Building a Railroad Tie Backstop for Shooting Range Part-2 31Aug22 Vid-075
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
- Hello folks. This is Part 2 of my Railroad Tie Rifle/Pistol Range Backstop build. During this video, I remove soil, roots and prep the ground for building my RR Tie backstop. Since the RR Ties are so heavy, I cannot afford portions of the foundation to be soft soil while other portions are pushed-up by tree roots so the best bet was to remove the top layer of soil and lay down some rock/gravel. I tried to make the video interesting but I guess you can only make digging soil and roots so interesting. I hope you'll view the entire video and leave your comments. I enjoy your comments and will entertain any constructive criticism to help me develop good content in future videos.
I wish all of you a gratifying day and pray that you're all in fine health. Thanks again for your support and please enjoy the video Houndsman One 👍🏽🤠 .
Hi Don! Nice job! Looks like you have a LOT of rock dust in your gravel, but that should be good for your purpose. Looking forward to seeing you put up the railroad ties!
Thanks Martin. I will be stacking, cutting, staking, pounding, and drilling a lot to ensure a solid backstop build. It will probably be overkill but I think this monolith will out last my old tired behind. I finished the actual build and now must depend on my internet to let me know if it feels feels up to it 😁. I'm kinda at the mercy of super slow internet but positive thinking. Thanks much for watching and commenting. I really appreciate your support. Have a fine week, my friend. 👍🏽🤠
Great job. Some of those root were large but it was great to watch you dig them out with the FEL. I am looking forward to the next part
Hello Joseph. Thank you for watching and commenting. Yep, that Piranha Toothbar did a pretty good job uprooting those roots, didn't it? I would have had one heck of a time had I had to do it by hand or had I just used a plain edge on the FEL bucket. It was a bit intensive raking rock by hand but that's behind me now so in Part 3 you'll see the actual build of the rifle range backstop. I should have Part 3 video released late this week and I think the build turned out quite well. Thank you again for your faithful support. I hope you enjoy Part 3, too. I think most folks are more than ready to see the build underway. I too was quite anxious to just get this project done and prepped so that I could do some shooting. Well, now I'm closer to slinging some lead down range. Thank you again for supporting my channel and have a fine week. Don 👍🏽🤠 9/6/22
You can do alot of work with the loader.
Amazing Informative This Your Part 2- Building A Railroad Tie Backstop For Rifle Range That's Great! Keep it up Good Job!!! Stay Connected!😍😍😍😍😍
Thanks for watching Luxus Traveler. Appreciate the support. 👍🏽🤠
Great project! Looking forward to part 3!
Thank you, Purple Collar Life. Part 3 of the video series is already published on YT. Feel free to view it when you get an opportunity. I will have Part 4 soon in which I made a few safety modifications to the backstop for my own reassurance. Thank you again for watching & commenting and have a fine weekend. 👍🏽🤠 10/22/22
Coming along Don! That tooth bar on the bucket sure comes in handy for those roots!
Hey there Andy. You got that right. That Piranha Toothbar cuts through those underground roots like butter and it would have been a bit more challenging with a standard bucket edge. Well, I finally got the backstop constructed and will soon have Part 3 released. Thanks much for the support, Andy. You and several other kind folks have been quite supportive and I really do appreiate that. Okay, I'll see you on your next build or weld. Have a fine week, brother. Don 👍🏽🤠 9/6/22
That looks like some wild root clearing,,, I got tired just watching it! The cutters on the front of your bucket must have been quite helpful! On grabbing material from the ground, to move it elsewhere, I am not nearly skilled enough yet, but I have some composting soil I turn over often for practice... one day, I'll get there.
Heading over to part 3 now!
Ha, right Ray, that jagged-edged contraption is a Piranha toothbar. It's made specifically for that sort of work and once you do it often enough, you kind of get a hang of it. I still have a problen of digging too deep at times. The roots pretty much dictated how deep to dig. They were some tough old roots but the toothbar gave them a good cut and snap. As you noticed, a final hand-snipping with loppers was required to remove several stubborn roots that would not snap. Thanks again for watching. I hope you enjoyed.
