Howdy,
Looks like we're going to build some practical pistol ranges at the local club to accomodate IDPA at first and then other practical pistol sports later on.
We will most likely be carving the ranges out of a hillside. What I'm looking for right now is tips and advice on how to build a great berm - both rear impact and side berms.
My understanding is that the base of the berm will end up twice the height if it's just dirt piled up, or more. What are some ways to increase the height without increasing the base width? Or decrease the base width at the same height? What have people seen that they were impressed with? It has to look professional, clean and, if at all possible, attractive. I can't stand the 'garbage dump' look that seems to be so pervasive in these sports, and the range location is very visible here.
We're talking about a hillside ~200ft wide, ~50ft deep and ~8ft high before the big trees start. The hillside fills about 1/2 of that total area. So we have lots of material to work with, but it's going to be tight fitting (4) 30' wide bays in that space, but we're shooting for 4 at a minimum. If you figure 16ft of side berm base width for an 8ft berm, it just fits. I'd like more room and higher berms.
Any advice is greatly appreciated as we try to make this bird fly.
Thanks folks,
- Gabe
Looks like we're going to build some practical pistol ranges at the local club to accomodate IDPA at first and then other practical pistol sports later on.
We will most likely be carving the ranges out of a hillside. What I'm looking for right now is tips and advice on how to build a great berm - both rear impact and side berms.
My understanding is that the base of the berm will end up twice the height if it's just dirt piled up, or more. What are some ways to increase the height without increasing the base width? Or decrease the base width at the same height? What have people seen that they were impressed with? It has to look professional, clean and, if at all possible, attractive. I can't stand the 'garbage dump' look that seems to be so pervasive in these sports, and the range location is very visible here.
We're talking about a hillside ~200ft wide, ~50ft deep and ~8ft high before the big trees start. The hillside fills about 1/2 of that total area. So we have lots of material to work with, but it's going to be tight fitting (4) 30' wide bays in that space, but we're shooting for 4 at a minimum. If you figure 16ft of side berm base width for an 8ft berm, it just fits. I'd like more room and higher berms.
Any advice is greatly appreciated as we try to make this bird fly.
Thanks folks,
- Gabe