Rube Powell Archery Walking Range

[Papadeuce]

Question for any of you who have been down to the Rube Powell Archery Range. The website says it's got targets from 20 feet to 80 yards on the walking range. My question is whether there's the capability in the range to be able to get closer to the 80 yard target so you're not having to shoot that far. I ask because I'm new to archery and haven't shot anything further than 60 and that was like 3 arrows just to do it. I don't have anywhere to even sight in at that distance but see that they have a range out to 90 down there too so I guess I could try it out while down there. So, just curious if I would just need to skip that target or if I could get closer to it rather than possibly losing some arrows!

Thanks in advance.

 

[Bowman]

never being there but balboa archery does, there is two facilities there, google it

 

[Papadeuce]

I did, that’s where I got the information about the range lengths. There just isn’t any mention about where you can or can’t shoot from on the walking range in regards to each target.

 

[Bowman]

sorry I have not practice in a while and I forget stuff, look at the link provided, starts at 10 yard balboa range.
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[d16ridgehiker]

When it says "out to 80 yards" It just means that you can shoot that far. That same 80 yard target has a 70, 60, 50, 40, 30, and 20 yard marker as well. All the targets have several distance markers to shoot from.

 

[Papadeuce]

When it says "out to 80 yards" It just means that you can shoot that far. That same 80 yard target has a 70, 60, 50, 40, 30, and 20 yard marker as well. All the targets have several distance markers to shoot from.

Thank you!!!

 

[Dawnandusk]

If you haven't shot that far yet I strongly recommend Morley Field. Get the bow sight in and then go to Powell. At Powell you will be shooting with different angles up or down and also the ground is not perfectly leveled.
Dont get me wrong, it is really fun to go through the course but you can loose a lot of arrows if your bow is not dialed in.

 

[Bowman]

If you haven't shot that far yet I strongly recommend Morley Field. Get the bow sight in and then go to Powell. At Powell you will be shooting with different angles up or down and also the ground is not perfectly leveled.
Dont get me wrong, it is really fun to go through the course but you can loose a lot of arrows if your bow is not dialed in.

they use to have range set at 20, 30 40 ft, is it still there at powell

 

[Bowman]

The Balboa Range also has a small practice area at the entrance, with target butts at 10, 20, 30 and 40 yards.​

Practic – Practice – Practice
The Balboa Range is open to the public from sunrise to sunset, 365 days/year for just a $2 day use fee. 14 targets are open year-round (Targets #15-28).

The remaining targets are only open during tournaments, held ~twice each month on the 1st & 3rd weekends.

The first open target (#15) is on the north side of the Cabrillo Bridge, ~5-10 minute walk from the entrance/practice area.

Each target has yardage markers (tabs) varying from ~20 feet to 80 yards, depending on the target. This is a NFAA-Certified course!

The Balboa Park Rube Powell Archery Range and the Morley Field Archery Range are both maintained by volunteers from the San Diego Archers (and non-members, too!)

 

[NBK]

I bought my first bow from Rube. He was a stud.

 

[Dawnandusk]

they use to have range set at 20, 30 40 ft, is it still there at powell

Yes Lee, but also they are on inclined terrain. So you know it changes things.

 

[Dawnandusk]

It is a fun range.
PS: plan on shooting a couple of arrows per station or you will not have anything left (strength wise ) to shoot at the last few targets.

 

[Fishnplay57]

It is a fun range.
PS: plan on shooting a couple of arrows per station or you will not have anything left (strength wise ) to shoot at the last few targets.

3D Shoot Sunday May 2 Balboa park put on by the San Diego Archers. Go to there web site for more info and sign up. See you all there

 

[Bowman]

yes I hit the flying pig with a longbow.

 

[Bowman]

Yes Lee, but also they are on inclined terrain. So you know it changes things.

no there is a small range at the entrance I shot there many times with my longbow

 

[Fishnplay57]

Or you can go to Morley Field and shoot for all day. For $2. Snack bar and restroom near by.

 

[Bowman]

Or you can go to Morley Field and shoot for all day. For $2. Snack bar and restroom near by.

yes I shot there to, and I believe it goes from 10 to 60 yards

 

[Papadeuce]

So let me ask this... if I want to start preparing for the upcoming fall season, which would you recommend? I can get to 32 yards on flat ground at my house and shooting at an incline to 45 yards. I am looking at these courses for more realistic hunting scenarios. Thoughts?

 

[sherpa]

yes I shot there to, and I believe it goes from 10 to 60 yards

I believe it goes out to 90 yds. Lemon Grove R&G club has a shoot on the second sat of the month most of the time. Check their sch.

 

[Bowman]

I believe it goes out to 90 yds. Lemon Grove R&G club has a shoot on the second sat of the month most of the time. Check their sch.

Up dehesa rd, used to there too. Was fun