Looking good 👍! Amazing how quickly you can get things done at that speed 😅. ✌️💛🤗
Hahaha, I sure wish I could move just half that fast, Dubs. Heck, the project took about 6 weeks minus any inclement weather days. Thanks for your support. I know what you mean about not having the best internet service. I have poor internet service but I pay the cost for professional high speed internet. I have Centurylink and they're service is mediocre to poor. The wife and I bought into Starlink BUT I haven't gotten up on the roof to install the extended tower in order to use the service yet. See, that's just one of many chores I haven't completed. I better get to it or the wife is gonna fire my azz up. Thanks again, Dubs. Hey, I'm still holding onto your kune-kune pig. So whenever you want to swing by, I can load it into your RV. Baah, for now! 😁 9/9/22
@@houndsmanone4563 yeppers, you best be getting that pole up for Starlink, or we are apt to see your azz lit up from out here 🤔, where am I now? tap tap tap...oh yeah New Mexico 😉. Bahaha on that Piglet.
Full watch and a thumbs up 👍🏻
Thanks Gary. Part 3 (The actual Build) is in the hopper and will be released today. Thanks so much for watching, Gary. S/F Don 👍🏽🤠
Wot up Don! That piranha bar cut that sod/dirt like butter, nice. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.
Yes Siree, that Piranha Tooth bar made easy work of those roots. I think I'd be still pushing and sliding over roots if I didn't have the Piranha toothbar. The finished project will be released this week. Hope you're doing okay brother. Man, this has been one super hot summer but I was able to get quite a bit done outdoors regardless of the heat. Thanks for watching an commenting. I really appreciate the support. I guess one day I'll get 1000 subs but that's been a roller coaster for a l-o-n-g azz time. Maybe if I had better content but it is what it is. Alright my brother, I'll see you either in your next video or my next video. Later, my friend. Don 👍🏽🤠 9/7/22
Well hey you're almost there with 1k subs, and your content suits me just fine my friend! I wish I could fire off more of my guns here, but my neighbors complain. So alls I could shoot is my .22 with subsonic "quiet" ammo, but that's fun enough for plinking.
@@pondacres I too have my Wincheter lever action 22 rifle that I hunted with as a young lad. I've harvested many a squirrel, rabbit, and groundhog back in the day. Thanks for the support. Yep, you never know. I may hit 1k subs this year, ha. 👍🏽🤠 9/8/22
Hi Don! That will be an interesting shooting range. Thanks!
Hey there, Joe. Yep the shooting range is pretty unique. I'm using my main road as the lign of fire which eliminated having to clear several hunfred yards of trees, brush, and limbs. I copied the actual backstop a design from a fellow CZcams channel and hope it does what I want it to do. The build wore my azz out brother. The heat didn't help any at all but I was able to get a few hours a day to work on the backstop. I'll have Part 3 released real soon b/c I just finished eiting it. Thanks for watching and commenting, Joe. Don 👍🏽🤠 9/6/22
I did alot of work with the loader. I even dug out many many stumps with the forks but after 1500 hours the loader started showing signs of wear and tear so I bought a backhoe attachment. Now I just use my loader to spread gravel and lighter duty stuff as appose to digging out stumps. It does take it's toll after a bit. My Kubota has 3700 hours on it now. It has been a good machine. Great video.
Thanks Ray. You're right, the FEL does take a beating over time. On my last Massey open-platform tractor (MF 1533), the loader was used for everything and I had the pirannha toothbar edge on it to prevent bowing of the bucket and to retain the front edge/lip and the toothbar saved a lot of potential headaches. Before I got the toothbar, I started to see a slight bow in the bucket so before I damaged it further, I got the toothbar and the rest was history. Your Kubota has served you well. I've seen your tractor in action and it got a pretty good workout when you were creating the path through that rocky terrain. Bota's are tough and hold up quite well. Thanks for watching and commenting, Ray. Have a fine Thanksgiving. It's our 44th wedding anniversary today so let me get my behind in gear to see what my bride may want me to do. Don 👍🏽🤠 11/14/22
@@houndsmanone4563 I just bought a new bucket 3 months ago. I think I will put a tick cutting bar on it to help keep it level. Yep botas are tuff. Looks like you have a nice tractor and it seems like you use it wisely so you will get years of dependable service.
