tedicast Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 Anyone been shooting inside their house during the winter months? I have been shooting in my ground floor hallway. We own a condo, so its only 8 yards. I have been shooting between 50 and 100 arrows a night. Not very challenging shooting at 8 yards, but great for getting used to a new bow, and for working on form, and shot mechanics. Sure does beat sitting here looking at the bow!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanH Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 Re: Shooting Indoors Heck yea! I get about 12 yards here inside my apartment! I shoot everynight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 Re: Shooting Indoors I use to shoot in my apartment all the time back in my single days---don't think the wife would let me shoot in the house now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted February 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 Re: Shooting Indoors [ QUOTE ] I use to shoot in my apartment all the time back in my single days---don't think the wife would let me shoot in the house now! [/ QUOTE ] Surprisingly, my wife is cool with it. I think she prefers me shooting, to moping around...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 Re: Shooting Indoors [ QUOTE ] I have been shooting in my ground floor hallway. We own a condo, so its only 8 yards. [/ QUOTE ] Question...Using a scope?????....LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted February 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 Re: Shooting Indoors [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I have been shooting in my ground floor hallway. We own a condo, so its only 8 yards. [/ QUOTE ] Question...Using a scope?????....LOL [/ QUOTE ] I would, but I can't find the correct base to mount my 3X9 Nikon Prostaff on my Outback ...LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 Re: Shooting Indoors I can get about 15-18 yards in the basement. Hmmmmmmmmmmm I think I need to start moving some stuff! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 Re: Shooting Indoors I've got a 15 yard shot in my basement. To spice up the challenge a bit, I have devised a target which is an 8-1/2" x 11" piece of paper with four 1" bulls on it. Who cares what the weather is doing outside? I can shoot every night without leaving the house. Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitrrophybowhunter Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 Re: Shooting Indoors I have a tri-level home. I shoot from my family room down to the lower level. I get about 15 yards and it is elevated LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 Re: Shooting Indoors [ QUOTE ] I have a tri-level home. I shoot from my family room down to the lower level. I get about 15 yards and it is elevated LOL [/ QUOTE ] Ohhhhhhh mannnnnnnnn! Bet the wife likes to see the arrows flying by while she is watching TV! LMBO!!!!!! Yeah I know! nobody is there while your shooting! Sorry I had to go there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitrrophybowhunter Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 Re: Shooting Indoors LOL if she saw me doing it I think I would be sleeping in the car!!!! Be very very sneaky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainebuck Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 Re: Shooting Indoors kinda hard with 2 little ones under 2 years old running around the house. I don't mind shooting outside anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 Re: Shooting Indoors [ QUOTE ] LOL if she saw me doing it I think I would be sleeping in the car!!!! Be very very sneaky [/ QUOTE ] Yeah!!! Dont miss!!! Opps!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanH Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 Re: Shooting Indoors [ QUOTE ] I have a tri-level home. I shoot from my family room down to the lower level. I get about 15 yards and it is elevated LOL [/ QUOTE ] Now were talking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted February 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 Re: Shooting Indoors [ QUOTE ] I've got a 15 yard shot in my basement. To spice up the challenge a bit, I have devised a target which is an 8-1/2" x 11" piece of paper with four 1" bulls on it. Who cares what the weather is doing outside? I can shoot every night without leaving the house. Doc [/ QUOTE ] I have an imitation Block I an shooting into. I traced 6 dimes on the block, and thats what I shoot at...not very challenging at 8 yards though...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheDeerHunter Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 Re: Shooting Indoors I read this post last night and immediately head to the basement. I measured it out and now i've got a 15 yard shot in the basement. Way cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 Re: Shooting Indoors Nope. Don't think I'd ever do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 Re: Shooting Indoors this might be a strange suggestion but they do have indoor target leagues during the winter in your local shops dont they ? i shoot 5 nights a week at our shop and local and nationals tournys on the weekends... i understand that many of you dont have access to an archery shop close by.. shooting in the house at a safe target is a great way to keep in shape and perfect your shooting form..and will do nothing but help you in the long run... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 19, 2005 Report Share Posted February 19, 2005 Re: Shooting Indoors Tony- The nearest indoor range is 35 miles away. When I was younger, I used to shoot there once a week in a winter league. It was great fun, but after a few harrowing after-dark, rides home in the midst of whiteouts and an occasional ice storm, I had to give it up. What a shame, because my in-house shooting does not really provide the friendly competition and BS sessions that I enjoyed so much. Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 19, 2005 Report Share Posted February 19, 2005 Re: Shooting Indoors sorry to hear that Doc...i know that i am very fortunate to have a shop so close and the keys so that i can shoot when ever i want.. dont know what the answer is for you except to maybe shoot some blank bale .. you can do that at 5 feet.....it wont be the same as shooting at 20 yds or the freindly competition or the chat but it will keep you in shape and used to your release.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 20, 2005 Report Share Posted February 20, 2005 Re: Shooting Indoors The basement 15 yard shot works as a good substitute. I just have to shoot smaller targets.....lol. Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 Re: Shooting Indoors now theres an idea.. build a garage big enough to shoot in...i like the way you think....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 Re: Shooting Indoors I've shot in my basement a bit. I can get about a 6 yard shot. You could probably shoot in my brother's new garage...from the vehicle side to the huntin' side, through a door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 Re: Shooting Indoors I love to shoot outside in the elements, but sometimes it's just to much, so when the wife and I buy the new house this year one of the things the house must have is a finished basement or at least a barn or large garage for indoor shooting purposes. I'm really hoping to find a place with a barn so I can do some shooting from the loft to ground level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 Re: Shooting Indoors One advantage to living this far south is the elements don't keep you indoors as often as you northerners. I just shoot in my back yard unless it's raining. We really only have a few weeks of winter type weather but hardly ever get snow. No need to risk shooting inside the house down here. BTW, Tony we don't have a local indoor range close by either. We used to until Jim Jones (Hunting Across the Country TV show on Outdoor Channel) sold his archery shop to do his videos and TV show full time. It went out of business within a year after he sold it. What a bummer. We used to go shoot DART there every week and he had a nice indoor range too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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