Greetings from Ten Oaks!

[bbbass]

I dont know who thinks there should be beans in chili - but they're wrong.
You're asking if there should be meat in chili? Really?? Ok. Yes.

Yah, I couldn't remember what that particular controversy was about cuz I'm not a Texan and don't gaf. So I winged it. My bad. LOL

 

[MountainGirl]

Yah, I couldn't remember what that particular controversy was about cuz I'm not a Texan and don't gaf. So I winged it. My bad. LOL

Nah - you did good. Wait'll you read the other questions.

 

[thescoutranch]

Welcome from Georgetown TX.

When you joined TGT, you gave yourself the best Christmas present available.

 

[MountainGirl]

Welcome from Georgetown TX.

When you joined TGT, you gave yourself the best Christmas present available.

Actually, that's pretty true because I'm learning where places are!
For example... I just looked up Georgetown, having never heard of it before you posted.

 

[Bozz10mm]

Actually, that's pretty true because I'm learning where places are!
For example... I just looked up Georgetown, having never heard of it before you posted.

I'm learning things too. Had never heard of Spurger til now.

 

[thescoutranch]

Actually, that's pretty true because I'm learning where places are!
For example... I just looked up Georgetown, having never heard of it before you posted.

If you really want to learn Texas start perusing the “for sale” classified ads. You’ll see the location in the ad and have to Google where that is to see how far away it is for that really good deal!.

 

[MountainGirl]

I'm learning things too. Had never heard of Spurger til now.

Everyone where we were (Katy) and where he worked (Houston&Tomball) hadn't either, lol. Works for me.

 

[MountainGirl]

I think we are going to require pics of the range..yeah..Im sure of it!

Ok..lemme gather some up -

 

[MountainGirl]

Even though we own all the land behind it -
we found a local crew to build us a backstop. 16' long x 6' hi

Facing East. We stand on the mats and shoot over the railing, under cover.
The backstop is 105' from the railing with tiny steel targets hanging on it. The yellow steel target is on a moveable stand; I keep it at about 15-20yards and move it out of the way when we wanna go deeper.

There's well over 100 yards going N-S across the back, but we've no need to sight-in anything for long range. Anything, or anyone, coming out of the brush onto the cleared 2-acres around the house - is within reach. He does have the .308, the 30-06, and a Winchester 721 ranged out to the corners of the clearing.

 

[Eastexasrick]

Even though we own all the land behind it -
we found a local crew to build us a backstop. 16' long x 6' hi
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Facing East. We stand on the mats and shoot over the railing, under cover.
The backstop is 105' from the railing with tiny steel targets hanging on it. The yellow steel target is on a moveable stand; I keep it at about 15-20yards and move it out of the way when we wanna go deeper.
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There's over 100 yards going N-S, but we've no need to sight-in anything for long range. Anything, or anyone, coming out of the brush onto the cleared 2-acres around the house - is do-able. He does have the .308, the 30-06, and a Winchester 721 ranged out to the corners of the clearing.

I'm so jealous my eyes turned green. My range looks like a slash and brush pile with realtor signs for targets, card table and folding chair. .

 

[MountainGirl]

I'm so jealous my eyes turned green. My range looks like a slash and brush pile with realtor signs for targets, card table and folding chair. .

Nothing wrong with that!
Just being able to shoot without paying Range fees is the true treasure.

 

[vmax]

Even though we own all the land behind it -
we found a local crew to build us a backstop. 16' long x 6' hi
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Facing East. We stand on the mats and shoot over the railing, under cover.
The backstop is 105' from the railing with tiny steel targets hanging on it. The yellow steel target is on a moveable stand; I keep it at about 15-20yards and move it out of the way when we wanna go deeper.
View attachment 363778

There's well over 100 yards going N-S across the back, but we've no need to sight-in anything for long range. Anything, or anyone, coming out of the brush onto the cleared 2-acres around the house - is within reach. He does have the .308, the 30-06, and a Winchester 721 ranged out to the corners of the clearing.

Nice.

You may look at mounting horse stall matting they sell at farm supply stores on the backstop
I have used RR ties for years and I found they really help them last longer
And its easy to staple paper targets to

 

[thescoutranch]

Even though we own all the land behind it -
we found a local crew to build us a backstop. 16' long x 6' hi
View attachment 363774

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Facing East. We stand on the mats and shoot over the railing, under cover.
The backstop is 105' from the railing with tiny steel targets hanging on it. The yellow steel target is on a moveable stand; I keep it at about 15-20yards and move it out of the way when we wanna go deeper.
View attachment 363778

There's well over 100 yards going N-S across the back, but we've no need to sight-in anything for long range. Anything, or anyone, coming out of the brush onto the cleared 2-acres around the house - is within reach. He does have the .308, the 30-06, and a Winchester 721 ranged out to the corners of the clearing.

In the last picture, is that a gun safe on the porch?

That is a nice range setup. So jealous

 

[popsgarland]

No one mentioned this,

but anyone with a home range HAS to have a range day for the rest of our members.



MERRY CHRISTMAS

 

[MountainGirl]

In the last picture, is that a gun safe on the porch?

That is a nice range setup. So jealous

Thanks!
It's a gun cabinet (pic below). We picked up a few to use inside the house to store the guns (moved up ourselves, some each trip) during the 3-month move - and after the safes came up with the big stuff when the Katy house sold - the cabinets got repurposed, one of them in the shooting area... one in his shop area, etc.

 

[MountainGirl]

No one mentioned this,

but anyone with a home range HAS to have a range day for the rest of our members.



MERRY CHRISTMAS

Oh. Joy.

 

[popsgarland]

Oh. Joy.

We also have a Spring and Fall meet at a gun range. Everyone chips in with food and drinks. Members bring their own guns and ammo and let other members shoot what they brought (to a point). It's lots of fun and a way to meet other members. You can also bring your other family members and friends. This is a great way to meet our/your members.

 

[MountainGirl]

We also have a Spring and Fall meet at a gun range. Everyone chips in with food and drinks. Members bring their own guns and ammo and let other members shoot what they brought (to a point). It's lots of fun and a way to meet other members. You can also bring your other family members and friends. This is a great way to meet our/your members.

That sounds really fun

 

[Byrd666]

It normally is. The exceptions being, it's miserably cold, windy, and extremely muddy, or when it's 4700 degrees out without a breeze.

A lot of pot luck grub, toys of all sorts, and a bit of bs'ng for flavor.

 

[thescoutranch]

It normally is. The exceptions being, it's miserably cold, windy, and extremely muddy, or when it's 4700 degrees out without a breeze.

A lot of pot luck grub, toys of all sorts, and a bit of bs'ng for flavor.

A “bit” of bs’ng? Somebody is bending the truth, a lot!

That is like referring to the BLM riots, as mostly peaceful…