SpacemanSpiff Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Here is my little range i have in my backyard. I only shoot handguns and .22lr back there. The rifle range and clay launcher are a half mile up the road at a more secluded location. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airedale Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 I have a backyard range that goes out to 100 yards with various reactive targets, I use it mostly for various rimfire firearms and handguns, also for sighting in and the testing of centerfire rifle handloads. A few years ago I purchased a small shed and set it up along side my old bench so I can shoot in lousy weather especially all through the winter when things get pretty boring around these parts. I love to burn ammo and for me there is not to many things that are more fun than an accurate rimfire firearm, a brick of 22s and making those reactive targets sing. Al 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpacemanSpiff Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 Im looking to build a building similar to yours on my rifle range. I use an easy up tent now. I love rimfire myself, i shoot more deuce deuce than anything. Lately i have been shooting my .22 magnum a lot lately. Forgot how much more of a pop that round has that the long rifle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steuben Jerry Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 (edited) Range is 400 yards to the rear tree line, target stands at 50, 100, 200, 300. Can shoot elevated from tower blind or picnic table below it. All targets have dirt backstops - most of the pics were from when we were laying it all out. Range is a few hundred yards behind the house. Also have a 50 & 100 yard setup so we can shoot from the house deck and 3-D targets in the lawn, so technically that's the backyard range. Edited June 16, 2020 by Steuben Jerry 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpacemanSpiff Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 When i start building my house next year a range straight out from my walkout basement will be a must. I cant wait to have my rifle range out the back door. Very nice setup jerry. Im envious! Staying in the shade makes shooting much more enjoyable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 I can only wish I had a backyard range. All I can do is bow on my backyard. #LessOverzealousMods #WeWantANewMod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hueyjazz Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 I plan to construct a range this year on my property. One concern I have is the amount of lead I will be pumping into this. I'll be building an earthen mound but that's going to be a secondary backstop. I'm thinking of building some "U" shaped containment out of 4 x 4's that can be change out for primary backstop and have a bullet trap made to capture most of the lead. I've work in/with/around the environmental field since Nixon. My son in law is an environmental tech and has remediated several ranges. There isn't a commercial range with an earthen mound that isn't a hazardous waste site. My land is rich with water and springs. I hate to be the guy that screws it up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BizCT Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 17 minutes ago, Dr. Jerkman said: I can only wish I had a backyard range. All I can do is bow on my backyard. #LessOverzealousMods #WeWantANewMod you have a backyard in nyc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 you have a backyard in nyc?No my house in Westchester. I do have a rooftop at the apartment though I think it's closed still#LessOverzealousMods #WeWantANewMod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steuben Jerry Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 1 hour ago, SpacemanSpiff said: Very nice setup jerry. You'd think I'd be a better shot, lol. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric J Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Cuomo has been notified...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airedale Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 (edited) One of my favorite shooting range activities is hunting Flies, I will smear some sort of attractant on my 25 and 50 yard targets to get Flies to land and takes shots at them with highly accurate rimfire rifles. I can knock them off pretty consistently at 25 yards, it is a bit tougher at 50. It has pretty much replaced chuck hunting for me, and even though they are just Flies I still get a bit of satisfaction when I drill one at 50 yards. Al Edited June 16, 2020 by airedale 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steuben Jerry Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 49 minutes ago, airedale said: One of my favorite shooting range activities is hunting Flies, I will smear some sort of attractant on my 25 and 50 yard targets to get Flies to land and takes shots at them with highly accurate rimfire rifles. I can knock them off pretty consistently at 25 yards, it is a bit tougher at 50. It has pretty much replaced chuck hunting for me, and even though they are just Flies I still get a bit of satisfaction when I drill one at 50 yards. Al I have to try that! I use this in the house - more for spiders than flies. Better than just squashing bugs in hand to hand combat, lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BizCT Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 2 hours ago, Dr. Jerkman said: No my house in Westchester. I do have a rooftop at the apartment though I think it's closed still #LessOverzealousMods #WeWantANewMod what house? