Congratulations. I'll still be watching. The trap is exactly what I was looking for. Perfect for my back yard in So Cal. Happy to know you will continue with your great videos. I watch the Iguana solutions. Jessica. Another good shooting video. Take care
Best to your on your move and your transition. Your channel is a favorite of so many of ours. I speak for all of us by saying that we are glad your channel will continue and you will have more time for it. And, like you,I love my rubber mulch trap.
Welcome to Free Florida. I'm over here on the Nature Coast (West Coast). I've used a similar concept for a pellet trap. I use a 14x10x8 cardboard box, filled with rubber mulch. Your idea does look interesting. In my case, I retrieve the box after shooting. As I notice it getting heavier, I use a shaker box with 1/2" chicken wire to separate the small pellets and pieces of small mulch from the larger pieces. I do this directly over a trash can. I take the "cleaned" mulch and place it into another box so it can dry. Then I make the abovementioned box and seal it with duct tape. This way I get six sides to shot up. Sometimes, I create a cavity by hitting the same spot, so I'll place another layer of duct tape over these holes, so the mulch stays in place. I did check with the local county sheriff's office about shooting and was advised so long as I shoot in a safe direction. Make sure you HOA doesn't have any restriction on shooting on your property. Mine only restricts the discharge of firearms. Oh, get used to the heat, acclimate, don't try and do it all at once. Over here, we get temperatures down into the 20s, occasionally.
You not kidding. Great pellet trap. Made mine . Easy to learn from you. I also like my Little foot compressor. . I can't go wrong watching .I did get the weihrauch 97k 22cal and 177. And the Diana sidelever in 177. Fun . I also have my FXs and mauraders. Thanks
I’ve built the same pallet trap with the same tote last year and it works perfectly! I even had fun over Father’s Day weekend retrieving all the lead from the trap! I was surprised by how much shooting I had actually done! Congratulations on the move to Florida and I hope it checks all the boxes that you were looking for! 👍🏼👍🏼 thanks for sharing this video!
I made one with the same box only smaller. I screwed a clipboard to the lid with the center cutout. I have 5 layers of cardboard in the indent in the old. Put some tie wraps through the existing holes in the lid rim to secure it. Haven’t pulled the cardboard out yet but I don’t think the pellets are even getting to the lid. So far I’ve been shooting my target pistols at it. This one is in my basement for winter shooting.
5 gallon buckets work well too this way, and easier to move around. . A great addition is to cover the tote target area with like gorilla tape, quiet and self healing.
Great idea for backstop, can use in the home, test moderators, FPS, pellets etc,, Far as Florida, should have went to VA, Tenn etc,,, You will hate the heat my friend,,,,worse than winters up North,,, upstate NY here,,,Love it,,,
Finally made myself a trap. I was using a 12x12 box, backed with a 1/4 steel plate and stuffed with a folded up HF moving blanket. Worked great but clean up sucked with a lot of pellet pieces stuck in the fabric of the blanket. Originally bought a half tote, same width/length as a regular tote but not as high. Thought maybe this would save on weight. It took 3 bags and it was still rather heavy. So with the 1 bag of mulch i had left i filled a 5 gallon bucket. Through on a cap and boom. So far ive shot my 50 cal AEA harpoon (100-150 FPE) ish from about 8-10’ away. Looks like the slugs make it about 3/4 down the bucket. Cant see any small caliber pellet making it that far.
Just, today, built this. Works great. The only difference is that I put the mulch in a burlap bag and didn't bother with the board in the back. Burlap should keep the mulch contained. Guess we'll see.
I built my last one with a steel plate, but that one stayed up north. It was heavy, and when I cleaned it after about 10k rounds nothing had gone in more than 6” into the rubber. I’m only shooting .177 and .22 into this one. If I was building for a full power (smallbore) airgun range I’d use a steel plate for sure.
I made a 15 inch cube box and filled it with rubber mulch. Wrapped with leather from a sofa that was tossed to the curb and finished with duct tape. Had extra mulch and used a 7 inch pyramid air box doing the same. Florida heat and flooding kept me in but I was tuning my Challenger 357 on the chronograph in my townhouse living room. 220 ft lbs with NSA 125 grain slugs and a Ronin. Just in case I put a slat from an oak table in the back. only thing that went through the 7 inch box was a 115 grain round nose! Wish I could be on Lake Menomen in the summer...
I’m glad to help by bringing this idea to your attention, but I wouldn’t want to take credit for something I didn’t think of. I think it definitely works better than stuffing a box with newspapers, magazines, clothing, or any other things you have lying around. Firearm ranges use rubber mulch. It does a great job at slowing things down and resetting itself for the next shot.
Great idea. As far as not knowing where the zero is or setting up a new scope. I start up close 5-7 yards, should be about 2” low and on center obviously haha Then i back up to 10 yards and so on.
