Will the rounds ricochet ?
1434347
Unless you're using special ammo (frangible) your rounds will ricochet. The plates are angled so as to direct ricochets downward. Any deformation of the surface of the plates from a high powered or armor piercing round could mitigate the effect of the downward angle of the plate causing a dangerous ricochet situation. Wear eye protection when using this and fire pistols 9mm to 44mag and you'll be fine as long as you stay back at least 30 feet. Don't fire any rifle rounds at these plates. They say they are rated for 30-06 but they lie.
1434348
Maybe, the instructions say something like shoot from 20 yards away. Mostly a 9mm will just deflect some. depends on the ammo. This is a cheap reaction target there are others out there called swingers they are pricey but last forever.
1434349
No ... we shot it with 9mm and 45 approximately between 7 - 10 yrds away. It didn't recochet, but the targets often slipped to the other side and immediately bounced back to original side. Maybe the distance was too close for strong impact. Maybe we needed much further distance, however, the round target its too small to be going out much further. I had it originally approx. 15+ yrds away and it was difficult to hit the target by everyone. I'm pretty good shooter, but it was just too much of challenging at that distance with such small size.
1434350
Depends on what you mean by ricochet? No the bullet does not stop dead in its track. Yes it does deflect off the target and typically stops less then ten foot from it due to the downward tilt and "moving paddles" absorbing the energy while deflecting to the side if they did work. I wrote a bad review of this because the paddles do not move and cannot be adjusted enough so they will.
1434351
Generally not. The stand itself angles forwards slightly, so any ricochets are directed downward. Also, since the targets spin around the center post, any ricochets at that point will deflect to the sides. Handgun rounds are less likely to ricochet then rifle rounds as well.That said, be sure that you mount the stand at least 25 feet away for safety reasons, further if using higher power rounds.The only downside, the center post damages easily if accidentally struck.
500702
I dont own any .45 cal rounds...but logic says that if a gun is chambered in .410 and will fire .45 as well ....yes?.45 Maybe not as long as .410 tho.
710557
BB's will ricochet - and as BB's are prone to do - likely right back at you. Pellets should deform and spatter. There will be some spatter all around. But if your target is in a safe place pellets won't be a problem
2137665
absolutely not, at 200 meters one round threw the target plate over the top of the frame. At one of my shooting ranges, I shot the 3/8 AR-500 plate at 300 meters and the .338 fractured the plate at the hanging ears. I recommend 1/2" AR 500 plates with holes drilled in the body of the plate, no ears.
1289016
Yes. It's speed will vary with the amount of pressure you apply to the trigger.
373782
Ricochets can happen with this target. If I were to shoot at it with a BB gun I would stand at an angle so that the BBs would not bounce back at me.
338457
Darrington and Doug are correct. You risk the round ricocheting back and endangering you and anyone around you. They make targets specifically for rim fire rounds that are pretty low cost.
2114566
You will completely and utterly destroy this thing with a .223 round. That can be fun too though.
1118944
No, especially if it is rimless auto pistol ammo. The rounds will slip right through.
693554
Yes. The bullets will not slide all the way through but will tuck into the sleeve nicely.
1532101
I would think so. I'd recommend a little loctite as it did start to wiggle a little after a thousand rounds or so.
1671451
No. It works by creating spin, like a curve ball. You wouldn't want to do that to a first strike round. You're better off with a rifled barrel.
465826
I'm going to say, no. They are a single load each pellet kind of ammunition. They won't load automatically from a clip.
1436344
Yes! Just make sure the base is well anchored. The spinning action of the targets lessens the impact a of a 1200 fps pellet.
1641466
Without a doubt. I've used for many rounds. I can't detect any damage whatsoever. The plastic or polymer they are made of seems to withstand a lot. Construction in my mind is top notch; the clip is holding strong, and it does not seem like anything will catch or tear off.
2063080
NO! It will end up causing a jam in FA from the bolt closing on brass that "comes back". Fired a round at a time, it's VERY scarcely an issue. If you fire in 2-4 round bursts and kind of tilt the rifle towards the catcher's side to settle the brass at the bottom between burts, it's ok for that as well. For what most transferable FA weapons cost though, I'm not a big fan of ANYTHING that can cause issue. If you have a cheapie modern upper, this may not matter. If your gun is a period-correct unit then why risk the scarring around the ejection port from something like this. Yes, I have tried it in the arrangement you mention and more than once, so this is honest feedback and not speculation. Best of luck. NO! It will end up causing a jam in FA from the bolt closing on brass that "comes back". Fired a round at a time, it's VERY scarcely an issue. If you fire in 2-4 round bursts and kind of tilt the rifle towards the catcher's side to settle the brass at the bottom between burts, it's ok for that as well. For what most transferable FA weapons cost though, I'm not a big fan of ANYTHING that can cause issue. If you have a cheapie modern upper, this may not matter. If your gun is a period-correct unit then why risk the scarring around the ejection port from something like this. Yes, I... » Read More NO! It will end up causing a jam in FA from the bolt closing on brass that "comes back". Fired a round at a time, it's VERY scarcely an issue. If you fire in 2-4 round bursts and kind of tilt the rifle towards the catcher's side to settle the brass at the bottom between burts, it's ok for that as well. For what most transferable FA weapons cost though, I'm not a big fan of ANYTHING that can cause issue. If you have a cheapie modern upper, this may not matter. If your gun is a period-correct unit then why risk the scarring around the ejection port from something like this. Yes, I have tried it in the arrangement you mention and more than once, so this is honest feedback and not speculation. Best of luck. « Show Less
150176
Birds are very fragile and have hollow bones (it makes them lighter so they can fly). Shooting them with this gun is likely to fatally injure them--they will probably fly off somewhere and die a few days layer with a shattered rib cage. Seriously, don't do it. It's cruel and inhumane. Even if you try to miss, the ricochet could still have enough velocity to break their bones.