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Title: Basement range
Post by: talvey on February 27, 2008, 12:35:00 AM
Here are a couple of pics of the archery range, hunting area that I eluded to on vermonster13's mentor challenge thread. It is a work in progress, pics only show the bow area and hunting/work area. Pics of the shooting area up soon. Keep in mind, I am not a carpenter, but I am pretty proud of this so far.

A couple of before pictures...
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h247/talvey/100_0778.jpg)
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h247/talvey/100_0775.jpg)

and after...
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h247/talvey/100_0797.jpg)
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h247/talvey/100_0793.jpg)

Sorry for the wheel bows at the end of the rack (especially the horrible pink one    :eek: )
Title: Re: Basement range
Post by: brettlandon on February 27, 2008, 08:07:00 AM
As a carpenter, I say Good Job outta You!  Don't worry 'bout the wheels, takes time for some to ride without 'trainers.'  Lookin' forward to seeing the rest.

-Brett
Title: Re: Basement range
Post by: LV2HUNT on February 27, 2008, 09:01:00 AM
Nice setup, one personal observation is that indoor ranges are good for strength building, muscle conditioning and memory. However, you have to continue to shoot outside for hunting practice. I am not sure why but it is just different when you are outside. FWIW.
Title: Re: Basement range
Post by: MCNSC on February 27, 2008, 09:09:00 AM
I would love to have a work/shooting area in my basement. Only problem is I dont have a basement.
Looks good, I see you are planning ahead, you put extra pegs on that rack for more bows.
Mike
Title: Re: Basement range
Post by: Jon Stewart on February 27, 2008, 09:15:00 AM
looking so far.  I have an eleven block basement which allows me to shoot down there.  Good idea on the barrel for  your arrows,  Where did you get it?
Title: Re: Basement range
Post by: Ken Taylor on February 27, 2008, 11:53:00 AM
I live in a small northern community where the winters are long and cold.
During the winter months I am home more and have no other place to shoot but in my basement. It is great to keep in shape and to correct flaws in technique. I have mirrors setup so I can see myself for certain exercises that I do with my eyes open but  I shoot a lot with my eyes closed too.
Like LV2HUNT said, There is nothing like shooting outside but where there is a will there is a way and any practice is better than no practice.
Title: Re: Basement range
Post by: scriv on February 27, 2008, 04:31:00 PM
How many "AA" batteries does the paint job on the pink bow take?
Title: Re: Basement range
Post by: talvey on February 27, 2008, 09:49:00 PM
Is that not the ugliest bow you ever did see? But, it was free    :goldtooth:
Title: Re: Basement range
Post by: LEOPARD on February 28, 2008, 04:36:00 AM
Good job!  ;)   :thumbsup:  Yeah I agree, that pink wheely must b the ugliest thing I've ever seen!  :D