Setting up a range at home

[Gambler]

Hi. As soon as the weather gets warmer ill start do set up a range home. I have 2 options one that that can reach 150m but Will require shooting the 50 and 100m targets at a downward angle.
And a straight 200m range over a field, but at one point in the summer there Will be cows in the forest 100m behind my 200m target, so im abit sceptical to that one.
But what size targets shoud i get to put on 50, 100, 150 and 200m? I know People talk about moa, but I ha e trouble with translating it over to cm ? What is a respectable/reasonable size target to hit at those range? Will be shooting .25cal M3.

 

[markhooper]

I'd go with the 150 one for safety.. I'm very careful to know that the lead stops and no chance of injury to something..
so I suppose target size is dependent on if you are running open sights or scoped.. I always shoot open sights.. so at 50 to 100 yards my favorite is empty spray cans.. when you get good enough at the range you are shooting to get mostly centered hits.. then shoot at the bottom.. when you are good enough with that, then shoot off the push down nozzles leaving the cans upright.
I got good at 10 meters with pistol, started off shooting empty shotgun shells that I picked up out in the woods off a fence rail.. then empty 22 brass..
it's basically starting big enough to get on target consistently and then working smaller.
the longest range I have ever had was 1/4 mile..I used 22lr on that one years ago..I forgot how many feet or yard that is.. but I started with a 5 gallon metal bucket and went down to a 1 gallon metal bucket.. again I am a firm believer in knowing where the lead stops
mark

 

[Hangtown-Shooter]

Shooting long range you can always use a large steel target (for safety concerns) and still attempt to shoot a small tight group.

 

[hefrev]

1 MOA is roughly 1" at 100yards. So if your not worried about getting too technical, ABOUT 3cm at 100meters, 6ish at 200m, etc. I do most all my shooting inside 150. Inside 50, I like to shoot at 1" targets or less, since those are my hunting distances, out past 100, I will shoot 2-3" steel targets. Large enough I can hit them and have fun but small enough you still have to put some effort into it.

 

[Gambler]

Bought 10 different spinners from 2 - 10cm i can place down range. And have to start building my shack so I get a roof over my head.

 

[maxtrouble]

Paint the steel targets with white paint, let dry. Paint again with florescent orange for high visibility. Soup cans make great targets!

 

[beerthief]

Hi. As soon as the weather gets warmer ill start do set up a range home. I have 2 options one that that can reach 150m but Will require shooting the 50 and 100m targets at a downward angle.
And a straight 200m range over a field, but at one point in the summer there Will be cows in the forest 100m behind my 200m target, so im abit sceptical to that one.
But what size targets shoud i get to put on 50, 100, 150 and 200m? I know People talk about moa, but I ha e trouble with translating it over to cm ? What is a respectable/reasonable size target to hit at those range? Will be shooting .25cal M3.

back stop's ! larger at the distance you mentioned .

 

[shambozzie]

Something like this would serve your purpose and last a life time. Big one @ 150. Others to suit your needs.

 

[scottg0814]

If you're going to buy steel, which is pretty much all I shoot in my backyard 50yd range, check out Shooting Targets 7
Great prices, innovative targets and great customer service. Especially when shooting an airgun, steel targets will be indestructible. You'll literally never need to replace a target again.
Another great idea is to use old circular saw blades. They hold up reasonably well but will ring much better / louder.

 

[Gambler]

Yeah I think ot Will mostly be steel, but I also bought some paper splatter targets i Will be using

 

[Firewalker]

I have 36x36 inch 1/2" steel plates at 100y and 200y.

I really need to move the 200y plate to 150y though, I just don't shoot PB's that much now.

 

[RM.510bigbore]

Hi. As soon as the weather gets warmer ill start do set up a range home. I have 2 options one that that can reach 150m but Will require shooting the 50 and 100m targets at a downward angle.
And a straight 200m range over a field, but at one point in the summer there Will be cows in the forest 100m behind my 200m target, so im abit sceptical to that one.
But what size targets shoud i get to put on 50, 100, 150 and 200m? I know People talk about moa, but I ha e trouble with translating it over to cm ? What is a respectable/reasonable size target to hit at those range? Will be shooting .25cal M3.

I set my home range which is similar. I use a large front end loader bucket for a cast slug trap.. The angles on the bucket are perfect. I covered the front with mining belt to attach targets... This is probably overkill but it works perfect with up to 650 grain slugs from my .510 Texan.. You can make a decent target trap with a lil welding and some metal too.. I love being able to recycle 100 percent of my slugs,,I also don't want to put 100 lbs of lead on.to our property every year...

 

[RM.510bigbore]

 

[Gambler]

The shed start to Come together now, just need a bigger panel to put on the roof

 

[Gambler]

The view from the shed now that I got it placed. Marked up 50, 100 and 150m isj, need to place my targets and finaly good to go in rainy conditions too

 

[shambozzie]

You are a blessed man. Very nice.

 

[RM.510bigbore]

Nice work!!! Beautiful range.....I'm getting ready to setup a longer 200 yard plus range too. Airgun s came a long ways....We need 300 yard ranges

 

[wooferocau]

My airgun range has targets ( circular plates ) from 100yds out to 500yds......painted fluro colours the shots are easily seen..

 

[Simplemann]

Nice shooting ranges I do miss living on 2.5 acres