Shooting Range - Steel Targets & Backstop Questions

[@bigdaddyhoffman1911]

I try to stay at least 12 yards back and always wear eye protection. You asked what is the "safest distance", I would answer by saying the further back the better. Hope this helps....Thanks

[@bigdaddyhoffman1911]

Yes I'm going to tear down the shed to the left one of these days and all the tires are filled with berm dirt. On the bullets, they fall downward right under the steel if the targets are angled properly. Thanks

[@bigdaddyhoffman1911]

That's a good idea on the motor oil. I filled mine with berm dirt and have no problems with mosquitoes. Thanks for the info my friend.

[@suestar0613]

That set up you have at your range is better than many public ranges I have been to. It looks great and is obviously effective. Thanks for the close up tour.

[@bigdaddyhoffman1911]

Haven't had that problem and it's been up for several years now. Thanks

[@bigdaddyhoffman1911]

Yeah, they do their job. Thanks Friend

[@bigdaddyhoffman1911]

Thanks James, I'm very bless to have it.

[@MrMjsmith626]

I like the setup Bigdaddy,excellent video,those tires are serving their purpose big time.I personally already knew what those are for.Anytime you smack solid plate steel with a bullet that's moving well over 1,000 feet per second,you will have bullets exploding everywhere.

[@bigdaddyhoffman1911]

I hear you.....Thanks

[@72cmcinc]

Always cool to see a tour of the range and how it works.

[@CaptainChaos6MM]

-I have always admired your shooting range BDH! Thanks for sharing as always!

[@bigdaddyhoffman1911]

Nightmare indeed...lol. Thanks for the comment my friend.

[@codernh]

BigDaddy, you shoot well, that is why there are no bullet holes in the tires!

[@bigdaddyhoffman1911]

Thanks Friend

[@charger19691]

You have a great shooting range big daddy. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheShermandale]

I love the range, friend. Simple, safe and fun. Thanks for sharing.

[@1guyin10]

When I've done that with tires in the past I drilled them so they didn't hold as much water. That also made it easy to snake rope through them to keep them tight against each other and the wind from moving them around. I suppose another option would be to dribble a little used motor oil in each one so it creates a sheen on any water that collects. That should make it inhospitable to mosquitoes.

[@jimbasler5825]

Great range,Big Daddy! Your video and a few others,like Hickok45 have inspired me to build my own range. I have 10 acres that I live on,and i'm working on my own range...... It's great to be able to walk out your back door,to your own shooting range. Thanks for the ideas,and inspiration!!! Keep up the good work!!!

[@TheBarnicle1911]

That's a nice range. This video is almost as good as the other ones :)

[@BUCKrub91]

You as well as hickok always make me jelous when you post a range video lol... You guys have all kinds of fun stuff to throw lead at

[@bmthbad]

good job as allways bigdaddy!

[@bigdaddyhoffman1911]

Thank You Sir..

[@BAM9451]

You are the man! Love that setup!

[@spartan17223137]

you the man Big Hoff!

[@2221bart]

Always a good video BD.OooRaa!

[@OneMansSanctuary]

That's quite the tire repairman's dream, or should I say nightmare. LOL Another great video BD!

[@ewtoutdoors]

Good one BigDaddy, thanks and take care.

[@jimmy999-z2j]

good video BigDaddy!

[@bangyouri]

Big daddy im not going to tell all ur videos are great no matter what u talk bout nope not going to tell u cause im sure u already know lol. That m&p shield is my fav still waiting to get my hands on one keep up the good work

[@AppalachianFreedom]

A wonderful setup Sir!

[@phrygian68]

Good stuff brother!

[@grizzlyglock1]

one of the best ranges out there. do you have any issues with mosquitos or water standing in the tires causing mosquitoes ..Just wondering I use to work at a tire shop where water would get inside and mosquitoes would lay their larva or eggs..

[@arridedry]

shooting directly at tires is not a good idea, because of tire bounce back. Big Daddy i think you have a safe range, and it looks cool too!!! Always good videos!!!!

[@RamblinAround]

Looks like the tires are doing their job.

[@MrWhatdoyouthinkof]

thanks I always wondered how far the dedris went, when shooting steel.

[@JimmyCricket61258]

You ever have to spray them tires down for skeeters? Seems like any old tire laying around my place become a breading ground for them. I like the way your range is set up...I think most of us would love to have that in our backyard :O)

[@PonchoANS7]

Very responsible of you. Also, have you ever thought of using frangible ammo?

[@eltenda]

awesome range sir!!

[@caddilacjim]

great video

[@pocketpits95]

What's a safe distance to shoot steel at? I hear 15yds, 30yds i never shot steel before and plan on doing it this summer, any help would be great! Thank you!

[@saltwaterking79]

Great vid

[@BENNYBIGGUN]

very nice range

[@Marcel-Namsos]

You have a great setup at your Range there! :)

[@SoulSurvivorX2]

Very interesting... :)

[@bluetunder40]

Cool vid my brother

[@James-Goff]

What is the safest distance when shooting 22 long rifle at steel targets

[@SpiderMan4376]

What about the rain? Does it not wash away the dirt?

[@bigdaddyhoffman1911]

Well we both know this berm will stop a 50 caliber rifle! See you soon OTG.

[@MrSMITH2012]

when you do not shoot, what do you do?

[@James-Goff]

@bigdaddyhoffman1911 thank you is dose help.

[@earlymann1954]

I'm a bit jealous. If I had a lot of land I'd make one myself. I have to drive 30 minutes to my local outdoor range.

[@punhulk]

Good vid

[@MrMjsmith626]

How about a few drops of fresh cooking oil instead Bigdaddy,that would take care of the mosquito issue while being biodegradeable at the same time.

[@vincehollaway]

Wish I lived in the country. Oh, how I miss Arkansas.

[@hottie123456546]

Hey BigDaddy, if you care to release info? Where in N.C. are u located hard finding good outdoor ranges to shoot and would leave a donation if ever invited to come by and shoot with you great range. I m in lincolnton N.C. and have seen most of your videos. Thanks again and hope I m not imposing on you sir good day.

[@bigdaddyhoffman1911]

Thank You Sir..