Bullet Trap (Catch) Any Ideas?

[mlmathis.308]

I'm wanting to make something that will work to not only hold my targets but funnel the spent round into the ground.  Any ideas guys.

Thanks and God Bless
Mike

[grogyar]

What caliber?

[mlmathis.308]

30.06  rounds and smaller


mike

[Gutshot]

I would think some heavy steel 1/2 to 3/4 inch welded at an angle to a steel barrel with a slot cut out might do it. but I would not shoot FMJ bullets at it. Expensive if it does not work.

AL

[quickdtoo]

Here are some trap designs that may give you some ideas...

http://www.mgmtargets.com/bulltrap.htm

http://www.supertrap.com/Main.htm

http://www.actiontarget.com/bullet_traps/critical_bullet_trap_choice.html

http://aec.army.mil/usaec/technology/rangexxi03a.html

http://www.reloadammo.com/backstop.htm

[mlmathis.308]

Thanks Tim I have gathered some great information from these sites.


Mike

[Cookiemann]

Dang, can't find the link.  I had a link on a home made bullet trap and backstop.  It was made with 2x4 lumber and a steel plate.  2 frames made of 2 x 4 in the shape of a triangle and tall enough to mount a target.  It was simple and effective.  I think he just placed it over a sand pit that was dug into the ground.

[mlmathis.308]

http://www.reloadammo.com/backstop.htm
 I think this is it Cookie

Mike

[quickdtoo]

:roll:  :wink:

[Cookiemann]

Yep.  That was the only link on that post that I didn't click.  LOL  Thanks.  Glad you asked that question or I would not have noticed that I didn't have that link anymore.  Thanks

[RonO777]

Its not a bullet trap but has a lot of information on ranges.
http://www.rangeinfo.org

Ron