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pyro6999
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we are in the process of that right now, figure we can market it to be a part of our dirt outfit, selling them to people who have money and like to shoot and have enough land to build one on, we thought hey if it works we could start advertising these things.
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RONK
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There's a big difference between supporting a house around the perimeter, with the load transferred straight down onto a footer, and supporting a load across a span.
I agree that an A-frame configuration would go a long way, though
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RONK
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You could have a real niche doing that. I don't think I've ever seen a contractor specifically advertise underground ranges. I hope you succeed, and get rich doing it!
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Bigdaddy0381
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+2 Then he can build us all one for a very low low price.... right buddy? I hope it works out.It would be way cool to walk into the basement open a door sit at the bench and blam blam blam and never step out side.
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pyro6999
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well thats what were hoping for here, but ours will be a test run, after we get it right we will offer several options to go with it, if you want a pipe setup that would be an option we are also talking about exanding to doing a 50yd pistol range of the rifle range as well, we could also turn this into a storm shelter for tornado's if needed. the options for this could be limitless really. i forsee us putting some provisions in for a reloading bench right there. and if you guys would like us to come build you one at your place we will fly or drive if you live close enough an gladly build one for you.
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Sgt. D
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Sounds like something I saw in Iraq. The fastest thing is concrete pipe but expensive. When they built long tunnels they would dig a trench two feet or more deep depending on if they expected traffic to cross or not and just over 8 feet wide. Then depending on funding they would either pour reinforced concrete or lay wood sheeting down with 2x6 studs about every foot with blocking. Then they would drive a nail through about every ten feet at the center line of the trench. Then they nailed down 3/4 plywood and rolled a rubber cover on it. Once that was done they would cover it up and grade it so after a month or so you couldn't tell anything was done. While that was being done they would again depending on budget hire some locals to go in and dig under the concrete or wood a 3 foot wide and about 5 foot deep tunnel using the center nails for a guide. As they were digging they would spray a water based sealer on the walls to help strengthen the sides. Thus I discovered that Iraq is a wonder land of tunnels. And they are fast and profecient, and alot of our commanders are still clueless as to how so many IED's are set undetected.
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nsaqam
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I totally agree with you about the load carrying capacity and that's why a steep sided A-frame was suggested. The membrane would have a much easier job of shedding water as well because there wouldn't be anyplace for the water to pool up. Far less risk of collapse than a roof over a span too. Plus using standard 8 foot studs with a 4 foot wide floor would make a height of around 7' inside, enough to walk to the other end.
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RifleDude
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Good luck on your project, Hunter! What construction method are you planning for the shooting bench room in front of the tunnel? What are you planning for your bullet trap as well as access to the trap and shooting room?
Once you get finished with yours, let me know. I will pay all of your travel and equipment expenses, plus a reasonable profit for you to build me one of those $5000 underground shooting ranges, as I can't buy building materials sufficient for the job that cheaply, or even 5X that much.
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Ted
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pyro6999
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in your soil i dont think i could either!
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RONK
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So sell him some of your soil!
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pyro6999
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good idea $4.20 a gal diesel fuel to texas thousands of times that would be cheap
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They call me "Boots"
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RONK
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That's not your problem as long as you save the receipts....
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pyro6999
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yeah thats true, but i dont think ted would wanna pay $1000 for ten yards of minnesota sand when he would need about 1000yds of it
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They call me "Boots"
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RONK
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Ya never know. Some of those Texas fellas burn their extra money just to be rid of it. It appears that there can be too much of a good thing...
Don't worry about Ted. You're the one trying to make a tidy profit here! |
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pyro6999
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i would still make an hourly wage my boss might make a buck or two though
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They call me "Boots"
375H&H Mag: Yeah, it kills stuff "extra dead" 343 we will never forget God Bless Chris Ledoux "good ride cowboy" |
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RifleDude
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I appreciate the fact you've "got my back" there, Ron!
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Ted
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RONK
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I thought you were done with this thread...
Boy, is my face red!
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pyro6999
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ever heard the saying dont mess with texas??
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They call me "Boots"
375H&H Mag: Yeah, it kills stuff "extra dead" 343 we will never forget God Bless Chris Ledoux "good ride cowboy" |
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helo18
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There is a different quote that is coming to my mind! "There are two things that come out of Texas........."
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pyro6999
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swfa and how bout dem cowboys???
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They call me "Boots"
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