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Posted: 12/21/2008 1:19:28 PM EDT
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My buddy's range has railroad ties about 1" apart, and they use primarily 1x2s to make a frame (with 1x2 legs) to hold up standard blue guy DPS ring targets.
Well, I was thinking I have this big slab of MDF here, like 4x4x3/4" (same thickness as a 1x2) and I could just stand that up in the RR ties stand - it would be purfect, would offer a ton of reinforcement for paper targets, and also take forever to be so obliterated that it falls down. But then I was thinking is it OK to shoot MDF, from say 25, 50, and 100yd ranges?? It shouldn't spinter like plywood because it is just pressed (and glued) sawdust. But then would the rounds ricochet? I mean it could see anything from 2000-4000fps, but is is just wood. Surely it would not cause a ricochet? Or would it break up so much that the target gets distorted and useless is far less time perhaps?? Or would it cause an environmental issue maybe? Like a bunch of glue and saw dust fragments of wood down in the earth? Then again, we're not drinking or farming with this land (anymore)... 
So I dunno.. What do you guys think? Is it OK to shoot MDF from 25, 50, and 100yd ranges with a rifle (or handgun)??? Here is a sample of what it looks like http://www.wholesalelettering.com/mdf-wood-letters/images/Product_MDF_l.jpg http://www.merbok.com/mdfoverview/whatis.htm |
| I have had a few riccochets from wood, but thats at the 3 yard line with a 9mm pistol and its always a piece of the jacket, could hurt but wear eye pro and you should be fine. With a AR I have seen pieces of the jacket come back to the 25 yard line from hitting steel targets, again, wear eye pro and you should be good |
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There are several types of MDF. Some are considered rubber MDF and there are some that are MDF and plywood laminates. I would be concerned with weathering. It may swell with mositure. We have an MDF plant nearby. Some of that stuff is tougher than nails. We lined the walls of a garage with it one time and had to drill every dang nail hole to hang it. Impossible to drive a nail through. I will ask a good friend of mine who is a supervisor at the plant what are his thoughts on using it for target stands. |
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