redkow97 Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Weather and school is likely screwing me out of going shooting this weekend, but I was talking to SpeedyTriple about the outdoor range near Nelson Ledges, and what we might shoot at.He said he usually brings jugs of water, which I've seen plenty of people shoot online. Good option, but...Other than that, what do you typically shoot at? I was cleaning out some old files at work, and found over 50 old CD's; restore disks and drivers for computers we no longer have.I was thinking a half inch deep cut in a 2x4 (circular saw) would be a great way to line them up and make them explode. Decent idea? I found 50 or 60 CD's today, but I could probably get another 50 or 60 if I asked coworkers, or just cleaned out the book shelf at home using stuff that's scratched beyond use, or old burned stuff that no longer wants to work in my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Jugs of water, an old 2003 Chevy hood, "for sale" signs with targets on them, an old time clock once, pop cans, playing cards, anything laying around that will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Interesting idea! I recently tossed about 50 or so CD's. Wish I would've thought of this!Yesterday, I just rounded up some emtpy bottles here at the shop. The HDPE bottles seem to do better (oil, antifreeze, etc. comes in them) and PETE bottles seem to tear easily (such as pop bottles.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curby Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Xmas ornaments hanging from tree limbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coyote Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Old paint cans filled w/ damp sand and suspended from a rope are fun shooting w/ 5.56 or something small at 2-300 yds. They swing with the hit.Only fun once or twice if you shoot larger cal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coyote Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Quarts of oil' date=' suspended above Columbus watersheds.[/quote']He hates these cans! Stay away from the cans!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NxLtVG9_eg 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carwhore Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 extra clays are good targets. I do want to shoot a watermellon I never have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarvismb Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Nazis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Tramp Stamps! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vf1000ride Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Cd's don't really do much, I've tried them. They are also really hard to clean up afterwards. Cheap cola from Sam's club in aluminum cans is always fun. You can shoot them with pistol, rifle or hand tossed with a shotgun. Water bottles are fun, if you add some food coloring you can pretend your on a tv show. Clay birds if you can buy the multi-pack boxes that come with mini's, midi's and full size clays. Gives you three different size targets to shoot at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFM Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Tramp Stamps!Chins are good too, but usually it moves too quickly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 I've heard that mice on propane tanks works out well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Like you said milk jugs of water. Clays are fun to shoot also. Pop cans that are shook up is fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted February 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Cd's don't really do much, I've tried them. They are also really hard to clean up afterwards. i figured they would at least shatter - am I off base? the clean-up issue occurred to me, so I'd probably reserve this for an area where cleaning up was semi optional (or lay down a tarp under/behind the targets).I can always buy a crap microwave from a thrift store and video the lightning storm instead RC cola, here i come! I had thought about that, and then reconsidered; assuming pop cans would be too expensive. It's literally been 10 years since I've bought a case of pop, so I was thinking of beer prices. ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Spent shotgun shells work. Some of the ranges wont let you shoot anything that requires lots of clean up like computer monitors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shittygsxr Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 I've heard that mice on propane tanks works out well quoted in case of ninja edit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 a caronly 3 more payments and its mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 A 1966 dump truck, rabbits, deer, and pheasant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 A 1966 dump truck, rabbits, deer, and pheasantYou get many 1966 dump trucks that sneak through your land? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 One did and it's dead now. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 That'll teach the rest of 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 At that range with Speedy, on the first row of tires, set up spent shotgun shells. Just the right distance to add some skill and fun.Also, bring a plastic grocery store bag with you to pick up a boat load of spent brass just laying around. FROZEN water bottles work well too.Normally though, I just shoot at milk jugs and orange juice containers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrant Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 Grainger and phone booksClayscardboard squarespaper targetsthin metal platespumpkins when in seasonwatermelon when in seasonan old TVwater jugsfrozen water balloonsbowling pinsThis was at my dads farm last winter, it was a 5 yr old keg of Heineken. We drug it around with a quad for about 20 minutes then shot it with a Ruger 270.http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v127/Hydrant/?action=view¤t=343.mp4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vf1000ride Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 i figured they would at least shatter - am I off base? the clean-up issue occurred to me, so I'd probably reserve this for an area where cleaning up was semi optional (or lay down a tarp under/behind the targets).I can always buy a crap microwave from a thrift store and video the lightning storm instead RC cola, here i come! I had thought about that, and then reconsidered; assuming pop cans would be too expensive. It's literally been 10 years since I've bought a case of pop, so I was thinking of beer prices. ha.The cd's with a high power rifle at any distance and they really just leave a nice little hole, sometimes they break in half. Even .22lr at 25-50 yards is kinda underwhelming. Pistol rounds do more damage and they will splinter and throw little flecks of the reflective coating all over. A tarp underneath wouldn't be a bad plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 Scott you up for a trip to a&a on sunday if the weather permits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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