Backyard Range Taking Shape

LOL...Still a project in progress, so no laughing!

Had some scrap lumber/plywood kicking around, so I made up some target holders for a 50 yard range. Terrain is uneven, so I don't think there are any 2 that are the same height! Tried to keep the targets as level as possible with my bench so I could get a fairly accurate reading when sighting in.

Pic from the bench:
http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/...sc/photo-5.jpg

Targets are at 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 yards. As much as I love Chairgun, I still like to see "real-world" results first hand. Each target has a spinner of sorts attached for when I get tired of changing paper targets. 3/8" @ 10 yards up to 1-1/8" @ 50 yards.
Here is a pic of the 40 yard "spinner" (7/8"):
http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/...sc/photo-6.jpg

And finally, my high-tech shooting bench!
http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/...sc/photo-4.jpg

Now that I have the basic dimensions figured out, I can start fabricating a more permanent, refined, metal setup - IF I can put the rifle down long enough!

Todd

I like it!
Set the table up in a nice shady spot too....How are the skeeters sit'n among the trees?

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Originally Posted by fabforce1

How are the skeeters sit'n among the trees?

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Not too bad through the day, actually. Getting on towards dusk though?...well, enter at your own risk!

They have been blamed for the odd "flyer"...:awink:

Todd

Dude...that is soooo sweet. I can definitely see a lazy afternoon out there with the pines.

Todd, I envy all the space you have for shooting. That is a really nice set-up you have there.

Do you shoot off of bean bags? Are you going to incorporate a forearm rest into the bench? I know bench rest shooting is not like off hand shooting, but, is great for actually seeing what the gun will do at its best.

Someday I will post a pic of my luxury bench ha ha ha. I sit iin a plastic patio chair and have a bag of rice sitting on the rung of a step ladder. I used a lazer level to get the target in line with the muzzle. Happy shooting!!!

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Originally Posted by Poor-man Plinker

Todd, I envy all the space you have for shooting. That is a really nice set-up you have there.

Do you shoot off of bean bags? Are you going to incorporate a forearm rest into the bench? I know bench rest shooting is not like off hand shooting, but, is great for actually seeing what the gun will do at its best.

Someday I will post a pic of my luxury bench ha ha ha. I sit iin a plastic patio chair and have a bag of rice sitting on the rung of a step ladder. I used a lazer level to get the target in line with the muzzle. Happy shooting!!!

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LOL...you live in Costa Rica and you're envious of MY shooting space? Oh, man - I would trade any day! (at least for the winter months) :highly_amused:

My "bean bag" (you're going to love this) is actually a car jack with the top piece from a monopod threaded into it! :crazy: As hokey as it sounds, it actually works quite well to adjust the elevation. Not sure if I will incorporate a forearm rest into the bench or not. Probably not, as (like you said) about the only time I use the rest is when I'm dialing the gun in, rest of the time I shoot offhand.

As for your luxury bench - whatever works! I use the ladder (or the roof of the car) for my chrony stand.

Cheers for now,
Todd

PS - I love your screen name, BTW. In case you haven't figured it out, it pretty much describes me to a T!

Well is it finished?

I keep checking the mailbox for an invitation to a range party:awink:

I think Sean is hinting that maybe some people in Eastern Ontario are waiting for a shooting invite...


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Originally Posted by AirGunEric

I think Sean is hinting that maybe some people in Eastern Ontario are waiting for a shooting invite...


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ANYTIME you guys want to come out to sling some lead, shoot the sh!t, maybe even kill a couple pints (?), by all means - feel free. PM me when the urge arise!

@ Sean: "Am I finished"...? HA! Good one! :applouse: I haven't even started yet!
Between being crazy busy at work, working on the house, and just life in general right now, I probably won't get to it 'till winter (my downtime).

Cheers,
Todd