Congrats on 44 years with the wife…. You must of treated her wisely as well. They say if you treat them well you will get years of dependable happiness. Congrats.
Ps. My tractor is 12 years old and my marriage is 33. Had to replace a couple of parts on the tractor but the wife stayed intact. Lol.
Nice job Don! You were pulling up some big roots. Good thing you had the tooth bar and a tractor just right for the job. That foundation will last for years to come with the rain you get. lol Have a good week my friend! See ya!
Thanks John. 👍🏽🤠
love that rock bucket on your tractor. Nice project. With you doing it. Im sure it will come out great. Nice white truck in the background too :) Have a great Weekend Don
Thanks Josh. The bucket has been extremely beneficial and the piranha toothbar has helped me rip through numerous rooty areas but it's not the answer for every situation. I'd love to have an excavator. I don't always need one but I think it would be cheaper to rent for a week instead of purchasing one for $60-80K. Yep, the white F250 has been a great vehicle to pull heavy loads but I wish the overall ride was not so stiff. The white F250 is a crew cab with an 8ft bed. My shorter F150 is an Extended cab that has a 5.5ft bed. So the ride is softer/smoother. The shorter F150 has a 5L gas engine while the F250 has a 6.2L gas engine. Both are strong but again, the overall ride in the shorter F150 is smoother and less teeth-jarring 😁. So far I've only shot on my range a little b/c of weather and the cost of ammo. You just can't win. Say hey to Autum for me. See you guys on your next adventure. Don 👍🏽🤠 8/26/23
@houndsmanone4563 currently we are drying out. We are in Homer, Alaska. The 50th state in the books. We had back Tuesday afternoon. Had some relax time check out videos. Yes we love our f150 rife better. The 350 is fine with a load. However hands down 150. Both are great in their own ways.
Yes some equipment is great but of only using very limited time. A rental is probably best. Have a great day Josh & Autum
@@adventurerhoades 👍🏽🤠😁 8/26/23
Looks like a lot of hard work but definitely worth it once it's done :) the ground is looking good 👍 cool to see how you made dug it out, smooth med it and filled it with rock :)
Hey there Kate & Tig. Man, I'm still salivating over that tasty breakfast where you enjoyed french toast with stewed sliced apples with cinnamon. I can taste it now. Mmm, Mmm good! 😋 The root removal and rock fill was a bit of a tussle but all worked out well. Having the right equipment surely makes the task much, much easier. A whole lot better than doing it by hand and breaking back strength. I think I'd still be out there chopping thick roots had I not had the Piranha Toothbar to dig deep under those roots. Thank you again for the support and I hope to see you when I release THE BUILD in Part 3 which I should have released late this week. I'm at the mercy of the internet. Be good and I'll see you on your next trip video. Don 👍🏽🤠 9/6/22
Gonna be a nice shooting range.
It surely turned out well, Joey. I will have a video down the road where I'm throwing some lead down range and you'll get a chance to see the finished backstop. I also made a separate video where I made some safety modifications to the range backstop and I'll have that video released further down the road. Thanks for the support and hope you and the family had a great Thanksgiving. Take it easy, my friend. Don. 👍🏽🤠 12/3/22
You are a man after my own heart Don. Building a rifle range.
I'm pretty stoked about getting the range built. I will eventually make a video of throwing some lead down range. 👍🏽🤠
awesome work there. going to be epic
I hope so brother. I'ver never had a bona-fide shooting range so this is a first for me. I can't wait to throw some lead down range. Thanks for tuning in, HH. Have a fine week.👍🏽🤠
Way to get it done!
Sure enough, the job is getting done and the project build has been completed. Part 3 will show the results late this week. Thanks much for the support. 👍🏽🤠 9/6/22
Making good progress!
Hey there girly. So good to have you see the gradual progress being made on my rifle range backstop. I think I'll have Part 3 (the actual build) ready for release today if the internet holds up for me. Hope you're doing well and still making some fantastic hauls. Be good and stay healthy. Thanks again for the support. 👍🏽🤠
What a sharp looking tractor Don.
Thanks Gary, so far the tractor has been a great thing to have on the land. Don
@@houndsmanone4563 , I bet. That’s a dandy
great work friend.
