Range Report: bb’s are flying again

[Sir Henry]

I never had a home range before and never knew how fun they can be. I’m shooting several times a day again and am almost up to where I was before.

I anticipated using the 25 yard range more and shooting at paper. As you can see it doesn’t get much use.

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This is where all the action is. Fun too!

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[Ernie]

Making things move is a lot more entertaining than shooting holes in paper.

[Sir Henry]

Making things move is a lot more entertaining than shooting holes in paper.

And hearing them plink. Each gong has a different sound and changes where they are hit. A dead center hit is different than a deflection off.

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I’ve thought about replacing the flowerpot extension hooks with picture hanging wire. I think it would make a longer lasting sound and swing more.

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[Sir Henry]

Here is the new and improved hanging system. It’s so hot I hung them and then when inside the air conditioned teardrop to cool off and post. I’ll see and hear the changes in a few minutes.

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[Sir Henry]

Oh yes this is sweet! There is ten times as much movement. Especially on the small one. Hit it and it’s flying around for a minute. The medium sized one moves a lot less and the large one only moves a little. It’s in direct proportion to how difficult they are to hit.

[North Country Gal]

That is such a cool range in an artsy way. You have a gift. I guarantee, it's one of a kind.

[Sir Henry]

That is such a cool range in an artsy way. You have a gift. I guarantee, it's one of a kind.

The wall is from the fence that surrounded the property. It was so rotten in places I tore it up and saved the best lumber. The metal was purchased at junk stores and the gongs bought online. The boots came from a box of past decades. The wheel barrels and plank came from somewhere. The bridge makes getting to the targets easily.

I’m not over indulging in this am I?

[North Country Gal]

I don't think so.Hey, it's all supposed to be fun, right? Looks like you're having a LOT of fun with your range.

[Sir Henry]

I don't think so.Hey, it's all supposed to be fun, right? Looks like you're having a LOT of fun with your range.

I’m averaging about 100 a day. Not a lot but then it takes almost no time. Often I’m cooking or watering and will take five minutes to get five minutes of shooting.