ColaGunner

Thanks for the good input gentlemen. The other factor that I a failed to mention is brass recovery. I reload and have found it tough to pick up quickly in grass and large rocks. That said, the benefits of grass might trump that consideration. I've got to make sure i get my drainage right. Surface won't matter if turns into a pond when it rains.

After many years of wanting a private practice space, I'm finally in a position to build a couple of decent practical shooting bays on our land. Grading is just underway, but I'm hoping to fit 75 x 50 yards with berms meeting the NRA standards. I've seen lots of different ground cover surfaces inside outdoor bays, including plain dirt, grass, sand, large gravel, and small gravel. My natural soil red clay, so it will be a mess with just a little rain. I need to cover it with something. Any tips or favorites?