Getting reading to make a cement slab(shooting rest)

[357cal]

I have pick out the spot, Now i have everything i need under the tarp, 2x4s,re bar gravel, 4400 psi cement ect.

 

[MEC17670]

Looks like a good project!

 

[Firewalker]

I have pick out the spot, Now i have everything i need under the tarp, 2x4s,re bar gravel, 4400 psi cement ect.

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I'd have to pour a slab on the ground to hold such a table. We are on clay and rocks, winter heave means digging down at minimum of 4' to pull rocks or that rock is coming right thru your slab!

Good luck and show us your final build, please.

 

[357cal]

I have pick out the spot, Now i have everything i need under the tarp, 2x4s,re bar gravel, 4400 psi cement ect.

I'd have to pour a slab on the ground to hold such a table. We are on clay and rocks, winter heave means digging down at minimum of 4' to pull rocks or that rock is coming right thru your slab!

Good luck and show us your final build, please.

That isnt the table,This is going to be the new table., i will post picks as i go, thank you.

 

[357cal]

UP DATE ON MY SLAB,,, I think it came out ok! It's 71 inch X 71 inch X 3 inches thick.

 

[Hateful McNasty]

As the year goes by and the sun changes its path i like to move around for that .. found kinda north facing at best . A guy told me to look at solar panel position maps in your area to check the cycle position of the sun travel.. you sure hate to find your permanent stand is facing wrong to shoot clearly or blinded , ect by the sun most all day .. sometimes no choice if shooting area is restrictive like small narrow yard or neighbors close.

 

[Bigragu]

Curious to know if you added rebar or at least wire mesh suspended halfway in the pour.

 

[beerthief]

good work , how far from your house ? CT. winters can be cold

 

[JEFFPPC]

Face range north or south, then the sun is never an issue.

 

[357cal]

As the year goes by and the sun changes its path i like to move around for that .. found kinda north facing at best . A guy told me to look at solar panel position maps in your area to check the cycle position of the sun travel.. you sure hate to find your permanent stand is facing wrong to shoot clearly or blinded , ect by the sun most all day .. sometimes no choice if shooting area is restrictive like small narrow yard or neighbors close.

The sun rises' from straight ahead and sets behind me.The pic was taken summer afternoon. The 1st pic is the spot for the slab looking down range. LOL no neighbors here! The last 3 are just showing how nice it is to live in a tri county farming community.

 

[357cal]

Curious to know if you added rebar or at least wire mesh suspended halfway in the pour.

yes, re bar was in the mix.

 

[357cal]

good work , how far from your house ? CT. winters can be cold

It about 2 miles. From there you either have a long walk or have a mule or 4 wheeler.