Build a Small Backyard Shooting Range

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  • @peterpan9516
    @peterpan9516 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Man, you take safety seriously plus no bang! Perfect neighbor

  • @danieldumbarton5054
    @danieldumbarton5054 6 ปีที่แล้ว +199

    ‘’I don’t miss very often , but if I do it ain’t leaving my property” now that’s a responsible gun owner.

    • @winterwolf4127
      @winterwolf4127 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Daniel Dumbarton well said

    • @motoz30
      @motoz30 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      and a conscientious one, too. suppressing a .22 is about as neighborly as you can get.

    • @rongrace5435
      @rongrace5435 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I was thinking the same thing!.... Taking it seriously helps to protect all of us.... This guy is great!

    • @Burning2nd
      @Burning2nd 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@motoz30 i just took the 10/22 out to sight it, I have logs stacked between trees to make a wall,
      I plan on making another stack behind it, but with the logs 90'ed , (*ive heard some rounds tumble thru) *neighbors are 200yards away

    • @koajairo2356
      @koajairo2356 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      InstaBlaster

  • @calitovegas408
    @calitovegas408 9 ปีที่แล้ว +200

    Perfect all I need is a truck, tractor, a bunch or rail road ties and a big ass backyard. #jealous

    • @Knightrem
      @Knightrem 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Boy just try living in California, were practically serfs and every city in this state is an absolute shithole. *Except Bishop

    • @Knightrem
      @Knightrem 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      faultroy I got out finally, moved over to Nevada. It has much of the beauty you would expect in California, without the ever incipient government (for now). I agree that in the 70's and earlier, California truly seem to be a magical place.

    • @jorgeposadas1192
      @jorgeposadas1192 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hey, I agree with all about California, I lived in California all my life but I always wanted change, out of the city in the countryside where weren't so many people and traffic, I now live in East Texas, got a small spread with a pond and tonight we're hunting beaver, he moved in last week and he already ate all my saplings around the pond, I miss Cali but I wouldn't go back!!!

    • @danieldelewis2448
      @danieldelewis2448 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ah the American dream

    • @RRtechsolutions
      @RRtechsolutions 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @faultroy It wasn't any better when the Republicans ran it. The voters are the problem with the gun laws

  • @aroldfut
    @aroldfut 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Exactly how I built mine. I have 125 yds out the back door of my shop and a 25 yd berm for pistol shooting. It's a dream come true that was part of my plan when I built my retirement place.

  • @TheWatchers11
    @TheWatchers11 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This guy is awesome. Not only did he build a catch and a berm (in Florida that’s pretty much all u need + an acre) he’s also shooting subsonic with a suppressor. Safe and considerate!! We need more Americans like him.

  • @ianseymour4066
    @ianseymour4066 4 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    "Now i'm gonna measure the-" NNNRRRRRRRMMMMMMM - 2:36

    • @mikemcdonald5147
      @mikemcdonald5147 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah after the first bit of talking everyone might want to cut the volume down cause its loud with the tractor all of a sudden and then the chainsaw LOL

    • @calebsmith95
      @calebsmith95 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂

  • @kurt5490
    @kurt5490 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I like that you even added overhead ties as well. Thanks for the video!

  • @SB-md4tt
    @SB-md4tt 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best video I’ve come across for building a range! Others just want to talk about how much they know about guns!!

  • @thatbubbleguy
    @thatbubbleguy 8 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Much respect for your sense of shooting responsibility and safety. Nice job on the range!

  • @StackThePlanet
    @StackThePlanet 9 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    My dad taught me a trick for the same setup you've got. If you were to drill a hole in those logs, long bars of rebar would keep it all straight and stable for as long as that structure's in place. You certainly did a great job, and I'm certain it will last you for years. Congrats!

  • @gollum3232
    @gollum3232 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a strong guy who is quite thorough. Most impressive.

  • @mattr7118
    @mattr7118 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That's a badass lil tractor you got there. Perfect for regular property work. Probably even more than I'd personally need. Sweet range setup. Always good to be safe.

  • @ryanc9527
    @ryanc9527 8 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Love the engineering Sir. Wish more people were like this. You need something, you build it. Hard work. That's how America was made. Bravo Sir.

  • @rogergoodwin374
    @rogergoodwin374 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    If I was his neighbor, I'd thank him for being safety minded.

  • @David_Quinn_Photography
    @David_Quinn_Photography 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    you never know where a bullet will go so always good to have a back stop even if your closest neighbor is 500 yards through woods all it takes is the stars to all line up one day and that bullet to miss every tree and tree branch

  • @jmv668
    @jmv668 ปีที่แล้ว

    With that tractor and chainsaw you can build anything!
    Good job!

