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Title: My Indoor Range Video
Post by: Crosshairs on February 28, 2011, 12:07:29 AM
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h688VitfvDs#ws]Video Of My Indoor Range[/url]       Just a quick clip of my indoor range hope you like it.
                                                                                                      Mike
Title: Re: My Indoor Range Video
Post by: eric on February 28, 2011, 09:48:04 PM
nice set up
Title: Re: My Indoor Range Video
Post by: Crosshairs on February 28, 2011, 09:54:02 PM
Thanks eric! lots of fun.
         Mike
Title: Re: My Indoor Range Video
Post by: Crosshairs on March 01, 2011, 04:07:09 AM
come on guys how bout some coments. its not that boring lol  ;D  need more idea's               
                          Mike
Title: Re: My Indoor Range Video
Post by: 62Falcon on March 01, 2011, 06:53:04 AM
Wow! What a nice setup you have there; an attic man cave! You can shoot anytime you like. I have to set mine up, then store it when I'm done. But it keeps the peace and I get to shoot! I also shoot at 33 feet mostly. I made some shooting bag rests the other day. Now I need to get a proper sized table to be able to setup and shoot from. I have some ideas. I really enjoyed your video. Please keep 'em coming!

~Falcon

Oh, loved the music!
Title: Re: My Indoor Range Video
Post by: Mebits on March 01, 2011, 01:06:43 PM
Nice set up.

I've got one set up in my basement. I live in a shotgun row house so I've got about 45' if I set up on one wall and shoot down a lane into the dug-out crawl space at the opposite "wall" (i.e. dirt and foundation). I set up a 2.5' x 4' piece of hardibacker, then some foam as my back stop.

My big problems? 1) lighting and 2) getting to my target.

I've got a light on the main switch in the dug out but it's a cfl and not very bright. I can usually see my target, but it's not so easy to see my hits. I guess I can up grade the cfl or perhaps reflect it. That or I can just run an extension cord back there with a work light. I just don't like all that clutter.

I'm thinking that instead of crawling through that foundation wall in order to check or replace my target, I could set up a pully and just bring the target the 15' to me.

Any ideas or tips?
Title: Re: My Indoor Range Video
Post by: Crosshairs on March 01, 2011, 02:03:41 PM
The pulley sounds like the ticket or just shoot at 30' if im getting the picture right.
                        Mike
Title: Re: My Indoor Range Video
Post by: Mebits on March 01, 2011, 02:45:17 PM
Pretty much. The "crawling, is more of a squat and bend through the hole. Then I can stand up and work my way over the bricks, along my walking board to my back stop. It's not too nasty or hard, but not as much fun as I'd like.

I have to say, 30' isn't enough of a challenge. Unless I'm very careless or shooting free hand, they're all in the same hole! 45' is closer to my minimum typical shot.

I'm shooting a 2400kt with an 18" barrel, btw.

One thought on the lighting that I'm going to try is an aluminum foil reflector in order to get more light on that target zone. We'll see if that works.

I intend to try the pully thing but anybody who's done it have any suggestions for design?
Title: Re: My Indoor Range Video
Post by: Crosshairs on March 01, 2011, 03:12:38 PM
http://www.sherwinshootingsports.com/TargetRetrievalSystem.htm (http://www.sherwinshootingsports.com/TargetRetrievalSystem.htm)   This might give you some ideas.
                                                                                                               Mike
Title: Re: My Indoor Range Video
Post by: Mebits on March 01, 2011, 03:24:38 PM
That cute red-head in the pics is givin' me all kinds of ideas. ;)
Title: Re: My Indoor Range Video
Post by: 1377x on March 01, 2011, 03:28:35 PM
Quote from: Mebits on March 01, 2011, 03:24:38 PM
That cute red-head in the pics is givin' me all kinds of ideas. ;)
please stick to pumping airguns ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: My Indoor Range Video
Post by: tayloriand on March 01, 2011, 09:20:24 PM
Quote from: Mebits on March 01, 2011, 03:24:38 PM
That cute red-head in the pics is givin' me all kinds of ideas. ;)

mmmm
non airgun related ideas !?

Ian
Title: Re: My Indoor Range Video
Post by: Mebits on March 01, 2011, 09:26:01 PM
well, she did appear a bit...pneumatic!
Title: Re: My Indoor Range Video
Post by: T191032 on March 01, 2011, 09:49:15 PM
"cute red-head"   :-\

well, ya'll got my attention, till I saw the rocks (rings) on her hands. . .

http://www.pilkguns.com/buildrange.shtml (http://www.pilkguns.com/buildrange.shtml)


The local indoor range has electronic target retrieval, but since they have also allowed the system to deteriorate over time, they need to overhaul and won't spend the $$ to do so.  Won't fix the heat system either.
Title: Re: My Indoor Range Video
Post by: Crosshairs on March 02, 2011, 05:05:09 AM
Pumping what  ;D
Title: Re: My Indoor Range Video
Post by: 62Falcon on March 02, 2011, 07:47:43 AM
This is my weapon, this is my gun........great movie!

~Falcon
Title: Re: My Indoor Range Video
Post by: Mebits on March 02, 2011, 12:44:22 PM
Quote from: Crosshairs on March 02, 2011, 05:05:09 AM
Pumping what  ;D

At this point? Not much more than air!!

:D ;D
Title: Re: My Indoor Range Video
Post by: Crosshairs on March 03, 2011, 02:14:17 PM
To cold today for outdoor shooting.Cant wait till Spring time to come.
Title: Re: My Indoor Range Video
Post by: Mebits on March 03, 2011, 04:20:57 PM
Quote from: Crosshairs on March 03, 2011, 02:14:17 PM
To cold today for outdoor shooting.Cant wait till Spring time to come.

You know, I just bought some hand warmers on sale for cheap. They keep your 22XX shooting even in the cold.

Kmart has everything in the hunting department market down, at least around here.