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Posted: 5/28/2006 8:07:00 AM EDT
| Why do ranges with thick burms backed by steel plates and nothing beyond the range for miles not allow FMJ rounds???? I can't find a range within 100 miles to go to and shoot at without coughing up a crap load of cash for soft points or hollow tips. Even then I can't run any of my home defense rounds through my m4 for a functionality and zero test. Someone smarter than me please explain. |
There was a similar post not long ago. I think the reason was insurance. I feel the same way as you. I went to a state range once and the signs said NO JACKETED AMMUNITION. I ask the person in charge why and they said they did not know. Told me to shoot whatever I wanted and no one would bother me. They were right because everyone was shooting jacketed ammo. I treasure the ranges I belong too because of the lack of restrictions on ammo. I like to practice with what I normally shoot with + the unjacketed ammo is to messy to clean up after shooting. I would check the NRA website for ranges in your area. There could be one closer that you don't know about. Private sportsman clubs keep a really low profile. Good luck BTW, I would think in Texas you would not have a problem like that. Guess I am wrong. |
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I was told it was their insurer's policy. Because of a theory that FMJ rounds, when a ground strike occurs (it happens all the time with do-do brains) will ricochet and retain most of their mass and energy, where a HP/SP round will retain less mass/energy. It is a simple risk caculation. Whether it is truly based on fact, is another story. And not one open for discussion with the range owners. I have never heard of anything about backstop overpenetration or steel cored ammo. That sounds like rangemaster mythology. |
| What area of TX. My range has no restrictions. As a matter of fact, there is no rangemaster. $35/yr membership and you have a key to come and go. Rarely more than 1 (if any) others shooting at at the same time. WAIT A MINUTE........I better keep the location quiet......... |
Awww...please...if it's anywhere near DFW, please IM me some info....please! 
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All it takes is one guy trying to bump fire, loose control and rake the ground and FMJ goes away. We had one guy at our range trying to bump fire a AK and there were rounds and jackets flying everywhere. He raked the 25 yard metal pistol silhouettes while out of control and sent jacket shrapnel into a few of us. He is no longer a member. |
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