Author Topic: Practice in winter time (Read 1123 times)

northener · « **on:** February 25, 2015, 02:48:00 PM »

Wondering how many shoot indoors in the winter time at home.
I shoot in my basement, its only 9 yds but its impossible to shoot outdoors in Mn. in the winter with any regularity.

The only time I do shoot outside is when its above 30 degrees with no wind, still I do not shoot very long and tend to rush it making for poor practice.

Come on spring.

mcgroundstalker · « **Reply #1 on:** February 25, 2015, 02:56:00 PM »

I've been at the 3D range the past few weekends... Spring can't come soon enough for me!... Have plenty of arrows under the snow so far...

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mahantango · « **Reply #2 on:** February 25, 2015, 03:27:00 PM »

In the basement beside the coal stove, sitting on a stool or kneeling, 10 yds. Shoot those little plastic practice golf balls hung from a string.

Sirius Black · « **Reply #3 on:** February 25, 2015, 03:30:00 PM »

A lot of folks do shoot indoors in winter, in some way. My place isn't really big enough, so I brave it, and shoot outside. Ends up being about once a week. My club has covered straw bales that are big, and I don't lose any arrows. The compounders sure think I'm nuts!

Ulysseys · « **Reply #4 on:** February 25, 2015, 03:33:00 PM »

I'm in New Jersey, the frozen tundra and still shoot outback daily...it's usually only around a dozen shots or so while my dog is running around but I still like popping a couple of shots off in less than ideal conditions

TooManyHobbies · « **Reply #5 on:** February 25, 2015, 03:49:00 PM »

13 yards in basement for me.

Stone Knife · « **Reply #6 on:** February 25, 2015, 03:54:00 PM »

Shooting in my basement and went to an indoor range.

ChuckC · « **Reply #7 on:** February 25, 2015, 04:51:00 PM »

I have been taking my puppy (now 1 year old) for walks in the fields and woods two or three times a week all winter, except for the worst weather times. Always have a longbow and judo arrows and shoot quite a bit. If you look, there are places and ways.
ChuckC

SquareHead · « **Reply #8 on:** February 25, 2015, 06:00:00 PM »

12 yards in basement for me. I have several bag targets and several block targets to shoot at. Move some of these outside in the warmer months.

AZ_Longbow · « **Reply #9 on:** February 25, 2015, 06:03:00 PM »

10 yards in by back room, then I head outside around 10am for a nice 60 degree shoot at the local range. Love the AZ winters.

MnFn · « **Reply #10 on:** February 25, 2015, 06:09:00 PM »

I have a target sitting on snow in the backyard. Step out take A few shots and that is about it. I am going to practice form in my shop, but it is very short range.

M60gunner · « **Reply #11 on:** February 25, 2015, 06:10:00 PM »

It was 45 degrees at Ben Avery range this AM. Warmed up around 9am. Shed the extra shirt and shot another round.

Florida lime · « **Reply #12 on:** February 25, 2015, 06:10:00 PM »

80 degrees today - it's actually the best time of year to practice for me. :D

Almost makes up for the mosquitos, and sweating like a fool during deer season. :rolleyes:

northener · « **Reply #13 on:** February 25, 2015, 06:24:00 PM »

My outdoor target is covered with a sheet of rubber for the winter patiently waiting

I usually get out the first warm days and shoot judos if the snow is gone or ace blunts at ice chunks. Then the Rinhart 18-1 will get thown out and shot at too.

Years of construction work makes taking walks in the woods painfull on my hips. So I very seldom do that anymore.

I really need some longer ranges oh well guess my muscles stay in shape shooting inside.

tracker12 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 25, 2015, 06:46:00 PM »

I shoot in the basement an outside everyday for the most part. At least fling a dozen or so.

straight_arrow · « **Reply #15 on:** February 25, 2015, 07:04:00 PM »

Just have to shoot daily, my options are #1. Outside, #2. My shop which allows an 18 yard shot and #3. the garage 8 yard shot. Really don't have too many issues outside unless the wind is blowing

Bernie B. · « **Reply #16 on:** February 25, 2015, 07:44:00 PM »

I used to shoot into my garage from the driveway, but this winter I started shooting in my basement. Even though the yardage is a lot less I can shoot day or night and work on form. I love it!

It's nice to not have to get bundled up to fight the cold and wind!

Bernie

Krex1010 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 25, 2015, 07:45:00 PM »

I shoot in my basement sometimes, I can only get 7-8 yards but it keeps the muscles working. I have been shooting outside all winter though, even when it's dropped below 0. I have to go outside to the woodpiles every night so I bring the bow along and work about a dozen or so shots into my wood runs.

PeteA · « **Reply #18 on:** February 25, 2015, 07:49:00 PM »

Half inside, half out. I shout from my driveway into the garage. 18 yards max. I try to get off at least 12 shots a day no matter how cold it is. If it's really bad I close the garage door behind me and take whatever distance I can get.

creekwood · « **Reply #19 on:** February 25, 2015, 07:52:00 PM »

My local bowhunting club has indoor winter leagues five days out of the week for eight weeks. I shoot Monday nights and Thursday nights. Targets are 5, 10, 15 and 20 yards. It is a great way to maintain the shooting edge and I will be sad to see it end in a couple more weeks, though it means that spring is just around the corner.


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