  •  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Like the railroad ties !! Smart choice for backstop, dense with tar coating. Got one just like it and it works just fine.

  • @SuwanneeHomestead
    @SuwanneeHomestead ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this. Hard work and responsibility. Pretty much the American way.

  • @oneeyedpatriot
    @oneeyedpatriot 9 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Man, that is a perfect set up for what most of us are trying to achieve. Thanks for the video.

  • @frankdrebin5587
    @frankdrebin5587 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My back hurt watching all that work. That's dedication! Awesome

  • @davidleach1068
    @davidleach1068 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My compliments very nice and well engineered. I have been installing a paper target system and was/am interested in metal targets, so your covered roof seems to be just the answer. Good job.

  • @flysubcompact
    @flysubcompact 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nice riggings you built there. Good stroke of fortune with the loads of clay. If the crossties rot eventually, that berm will catch them regardless.

  • @sasa320
    @sasa320 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Outstanding work sir, this is to be truely appreciated. Best regards and respects

  • @LQBify
    @LQBify 8 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I like this guy.. smart words at the end :)

  • @luckyluciano4075
    @luckyluciano4075 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanx for the video! You realy worked hard on building that range!!
    The effort you put in...man!!
    Admiration!!👍👍

  • @atradies007
    @atradies007 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video brother, and a good job and great thinking for the respect and care you show your neighbors !

  • @igniterc7427
    @igniterc7427 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really nice video and range, man!! Great job.

  • @smg13guy
    @smg13guy 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sir you are awesome and very responsible, its good to see people now a days caring for others security and treating guns like the harmful yet interesting tools they are and not as toys! I wish I could build a thing like that but sadly I live in the city. you should make a bigger version and show it to us! Cheers from Nicaragua!

  • @subsailor1
    @subsailor1 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great idea and very well done. Congrats!

  • @TheVABigDog
    @TheVABigDog 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    WELL DONE SIR!!!!! I'd like to Second the motion which Mr. Thomas put out there. It is Extremely commendable of you to think about your neighbors. May the Good Karma Gods smile upon you for ever!

  • @RElax-hh3uh
    @RElax-hh3uh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    this is the lodge down the road, do you know where all the railroad ties that were around the 6 horseshoe pits went ?

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      @jacechrisman8546 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @Bill23799
    @Bill23799 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW those are the biggest Lincoln Logs I have ever seen.

  • @jch1091
    @jch1091 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice project thanks for sharing 👍🏾👍🏾

  • @timsweeney6832
    @timsweeney6832 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work there Captain! Yeah all those bullets got to go somewhere and shooting ranges get expensive when you like to shoot a lot. Nice work.

  • @bcarss1970
    @bcarss1970 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Real railroad ties are HEAVY! When I was younger my dad got some that came off the Ben Franklin bridge. We built a retaining wall 3 courses high. I am big and strong but holy crap.

  • @ahreeves
    @ahreeves ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for great idea. I will be interlocking those railroad ties in my case. Or just picking up 6x6 PT lumber for my range. Also, I intend to dug out a 10 foot deep area lane so that no pedestrian traffic could be inline. Thanks

  • @ryanstockbarger7336
    @ryanstockbarger7336 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Much respect for doing things correctly & yea, wish I had the land, equipment & outright gumption to build such a set up.

  • @semperparatus3685
    @semperparatus3685 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic! We live in the country but our neighbors are selling of pasture and farm land to developers. This will help reduce liability. THANKS!

  • @rossarmstrong2682
    @rossarmstrong2682 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That's a great build! Those railroad ties are pretty hefty, even for a young man. Thank you for the video.

  • @bradeubanks3157
    @bradeubanks3157 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nicely done!! Thanks for sharing..

  • @lastdaysguitar
    @lastdaysguitar 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video some really good tips, thanks Jim!

  • @jameslaw3740
    @jameslaw3740 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job, gives me a couple of good ideas. Loved when you brought out the hand saw then switched for the chainsaw . thanks for being a responsible gun owner 👍 👍 🇨🇦

  • @Ammothief41
    @Ammothief41 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like that. Been planning to build a little pellet trap / shooting gallery for the kids to practice with their air rifles in the back yard.

  • @ej7447
    @ej7447 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Made a similar backstop but used crosswise on sides and top, the rear being dirt. Also added some dirt around the sides and on the top. The main idea being to keep all fired rounds in the target bunker. Great job.

  • @Texan1939
    @Texan1939 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good video lots of information in a short concise presentation.

  • @SBrandon562
    @SBrandon562 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice setup Sir! I'm sure your neighbors Thank you!

  • @centermass4962
    @centermass4962 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks nice man. I love bein able to shoot outside.

  • @TheFloridaBikeVlogger
    @TheFloridaBikeVlogger 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video. gives me some ideas for what I am currently trying to build.