Yup. Those numbers are about right for a 30 yard zero. For others reading this he's saying he will adjust at 5-7 yards so he's on center and about 2" low. Depending on scope height, of course. The key part is he has to adjust, and the good thing about starting that close is you should be able to point and hit. That first shot is always a nail biter...you never know if the scope is anywhere near "on" until you verify it is. You can dial it to the mechanical center of the turrets to give yourself the best chance of success, but when buying a new scope you never know if someone has had a twirl with the turrets at the retailer.
Well I watch all your utube vids. I like you trap and I will be building one soon !! Maybe larger. I’ve worked in Florida in the summer. Hot !!!!! Hope you have a window to shoot out of lol.
I think that one was a 17 gallon tote. 10” of depth is plenty for stopping smallbore pellets and slugs, the rest depends on how big you want the target opening to be.
Congratulations. I'll still be watching. The trap is exactly what I was looking for. Perfect for my back yard in So Cal. Happy to know you will continue with your great videos. I watch the Iguana solutions. Jessica. Another good shooting video. Take care
From one retired college professor to another, congratulations and best wishes to you!
And to you as well!
Being in NW Wisconsin we will miss you. Congrats on the move look forward to your new adventures.
Nice. I'd like this for my basement. Congrats on the move! Screw the snow!
Thanks! I’m not missing it.
Nice!!, and an elegant solution to a problem that I'm dealing with. "Keeping a low profile."
Low profile has its merits!
Best to your on your move and your transition. Your channel is a favorite of so many of ours. I speak for all of us by saying that we are glad your channel will continue and you will have more time for it. And, like you,I love my rubber mulch trap.
Thank you very much.
Nice and smart trap....all the best!!!
Thanks!
Welcome to Free Florida. I'm over here on the Nature Coast (West Coast). I've used a similar concept for a pellet trap. I use a 14x10x8 cardboard box, filled with rubber mulch. Your idea does look interesting. In my case, I retrieve the box after shooting. As I notice it getting heavier, I use a shaker box with 1/2" chicken wire to separate the small pellets and pieces of small mulch from the larger pieces. I do this directly over a trash can. I take the "cleaned" mulch and place it into another box so it can dry. Then I make the abovementioned box and seal it with duct tape. This way I get six sides to shot up. Sometimes, I create a cavity by hitting the same spot, so I'll place another layer of duct tape over these holes, so the mulch stays in place. I did check with the local county sheriff's office about shooting and was advised so long as I shoot in a safe direction. Make sure you HOA doesn't have any restriction on shooting on your property. Mine only restricts the discharge of firearms. Oh, get used to the heat, acclimate, don't try and do it all at once. Over here, we get temperatures down into the 20s, occasionally.
You not kidding. Great pellet trap. Made mine . Easy to learn from you. I also like my Little foot compressor. . I can't go wrong watching .I did get the weihrauch 97k 22cal and 177. And the Diana sidelever in 177. Fun . I also have my FXs and mauraders. Thanks
Thank you! Glad I could help.
My buddy and I are in Florida and just made a target trap just like this
I've been using a trap like this for a while. They are pretty handy.
Agreed!
I’ve built the same pallet trap with the same tote last year and it works perfectly! I even had fun over Father’s Day weekend retrieving all the lead from the trap! I was surprised by how much shooting I had actually done! Congratulations on the move to Florida and I hope it checks all the boxes that you were looking for! 👍🏼👍🏼 thanks for sharing this video!
Thank you and you are welcome!
I made one with the same box only smaller. I screwed a clipboard to the lid with the center cutout. I have 5 layers of cardboard in the indent in the old. Put some tie wraps through the existing holes in the lid rim to secure it. Haven’t pulled the cardboard out yet but I don’t think the pellets are even getting to the lid. So far I’ve been shooting my target pistols at it. This one is in my basement for winter shooting.
I’ve used clipboard parts too. They work great for holding targets.
I made a similar box with the shredded rubber and it works very well.
Nice!
5 gallon buckets work well too this way, and easier to move around. . A great addition is to cover the tote target area with like gorilla tape, quiet and self healing.
I’ll have to try that.
Ya a bucket would be much easier to move. I know from experience rubber mulch traps get amazingly heavy as they fill with lead.
I had heard that you moved down there. Congrats on the new life adventure!
Thank you!
Great idea for backstop, can use in the home, test moderators, FPS, pellets etc,, Far as Florida, should have went to VA, Tenn etc,,, You will hate the heat my friend,,,,worse than winters up North,,, upstate NY here,,,Love it,,,
50 years of shoveling snow was enough for me. My dad was in the Tug Hill area…crazy stuff there. Be safe.
Because I live in a city environment I basically have to use 177 or 22 caliber but it's quiet enough that it's no problem
Much love for quiet precision!
Wow! That’s quite a weather difference.
I just build this pellet trap today, it's very darn nice and cheap
Awesome!
Finally made myself a trap. I was using a 12x12 box, backed with a 1/4 steel plate and stuffed with a folded up HF moving blanket. Worked great but clean up sucked with a lot of pellet pieces stuck in the fabric of the blanket. Originally bought a half tote, same width/length as a regular tote but not as high. Thought maybe this would save on weight. It took 3 bags and it was still rather heavy.
