Jake Benson
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Labhound:
I just called a rental place and got some prices on a bobcat that would have a fork lift attachment. $232.00 for a day, kind of expensive but doable.
I have a couple more questions for you. I assume that's dirt making up the backstop. I was going to use sand as I have read it would be better than dirt. Any comments about that? Also, as I am sure you have noticed in other posts in this thread, some have warned of the dangers of ricochets caused by railroad ties. Have you ever had any problems with this? One thing I was thinking was covering the inside walls of the railroad ties with carpet, top to bottom. Do you think that would cut down on any potential ricochets? My thinking there is any bullet reflected off the railroad tie would be caught by the inside of the carpet and neutralized.
By the way, how much dirt did you use? I was quoted here for 13 1/2 tons of sand which is a dump truck full. Did you use that much or more?
I really like your backstop. I would like to copy it. Any more tips on getting it built, etc. would be most welcome.
Thanks
I just called a rental place and got some prices on a bobcat that would have a fork lift attachment. $232.00 for a day, kind of expensive but doable.
I have a couple more questions for you. I assume that's dirt making up the backstop. I was going to use sand as I have read it would be better than dirt. Any comments about that? Also, as I am sure you have noticed in other posts in this thread, some have warned of the dangers of ricochets caused by railroad ties. Have you ever had any problems with this? One thing I was thinking was covering the inside walls of the railroad ties with carpet, top to bottom. Do you think that would cut down on any potential ricochets? My thinking there is any bullet reflected off the railroad tie would be caught by the inside of the carpet and neutralized.
By the way, how much dirt did you use? I was quoted here for 13 1/2 tons of sand which is a dump truck full. Did you use that much or more?
I really like your backstop. I would like to copy it. Any more tips on getting it built, etc. would be most welcome.
Thanks
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