Search found 6 matches

by Barry in IN
Wed Sep 14, 2016 9:43 pm
Forum: Youth Shooting Programs
Topic: Airgun Backstop?
Replies: 11
Views: 5070

Re: Airgun Backstop?

Another option to review is the DIY backstops like the "Lujan" Trap. We are building Lujan traps/stands soon. It's the big wall of windows behind them we are having trouble blocking :) I had been looking at alternatives to the Lujans due to the cost of the steel. Then my partner in this s...
by Barry in IN
Wed Sep 14, 2016 9:36 pm
Forum: Youth Shooting Programs
Topic: Airgun Backstop?
Replies: 11
Views: 5070

Re: Airgun Backstop?

dakota308 wrote:Barry, you can find it at rockywoods.com


Corey
Thanks!
by Barry in IN
Mon Sep 12, 2016 5:41 pm
Forum: Youth Shooting Programs
Topic: Airgun Backstop?
Replies: 11
Views: 5070

Re: Airgun Backstop?

We use free hanging ballistic nylon. You can cut it to 9 foot strips and just roll it out and hang it up. Very light and compact when rolled up. Note, must be free hanging and not held taught to stop a stray pellet. Also do not use as the primary pellet stop. Corey Where do we find ballistic nylon?
by Barry in IN
Mon Sep 12, 2016 5:38 pm
Forum: Youth Shooting Programs
Topic: Airgun Backstop?
Replies: 11
Views: 5070

Re: Airgun Backstop?

We knew about and looked at the Creedmore range but got sticker shock. After trying to come up with our own, the price sounded a LOT better. It's been an eye opener to us that with all the sites and pamphlets on starting a program this subject has been mostly absent. That caused us to underestimate ...
by Barry in IN
Mon Sep 12, 2016 4:20 pm
Forum: Youth Shooting Programs
Topic: Airgun Backstop?
Replies: 11
Views: 5070

Re: Airgun Backstop?

Thank you everyone. I am sorry for my delay in doing that; I was away at 4-H Pistol training this weekend. (Do I have some opinions there! Another time, I think.).
Some good ideas here. Thanks again.
by Barry in IN
Fri Sep 09, 2016 11:40 am
Forum: Youth Shooting Programs
Topic: Airgun Backstop?
Replies: 11
Views: 5070

Airgun Backstop?

Hi, A friend and I are trying to start a youth air rifle program at our gun club. We will be shooting inside the clubhouse, provided we get final approval from the board. One of our challenges has been choosing a backstop material to put behind the target traps. We will have to protect a wall that m...