So with the 1 bag of mulch i had left i filled a 5 gallon bucket. Through on a cap and boom.
So far ive shot my 50 cal AEA harpoon (100-150 FPE) ish from about 8-10’ away. Looks like the slugs make it about 3/4 down the bucket. Cant see any small caliber pellet making it that far.
Congrats on the Move PJ all of my friends that basically move down to Florida as well keep up the great work
Thank you!
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Just, today, built this. Works great. The only difference is that I put the mulch in a burlap bag and didn't bother with the board in the back. Burlap should keep the mulch contained. Guess we'll see.
Great video. Thanks, that's my next project.
Thanks.
Great DIY video on a quiet pellet trap!
Congratulations on your move and job with Donnyfl, gonna be a change for sure. Can't wait for the Diana Xr200 video. 👍👍👍👍👍👍
I may have to build one of these, thanks for posting this
Glad to help!
nice made ,but i would get a 3 mm steel plate behind it . 2 square meter. no one can worry then
I built my last one with a steel plate, but that one stayed up north. It was heavy, and when I cleaned it after about 10k rounds nothing had gone in more than 6” into the rubber. I’m only shooting .177 and .22 into this one.
If I was building for a full power (smallbore) airgun range I’d use a steel plate for sure.
Welcome to Florida. I loved your video
Thanks. I’m loving it here!
Thank you, and best wishes in the sun.
Thanks!
I made a 15 inch cube box and filled it with rubber mulch. Wrapped with leather from a sofa that was tossed to the curb and finished with duct tape. Had extra mulch and used a 7 inch pyramid air box doing the same. Florida heat and flooding kept me in but I was tuning my Challenger 357 on the chronograph in my townhouse living room. 220 ft lbs with NSA 125 grain slugs and a Ronin. Just in case I put a slat from an oak table in the back. only thing that went through the 7 inch box was a 115 grain round nose! Wish I could be on Lake Menomen in the summer...
Good data.
Love rubber mulch for a pellet trap!!
Great stuff and doesn't break the bank!
Thank you for the idea man I’ve been using boxing clothes and all kinds of stuff but thank you for that idea
I’m glad to help by bringing this idea to your attention, but I wouldn’t want to take credit for something I didn’t think of. I think it definitely works better than stuffing a box with newspapers, magazines, clothing, or any other things you have lying around. Firearm ranges use rubber mulch. It does a great job at slowing things down and resetting itself for the next shot.
Great idea.
As far as not knowing where the zero is or setting up a new scope. I start up close 5-7 yards, should be about 2” low and on center obviously haha
Then i back up to 10 yards and so on.
Yup. Those numbers are about right for a 30 yard zero. For others reading this he's saying he will adjust at 5-7 yards so he's on center and about 2" low. Depending on scope height, of course. The key part is he has to adjust, and the good thing about starting that close is you should be able to point and hit. That first shot is always a nail biter...you never know if the scope is anywhere near "on" until you verify it is. You can dial it to the mechanical center of the turrets to give yourself the best chance of success, but when buying a new scope you never know if someone has had a twirl with the turrets at the retailer.
Old towels can be used instead of rubber mulch and can be shook out occasionally to remove the pellets and reposition the towels.
Do you fold them or ball them?
Try some black dense packing foam in the front helps too have fun with the move
Great idea!
Glad to share!
That’s pretty cool,good video,THANK YOU
You are welcome!
Nice! Wonder whether it could hold the 9mm pellets from an AEA terminator?
Well I watch all your utube vids. I like you trap and I will be building one soon !! Maybe larger. I’ve worked in Florida in the summer. Hot !!!!! Hope you have a window to shoot out of lol.
I'd use a steel plate for a last chance back stop and steel plate above at a 45 degree angle as a roof to deflect down any shot that goes high?
That would cover all the bases.
I am using instead mulch old clothes. The same success.
As long as it gets the job done.
Costco has those bins for $8.00.
Always on the lookout for a good deal.
Great idea! Do you happen to know the size of the tote? Gallons/quarts. That looks to be a great size for my needs. Thanks for the info!
I think that one was a 17 gallon tote. 10” of depth is plenty for stopping smallbore pellets and slugs, the rest depends on how big you want the target opening to be.
Do not forget you can hunt all the Iguanas you want to now
Exactly!
Let's just hope your doggie approves of the move.
I use rubber mulch also - have you figured out a good way to separate the pellets from the mulch so the lead can be recycled?
Last time I used a cat litter scoop to shake out the rubber. The lead kind of makes itself into balls.
Congratulations on the retirement from teaching and protecting the public PJ. Look forward to seeing all the upcoming videos. Enjoy sunnyville.
Thank you very much!
👍👍
Just say you ran from taxes (you're probably on a state/gov't pension like most snow birds who move to the SE)...then moved for weather.
I don’t miss state income tax, but not paying them doesn’t equal the increased cost of living!😂🤣
The better weather is where it’s at!
Careful with Florida's high heat.🫠
Thanks. Getting used to it!