Underground firing range to be built in Caroline County, Virginia

osbornk · December 31, 2018, 09:20 AM

Accuracy International (makes sniper rifles) is building an assembly plant and underground testing range in Caroline County.https://www.fredericksburg.com/news/...270ce4d2f.html

TXAZ · December 31, 2018, 10:36 AM

"Concrete lined"... It's going to be loud. Really loud.
There's a similar range in Scottsdale AZ, and you'd think every carbine fired was a howitzer. But I'm really glad to see them move in there.

Thanks

unclejack37 · January 2, 2019, 08:38 AM

That's right there in Bowling Green just off 301 and I-95. I might have to ask about a free tour when they get it set-up. Cool

**Mike Irwin** · January 2, 2019, 11:59 AM

Not going to be a public range. Bummer.

Sure it's going to be a concrete tube.

But there are many ways of dealing with the pressure wave and noise from firing in such a facility.

When I was on staff at American Rifleman magazine our test range was in a similar facility -- an office park. The range itself was concrete all around -- 6 inches, IIRC. Even the entry door was armored.

We had sound insulation on the walls (think egg crate foam, but THICK), baffles, etc. For the REALLY big stuff (.50 BMG) there was also an attenuation tube, but we didn't like using it because it was a real pain in the arse.

mete · January 5, 2019, 01:23 AM

I used one of the tube type in CO years ago and found they have little value as after a few shots there is so much turbulence in the tube the whole sighting thing is worthless

December 31, 2018, 09:20 AM	#1
osbornk Senior Member Join Date: August 11, 2012 Location: Mountains of Appalachia Posts: 1,598	Underground firing range to be built in Caroline County, Virginia Accuracy International (makes sniper rifles) is building an assembly plant and underground testing range in Caroline County.https://www.fredericksburg.com/news/...270ce4d2f.html

December 31, 2018, 10:36 AM	#2
TXAZ Senior Member Join Date: September 5, 2010 Location: McMurdo Sound Texas Posts: 4,322	"Concrete lined"... It's going to be loud. Really loud. There's a similar range in Scottsdale AZ, and you'd think every carbine fired was a howitzer. But I'm really glad to see them move in there. Thanks __________________ Cave illos in guns et backhoes

January 2, 2019, 11:59 AM	#4
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,380	Not going to be a public range. Bummer. Sure it's going to be a concrete tube. But there are many ways of dealing with the pressure wave and noise from firing in such a facility. When I was on staff at American Rifleman magazine our test range was in a similar facility -- an office park. The range itself was concrete all around -- 6 inches, IIRC. Even the entry door was armored. We had sound insulation on the walls (think egg crate foam, but THICK), baffles, etc. For the REALLY big stuff (.50 BMG) there was also an attenuation tube, but we didn't like using it because it was a real pain in the arse. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

January 5, 2019, 01:23 AM	#5
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,575	I used one of the tube type in CO years ago and found they have little value as after a few shots there is so much turbulence in the tube the whole sighting thing is worthless __________________ And Watson , bring your revolver !

January 2, 2019, 08:38 AM	#3
unclejack37 Junior member Join Date: October 3, 2014 Location: Delaware Posts: 121	That's right there in Bowling Green just off 301 and I-95. I might have to ask about a free tour when they get it set-up. Cool