AllaSnackbah
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got the chance to score some nice steel plates from work. they are flat, square cut pieces, about 18-18" and 1/4" thick. i am thinking about drilling a pair of holes in the top and hanging them with jack chain from some 2x4 frames, tree limbs, whatever, and shooting them. is this safe? what is the minimum range that is safe to shoot these at? are FMJ rounds safe? will they hold up to 308?
ill be doing this on my own property, which is out in the woods and far from any other houses, about a mile, but im concerned about a ricochet bouncing off my plate and going towards the "neighbors." what is the possibility of a ricochet traveling a mile?
and finally, if they are safe, and i can do it, what are some good/fun setups for shooting plates? school me.
thanks
ill be doing this on my own property, which is out in the woods and far from any other houses, about a mile, but im concerned about a ricochet bouncing off my plate and going towards the "neighbors." what is the possibility of a ricochet traveling a mile?
and finally, if they are safe, and i can do it, what are some good/fun setups for shooting plates? school me.
thanks