Any ideas on how to reduce noise on outdoor range. My house is in city limits but shooting range is just outside of city limits, but I want to be a good neighbor. None have complained and have invited several over to shoot. I currently have 4 big hay bales in semi-circle around bench.
Shooting range noise reduction
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Re: Shooting range noise reduction
Tree's work well, but since they take a while to grow...Get 1 or multiple suppressors.
Tree's work well, but since they take a while to grow...Get 1 or multiple suppressors.
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Too many guns and to many other people shooting. Need something that I can build and shoot thru. Will probably plant rows of Autumn olive, it grows fast and is also good for wildlife.
Too many guns and to many other people shooting. Need something that I can build and shoot thru. Will probably plant rows of Autumn olive, it grows fast and is also good for wildlife.
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I swear I read somewhere about shooting through a column of old tires. Kind of a stationary suppressor of sorts.
I swear I read somewhere about shooting through a column of old tires. Kind of a stationary suppressor of sorts.
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Get a pipe that is about 3 feed wide and 4 to 5 feet long to shoot through. Line the pipe with open egg crates or the foam stuff that looks like egg crates. The noise will deaden on the valleys of the egg creates. Makes sure you replace or clean the material inside of the tube every year or more depending on how much you shoot because of unburned powder buildup. Over time it can become a real fire hazard.
Get a pipe that is about 3 feed wide and 4 to 5 feet long to shoot through. Line the pipe with open egg crates or the foam stuff that looks like egg crates. The noise will deaden on the valleys of the egg creates. Makes sure you replace or clean the material inside of the tube every year or more depending on how much you shoot because of unburned powder buildup. Over time it can become a real fire hazard.
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the tire trick does work somewhat,but you would really be a great nieghbor with suppressors.
the tire trick does work somewhat,but you would really be a great nieghbor with suppressors.
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Contact the NRA.
They have a large supply of range plans. I am sure there would be something in there that would suit your needs on the "noise issue". I am also sure that they would help you if you were a member and gave them a call.
Contact the NRA.
They have a large supply of range plans. I am sure there would be something in there that would suit your needs on the "noise issue". I am also sure that they would help you if you were a member and gave them a call.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Patrick Scott</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I swear I read somewhere about shooting through a column of old tires. Kind of a stationary suppressor of sorts. </div></div>
Yes, tyres work well..The IRA used to use them them to build half buried "ranges" to test weapons, usually across the border in Southern Ireland.
For the best effect, take a leaf out of their book, and cover the tires in soil and turf as this reduces the noise still further.
Ideally, you want the firing point enclosed (a bit like the existing hay bales...
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Patrick Scott</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I swear I read somewhere about shooting through a column of old tires. Kind of a stationary suppressor of sorts. </div></div>
Yes, tyres work well..The IRA used to use them them to build half buried "ranges" to test weapons, usually across the border in Southern Ireland.
For the best effect, take a leaf out of their book, and cover the tires in soil and turf as this reduces the noise still further.
Ideally, you want the firing point enclosed (a bit like the existing hay bales...
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Thanks for all of the suggestions.I had read about using tire but didn't want the eyesore, however covering them up w/ dirt would solve that problem. Thanks for the suggestions and please keep them coming. Will also contact NRA as I am a member as anyone serious about the 2nd amendment should. Will keep researching and do something this spring when ground isn't frozen. Will post pics once I do something and it works.
Thanks for all of the suggestions.I had read about using tire but didn't want the eyesore, however covering them up w/ dirt would solve that problem. Thanks for the suggestions and please keep them coming. Will also contact NRA as I am a member as anyone serious about the 2nd amendment should. Will keep researching and do something this spring when ground isn't frozen. Will post pics once I do something and it works.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: The Mechanic</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
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Stop posting that type of set-up, makes me want to build one for the fun of it
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: The Mechanic</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Stop posting that type of set-up, makes me want to build one for the fun of it
Re: Shooting range noise reduction
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Patrick Scott</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Stop posting that type of set-up, makes me want to build one for the fun of it
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I still haven't figured out how its supposed to work!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Patrick Scott</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Stop posting that type of set-up, makes me want to build one for the fun of it
I still haven't figured out how its supposed to work!
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Looks like a behind the cab exhaust for my Cummins Dodge.
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Looks like a behind the cab exhaust for my Cummins Dodge.
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