Page 1 of 1
Range Report: bb’s are flying again
Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2021 3:03 pm
by 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.
- 8E3CF9EC-6BD1-4B5D-8189-F02EDABD6F86.jpeg (504.47 KiB) Viewed 1160 times
This is where all the action is. Fun too!
- 6BA70A0E-A395-436D-86ED-A06CC543EA21.jpeg (319.85 KiB) Viewed 1160 times
Re: Range Report: bb’s are flying again
Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2021 3:39 pm
by Ernie
Making things move is a lot more entertaining than shooting holes in paper.
Re: Range Report: bb’s are flying again
Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2021 6:18 pm
by Sir Henry
Ernie wrote: ↑Fri Aug 13, 2021 3:39 pm
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.
- FDC4F35F-DFB1-4149-8BB0-10A2BF8053AB.jpeg (239.34 KiB) Viewed 1149 times
- 20A3BC9E-91A8-4436-9501-2C2C3DFB41A6.jpeg (159.35 KiB) Viewed 1149 times
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.
- 7700E437-78B2-4BDB-A40E-0C6D0D73555D.jpeg (391.41 KiB) Viewed 1149 times
Re: Range Report: bb’s are flying again
Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2021 6:48 pm
by 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.
- B0CD2524-2A21-4D36-820A-B0A28F2CD350.jpeg (360.24 KiB) Viewed 1146 times
Re: Range Report: bb’s are flying again
Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2021 7:00 pm
by 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.
Re: Range Report: bb’s are flying again
Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2021 9:22 pm
by 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.
Re: Range Report: bb’s are flying again
Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 12:54 am
by Sir Henry
North Country Gal wrote: ↑Fri Aug 13, 2021 9:22 pm
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?
Re: Range Report: bb’s are flying again
Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 11:31 am
by 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.
Re: Range Report: bb’s are flying again
Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2021 12:09 am
by Sir Henry
North Country Gal wrote: ↑Sat Aug 14, 2021 11:31 am
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.