Hey there Scott. Yep, I finally got the main rifle backstop built with a few minor cosmetic improvements to be done. I'll have Part 3 (the actual build) released this week. Thanks for your support and hope you have nice drone flying conditions. BTW, which aerial shot won from your last video where you flew over the canal/inlets showing the 91 million dollar freeway . I guess that freeway was not free, huh? 😊 Hope you and the family have a fine week and a fine upcoming weekend. Don 👍🏽🤠 9/8/22
Thanks don, it will be be great.
You're welcome my friend and I too think it will meet the needs. It won't be too long before I'm able to sling some lead down range. My neighbors are avid shooters which you may have heard their repetitive rounds echoing in the background of the video. The only problem is that they have NOT created a suitable impact area on their bordering land to ensure their rounds stay within their confines. Thanks for the support. Don 👍🏽🤠
@@houndsmanone4563 yeah i heard the shots, id be scared not to have appropriate stopping/impact area, but if it was a neighbor that didnt like me id be more worried lol
@@DIYVariety You're correct about that. Neighbors aren't like the way they were as when I was a little tyke growing up. Folks were friendlier and you could talk. I didn't grow up in this state but people were still basically the same; more neighborly, polite, and courteous.
@@houndsmanone4563 yeah the world falling to pot, uncle biden will get her on course lol
@@DIYVariety I did not vote for this this administration, however, I do pray for this president and officials making decisions that affet us directtly and indiretly. It is a challenging time but our Heavenly Father knows what's best for us. I place my trust in Him. Be well, my brother and stay safe & healthy. Will see you in my Part 3. Don 👍🏽🤠
Great job buddy
Thanks alot, James. Slowly but surely it's coming along. In fact, Part 3 will soon be released to show the big reveal. Haha, kinda sounds like one of those HGTV home remodeling shows, doesn't it.......The big reveal (haha). Thanks brother for watching and your support. You been catching any whoppers lately? It's been hotter than the dickens for several straight months. Have a fine week. Don 👍🏽🤠 9/6/22
Watching here frm SG
Thank you for watching, Delia. How is the weather in Singapore? It's starting to get a little cooler compared to how hot it had been. Several weeks ago it was extremely hot and humid. Have a fine weekend.
@@houndsmanone4563 my pleasure.The weather here is somewhat unpredictable
sometimes suddenly rain and then shine afterwards.. Enjoy your weekends.By the way.I enjoyed watching your video..keep sharing.🙏
Enjoyed seeing the Massey at work! What is the cutting edge on your bucket?
Hey there Chris. The cutting edge on my front loader is the PIRANHA TOOTHBAR made and sold by BXPANDED and that toothbar makes cutting into dirt, roots, etc quite simple b/c a regular bucket edge would have just slid-up over those roots or the bucket edge would not even have budged past the thick roots. In fact the toothbar protects the bucket's edge from bowing from constant slamming into tough objects below the surface. The Piranha Toothbar is pretty simple to install onto a loader bucket. You have a skid steer and I would recommend one for the skid steer bucket edge. Alright my friend, I'll see you in your next video and hopefully you'll watch Part 3 of my rifle range backstop build. I think everyone is a bit over-anxious to see how it turns out. I know I was quite anxious as I was constructing the backstop. Once I get a few more safety features settled in the build, then I'll send some lead down range at paper and steel targets. Take it easy. Don 👍🏽🤠 9/6/22
Hey Don. What are you using to hold the RR ties together, rebar?
Hey there Bruce. Yep, rebar cut into 12.25 inch long stakes. I used 1/2 inch rebar that I bought in 10 foot sections. I ended up using ten of those 10 foot sections to be cut into indiviual stakes. Part 3 of my backstop build is already recorded, and it has detailed info about what you just asked. So now it's edited and finished. It took quite a while since my internet is slug-snail slow but I'll have it released hopefully this week. Thanks for your continued support and for your comment. Take it easy and I'll see you in your next video. Don 👍🏽🤠 9/6/22
Good job! I look forward to part 3.
Thanks Twin Brook Acres. If my computer and internet continue to function properly, I should have Part 3 (the actual build) released today. Thanks much for the great support. 👍🏽🤠