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Post by barogers2 on Aug 16, 2012 14:22:34 GMT -5
My girlfriend has a fairly large basement that is all concrete with nothing really down there. I was thinking about setting up some sort of shooting range down there. I would be able to get 15-20 yard shots which would be fine for me. Lately I've had an itch for shooting but I'm living near campus for school so it is kind of hard for me to go out and shoot whenever I want to. My question is what would you recommend putting behind my target in case of a miss? I have done a little reading and seen some people say hanging a blanket works good or putting plywood behind helps too. I was just curious if anyone on here has a place they shoot inside and if so, what they use? Please help!!!!  |
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Post by Decatur on Aug 17, 2012 5:31:53 GMT -5
He's shooting a bow.
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Post by dbd870 on Aug 17, 2012 6:45:13 GMT -5
Don't have 1 myself but the 1 I have seen just used a big bag target and nothing else. His was 15yds max. You can get them 32x32ish; that should cover you.
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Post by goosepondmonster on Aug 17, 2012 6:46:13 GMT -5
Okay then, no problem. He didn't state he was shooting archery equipment. He only posted the question in the archery forum. |
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Post by BOBinIN on Aug 17, 2012 9:31:46 GMT -5
My advise...Stand close and use your crappiest arrows! There is something magnetic about concrete block walls sucking-in arrows (at least at my house). Be sure to check that you have adequate overhead clearance for standing shots or you may bump the floor joists with the bow tip.
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Post by indyqdog on Aug 19, 2012 15:13:52 GMT -5
I set mine up by using a block target and then OLD pillows and insulation behind it backed by plywood so the cushioning would slow down the arrow if it doesnt stop it.
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Post by trapperdave on Aug 19, 2012 16:15:07 GMT -5
dont miss and you wont need anything  |
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Post by duff on Aug 19, 2012 19:18:06 GMT -5
When I was really into shooting recurves I was living in a house with a great basement to shoot in. I had about a 15-20 yard indoor range. Just hung a bag target from a joist and had a blast!
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Post by irishhunter on Aug 25, 2012 20:05:12 GMT -5
I shoot in my basement all the time, heck in our old house I shot from our bedroom , down the hall way for a 18 yard shot. More for muscle memory than anything
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Post by irishhunter on Aug 25, 2012 20:06:12 GMT -5
To answer you question
DON'T MISS LOL
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Post by deerdude on Aug 28, 2012 18:17:36 GMT -5
i have a little range in my basement ,roughly 19 yrds. bag target and have a plywood board behind it.also took a old blanket and hung it right behind the bag about 2 foot , sometimes it works ,sometimes it dont.lol
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Post by RiverJim on Sept 5, 2012 12:37:36 GMT -5
layers of old carpet hangin loosley behind. Or I use to turn up couch cushions of old couch and shoot it. or both! And any hangin pillows r pretty good stoppers!
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Post by barogers2 on Sept 6, 2012 11:07:47 GMT -5
Alright thanks a lot for all the ideas! I think im going to try the loose carpet hanging behind...some of my buddies have a bunch of carpet they just tore up so I'm gonna try to get my hands on that and see what i can do with it
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Post by 629powerport on Sept 7, 2012 3:49:03 GMT -5
Go to a TSC store and get yourself one of those 3/4"thick rubber mats that they sell fo $30, the ones that are used for livestock to stand on.
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