Anyone have Backstop ideas for a .223?

[joebw]

Looking to make a backstop for target practice.

Will be shooting.223, 30-30, muzzle loader. Probably some pistols as well.

Probably be shooting 150 yards maximum with the rifles....50 feet with pistols....38 and 9mm
Thanks for any ideas, Joe

[brushsjigs]

If the range is on your property, just have a dump truck bring a couple loads of some dirt. If you want it nice, stack some 6x6 on the shooting side with dead man strapping in the dirt. . If you use the timber, I placed 3' logs vertical at the target area to save on the 6x6.

[joebw]

If the range is on your property, just have a dump truck bring a couple loads of some dirt. If you want it nice, stack some 6x6 on the shooting side with dead man strapping in the dirt. . If you use the timber, I placed 3' logs vertical at the target area to save on the 6x6.

Thanks, I don't want to sound stupid.....what is dead man strapping?

[BP in ME]

Dead man is a horizontal "T" buried in the dirt for anchoring things like retaining walls. Straps are generally used to prevent vertical movement.

[SkeeterBob]

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