My newest targets

[bullet]

Thought I show a couple of targets I made over the summer.
They have been working out very well. They go threw the clothes though.

 

[manifest destiny]

Cool set up. Do you have any ricochet concerns when shooting steel targets at pistol range? I'd like to replace my paper targets with steel but I keep reading about dangerous or deadly ricochet potential.

 

[Mgderf]

Cool set up. Do you have any ricochet concerns when shooting steel targets at pistol range? I'd like to replace my paper targets with steel but I keep reading about dangerous or deadly ricochet potential.

Steel targets need to be hung at a downward angle, or so they will swing.
Think about it.
You don't want to shoot at a hard surface at a 90° angle, but if it's angled down, that's where the bullet will go.
You still need to maintain a distance from steel targets.

 

[TJ Kackowski]

Thought I show a couple of targets I made over the summer.
They have been working out very well. They go threw the clothes though.

If you don't already have a souce of cheap clothing, Goodwill has plenty to keep you supplied.

Steel targets need to be hung at a downward angle, or so they will swing.
Think about it.
You don't want to shoot at a hard surface at a 90° angle, but if it's angled down, that's where the bullet will go.
You still need to maintain a distance from steel targets.

@Mgderf speaks the truth.

If you don't angle the steel downward or set it up to allow it to swing, it's been my experience that you'll get splattered when you're shooting pistols at 10 yds. or closer. Farther than 10 yds. and the splatter doesn't seem to be such a big issue ... ymmv depending upon the caliber of your pistol and the type of bullets you're sending down range.

FWIW, the same thing is true for rifles, just longer distances. For rimfire, I've found 50 yds. is the minimum safe distance and for centerfire rifles, 100 yds. is the minium safe distance. Again, ymmv depending on your kit.