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 what house? What are you writing a novel? Just because you haven't been to my house yet doesn't mean it doesn't exist#LessOverzealousMods #WeWantANewMod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BizCT Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 (edited) 1 minute ago, Dr. Jerkman said: What are you writing a novel? Just because you haven't been to my house yet doesn't mean it doesn't exist #LessOverzealousMods #WeWantANewMod I checked my memoirs (and every towns' records) and don't see your closing date. Edited June 16, 2020 by Biz-R-OWorld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Sure here ya go . The actual backyard one can be tricky not hitting the neighbors pool , the one on our farm land is 90 yards long , and there’s a berm under those weeds, it’s only five feet high ,but worked well,for 20 years . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachunter Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 I’ve been working on my pistol range for the last three days. The box is thirty yards away it’s 8x4x4 filled with wood chips. The box behind it is 50yrds. It’s 5x4x4 there’s a 100yrd box behind that I filled them with wood chips to catch the lead. I wish I could get a 200yarder but it’s a hill.On rainy days I can shoot from my living room. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pygmy Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 5 hours ago, airedale said: One of my favorite shooting range activities is hunting Flies, I will smear some sort of attractant on my 25 and 50 yard targets to get Flies to land and takes shots at them with highly accurate rimfire rifles. I can knock them off pretty consistently at 25 yards, it is a bit tougher at 50. It has pretty much replaced chuck hunting for me, and even though they are just Flies I still get a bit of satisfaction when I drill one at 50 yards. Al Jed and Jethro used to shoot flies off the front gate at their place in Beverly Hills...Of course, they didn't consider it a challenge unless they shot them on the wing.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airedale Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 I will never be as good a shot as Jed or Jethro, hitting them on the wing is way out of my league If they sit still for a couple of seconds this Winchester model 52 B bench gun will leave a hole that is bordered by fly legs. With that period Redfield 3200 20X scope she will group a tad better than the target which I shot using Redfield Olympic target sights. Al 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpacemanSpiff Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 Nice ranges everyone. Glad to see some fellow backyard blasters here. Shooting aspirins is a fun challenge as well. Airedale, that winchester 52B is a beautiful target rifle. I have always wanted to try one of those or a remington 40X out, they are works of art. Obviously quite accurate in the proper hands! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airedale Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 24 minutes ago, SpacemanSpiff said: Shooting aspirins is a fun challenge as well. I have heard about using Aspirins, Necco Wafers and Charcoal Briquettes for targets, never tried it myself but one of these days I hope to. As the old Jack O'Connor saying goes you will never be a good shot unless you do a lot of shooting. If you are busting Aspirins on a consistent basis come fall when you are in the woods after Squirrels a head shot will seem easy. Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpacemanSpiff Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 .22 at tiny targets is the most fun someone can have with their clothes on. Ive done lots of centerfire at 3, 4, 500 yards+ and for some reason plinking at a plate setup at 1-200 yards with a 22 pistol is Far more enjoyable to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve D Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Mine is not to fancy but serves the purpose. I don't do a lot of shooting but have a range with marked off yardages at 25, 50, 75 & 100 yards. 150 yards is possible but not measured and if need be I can get out to 325 yards but have only shot that distance a few times. Most of my shooting is for zeroing in or checking zero. Occasionally my daughter comes out to shoot and we have a permanent 4'x4' wooden target stand with a big dirt mound behind it that we can staple targets. or cardboard to. Change the board every couple of years and we are good to go. I also made a pvc stand that we hang milk jugs filled with water from. Kind of redneck way but works for us. If we want to shoot at different distances I use a light weight shooting table that can easily be moved from one spot to another. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Gun range ,can shoot here to 150 yards , I can go to 250 yard at back of.pond dike. Any caliber . I've had a friend shoot a cannon at.it as well. Bow / x bow range to 65 yards from Elevated 10 ft deck. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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