting at a downward angle i also have three layers of ply wood above my target.

[Band]

The backstop is made of 3, 4'x 4' pieces of old carpet hung from a 2x4 rack.  The carpet layers are spaced 8 inches apart, one in front of the other.  My 62 lb bow shoots 29" arrows @ just under 300 fps per chronograph and the backstop stops fixed broadheads very nicely, even without contact with the block target.

Your backstop idea sounds good.  Does it contain field points that miss the target as well?

[carpsniperg2]

I cut up a bunch of carpet off of a demo job and bailed them together with all thread. It's lasted a long time.

Don't pull a shot and get the combine tire They are spendy to replace

[JamesK.]

I cut up a bunch of carpet off of a demo job and bailed them together with all thread. It's lasted a long time.

Don't pull a shot and get the combine tire They are spendy to replace

I keep that thought in the back of my head trust me!

[whackmaster]

100 yrd flat range lets shoot