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darticus
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Shooting range bullet stopping material

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Somewhere I remember seeing material that could be bought for the back of a shooting range to absorb the bullet. Looking to stop 22's in a home range. Please let me know who has this stuff for sale lost my info. Thanks Ron
GaryN
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Post by GaryN »

First line of defence is a GOOD trap.
I used the Outers .22 trap. Worked great for me.

Second line of defence is IF/WHEN you miss the trap.
A concrete wall is a good idea.
Or 1/4" plate at an angle (maybe 45 dergees) to defect the bullet into a sand pit.
talladega
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Post by talladega »

The indoor rifle range in our town uses a large steel plate at 45 degrees to deflect the bullets into a sand trap like the above user posted.
darticus
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Moving target

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I have a moving target set up and would like to back it up with a trap maybe I could use 2 or 3 outers traps behind it as its 3 feet long. With the concrete wall behind that. See pic of moving target. Feedback wanted! Thanks Ron
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uncle_joe
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bullet stop

Post by uncle_joe »

Conveyer belts work great. Factories and quarrys usually pay to get rid of them. One layer will stop a 22. Two will stop a 45 (depending of course on fow thick they are).
darticus
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BELT

Post by darticus »

That is some great info! I will keep that in mind. Thanks Ron
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