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A few years back, someone here posted a link regarding their backyard gunshot muffler. I'm looking to build something similar and I'm wondering what it would entail.
I live in a rural setting and there are no laws against shooting on one's property. I can safely shoot, but there are neighbors in earshot that I wouldn't want to PO. I can't stand rude people and wouldn't want to be one.
It would be nice to build something that could get the sound of a gunshot down to something equal with a slamming car door or hammering nails. Maybe it can't be done, but you guys are a resourceful bunch
Yes it was Jack. He did it with a plastic 55gal drum. Cut a sq hole on each end lined it with chicken wire and insulation. Made about 4 Plywood baffles. It works well. ONE thing you should do that he didn't is make sure the exit pressure is greater than the inlet. His is ballanced and you get the shock wave of the muffled gunfire back in your face . Gives you a headack. Sixgun is such a BONEHEAD he doesnt notice . Good luck . J.Michael
Once I get myself settled on my 5 acres I have plans on setting up a range. One of my ideas is to surround the shooting line area with a bunker banked with earth. Naturally there will be issues with sound relection within this area. I'm looking at this product lining the walls and roof to cut down on the noise.
Anything soft and irregularly shaped will interrupt sound waves and reduce noise. The old fiberboard egg cartons stapled to the wall were used in many studios to reduce sound reflection. Planting some bushes in the dirt on the side walls of your range will help cut down on noise. Evergreen type shrubs would probably work well, as would almost anything that will grow where you live.
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Ben_Rumson wrote:Car tires roped together make good baffles.
Popular Mechanic or Science had an article about shooting thru tires back in the 60's. IIRC they said to use between 4-7 tires. They used bolts and washers to fasten them 2gether.
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Ben_Rumson wrote:Car tires roped together make good baffles.
Popular Mechanic or Science had an article about shooting thru tires back in the 60's. IIRC they said to use between 4-7 tires. They used bolts and washers to fasten them 2gether.
They probably used some nuts, too.
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Guys,
Been VERY busy--my son and his family are with me--been shootin'---bought a Remington 14 and 1/2 in 38-40 from Matt/Pa (bigbore45Colt)---very happy---very busy-------here's the muffler--------------------------see you boys in a few days--------
with innerds sticking out ,
front view--and yes, you need to make each baffle progressively smaller---don't use black powder--it will blow your face off--I know---ole bonehead me did it--was not fun--------Sixgun
Couple of friends have built sound tunnels over the years. A rack to hold a series of tires seems to work about as well as any. I would drill a large hole in the bottom of each one in order to drain any rainwater and unburned powder. Whether pistol or rifle, unburned powder is a fact of life. Keep it clean.
. Gives you a headack. Sixgun is such a BONEHEAD he doesnt notice 
. Good luck . J.Michael
