This spring, I decided to buy hay bales for my target, instead of using bag targets like I used before. I really enjoy shooting into hay, and having a larger backstop when shooting from longer distances (I have 3-bales.) But there was a problem: at times there was a stiff crosswind, or I had the evening sun in my eyes, or both.
With bag targets, I could easily adjust them as needed, but it would be a greater effort to rotate my hay bales which are strapped onto a pallet.
I finally decided I needed a rotating base, so I topped another pallet with some plywood, added 4-2" wheels to the bale pallet and installed a 1/2" steel rod in the middle of the works to keep the bale pallet in place. Now I can rotate my bales so I can shoot from different locations when it is calm, or adjust it to avoid cross winds or the sun.
The setup:
Looking NW, 10 yds max. shot
Looking W, 40 yds max shot
Looking SW, 45 yds max shot
Looking S, 50 yds max shot
Looking SSE, Do I really want to shoot that far?
Changing the direction also minimizes the wear and tear on the lawn. Last year, I had a nice game trail to my target!
Topic: Rotate that bale! (Read 318 times)
