My archery range

[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