Posted: 10/2/2010 11:36:58 AM EDT
| Would this target be safe to shoot with pistols at ~25 yards or closer? What about .22's at ~25 yards? |
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Pistol of any caliber at any range will be fine from a target damage perspective. Safety is another issue but your target will be fine, especially if it's a swinger.
My steel is all 3/8" AR500 and comes from either MGM or Action Target. I shoot all of mine routinely with 193 ball from 20-30 yards as well....some dimpling but all targets are still generally in good shape. The edges do get a bit chewed up but you should have no problems with center mass hits. I did notice that one of my 40" stab and shoots is starting to cup a bit but hell, I've been shooting it for 5 or 6 years with a rifle. Remember good eye pro, long sleeves and pants....I've seen guys get the shit torn out them from a pistol jacket coming off of steel at close range. Gloves are not a bad idea either if your shooting within 25yds on steel. |