GrumpyOne Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 I shoot a small weekday match at an indoor range. Recently, they have banned us from shooting steel cause they say it's damaging the range. We still want to shoot the match, but options for knockdown targets are limited, so all the regulars are trying to come up with ideas. I've bought a sheet of 1\2" thick HDPE (shatter\unbreakable plastic...essentially the same thing plastic cutting boards are made of). What are your thoughts on how it will hold up, or do you have any ideas about what we could shoot that won't cause ricochets and more "damage" to the range? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juan Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 wooden poppers might not last a match. we had these green plastic tgts that would knock down when hit, in the Marine Corps dont know what kind of plastic ,all I know we called them Ivans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngeyes Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 My Mother-in-Law. She won't cause ricochets and won't damage the range. Not sure how well she'll hold up though. Oh well. Nothings perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share Posted September 30, 2013 My Mother-in-Law. She won't cause ricochets and won't damage the range. Not sure how well she'll hold up though. Oh well. Nothings perfect. Or, we could just shoot your wit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinT Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 I've seen polypropylene pipe used for birdshot targets...held up just fine for at least one match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 paper plates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 paper plates Yeah, they fall over so easy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=137000#entry1540748 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 http://newboldtargets.com/product-category/pepper-poppers/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 One of the local clubs got some hard foam covers of some sort for the poppers. Basically 3-4 " of this odd dense foam glued to the face of the popper covering all of it, trapping the bullets and splatter. They seemed to hold up pretty well. No idea if someone sells it or they made it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris iliff Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Why don't you just make shelters to cover the poppers. Basically just 3 pieces of plywood, like a house over the popper. All splatter is caught. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z40acp Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 One of the indoor clubs here shoots .22 LR. and uses rubber from conveyor belts. They even have a Texas Star made out of wood with rubber targets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 http://newboldtargets.com/product-category/pepper-poppers/ Too expensive... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 Why don't you just make shelters to cover the poppers. Basically just 3 pieces of plywood, like a house over the popper. All splatter is caught. Tried that. Range owner said no steel...period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmorris Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 http://www.championtarget.com/targets/interactive/duraseal.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeislarge Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Ectoplasm.... Yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toothguy Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 My Mother-in-Law. She won't cause ricochets and won't damage the range. Not sure how well she'll hold up though. Oh well. Nothings perfect. Ask her if she can jog 60 ft. in 6 seconds while holding a Bianchi target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuildSF4 Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 One of the indoor clubs here shoots .22 LR. and uses rubber from conveyor belts. They even have a Texas Star made out of wood with rubber targets. I have tried conveyor belt (~1" thick) it handles a lot of bullet hits, very difficult to cut though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZip Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I shoot a small weekday match at an indoor range. Recently, they have banned us from shooting steel cause they say it's damaging the range. We still want to shoot the match, but options for knockdown targets are limited, so all the regulars are trying to come up with ideas. I've bought a sheet of 1\2" thick HDPE (shatter\unbreakable plastic...essentially the same thing plastic cutting boards are made of). What are your thoughts on how it will hold up, or do you have any ideas about what we could shoot that won't cause ricochets and more "damage" to the range? I do most of my manufacturing work with HDPE. (High Density Polyethylene) There are several grades and types. HDPE, LLPE, LDPE, etc. It starts to soften around the high 260-270F, and really can be pushed through extrusion around 360-400F. I have shot the snot out of it for fun. it is really good as a target. Kind of pricey, but I think it will fill your bill well, as it seems to be the same material they used on the pop-up targets we used to shoot at Ft. Leonardwood in the 80's. When bullets pass through it though, they will not leave an accurate hole as the plastic will flex and melt somewhat as the bullet passes through it. It should fall, but I would be interested to see what thickness you are using and how it performs over time. Wonder if too thick a target might actually catch some slower moving projectiles like heavy .45s. Let us know how it continues to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Here is what I've seen work the best (see 2nd page): http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10633&hl=+rubber%20+target Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 well, I have some half inch thick HDPE. I shot it with my 38 super last night. It cut nice, round, little holes clean through. Looks like you had drilled it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeislarge Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 well, I have some half inch thick HDPE. I shot it with my 38 super last night. It cut nice, round, little holes clean through. Looks like you had drilled it. Guess I won't be using that to bullet proof my truck... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z40acp Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 One of the indoor clubs here shoots .22 LR. and uses rubber from conveyor belts. They even have a Texas Star made out of wood with rubber targets. I have tried conveyor belt (~1" thick) it handles a lot of bullet hits, very difficult to cut though. We cut it with a vertical band saw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 This looks promising, but it's twice the price of HDPE...UHMW...close to the same thing as HDPE, but much more resilient. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultra-high-molecular-weight_polyethylene Anyone interested, you can buy HDPE or UHMW from McMasters Carr...a sheet of HDPE 1\2" x24" x48" is $65, same size UHMW is $122... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 Here is what I've seen work the best (see 2nd page): http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10633&hl=+rubber%20+target Thanks, Flex! Any idea where you can find it and how much it costs now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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