Home improvements
Added 2020-04-23 03:32:16 +0000 UTCI mentioned before that I wanted to build a range, but I'm not quite there yet. Building proper ranges is going to take a lot of time at the very least. So instead, so far I've just put some targets up off the back porch.
Melli has been getting really into archery lately (between playing Apex Legends--she's a little addicted) but she also really likes my Gamo Urban, a PCP pellet rifle. "PCP" means that we use something like a bicycle pump on steroids to pump it up to thousands of PSI, then it gets a few dozen shots before needing to be pumped up again. This pellet rifle is not a firearm, but is definitely not a toy. I was inspired to look into pellet rifles like this after watching youtube videos of people controlling pests with them in the UK.
In the picture, Melli is using her squatting shooting position on top of my target bench. Believe it or not, she can maintain that position indefinitely, and finds it more comfortable than standing or sitting at the table. Honestly, I'm a little jealous, but if I try to squat like that, my tendons are like, "F Uuuuu." Then I fall over like a drunk polar bear.
So my eventual plan is to have an archery range, a pellet rifle range, a throwing knife range, and a slingshot range. Yes, a slingshot range. I'd like to build these ranges mostly using stuff that's lying around.
Zachary Fowler, a winner of the Alone TV show is really into slingshots and has inspired me to become skilled with a slingshot this year. I've had slingshots kicking around, but I've never invested the time or discipline to really train with one. Watching Fowler hit bottle caps at 20 yards over and over, and even bag game with one while surviving in the wilderness is super cool.
Anyway, I feel very blessed to have such an encouraging wife, and that you are all so encouraging and patient too. Slowing down on work lately has made me feel really guilty. Luckily, I'm getting back into the swing of things now so I can stop telling you all what's holding me back, and just post fun chapters instead. :P
Thank you
-BC
Comments
You've inspired me to research PCP rifles. Thanks!
AllenR
2020-04-30 19:48:31 +0000 UTCThat's my pond. It's got bluegill, smallmouth bass, and a posse of 3 huge carp that kind of own it.
Blaise Corvin
2020-04-25 19:29:18 +0000 UTCAll Im looking at is that water. Pond, creek, or river? Either way, nice!
Brandon Pio
2020-04-25 08:51:27 +0000 UTCTypo - PPC = PCP. Fixing
Blaise Corvin
2020-04-23 17:28:40 +0000 UTCItβs a gamo air rifle. I have the big cat whisper and it is pretty awesome. Pretty quiet and can kill a rabbit at 50 yards easily.
Paul Robinson
2020-04-23 15:16:43 +0000 UTCAdditionally I think she is cheating if that's archeryπ€ͺ sorry awake while pob sleep meds, that loopy thought crossed My mind and wanted to be shared, carry on !
Zachary a hause
2020-04-23 14:25:27 +0000 UTCWhat rifle is that, is it a rifle? Looks cool. Like the Olympic ones.
Frank Pisauro
2020-04-23 14:24:08 +0000 UTCThat is a berry interesting firing position, I can exist in that position for about 9 milliseconds I thinkπππ€£
Zachary a hause
2020-04-23 14:02:21 +0000 UTC
