Gun Geek Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 Bit of controversy at our club over shooting the plate rack with a 22. Some say the danger of a riccochet is very high. What do you think and why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhgtyre Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 We have a .22 steel match at our club every month and so far no problems with ricochets. For full sized plate racks they usually prop the front up w/ a 2x4 to help the plates find their way down a bit easier. Then they bought little plates which fall down just fine "if" you hit em'. -ld Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AikiDale Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 The only problem we have had at the steel matches I run with any caliber have been from jacketed bullets. The jacket can bounce back and ding you. With rimfire we have not noticed any problem. Hardly a scientifically valid sample, but that's been our experience for the last 9 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingerjg Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 the only time ive ever had a 22 ricochet is when shooting somthing softer than the lead. like plywood or somthing. even at close range i wouldnt worry about a 22 bouncing back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricW Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 2000 rounds with a 22 on plates the past 2 mos and no bouncebacks yet. 22 is WAAAY safer on steel than anything centerfire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeFoley Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 I think .22s on steel is safe, and I do it outside of the club. I think the issue is not the plates themselves, but the flat surfaces on the rack that may cause ricochet over the backstop. Also keep in mind that most of us are far safer than most everyone else, and that the rules are designed for the population as a whole. That said, I would be on board to try to change this rule, if we can come up with some data to support our opinion. We should be able to get others on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriggerT Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 I haven't ever had any problems with .22's on steel. If you are really worried about it you could stick with non jacketed bullets in .22. At least that way there is no chance of the jacket coming back at you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipscron2000 Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 I haven't ever had any problems with .22's on steel. If you are really worried about it you could stick with non jacketed bullets in .22. At least that way there is no chance of the jacket coming back at you. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> But isn't it fun YELLING "I'm HIT!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Carter Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 Jacketed 22lr? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimel Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 I have heard that one shoudn't use the subsonic .22. It isn't moving fast enough to really destruct when it hits the steel plate. There is a reason Steel Challenge rules specify a velocity floor. But cheapo bulk pack from Wally World should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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