Distance a ricochet can travel???

[benenglish]

But nothing in this world is absolutely, 100% safe.

You're absolutely right, of course. The only idiot-proof shooting range would be a sealed concrete bulletproof-on-all-6-sides box with only one shooter allowed inside at a time. And nobody wants to shoot under those conditions; it wouldn't be any fun.

I just think good range design is too-often neglected and could really help.

 

[benenglish]

Have no intention of going to Europe any time soon to find out.

Before I die, there are two matches in Europe I want to shoot. Realistically, I know it'll probably never happen. If it does, I'll post lots of pictures.

 

[TheDan]

Seriously, though, wouldn't most of us like to have a home club like this?

We have one; can't afford it. Well I guess I could afford it if it was the only hobby I had, but I don't want to afford it. I like shooting at my own dirt.

 

[benenglish]

We have one; can't afford it.

Really? If you don't mind me asking, what does it cost? I'd love to know the difference in pricing between Texas and France.

Also, just to make sure we're comparing apples to apples, could you start here: http://diapo-stel.eurostand-lorraine.com/eurostand/slides/IMG_9713.html and flip through those 72 images? It will only take you a couple of minutes. If you still say there's a range in Texas that advanced and that large then I want to know where it is so that I can make plans to visit.

 

[Darkpriest667]

Really? If you don't mind me asking, what does it cost? I'd love to know the difference in pricing between Texas and France.

Also, just to make sure we're comparing apples to apples, could you start here: http://diapo-stel.eurostand-lorraine.com/eurostand/slides/IMG_9713.html and flip through those 72 images? It will only take you a couple of minutes. If you still say there's a range in Texas that advanced and that large then I want to know where it is so that I can make plans to visit.

I have been to a lot of ranges Ben, I know of none that are that large... There are a few of the "yuppie" ranges that are that advanced though.. Defender outdoors in Fort Worth and "The Range" in Austin, but their membership prices would make you gag.

 

[TheDan]

Really? If you don't mind me asking, what does it cost? I'd love to know the difference in pricing between Texas and France.

Also, just to make sure we're comparing apples to apples, could you start here: http://diapo-stel.eurostand-lorraine.com/eurostand/slides/IMG_9713.html and flip through those 72 images? It will only take you a couple of minutes. If you still say there's a range in Texas that advanced and that large then I want to know where it is so that I can make plans to visit.

I was referring to this: http://www.therangeaustin.com/
It's not nearly as expansive as Eurostand looks to be and is all indoor, but it's a "country club" type range.

Looks like they've started offering more affordable memberships since the last time I looked. To get the actual country club experience is quite a chunk of change, tho.

 

[MuscleCarMan]

 

[HKShooter65]

Ricochet a ricochet?

The guy shooting steel at a couple arm's lengths!

I would, were I he, be wearing a mouth guard and some protection for my nads!!!

Makes my OP point, which is a glancing ricochet retains most of it's velocity.

Very interesting contribution, that vid is.
THKS

 

[MuscleCarMan]

Ricochet a ricochet?

The guy shooting steel at a couple arm's lengths!

I would, were I he, be wearing a mouth guard and some protection for my nads!!!

Makes my OP point, which is a glancing ricochet retains most of it's velocity.

Very interesting contribution, that vid is.
THKS

np :-)