Home on the range

[crowski]

Here’s what I started with. A 12 ft. high 80 ft. wide pile of dirt for a shooting range. 

 Ironically this spot is where I dropped dirt of when I dug out for a shooting range behind my shop. I bought a 20 ton excavator and tandem axle dump truck when I retired. Best toys ever. I’ve since sold them because they were just too large to keep and there’s nothing else to do with them. 
Ironically the dirt I dumped is my range 

 and the range I cut I will probably never be used as a range. This one is convenient because I can shoot right off my covered back porch 10 feet from my back door. The yellow disks are 25 yds for zeroing.

I was on a thread and showed a picture of my range and someone remarked of it’s disorder. I had intentions on improving it but not 

just yet. Drove me crazy. Until three days ago, I spent a couple hours a day for the last three days raking and pulling rocks off, I need the rocks on another job so I’m killing two birds with one stone. I’ve got the sore back and arms to prove it. I don’t remember who it was but I have to thank them, Still a long way to go, as long as I have time on my side I finish it. 

 Long way to go. I be on this one off and on.

I only shoot springers so I this range works for me 35 yds. I have other places longer but not with this convenience.

If anyone has any ideas or suggestions please suggest. Crow

 

[beerthief]

I have a similar range . MY house is dug out of a hill so the basement back wall is overlooking the cliff and lake . MY range is shooting across the slope , a bit slippery walk to reset targets so i have all spinners from 10 yards to 40 yards , just outside my basement and sit under the screen porch above protected from the weather (rain) 

Your range is much larger and much more appealing , my wife said you can disguise it by making a flower bed .

 

[crowski]

Beertheif thanks I don’t like cutting grass, never mind maintaining flower beds. I had a thread not long ago someone wanted me to adopt them. They came with a lawnmower. If he also has a shovel and rake, I’m on. Ironically my first job was cutting grass at a golf course in the 60’s, endless cutting. Hate it now. Crow 

 

[DIYEngineer235]

You're lucky.

I bought a house last year specifically so I could setup a range at home, but about a month after I moved in, the plot of land next to mine was bought up and the new owners started building a house, right behind where I would have put my range. I had to get creative to get mine to work. I'm always jealous of the people who have large piles of dirt to use as a back stop.

 

[Ezana4CE]

Beertheif thanks I don’t like cutting grass, never mind maintaining flower beds. I had a thread not long ago someone wanted me to adopt them. They came with a lawnmower. If he also has a shovel and rake, I’m on. Ironically my first job was cutting grass at a golf course in the 60’s, endless cutting. Hate it now. Crow

I remember that post and I think I recall the respondent. That was hilarious. You have a pretty expansive range. That took a lot of work. Good job. 

 

[crowski]

DIYEngineer235 thanks. Unfortunate sorry to hear your plans destroyed. At least you got one. Good luck Crow

Ezana4CE that was funny, this is serious. Does he have a good back? I’m nursing my lower lumbar as I pound back my lunch to get back at it.

I kinda have an idea where I’m going with this, I’m nowhere near done. Always open for suggestions. Thanks Crow 

 

[AirShot]

Unfortunately if you dont plant grass, weeds will take over and create a bigger problem...I can say that from experience !! If you kill the weeds then the mound of dirt will wash away from rain and snow. Wish they woyld invent a grass that stays about 2" tall and never gets any taller.!!!! Lol...

 

[crowski]

AirShot I’m afraid your tight. It’s never easy.
I cleared about 5 tons of boulders today. 

 I’m backfilling another area on property, so this is working out.

This shot is from my shooting table. 

 I have to drop the top horizontal poles about a foot. A ways to go yet. Crow 

 

[brpman2578]

GOOD JOB. I AM LOOKING TO ADD MORE MOVING TYPE TARGETS

 

[_CTAIRGUNNER_]

Awesome setup, really jealous! Lets get some action videos now!

 

[Peashooter]

I think i have said it before, but with a pile of dirt like that, you could also have a nice track / off-road adventure park for 1:24 or 1:10 scale RC trucks.
I have messed with 1:10 scale trucks for years, and though they top out at jogging pace it have been loads of off-road fun in various forests here.

In your case you just need to put up a few strategically placed gates to pass though.

MIND YOU ! this too are not a cheap hobby if you get in deep.

 

[fusion]

That is so nice! I'm really jealous.

 

[crowski]

GOOD JOB. I AM LOOKING TO ADD MORE MOVING TYPE TARGETS

GOOD JOB. I AM LOOKING TO ADD MORE MOVING TYPE TARGETS

Brpman2578 Thanks, I was looking for the old carnival shooting gallery type as well. Unsuccessful. If you know or hear of any please let me know. Good luck Crow

 

[crowski]

Awesome setup, really jealous! Lets get some action videos now!

Thanks I don’t have a camera, but I will get one when funds allow. Crow

 

[crowski]

I think i have said it before, but with a pile of dirt like that, you could also have a nice track / off-road adventure park for 1:24 or 1:10 scale RC trucks.
I have messed with 1:10 scale trucks for years, and though they top out at jogging pace it have been loads of off-road fun in various forests here.

In your case you just need to put up a few strategically placed gates to pass though.

MIND YOU ! this too are not a cheap hobby if you get in deep.

[/QUOTPeashooter Thought about it. I’m a member of R/C Anonymous. Back in 1990 I got bit. 12 cars, 48 battery packs, 9 chargers. All high end. Had enough new spare parts to start a store. I also build my own private track 45ft.x105ft. behind my store. 6 ft. bank. And lit up at nite with lights. It was absolutely one of favourite toys. I gave it all to my son when I bought this place. I kept 2 cigarette boats and 2 hand controllers. Please don’t anyone mention R/C , way too addictive. Can’t believe I have the same wife from that time. I could do a weekend conference on R/C, sorry we’ll get back to Airguns. Crow

 

[crowski]

That is so nice! I'm really jealous.

That is so nice! I'm really jealous.

Thanks, it looks different than that now. I got a little more done on it. Looking forward to finishing it and I’d really appreciate ideas. Crow

 

[43722 requested deletion]

Nice. You could shoot firearms with that berm.