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Improvments to my backyard range. update FINISHED

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November 21, 2019, 06:28 PM
armored
Improvments to my backyard range. update FINISHED
I just helped my son build a 100 yard range at his house. Your pictures help me see additions to his range in the future.
Keep posting.
November 21, 2019, 07:14 PM
Edmond
That's living the dream right there. Maybe someday I can achieve a set up like that.


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November 22, 2019, 06:56 AM
pwelch001
I love it, that’s the dream right there! Nice work
November 22, 2019, 07:42 AM
hberttmank
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Originally posted by Balzé Halzé:
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Originally posted by navyshooter:
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Originally posted by RHINOWSO:
Jealous as hell.


Yeah, Me too.


Roger that!

+1!



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November 22, 2019, 08:17 AM
rsbolo
That is a dream setup. I know there are several members here who have places of their own to shoot. I think that's the coolest asset.

I live on a lake and enjoy the water views and activities that go along with it. My little two acres and its location precludes anything but pellet guns.

I think my next habitation will have mountain views, less humidity, and enough land to safely shoot out to 100 yards.


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November 22, 2019, 08:25 AM
HRK
Nice job it looks great, look forward to seeing it with the roof, the brass catcher idea sounds good.

How about a harbor freight solar panel so you have some electricity for lights, coffee pot, or whatever you might need a little power for..
November 22, 2019, 11:12 AM
41
That is nice but I would put an overhead reflector on the dirt mounds to catch the bullets as they will tumble over the mound.

The Loudoun Izaak Walton League had a range where a person built a house that was maybe 200 yards away at a 45 degree angle. They had to shut the range down and rebuild due to bullets leaving the dirt mound.

You could go 25 yards behind the mound and find bullets laying all over the ground.


41
November 22, 2019, 11:50 AM
Oz_Shadow
I love everything about it except the seats on the bench.
November 22, 2019, 06:37 PM
Nframe
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Originally posted by 41:
That is nice but I would put an overhead reflector on the dirt mounds to catch the bullets as they will tumble over the mound.

The Loudoun Izaak Walton League had a range where a person built a house that was maybe 200 yards away at a 45 degree angle. They had to shut the range down and rebuild due to bullets leaving the dirt mound.

You could go 25 yards behind the mound and find bullets laying all over the ground.


Those are good points. With the way my range is set up its actually a pretty good down hill slope and bullets that go over the berm hit about 15 yards back. For my 200 yard targets I'd like to stack a bunch of tires and fill em with dirt. I've had many trees been shot down from bullets that missed the mark. I do own a good ways beyond these targets and there are no houses for miles.

As for the Bench.. well someone else paid for all the lumber I do the work and own the land. I mainly stand and shoot too, mostly pistol, yes even out to 200 yards.
November 25, 2019, 06:37 AM
Nframe


Got a start on the roof yesterday. I'm hoping to finish it before Thanksgiving.
November 25, 2019, 07:20 AM
VANQUISH
Looking good!
November 26, 2019, 02:52 PM
Nframe





And finished

No coffee pot yet...
November 26, 2019, 05:39 PM
mjlennon
We’re all expecting an invite now... Smile
November 26, 2019, 05:58 PM
scsigs
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Originally posted by mjlennon:
We’re all expecting an invite now... Smile

I am in lol
Just down the hill from me
November 26, 2019, 06:06 PM
sdy
I'm so far beyond jealous, I don't know where I'm at.

Very nice
November 26, 2019, 06:10 PM
Nframe
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Originally posted by scsigs:
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Originally posted by mjlennon:
We’re all expecting an invite now... Smile

I am in lol
Just down the hill from me



I will be around tomorrow and after Thanksgiving. Big Grin