  • @REPR100
    @REPR100 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’d want the dirt inside the railroad ties, you could easily get ricochets back at you off the hard wood, especially as bullets get deposited into them.

  • @stevewade9146
    @stevewade9146 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice Job on the back yard range!! It’s bad ass!!

  • @BM205
    @BM205 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done! I've gettin materials together to do one myself. It may be overkill but I'm gonna drill the cross ties and run rebar through em. Looks like you'll enjoy alot of shooting with your set-up

  • @leboucdetrambly
    @leboucdetrambly 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice piece of work Jim and that little tractor looked sweet. Those old 22LRs do like to richochet of just about anything.

  • @eye80west
    @eye80west 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm a little jealous. Great work!

  • @danielalamo2075
    @danielalamo2075 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice build!! I have been planning something similar. I bolted two railroad ties together so one will be planted 3 feet into the ground and will hold the one bolted to it vertical. I will have three posts set up like this This way I can run ties horizontally between them and nail them in. Then pile horse manure behind. Also I was thinking of sides to stop any ricochet bullets. Again nice build!!

  • @twistymcslide2
    @twistymcslide2 ปีที่แล้ว

    had a chuckle when the first shot went right through the back wall. LOL .

  • @saintjohnny1
    @saintjohnny1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you! I just bought a home in El Cajon, Calif. on an acre. Can't wait to build one like this in the Spring.

    • @zackedwards7803
      @zackedwards7803 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahaha good joke!! Shooting a gun in California hahahahahahaha

    • @TheRustedShackleford
      @TheRustedShackleford 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@zackedwards7803 lived in Northern Cali for years and we had a range on our property. Sounds like you don't know what you're talking about.

  • @billnwa2250
    @billnwa2250 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice setup. Thanks for sharing.

  • @robertmcgee141
    @robertmcgee141 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice! Looks great.

  • @6lr6ak6
    @6lr6ak6 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now that's a backstop, great job.

  • @stephenmitchell3569
    @stephenmitchell3569 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice! I had to build a shooting range all of the Farms selling out turning into subdivisions around me. I had to laugh at the comment in a good way about friends helping. I have a lot of friends as long as the ammo don't run out haha. When it comes to working is rare to be able to find one of your friends then. Great job and love your tractor. A road crew needed to get rid of dirt and I added 853 dump truck loads the funny thing is nice range but there nothing you can do about old age haha. Enjoyed your video thanks!

  • @rogergoodwin374
    @rogergoodwin374 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dirt is cheap unless you don't have any. This man seen opportunity, free dirt!

  • @louigieb24
    @louigieb24 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice I've been working on one myself I'm definitely taking a few of your ideas and putting into my plans.

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  • @wilfredharrison7563
    @wilfredharrison7563 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Next time you build a back stop you should over lap your lumber to make sure everything won't be so tipsy. Kinda like log cabins are built.

  • @rccaliracing9248
    @rccaliracing9248 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's an awesome set up.

  • @cb750k1974
    @cb750k1974 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice set-up. To make it even better......maybe interlock the three walls, drill holes, add rebar.

  • @avtarsingh5834
    @avtarsingh5834 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think you should have done interlocking technique where side pieces are locked into the back pieces alternating which will make it more stable (Just an idea maybe for the future). Regardless it looks really good and bravo for that hard work.

    • @JimThomasOutdoors
      @JimThomasOutdoors  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree, but I already had some short railroad ties that I needed to use so I didn't have the length needed to interlock them... but you are right, interlocking would have been better.

  • @MrHeadshot1982
    @MrHeadshot1982 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    you did a real good job keep up the good work.

  • @doddgarger6806
    @doddgarger6806 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Being friendly pays off sometimes nice setup

  • @burningokane6320
    @burningokane6320 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Grandpa getting it on!! It’s his ammunition it’s gonna stay on his land he says! I like it.

  • @takayama1638
    @takayama1638 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job, Jim! I don't mind work. I can sit around and watch it all day.
    Yesterday, 12/16/15, while changing spark plugs on my old truck, I kept hearing bullets ricocheting around in the woods next to my place! Strange because I didn't hear shots. I'm on 9 acres. Whew, kindly scared me mule.

  • @BaffinSailor
    @BaffinSailor 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the set up. Need to do that here.

