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Offline mb4859

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How to make a bullet trap
« on: November 12, 2009, 01:06:00 AM »
I'm not sure where to post this question.  Do any of you have a proven design for a bullet trap for 44 mag loads?
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Re: How to make a bullet trap
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2009, 10:54:49 AM »
Where are you looking to shoot a 44 at indoors or outdoors ?? And at what distance ?
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Re: How to make a bullet trap
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2009, 01:03:54 PM »
I guess I didn't give enough info.  I run a fab shop and have access to anything I need. I just need to know how to build a nice unit.  It will be for outside use and I would like to shoot from 25 to 100 yards.  I would love to hear from anyone with experience on what works and what doesn't.
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Re: How to make a bullet trap
« Reply #3 on: November 19, 2009, 04:10:57 AM »
I've seen traps discussed before "somewhere" I'll research it and see what I can find, I asked the distance because that will determine the  size of the trap.  You've herd of MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE range of a round/weapon ?  that boils down to the ME or you. if you can keep 110% of all your rounds in a 2' x 2' square at 100 yards then 2'x 2' is fine.
Basic plans would be to have the back at about 30 to 35 degrees and be at lease 3/8" the sides can be thinner the botton should be about 1/4"  and either have a sheet of plywood or some material to "catch the bullet fragments.
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Re: How to make a bullet trap
« Reply #4 on: November 20, 2009, 04:00:15 PM »
Good idea, if anyone finds any plans for one, I'd love to know also.  Since lead is becoming a pricey commodity these days, it would be nice to recycle some if I could recover it for the lead pot.
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Re: How to make a bullet trap
« Reply #5 on: November 21, 2009, 05:31:41 AM »
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