I'm sure quite a few people have their own range on their property. As for me I have to build mine. I need a few questions answered. My range will be constructed up a draw. I already have the distances figured out, but I need some info on back stops. For the shorter distances I intend to do a bit of terracing and use the ground as a back stop. My problem arises from the fact that the farthest distance, 225 yds, requires that I use the top of the slope. I'm a little concerned about a bullet traveling out where it shouldn't. There are no near by neighbors but I would still rather the bullet stopped before it left the property line. Currently I was thinking of using 8 inch rail road ties as a back stop. Will this stop a .223 bullet? This may sound a bit stupid but I don't want to take chances. If not are there any suggestions as to what would. Also if anybody already has a range in place would they be willing to share design ideas?
Thanks
Bryan Danley