  • @TheGoatMumbler
    @TheGoatMumbler 9 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Very nice. But Jim. You gotta get some friends so you don't have to work so hard! Offer free beer. :)

    • @nonyabuisness
      @nonyabuisness 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      TheGoatMumbler that John deer is more useful than all my drunk friends put together

  • @mrsmel269
    @mrsmel269 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice set up i cant wait to get mine set up

  • @watchthebrosvlogs6421
    @watchthebrosvlogs6421 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was very satisfying to watch

  • @ryandickey51
    @ryandickey51 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome! Thanks for sharing

  • @mre8ballgaming842
    @mre8ballgaming842 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You worked very hard for that....enjoy it

  • @TrehanCreekOutdoors
    @TrehanCreekOutdoors 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice setup. I think it would be a better set up to anchor the cross ties together with drilled holes and rebar as already suggested, then back filling with your bucket loader the clay dirt around all three sides up to roof top level or higher at the rear. Thanks for the video. Happy shooting!

    • @JimThomasOutdoors
      @JimThomasOutdoors  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      All good suggestions. Thanks for your comments !

  • @fredboat
    @fredboat 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    lookin good from Texas , Nice little back stop. If you are any were near Graceland ,Elvis has his own small back yard gun range and it looks like yours.

  • @littleteethkeith
    @littleteethkeith 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s a nice setup right there

  • @theolav12
    @theolav12 7 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    That bullet ain't leavin my property!
    Cus it's mine.

  • @svernwarunos546
    @svernwarunos546 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    good for you sir for being responsible god bless

  • @duanescarborough8297
    @duanescarborough8297 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Outstanding!
    When/If the time comes that you (or someone) have to remove the lead contamination, it will be limited to a small area.

  • @Dougs-Ear-Hole-Entertainment
    @Dougs-Ear-Hole-Entertainment 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    safety first Jim. thought the berm of clay was enough then your cool wood backstop came up. gives me good ideas. thanks.

  • @Mimi92818
    @Mimi92818 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome job. Great idea and super safe. Rick

  • @UnitedWeStand2020
    @UnitedWeStand2020 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would think that either the dirt pile OR the railroad ties would be sufficient, not both. But, great job at being extra safe! 👍👍

  • @Robert8455
    @Robert8455 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Heavy Duty! Very nice.

  • @scottmaccaferri
    @scottmaccaferri 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great idea. Good job.

  • @SpookbotTV
    @SpookbotTV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice setup

  • @sparks2emt
    @sparks2emt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job, responsible

  • @cmiller88581
    @cmiller88581 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I’m curious as to why you didn’t stack the railroad ties like a log cabin so the sides would’ve been locked into the back? Those side walls don’t see very sturdy.

    • @nickrobinson9503
      @nickrobinson9503 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      cmiller88581 I like your idea. And I’d flare the sides out about 25-30 degrees to make a wider background

    • @johneratcliff
      @johneratcliff 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Because he's not building a cabin!

    • @ChaosExodus
      @ChaosExodus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@johneratcliff Anything worth doing is worth doing right the first time.

    • @MightyPachyderm
      @MightyPachyderm 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@johneratcliff my thought exactly lol. Its for catching bullets, not shut eye 👍

  • @JadeJuhasz-ln6kf
    @JadeJuhasz-ln6kf 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Work smarter not harder! Good stuff!

  • @jcollins052006
    @jcollins052006 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just wanted to say... GOOD JOB!!! I know it was not easy to construct that yourself but well done.

  • @deankoukos5797
    @deankoukos5797 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    SUPERB INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO--YOUR RANGE IS SAFE AND METICULOUSLY CONSTRUCTED-THANK YOU SIR.

  • @DavidScobie
    @DavidScobie 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Over time the woods going to fail buddy but a easy way of keeping the rounds on your property would be to push your dirt up to the wood and that way if a round goes through the wood it's not going to tumble up into anyone else.
    I'd ask your trucker friend to drop off a few more loads of dirt then pack in behind your range.

  • @JuanVargas-xx2du
    @JuanVargas-xx2du 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Genial que grandioso poder hacer algo así! Un gran abrazo y saludos desde Argentina!

  • @capitaldd5840
    @capitaldd5840 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video...
    I may have interlaced the r/r ties as I built up the walls- but ya tied the top together. What's the gun set up...? I was thinking the 10/22..+ optic?

  • @RandyLeftHandy
    @RandyLeftHandy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've a near identical problem with my neighbor. He's been rude on two occasions, and even accused me of lying about his bullets passing through my woods. So in the interest of peace and safety I'm going to ask him if I can use my machinery to help him build a back stop.

  • @MeatTheBible
    @MeatTheBible 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Making the video would have warn me out. Really good job. I hope it's all still working for you. Thank you.

    • @JimThomasOutdoors
      @JimThomasOutdoors  8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +MeatTheBible Thanks, and yes it was a good bit of work :-P

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      @ryuukurasame7293 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @tyeshaisom4065
    @tyeshaisom4065 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, sir.

  • @MrGhostface213
    @MrGhostface213 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great idea 👍