Backyard Target

[hydrocarbon]

Morning.

I want to setup a target in my backyard for daily practice -- thing is I stepped it out and I only have about 15 to work with...

Seem like enough distance?

cheers.

[nsmitchell]

Shooting practice is good regardless of the distance. I used to shoot about 5 yds in my basement to keep my muscles in shape and work on my release. At 15 yes, wuou will see if you are having issues with form.

[hydrocarbon]

Originally Posted by nsmitchell

Shooting practice is good regardless of the distance. I used to shoot about 5 yds in my basement to keep my muscles in shape and work on my release. At 15 yes, wuou will see if you are having issues with form.

Thats what I am thinking, thanks.

[bowhunter9841]

If you live inside city limits, I would suggest calling up a bylaw officer and making sure that shooting a bow is not illegal. I have heard stories of people being fined.

[Stinky Buffalo]

Originally Posted by bowhunter9841

If you live inside city limits, I would suggest calling up a bylaw officer and making sure that shooting a bow is not illegal. I have heard stories of people being fined.

Excellent advice.

[nicodeemus1]

Originally Posted by bowhunter9841

If you live inside city limits, I would suggest calling up a bylaw officer and making sure that shooting a bow is not illegal. I have heard stories of people being fined.

That really depends on how good you get along with your neighbours. If you have a good relationship with them then you shouldn't have a problem as shooting your bow is a very quiet activity. I have neighbours with kids that make a ton of noise and one that has a dog that barks all night long. Some of our neighbours have called in the dog a few times.

Other than that just make sure you have a good backstop and that you're not shooting dangerously towards your neighbours kids

Like everyone else has already said, any practice is good practice. If you're shooting everyday, even at 15 yards, you'll build good muscle memory and form. Just take your target out to the woods every now and then and stretch out your distance.

[hydrocarbon]

Good relationship with neighbours, building backstop this weekend, playing safe.

Thanks guys.

[somersmur]

As folks have said, compound bows are often illegal to shoot in town, or within a specific proximity to a dwelling. If it's not illegal, then next make sure it's safe for the neighbours. If it's safe and legal, then a 15 yard range is far better than nothing. I used to use a 10 yard basement range. It keeps muscles tuned up, and allows you to work on holding steady. My advice for close range shooting is to aim at smaller points on your target...it kinda replicates shooting at distance. Aim small, miss small.

[Bonescreek]

Like all above have said it's true the more you practice the better you get.
Just be safe doing it, make sure your backstop is large enough and good enough.

A concrete wall is about the worst as far as materials go.
Wood is much better.

Concrete/cement will send the arrow back at you about as fast as it got there.

Be safe.

[Bulldog Edm]

I always shoot my bow in my back yard. I have a doubled up plywood back stop just in case. I only get 20 yards end to end. Neighbor has never complained. A few arrows a day is a great way to keep your form and it keeps you mentally prepared for the hunt.

[Bonescreek]

If you cant get the distance in your backyard then for sure you should check
out the locale clubs :-)

I would do that in a heartbeat.

[hydrocarbon]

Originally Posted by Bonescreek

If you cant get the distance in your backyard then for sure you should check
out the locale clubs :-)

I would do that in a heartbeat.

I do that as well.

In the end I set up the targets in my garage -- works great for practicing form and release.

[backyard]

Short distance is great for getting used to your release... it's good for form if your doing it right to start with..... distance is good for form cause it will tell you if you not doing it right as well...

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[Scruffee]

I used to shoot at 10yds in my basement when I bought my first bow. I still shoot at home but I moved out of the basement, I get 19yds in my backyard. Any shooting is better than no shooting IMO...