Finally have a place to shoot - Page 2

Peashooterjoe · August 18, 2022, 06:12 PM

Welcome back Doc been awhile.Maybe get some more ideas on shooting BP and Projects here...PeashooterJoe

Doc Hoy · August 18, 2022, 07:47 PM

The warm welcome I have received is very much appreciated. As regards BP shooting, I am rethinking my range box actually turning it into a range bag. That project is in it's infancy.

Doc Hoy · August 18, 2022, 07:57 PM

Indeed, I am working on it now.

I am working up a digging bucket as is found on a backhoe.

That unit will use mostly 1320 pound actuators instead of the 330 pound units for the loader bucket.

I am deciding upon the geometry for it now. Close to buying the actuators and metal.

The property has several hog wallers in which the soil is disturbed and soft. This is the soil I will use to build up the berm. There is water on the property but only when it rains pretty hard. I think if I dig down I will strike more permanent water. I am not looking to dig a swimming pool, just want to provide a refuge for other wildlife than just wild boars.

I wish I was younger. Stamina is beginning to decline.

Tidewater_Kid · August 20, 2022, 02:14 PM

Doc,

Glad to see you back! Glad you found a place to shoot. I miss our trapdoor discussions!

TK

Doc Hoy · August 21, 2022, 03:05 AM

Good to read your handles again. Tnx for the kind words.

Still have two of the trapdoor carbines.

Working on a Remington Rolling Block Number 2 Sporting Rifle now (among other things.

Good to be back with your guys.

Tnx,

Doc

August 18, 2022, 07:47 PM	#27
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	Thanks Dave The warm welcome I have received is very much appreciated. As regards BP shooting, I am rethinking my range box actually turning it into a range bag. That project is in it's infancy. __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.

August 18, 2022, 07:57 PM	#28
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	Hawg... Indeed, I am working on it now. I am working up a digging bucket as is found on a backhoe. That unit will use mostly 1320 pound actuators instead of the 330 pound units for the loader bucket. I am deciding upon the geometry for it now. Close to buying the actuators and metal. The property has several hog wallers in which the soil is disturbed and soft. This is the soil I will use to build up the berm. There is water on the property but only when it rains pretty hard. I think if I dig down I will strike more permanent water. I am not looking to dig a swimming pool, just want to provide a refuge for other wildlife than just wild boars. I wish I was younger. Stamina is beginning to decline. __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.

August 21, 2022, 03:05 AM	#30
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	TK and Peashooter Good to read your handles again. Tnx for the kind words. Still have two of the trapdoor carbines. Working on a Remington Rolling Block Number 2 Sporting Rifle now (among other things. Good to be back with your guys. Tnx, Doc __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.

August 18, 2022, 06:12 PM	#26
Peashooterjoe Junior Member Join Date: November 4, 2008 Location: South Alabama Posts: 14	Welcome back Doc been awhile.Maybe get some more ideas on shooting BP and Projects here...PeashooterJoe

August 20, 2022, 02:14 PM	#29
Tidewater_Kid Senior Member Join Date: July 3, 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 925	Doc, Glad to see you back! Glad you found a place to shoot. I miss our trapdoor discussions! TK